The Cal-look Lounge

well I've been talking about it for a while now and its finally going to happen - in a few weeks I am going to pick up my new project car.

A very solid 1966 Beetle - and the best bit is I still get to keep the Manx  ;D

Cool! Nice to hear that the Manx is staying.
But I hope you got that 66 really cheap, it's got the steering wheel on the wrong side!  ;D
Kidding aside, it looks like a nice project. Congratulations.

nice one dude!

looks like a good starting point.

i'm sure you're gonna make a killer job of it,  great news on the manx too!

cheers...jick.

awesome!

white and red, nice colour combo  8)

hey

nice project, good luck with that!

i really like the 66 model, should come out nice. any ideas for it? is it going to be douhdouh green? ;)

cheers

see you at paul's

nicolas

Congratulations, very nice car for a new project.

Regards

Oldschool

Lee, I have HIGH expectations for this one!  ;)  ;D

Thanks for the awsome response guys and your right it is a superb starting point for a Cal Look project - it has had 3 NOS 1/4 panels fitted and it even has the original heater channels with NO repairs  :o

I can't wait to get my hands on it - I have quite a few COOL ideas and parts  for this project and i don't think you boys will be disapointed  ;) :)

As far as colours go I am still undecided - it WILL be a 70's porsche colour - I am looking at Willow Green OR Bahama Yellow  ??? ??? ???

What do you think guys ??? ??? ???

P.S I glad i'm keeping the Manx too :)

Cool car. Great you can keep the Manx too! How about sepia brown?  ;D

--louis

Nice project man! that green looks nice, and i'm not telling that because my car's gonna be bahama yellow...  ;)

green, dechromed, black headlight rings, and rest of chrome painted black...

(http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/6970/image050qg3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

is it a uk car?

if it is, thats awesome!  8)

Na sepia brown has been done to death - way too many cars out there in that colour - it is cool though :)
Yes it is dude, it is deffinetly a GOOD find   :)


I guess great minds think alike dude - I was also thinking of porsche "green-gold" :)

I CAN'T WAIT GUYS  :)

neither can i!  :D

congrats lee with your new ride , the willow green is a good choice , do you made a 70's cal looks with the car??
rgd
fabian

Cheers dude - and yes it will be a TRUE 70's Looker - I think you will like it dude  ;) :)

congrats on the new ride!
see you soon in london  ;)

yes i like it ,put the right wheels & parts on it
cheers

hey Lee,

i think the willow green is a cool choice, sloping headlight cars always look good in green, it just really seems to work.

hmmmm I think your right dude - willow green with fuches  :)

that,ll work lee,if you need to dump the manx for room you can chuck it at mine,if it helps.keep meaning to pop by in the oval...it,s starting to look kinda tight now :)

yeah I thought so too - I'm keepin all my other ideas to myself for now but i think you will like what you see  ;)

if you not joking about that offer to store the manx that would be AWSOME - It won't be for a few weeks yet though  :)

And yeah pop round anytime - I am dying to see the oval in the flesh, I've only seen one pic and it looked awsome  :)

nice car to start with let's see what's going to happen  :)

A baja?  8)

How did you guess dude - you've gone and spoilt things now  :D

lee here's your ;D may be the color isn't similar as the willow green , may be go to http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugSelecta.swf (http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugSelecta.swf) to made your own car  ;D
cheer
fabian

you are a legend dude  :) you ALMOST have it perfect but not quite  ;) :)

There are a few little secrets that I am keeping to my self for now - but great minds think alike dude  :)

 ;)

check your Volksworld feb 99 California Look issue ;)

 ??? any pic's  ???

no sorry,i don't have a scanner. it's a lovely java green 67,fuchs,dechromed with buggy bars and a plaid interior.super cool ;D

here's the car that 63 ripper is talking   ;)

lee if you want the all report send me a mail at speedwell@teledisnet.be
rgd
fabian

nice one speedwell. fast work
Ivan, if your lurking,what ever happened to that one ? 8)

I have never seen A rear Buggy Bumper mounted under the Mufflers???? ??? ???

me neither - interesting  :)

very nice 67!
i don't think it's java green though  ::)
but very inspirational, in some way i'm not far off at the moment  :P
(i said that just to keep my own spirits up)
 ;D

Nice project dude a like your ideas .I be watching this one , just keep your mind open and pure
Glad the buggy stays its your statement 8)

I have rear buggy mounts and bar from then my car first came out will help if can

here's the inside of the car , the owner was mickael walden
diederick it's java green i comfirm that  ;)

awesome car!

here is a shot of it with a couple of US 67's just after it won best Cal Look at the volksworld show 
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/streetvw/PMWRR.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/streetvw/PMWRRrear.jpg)

I guess I will be dechroming my car when the time comes.   :o

that green 67 and the black 67 next to it, used to be from my area, never saw them when i was younger though!

