MY 65 TYPE 4 POWERED SUNROOF BUG

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Maybe he is too busy reading the replies ... But with these notes on his car, even he has a high standard to live up to. The pressure is on ...
Now where was that bolt from again ...?
And do I need to weld that together?

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This bug is really comming along very nicely good workmanship there
What window rubbers you are going to use The ones with the Beadings will look so bdoody good I think but then it is your dess :hangloose: ision
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Now now Bugger.. not good workmanship.. just plain and simple art :mrgreen: for everyone to enjoy
Well done 66, Just perfect :twisted:
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johanb wrote:Now now Bugger.. not good workmanship.. just plain and simple art :mrgreen: for everyone to enjoy
Well done 66, Just perfect :twisted:
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Yes Pragtag man

O ja You took it for a ride and how was the Super Long 4th Geard Buggerd Trannie
This bug is going to fly on the Highway Super diff with HD Ally cover and extra long 4th Gear

:hangloose: :hangloose:

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some updates. Got louis to dyno for running in. already she goes so niiiiiiiice. lots and lots of torque. assholes a pg glass screwed up my front beading for the window aaaargh! :jumping: got to get another set. car booked in today for interior work. :hangloose:
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How much did it make on the Dyno?!

What is the exact spec of the motor?
If it's too low, you're too old :twisted:
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louis only did the dyno up to 3000rpm i think he said there was around 50-60kw. gonna run her in now and then full dyno
2.3l type 4 injected
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:shock:

Some good power figures there!!!

That IMPI shroud looks better and better everytime you see it :wink:
If it's too low, you're too old :twisted:
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OMW.... Ek het nie woorde nie... amazing.. :shock: :shock: :shock:

You should post another YouTube clip of the Dyno dude...

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:cry: :cry: :cry:
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Ya I also have withdrawal symptoms.
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My project: http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=12543" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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:hangloose: wsup dudes got my baby back from upholstery looks pretty good just a couple odds and ends and we will be there!

They start so young!

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The bug looks absolutely amazing. I'm really jealous and you did her in good time. What colour is she again?

Really well done, I hope BB gets close to yours!
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Awesome!!

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