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 Craig Torrens
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| posted on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 AM |
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RESTORATION BEGINS....
Always best to start with a clean base 
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=80192
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BeetleJuice
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| posted on November 10th, 2009 at 05:15 PM |
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THat'll look good when finished!!! Now hurry up!
Are you putting in a T4 Stroker with 13plugs??
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58camper
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 07:00 PM |
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Craig,
I have a nice clean bog standard 1300cc that might do the trick and stop you twisting the spring plates when you put your boot into it.
Will follow the resto with interest.
Well done
countrybuggybill
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on November 11th, 2009 at 08:18 PM |
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Thanks Bill...........but I reckon Beetlejuice may have the right idea !
More photo's this Friday.
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| posted on November 12th, 2009 at 11:43 PM |
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Craig,
Looks like an outstanding start to the project!
What a difference this method makes....and it's my understanding this is much less abrasive in term of removing rust and scale and preserving much
more of the original metal.
The before and after pics are very impressive.
You are going to have an excellent base to prime and finish.
Regards,
Steve
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on December 2nd, 2009 at 09:16 AM |
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Updated photo's are now on the below link.
http://www.advancedsodablasting.com/vw_country_buggy
Its now at the restorers for some TLC..............and let me tell you this restorer is bloody good with metal fabrication and panel work so I'm
excited to finally see it progressing
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Brian
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| posted on December 2nd, 2009 at 07:54 PM |
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Monster garage ??
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on December 2nd, 2009 at 09:13 PM |
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No...........Rebel Restorations on the Central Coast.
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58camper
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| posted on December 4th, 2009 at 06:18 AM |
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Craig,
Good stuff, watching the resto with interest.
What was the name of that crowd that did the handbrake cables for you some years ago.?
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| posted on December 4th, 2009 at 06:39 AM |
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Craig,
You are off to a fantastic start....and I might add you appear to sparing no expense at getting off on the right foot from the beginning.
I am following this with great interest also.
Can you give us a ball park figure on what all that prep working is costing you? Please understanding I'm not trying to pry or be unduly
nosey.....just curious as to what an outstanding start such as this might run.
Looks like all the big stuff is getting done. You plan the same treatment on all the smaller parts as well?
Regards,
Steve
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| posted on December 4th, 2009 at 06:49 AM |
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you need to use early T2 cables shortened , u can swage new threads on the end easily at a Chandlers
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 05:48 PM |
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some progress shots.
New inner panel being fitted (Thanks to CB John for the new panel).
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 05:53 PM |
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All the spot welds are in the exact same position from the orginal panel, this was achieved by using a stencil to copy their location.
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 05:56 PM |
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new petrol tank support...
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 05:58 PM |
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new outer guard was fabricated as the original was........well not good enough!
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 05:59 PM |
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Looking good 
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 06:01 PM |
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a new 'edge' to provide a nice sharp line as per original as the old one was butchered by a previous owner.
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 06:04 PM |
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looks 100% better with the replacement edge/lip.
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 06:10 PM |
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certainly helps starting with a 99% rust free CB, but the $ still add up for body work. I have told them there is to be NO filler in this car, so all
dents/panels etc are being prepared using "old school" panel beating.........and thats what this CB deserves
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 06:12 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 11CAB
Looking good
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Cheers..........getting there !
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 06:58 PM |
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I need to get started on mine, but have too many other buggy projects
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
68 Baja Bug
76 Baja Kombi Twincab
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| posted on May 18th, 2010 at 07:02 PM |
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Craig,
Remarkable job.
Very very nice.
You are going to have a real jewel of a CB when you are finished.
Steve
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on May 21st, 2010 at 09:51 PM |
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Cheers Steve......yes I'm hoping for a 'jewel', it will certainly cost the price of one !!
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on June 13th, 2010 at 08:38 PM |
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Motor is now getting a freshen up.....staying original spec 1300cc.
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| posted on June 14th, 2010 at 07:34 AM |
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Craig,
Good stuff.
Looking forward to the outcome as I bet you are as well.
countrybuggybill
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| posted on June 14th, 2010 at 07:41 AM |
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Craig,
Any new pics of your project would be much appreciated by all here at the forum.
Anything forthcoming?
Cheers!
Regards,
Steve
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| posted on June 14th, 2010 at 09:35 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
.....staying original spec 1300cc.
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your kidding...........right??? 
Futue te ipsum!!!
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on June 15th, 2010 at 09:40 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Bizarre
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
.....staying original spec 1300cc.
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your kidding...........right???
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hehe.....yeah i must be getting old !
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on June 21st, 2010 at 08:47 PM |
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I pulled the old CB motor apart today, and I'm glad I decided to freshen her up
Looks like it has done a LOT of miles, but overall in good condition. The bottom end has never been apart before, but it has recently had a new mahle
1300 P&B kit installed. Heads are not cracked, but will need new guides and valves.
So now its time to make the 1300 like new
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Craig Torrens
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| posted on July 7th, 2010 at 12:47 PM |
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I found this photo today............its what under the front guard looked like before the work began!
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