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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:31 am
by 62vwbeetle
looks good - where u get that done ?
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:58 am
by eahmod
62vwbeetle wrote:looks good - where u get that done ?
Bought a 3mtr by 3mtr room carpet (R450), Cut out templates and edged them (R850) 2 Ltr Red Devil contact adhesive (R130) and lets not forget Grease (the Elbow variaty).
The transformation
Interior Front
March 2013
April 2013
June 2013
Yesterday
Interior Rear
March 2013
April 2013
Yesterday
Other Pics on the final carpet fit.
Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel
- I'm hoping its not an oncomming Train.
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:07 am
by Tony Z
Wow, thats quite a change.... well done
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2013 9:32 am
by riaanj
That is soooooooooooooo much better than the old interior, looking good there!
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 5:01 pm
by Stütz
I dig this build so much. Great stuff!
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:48 pm
by beetle786
getting there hey .
what type of sound deadening did you use and what did it cost to do the whole car . another thing does it make any difference to the ride on the inside once fitted ,like road and engine sound .
ye Rui is cheaper and ships too .
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:23 am
by eahmod
Update Time
The cars on the road, got the COR done registration and licencing done.
Drove around our suburb
, what a head turner.
Now for the hard work.
1) Suspension still too low, touching the rear tyres. Need to lift a click.
2) Petrol gauge not working.
3) Idle is too high, need to 'MaGuiver' a sping for the carbs linkage to return.
DRIVE and TEST, this will go on for a while I'm sure
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 11:42 am
by Ron&Gill
Very nice indeed.
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2013 6:36 pm
by 62vwbeetle
What a beauty
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:02 am
by eahmod
Hi Guys Update time again.
Settled on rims and tyres
Fitted door panels, the clips were out of sync
and diddnt hold well
had to settle for self tapping partition screws, will now get caps to cover them.
Started working on the dash, fitted the Radio (thanks Muds) and the crome beadings.
Now for the before after transition
March
April
June
Yesterday
Spoke to Peire, to take her there to get the suspension lifted 1 click, the gearlever aligned, the engine rubbers fitted, and the idleing properly set. hopefully tomorrow.
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:43 am
by Tony Z
nice, she looks just right!
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 10:17 am
by MarshallGTi
looks great
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:12 pm
by marius 58 bug
Well done looks great
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:40 am
by eahmod
Sorry no update recently
, Cars at Pierre's (Vdubtech), engine to be swapped for 2ltr, external oil cooler and electric pump, anticipating a decent drive sometime next week
.
However did get to test an Electric Beetle
https://imageshack.com/i/mqfj2sj
Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 9:42 am
by eahmod
for those who cant access the pic.
