1973 Bug Restoration/modification
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1973 Bug Restoration/modification
My son recently purchased a 1973 1600 twinport, his first vehicle with his savings a wopping R7000. Being a VW fan myself and having owned a 68 and 70 Beetle, a 2.1 Microbus, 2.5 Caravelle, Jetta 2 and 3 Jetta 4's I was quite happy happy that the bug bit again. At least know Ill know where he is at night somewhere safe under his car. We have started a complete body off restoration, The body was badly rusted and the pan was unsalvageble, thanks to Benny we sourced a complete pan. To the horror of many purists, myself included, he decided to modify the 73 taking it back to a split oval (complete withthe Fiberglass Split), 4 months later and 30000 Rand down, we still battling to see the end of the tunnel. Attached are some pics.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Sorry Computer crashers when trying to load the Pics
They can be viewed:
https://www.facebook.com/emran.ahmod
Thanks
They can be viewed:
https://www.facebook.com/emran.ahmod
Thanks
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Dont worry you still got around another R20K to go as that is what is spent on a average refurb now a days
Good luck and keep the pics coming
Good luck and keep the pics coming
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
that is a stunning colour
no engine vents?
no engine vents?
ANGRRR
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=14775
1302S
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=33521
Panel Van
http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopic.php?p=288723
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Got a set of chrome spacers and hingers, plan to offset the engin lid by 8cm, this should compensate for the lack in vents.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Latest development on our project.
Waiting for advise and comments, Thanks to Rui, Bennie and Ferdenand thus far.
Waiting for advise and comments, Thanks to Rui, Bennie and Ferdenand thus far.
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Interior will be done this weekend, got a bulk pack sound deafening with extra for the engine bay, to install this week, followed by -
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Awesome colour choices, both inside and out! Have you got other plans for the wheels or are you staying with what's on there currently?
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Thanks, havent decided yet, will probebly go for a set of 15" narrow and wides 4 x 100 pcd, currently Ive got the standard 15' whites in the back and 13" golf 1 steels in the front. the other option is to remain with the current setup and use full crome hubcaps standard in the front 13" and deep dished in the back 15".Stütz wrote:Awesome colour choices, both inside and out! Have you got other plans for the wheels or are you staying with what's on there currently?
Open to suggestions and ideas.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Well if you win the lotto before you have made up your mind ..... http://www.airkewld.com/4-Lug-Smoothie- ... p/9003.htmeahmod wrote:Thanks, havent decided yet, will probebly go for a set of 15" narrow and wides 4 x 100 pcd, currently Ive got the standard 15' whites in the back and 13" golf 1 steels in the front. the other option is to remain with the current setup and use full crome hubcaps standard in the front 13" and deep dished in the back 15".Stütz wrote:Awesome colour choices, both inside and out! Have you got other plans for the wheels or are you staying with what's on there currently?
Open to suggestions and ideas.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Work in progress, but slow, slow.
Still a whole list to be done, Sound Deadening, Roof Lining, Carpets, Beedings, Radio, Mirrors, Wheels and the list goes on.
Still a whole list to be done, Sound Deadening, Roof Lining, Carpets, Beedings, Radio, Mirrors, Wheels and the list goes on.