Need one piece windows ;)  cheers richie,uk

yes I do BUT what about the seals etc  ???

Come on then dude - don't tease me  ;) I have always wanted one piece windows but have always held back cos of the seals etc

Give me a call when your free dude - it will be easier  :)

nice car monki...but my opinion is that willow green is too similar to green of baywindow buses that i always hated.too german rather than californian ;) ;)
bahama yellow instead would be perfect!!!!!!! just too similar to "butternut" john lazenby car.

all black leatheterette interior. padded dash with black vdos, black motolita, bucket seats. detailed 5 and half fuchs ( too much 4 and half on the front on this earth. a new project need something different...not buying rare things at immoral prices for rule). fiberglass rear hood. chrome glasspack. no firestones...just michelins..that is an article that you will pay much but u will use every cent. zx 145 on the front. xwx 205 on the rear. one piece window, berg shifter.    you could do one cool things. all black inside. that is black vynil skyliner, black carpets but also black body internal paint: i mean that when you open the door you can't see the colour of the body on the doors, on the dash and around the wind screen. all semi gloss black. that is real seventies....very modern at that time....often used on race cars as anti shine finish

all black even in the hoods. obviously the part of valance covered by hoods have to be black too.

chrome buggy bars cause you are a buggy boy ;), total dechroming, only handles and light rings left chromed!!!

lucas signals. you need three!!! two for front fender and one with yellow bulb on the padded dash as idiot light.

bronze tinted rear glasses. that's all....... 8) 8) 8)

Listen to the boss!!  ;D
Some good ideas here... but you obviously will come up with some off your own :P

£520 worth of tyres ! ouch :o

Some Very very good ideas there dude ;) :)  some i alrerady had in mind and a few that I hadn't even thought of but I will think alot about now  ;)

I guess great minds think alike  ;) thats why I love the lounge  :) As for the tires 205's are NOT 70's so I won't be using those thats for sure  ;) :)

As far as the interior thats a SECRET for now  :D :)

To be honest thats pretty cheap for a full set of BRAND NEW tire - don't you think  ??? :) plus I always say "you get what you pay for" :)

Lee

what kind of wheels are you needing, pm me cheers.

Good luck with the new project.

i think that those nice xwx are available in smaller dimension too. you are right about 205s. they used to have smaller tyres in 70s. but when they raced they used that big blue streak (nice to have them monki....look at bob woodman tyres site, they are good for the road too!!!)

vredestein sprint classic are cool too and many dimension http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Bandtypes.asp?BandgroepID=5&BandtoepassingID=0&BandtypeID=17&PageID=2&Rimsize=15&UserSessionID=53626215 (http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Bandtypes.asp?BandgroepID=5&BandtoepassingID=0&BandtypeID=17&PageID=2&Rimsize=15&UserSessionID=53626215)
cheers
fabian

xwx's are available in 185's thats what I had and gave to my brother for his 67

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/streetvw/Pauls67-1.jpg)

Hey Lee just found out about the new toy!
Its a very good base car...  ;D

As for colour how about porsche blood orange - can`t recall ever seeing a bug in that??
Take it easy 8)

thats going to be cool.

These fuchs might be worth looking at?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/porsche-fuchs-wheels-porsche-356-porsche-911-vw-beetle_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ140747QQihZ010QQitemZ200136118795QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Si.

The fact they do both a 205/70 15 and a 155 in the same type of tyre is a bonus. The Michelin's are different which is a pain but then again they do the 145's. Just been through all this and in the end went with Bibendum. the speed rating on the Vred' 155's and the Mich' 145's is the same. :)

any updates?

i can't wait to see it done  8)

I feel that 145 and 165 Michellin's would be the best choice to be period correct. They are cheap as well..

Na sorry dude no updates yet - I still haven't picked it up  ::) I've still gotta get all the cash together - it should be with me in about 2 weeks - hopefully  ;) :)

I have sorted out the guages for it though - I'm not saying which ones I'm using but I think you guys will like what you see  ;) :)

By the way I am running 7 guages on my dash - yeah you read that right 7  :o

I have sorted out the guages for it though - I'm not saying which ones I'm using but I think you guys will like what you see  ;) :)

By the way I am running 7 guages on my dash - yeah you read that right 7 

seven:

1 tach

2 speedo

3 fuelgauge

4 clock time at OCIR

5 clock time at santa pod

6 clock time at chimay

7 clock time at bitburg

something like this?  ;D

LOL, Tach,Speedo,oil press,oil temp,volt,fuel,clock??   I count 7  LOL How Good Of Guess is that LEE???? ;D ;D ;D ;D

How did you guess Gary  ??? ;) :)

LMAO ;D ;D ;D Just Sounded like A Good Choice of Gauges

Hey Guys just a little update - I should be pickup my little baby sometime around Oct 5th  ;D ;D ;D

I can't wait  ;D ;D ;D

looks like a great start--  I like that its RHD!

lee here's your project  ;D

Offtopic.

