1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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62vwbeetle
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by 62vwbeetle »

looks good - where u get that done ?


69 Baja, 67 cal look, 62 sleeper, 59 ghia cab , 66 Ghia 69 912,single cab split
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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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
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April 2013
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June 2013
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Yesterday
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Interior Rear
March 2013
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April 2013
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Yesterday
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Other Pics on the final carpet fit.
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Now I can see the light at the end of the tunnel :D - I'm hoping its not an oncomming Train. :lol:
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by Tony Z »

Wow, thats quite a change.... well done
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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That is soooooooooooooo much better than the old interior, looking good there! :hangloose:
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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I dig this build so much. Great stuff!
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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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 .
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Update Time
The cars on the road, got the COR done registration and licencing done.
Drove around our suburb :D , what a head turner. 8)

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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 :(
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Very nice indeed.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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What a beauty
69 Baja, 67 cal look, 62 sleeper, 59 ghia cab , 66 Ghia 69 912,single cab split
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Hi Guys Update time again.

Settled on rims and tyres
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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.
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Started working on the dash, fitted the Radio (thanks Muds) and the crome beadings.
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Now for the before after transition
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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.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by Tony Z »

nice, she looks just right!
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by MarshallGTi »

looks great
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by marius 58 bug »

Well done looks great
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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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 :D .

However did get to test an Electric Beetle :lol:

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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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for those who cant access the pic.

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