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Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:36 pm
by 1972
ok so update on beetle i got the bushings for the front beam the tank has been cleaned up and recieved a coat of paint allround
and got a spring for the carburetta
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 5:53 pm
by Chris
Nice Shane
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:14 pm
by 1972
thanks chris front beam should done soon have spoken to Rui about the front disk brake kit and he gave me a way better price so am moving ahead and am very exited
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:38 pm
by 1972
got the disk brake kit looks awesome ,bearings will need to be pressed into the hubs and then can assemble it together. but am not sure about a few things in brake kit like how the hubs are attached will post some pics soon .
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:48 pm
by 1972
Thanks to Rui
The kit with everything
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 6:22 pm
by Chris
Cool toys.I'm jealous.
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:14 pm
by Dutch_Diver
This is going to be one very sweet ride when you are done.....keep up the good work and regular updates...
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:02 pm
by 1972
will do thanks guys
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:59 pm
by 1972
so today was off to golfwagen for pads the guy with no problem swoped them out and the pads are in ,the bearings are being stamped into hubs and should be done tommorow .
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:26 am
by buggyfan
hey shane ,whats up ,time for an update
14 year old build on hold untill new year
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:57 am
by 1972
sorry havent posted in a while have been busy sorting out the front beam and a few pannels with minor surface rust,was invited down to cape town to work in a workshop getting ready to leave and will leave today and be in cape town from tomorrow the 10th of dec untill 7th of january so project will be on hold,but while im in cape town will look out for extras and will try to keep in touch while im down there and as soon as i get back i will be able to continue with the build i wish everyone a merry christmas im sorry if i dont get to your posts straight away but as soon as i can get to a place with connection even if it mean by a internet cafe i will let you guys know what i have been able to find in terms of parts and how my experinace has been, hope everyone has a great holiday and will see you guys in the new year and hope for all those people out there who are travelling to detanations they get there safely ,sorry if my spelling is a little off and if maybe some things dont make sence but have just finnished packing and will be off to bed soon
PS. the vw squareback was picked up on saterday and will sit untill beetle is done
merry christmas and happy new year to all
Regards Shane
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:05 am
by buggyfan
thanx shane ,best of luck with the trip and working holiday
cheers
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:54 am
by Chris
Enjoy it Shane,and Merry Christmas to you and your family too.
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:30 am
by beetlefanatic
Merry Xmas Shane and family!
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:36 pm
by 1972
thanks guys cape town is beutiful merry christmas see you all next year