Speedwell where or on what site can i get those beetle pics to design myself like the one you did ;D

volkswarenhaus.de  ;D

yes the same but add the link
http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugSelecta.swf (http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugSelecta.swf)
rgd
fabs

Thnx Fabs and Benssp ;D

I like the added details dude  some of them might make it on to the REAL car :)

i read your mind lee  ;D ;D

I hope you deside to keep the doorhandles  :o

That's something I've mentioned to Rich (writer of the Selecta programmes) more thna once - he said that he just plain forgot to put them on! :D

And one piece side windows would have been nice too.  :P

--louis

can he add the chromies wheels  to made some pre cal look  ;)

Next time I see him I'll mention it! ;)

Sorry for the off topic Lee, but there are a few other things to fix at the Selecta to.
The most noticeable is the window sizes that grow bigger between oval and 58 model, in reality the side windows are the same size up to 64.
It's not an easy task to make a bug look right in a flat 2D view, but I would think the sloping headlights would be more visible.

It's a cool program nevertheless!

I never noticed that! ;D

Come on guys  stop Hi jacking my thread >:( ;) :)

How about some more pics and info from you, then! ;D

Have you looked at the Porsche Cosmics? They are just plain off the mark!!

Well Lee, since you';re not going to show us any more photos, I thought I'd show the Loungers one I secretly snapped when i checked your garage the other day... ;)
(http://www.oldbug.com/313%20169.jpg)
I think you may be taking the retro look a little too far!

I just don't like them! I love 4 bolt Cosmics but the 5's look a bit too busy for me! :)

Yeah yeah I know I have been abit lax - but then again I haven't even picked it up yet - I have been making a few plans and have sercured a few bits and pieces including my 7 guages  ;) :) - I still want to have a chat with you about old skool engines  ;) :)


You must have read my mind dude - what do you think of my steering wheel/handbrake/shifter set up  :D :D :D

No way! ;D

I'm with you on this one Zach. Cosmics must be Porsche 5 bolt to look right.. The ones with the M&Hs on them are way cool!  8)   

Yeah, and hopefully one day Ill even use them!!  ;D ;)

Talking of old school engines, was talking to JHU on the phone last night. We came onto the subject of full flow filters. When I think about it, I have never seen a HP1 hanging from the rear bumperbracket of any of the early cars..When did this "trend" start? When did people start using full flow systems on theyr cars, and what kind of filtration did they use on the small cc IDA street motors from back in the day..

Rune, you know I have only been thinking of that mirror you mentioned...
Flashing red alarms should be ringing, but they don't...  :o

Haha, good!! They are just soo right, in a disturbing way lol. You know it makes sense  ;)

Hi Rune Most all the Cars Back then either Ran the EMPI oilPump filter Combo Or an HP 1 Filter system most of the cars had them tucked up in the fender well and in the later years  they mounted the oil filter adapter on the traction bar with the use of a u bolt if you look behind the rear tire on the chop top  you can see the oil filter or also the 67 most guy's mounted them down others mounted them sideways

Looks like I might have an update VERY soon  ;) :)

P.S I noticed that about the oil filters a LONG time ago - its all in the deatils guys  :)

try Monday !  ;)

I didn't jump the gun too much  ;) :)

Hey guys - I thought it was about time I got this thread going again - I've been doing a little bit of work on her over the last few days,

But I have been wondering What to replace the original seam sealant with  ??? (the stuff shown in the boxed area)

Any idea's guys ???

Maybe with new seam sealant?

For the true period look, I'd save the old stuff, melt it down over a primus stove and re-use it. But what do I know?  :D

VERY FUNNY GUYS >:( ;) :) I ment which is the best stuff to use  ???

just normal seam sealer?? but thats black...  :-\

painted, and uncarpeted?  ;)

 ??? ??? ??? what do you mean  ??? ??? ??? the sealant in that picture is white/cream and thats the stuff i am looking for :)

I was able to get light grey seam sealer from my autofactors.  You can brushable and cartridge.

I used light grey too. I masked off where I didn't want it and then squeezed it out of the cartridge with a gun. Once I'd got a bead of it on the panel edge I worked it in with my finger - messy but most satisfying! (I just know someone is going to quote that out of context!) Best NOT to wear latex gloves - they tend to stick to everything. You'll also find every sharp edge, point and spike of welding wire that you thought you'd got rid of...

I heard whale semen works real great...

Sometimes Roland, I really worry about you... :D

Well as long as you extract it for me  :D ;) :)

Now seriously I have heard "tiger seal" is the best - Any thoughts  ???

Hi Lee tiger seal is good thats what I use. its white and easy to use you can lay a bead down and wet the tip of your finger and smooth it out as you like, it drys hard over night you can get it in most automtive paint stores