Aircooled VW South Africa

Thanks guys, yes the blue is an excellent colour, but I did the photo's in the shade, on purpose, as the colour really pops in the sun light.

But thats for another day...

Herman

Very nice beetle Herman and thank you for sharing....it keeps the itch there


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Artistry


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Thanks Guys,

hope that this thread if inspire other Volks to pursue their dream, and build the project that they want, If this Old Toppie can do it, you can too....

Managed to do a discreet job on the 3rd brake light, without it looking too bling.....

Made a "L" shape ABS section, and drilled two holes at the correct angle, and spaced the same as the center two ribs in the air intake.

Painted it all black and fitted it just inside the vents with the two LED's peeping through the slots.

Wired to the back taillights and here is the result.







When off, you can hardly notice the fitment,

Now hopefully, the other guys will notice the brake lights.....

Herman

good idea Herman, looks

Tony Z wrote: ↑Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:32 pm good idea Herman, looks

Thanks Tony...

So I need to know if the Beetle is Mechanically sound, so that the final finishing can be completed.

Would hate to get oil and grease in the incorrect places...

So I decided to take a trip from Jefferey Bay to Port Elizabeth and Back.

This went so well that it was extended to Nanaga Road Stall about 55 Km outside of Port Elizabeth on the N2

For safety sake I ran on the high way from J-Bay to PE, and then through to Nanaga.

On the way back we went the old Port Elizabeth to Cape Town road being the R102 as this was a much more scenic road and I had the confidence that the car was sound and would not break down.

She ran like Swiss clock work, only stopping a few times to set the timing.

This I always do on the run, as the engine will tell you where the sweet spot is, and where she will be happy to run for ever at a purr.

Made it back after 185 KM round trip, and she is now ready for her 1st Oil change, so we can see whats in and whats not in the oil.

Here are a few pic's, the rest is in the road trip thread......

Running out of J-Bay to PE on the Highway..



Running sweet ..



Stopped at Nanaga...





On the way back at Thornhill Station..



Van Stadens Bridge ...





Bridge over the Gamtoos river..



And back Home.... what a nice trip..



Well till next time when the interior is completed then You can see the inside, till then, you will have to wait, Sorry.

Herman

Looking nice!

You have some people watching you:

Very nice Herman,it must have been a blast from the passed driving it over the old bridge, a trip down memory lane there.

Beautiful car Herman. Enjoy every mile!

I can only imagine how big your smile was..... good work, well done.

You must have been the cause of a few accidents of onlookers not watching where they are going, instead looking at your stunning ride.

Very nice! I can only think about the satisfaction you had/have

So still waiting for the last few items to be delivered for the Split Beetle

Everybody keeps asking for her name, and I have no idea what to call her, as noting jumps to mind.......????

Did however fit her roof rack that has been revitalised, and the shiny hubcaps did go on @TonyZ

Had an issue with timing, as when set to 7 BTDC she would ping on load, but when moved to 5 BTDC, she would not pull.

But due to the modes, I think the plugs may be to hot, so I have just fitted one down cooler plugs.

From rotten Champion L87YC to NGK BP7HS (normal beetle plugs are NGK BP6HS)

have not tested as yet, but will take her on the road for a test hopefully today.

well till then , thanks for looking.

Herman

Been giving it some thought, should you see the before and after photo's, the only name that comes to mind is....

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Phoenixia
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Or

Lady Phoenix

The beautiful Girl rising from the ashes.



Whats your thoughts...

Herman

Good idea. Phoenixia mmmmm not sure about that one bit strange on the tongue.


72 - Freddie Booysen
72 Bay - unnamed WIP
72 D/C - Blue abomination!
74 Beetle - BEE