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Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:10 pm
by 1972
ok found it but its so old and worn dont know what numbers are for what?
p.s it was in the spare wheel well
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:38 pm
by 1972
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:43 pm
by 1972
does anybody have a plate that is a little more clear interms of the what is what? will help alot thanks.
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:15 pm
by eben
Just learn some afrikaans

Serial number 118118408 ( should be August 1976)
Model = Body Type 114 / 11d Export RHD limousine 1949 - 1978
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 4:21 pm
by 1972
thanks eben
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:05 pm
by 1972
does anybody know if you get a sticker that can recover the worn out vin plate?
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:30 pm
by eben
Those were SA only plates so I doubt it.
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:40 pm
by 1972
ok so is there no way to get it look better then?
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 2:47 pm
by 1972
ok so this morning had the parts that i had powder coated come back looking good just a few more things need to be done and then the front beam can be sent off for blasting and then can have the adjusters welded in

so not long from now before the front beam will have its adjusters,disks and wheels on but so far everything is looking good
Update
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:51 pm
by 1972
so today sat and put a list together of what i have bought so far and how much its has cost me:
1.disk brakes
2.rostyle rims
3.pop out windows
4.W shape decklid and apron
5.pear shaped mirror and hinge pin
6.front beam adjusters
7.front beam bushings
UPDATE
so most of my powder coated parts have been wrapped and sealed to make sure they wont get damaged in the move ,more parts will be going in tommorow to get powder coated was supposed to go down on friday just waiting for a few things and then i will be off . Pan is still in JHB and body in warehouse waiting for truck am waiting to see hav found a buyer for the variant if he takes it will be able to get a few more things for the beetle before i leave
only two parts i can find that havent been wrapped yet

Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 3:15 pm
by AirPower
Hi Shane
Stefan here, I'm using Airpower's login to post this.
Good news your beetle is not "Stolen", but according to the system still belongs to a certain Mr. CP Botes of Kimberley. It is a 1968 Beetle, colour blue, according to the number you gave me.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Stefan
PS:Sorry it took me so long, had a family crisis last week.
Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:22 pm
by 1972
thanks Stefan ,im happy to see its not stolen

Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 4:39 pm
by vader
And a 60's bug is better than a 70's one....

Re: 14 year old build
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:19 pm
by 1972
so this morning dropped some more parts at powdercoaters and should be back soon ,cant wait for rostyles to get to jhb ,will sit just untill i can get enought $$$$$ to get them detailed but all in good time , at the moment am trying to find out where i can get pan halves from to sort pan out
Thank you Lanora
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 5:05 pm
by 1972