What did you do on your car today?

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Re: What did you do on your car today?

Post by Ron&Gill »

jmvv wrote:Found some Bougicords at Midas.
Even the long ones for numbers 1 and 2? I could've used some of those the other day...
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:( Sell the one KG.
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Stripped off the bumpers, hubcaps and roof rack and took them to be powder coated (flat black).

New handbrake works like a treat, this weekend will see me finishing up all the outstanding bits and then finally this old dog is 100% complete.
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Post by Blitzkrieg »

dsan wrote:Stripped off the bumpers, hubcaps and roof rack and took them to be powder coated (flat black).

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I'm liking the sound of this :deflag:
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jmvv wrote:Took out Petrus' sound system (Big Bear, the S is realy pining for some new sound :TIC: ) in preperation of new toys.

Will fit Rockford Fosgate Prime splits, amps and sub. Pictures to follow.

At least I can't complain of having nothing to do.

Petrus got all pissed off at this and started to run unevenly. Will replace plug wires tomorrow.
Found some Bougicords at Midas.
:D Can't Wait 8)

Bougicords still in good order Luckilly :lol:
Running A lot Better now just needs a bit of backpressure :TIC:
And some Headlights, a rock found it's way in the Light .. :(
Hopefully Volkspare has some original's and some Crystal Angel Eye's just might, put some light back into the old gal's life ..
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Went to pick up my SP steering wheel and the dude painted it satin black instead of gloss :( Told him to redo it.
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Stripped the innards out of my panel. Now it does look like my grandmother old kitchen floor anymore. Pulled of all the wheels, hubs and brakes off for a complete overhaul.

Next will be engine out and the replacement of gearbox mountings.

Then there will be many questions to Fig regarding the reduction boxes. (If thats what they are called). :lol: (Im a beetle man).

I have never seen PROP SHAFTS on a bus before either. This is gonna be a big learning curve. Fig prepare for a barrage of questions. :D

Got some front seats and front indicator lenses from a Jurgens autoville in Hermanus on Saturday as well as a, Wait for it.......... a Single Cab which my son's mates father is gonna use as his daily driver.

Damn I wish my panel was in as good a condition.
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Just had a look to see why my heater is only working on the right side... found that the cable for the left side broke :(

Then I decided that it was not that big issue, and just washed volla, and topped up the oil :D
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Went car shopping, checked out a 76 and 71 Beetle, both looked nice from far, but when you go closer you see all the defects :bn:
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Post by Hloni »

WHERE IS THAT KISS BLOWING EMOTICON?

On Sat I decided it was time to do what I read of on this forum. About 2 months ago I went to the local spares shop, bought new hose and clamps, and "have been meanning to" install it until yesterday. Man, I have to thank Emmanuel because I do not know how the car never ignited!! The rubber hose going into the pump from the pan was so brittle that I had more than enough pieces in my hand after I had handled it in one hand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've had Ol' Betty for 4 years now, and this was the 1st time I changed the fuel hoses. From now on, I am gonna change them ANNUALY :!: :!:

Thanx boyz for stressing the importance of replacing them hoses. Next on my list is the brake hoses.

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Post by eben »

Awesome. Unless you like fireworks, check your hoses :P
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Got all the bits back from powder coating, so impressed with how they came out. fitted the bumpers and then cut the wood and drilled the holes for the roof rack. Will let the wood settle before I varnish them.
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Re: What did you do on your car today?

Post by karmakoma »

That looks fantastic Daniel.
Was curious to see how the fluted headlights will look, as I got a set for the 58 as well.
That aside, the powder coated items look :bowdown: :hangloose:
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the headlights are pretty sweet, really good quality. I'm toying with the idea of removing the fender indicator and just using the cal look option in the light.
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Re: What did you do on your car today?

Post by Blitzkrieg »

Got SP steering wheel back. 8)

Painted metallic Black, there are a few specs of dust in the clearcoat but I'm not complaining as the job cost me a 2L Coke :twisted:

Now to have it re-covered and find something to put it on...
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