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Title: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 06, 2008, 11:41:18 am This is my bug, I've owned it since 1994 when I got my first job and thought it would be a nice cheap runabout until I grew up and got into hot rods like my dad. Boy was I wrong, I've been stuck in the air cooled world ever since to the point of obsession. My uncle took me to Bug Jam when I was 12 and have been hooked ever since. I have worked for aircooled parts companies for 13 years and have been writing about them for 3 years in UltraVW i've been crewing for Bernie for the last two years so you could say I love my VW's, In fact, I've never owned any other make of car. Anyway, back to the car.It's a '69 that has slowly developed into a '67 over the years and is about to look even more like one. I blame Ivan for my '67 perversion and can't get enough of all the one year only parts. I have collated a hell of a lot of one year only parts over the years and i'm still finding parts that 15 years ago, I had no idea existed. It probably would have been easier to start with a '67 but this is my first car and I can't bare to part with it.
Here's a few pics of the car over the years (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/bug1.jpg) when I first got it (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/bug2.jpg) At Dub Daze in 1995 (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/f6dd3ef7.jpg) In my 17" wheel phase (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF0875.jpg) Most recent 'shiny' guise Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 06, 2008, 11:42:34 am and this is the plan.......................after some extensive rust removal
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/new-bug.jpg) Them damn Outlaws have got to me ;D I'm planning a 2387cc normally aspirated Ida motor with an FK89 and either Comp Eliminators or Angle Flows from UD that's a long way off yet, heater channels and pan halves need doing first, then off to the cage builders for a 6 point ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on June 06, 2008, 13:46:04 pm Ben
Been down the same road as you. I've got a early 70's 1200 that I turned into a us spec 67 look alike in about 94 after seeing hector bonilla's 67 in volksworld back in the early 90's. (Think it was Feb 1993 issue). I too should have sold it and started with a 67 but I've had mine since feb '86 so couldn't get rid of it ::) Still get some stick for being a fake :P Just got a new engine with the help of Martin " boom boom " Greave and a few others on the longe ( thanks guys) and that should be in for EBI with a box from rancho . Good luck and here a few photos of mine. (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various029.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various026.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various025.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various024.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various028.jpg) ps you should be ok for bits, staff discount and all that :D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 06, 2008, 13:49:36 pm Lookin good ron ;D sometimes sentiment gets in the way of having the right age car in the first place. I do like the no trim and euro bumpers look 8)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: nicolas on June 06, 2008, 13:55:27 pm too bad it is not a 67...
;D no it really looks good. if only all 67's looked this good Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on June 06, 2008, 14:13:05 pm Lookin good ron ;D sometimes sentiment gets in the way of having the right age car in the first place. I do like the no trim and euro bumpers look 8) what colour is it going to be and centerlines or ercos ? too bad it is not a 67... ;D no it really looks good. if only all 67's looked this good thanks Nicolas Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Neil Davies on June 06, 2008, 14:32:19 pm Same goes here - I've bought back my first car from my brother. It's a '68 that we've backdated by 12 months ;), and again, I should really have started with a '67 but it was my first car too, back in 1995! It had a full resto about 10 years ago, needs a lot of bits re-doing but will have my 2007 motor in it eventually, and possibly a cage to go racing with... ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on June 06, 2008, 14:40:43 pm Thats the trouble with the uk not enough early cars to go around.
I think the mid 80's brit cal look craze got rid of a lot of good cars that and the fact that they throw salt on the roads every F**king winter. By the time we got to the 90's and started to appreciate the earlier cars it was all to way to late. Hands up who broke all the wide 5 cars for beach buggies, wizard roadsters and Baja bugs ::) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Neil Davies on June 06, 2008, 14:51:46 pm Thats the trouble with the uk not enough early cars to go around. I think the mid 80's brit cal look craze got rid of a lot of good cars that and the fact that they throw salt on the roads every F**king winter. By the time we got to the 90's and started to appreciate the earlier cars it was all to way to late. Hands up who broke all the wide 5 cars for beach buggies, wizard roadsters and Baja bugs ::) There was a drag buggy a few years ago based on a RHD zwitter, and lots of '66s got chopped up for wizards! Having said that, I've seen more '66s with gutter rot than any other year, so that explains that maybe!) If you want really scaring, have a look on the Samba classifieds for oval baja's! Anyway, back on topic! Ben, when you do the channels, don't forget to cut the heater hump out and plate it up with a nicely rolled piece to keep the profile right! ;) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 06, 2008, 15:07:29 pm what colour is it going to be and centerlines or ercos ? Zenith blue with a choice of decklids: paintbox eyebrow in steel, PaintBox Aranson or a cab'd stock lid, wheels will be centerlines. zeros o/s 3.5" on the front and 7's on the back. think i will use repro BRM's(new spot on replicas currently at prototype stage ;))on the street. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on June 06, 2008, 15:13:55 pm I’ve always loved the look of centrelines, top choice. Will you be running tbars at the track?
Re the BRMs I’ve heard a whisper about these do you know anything re the price yet? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: 63 ripper on June 06, 2008, 17:29:55 pm and this is the plan.......................after some extensive rust removal (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/new-bug.jpg) Them damn Outlaws have got to me ;D I'm planning a 2387cc normally aspirated Ida motor with an FK89 and either Comp Eliminators or Angle Flows from UD that's a long way off yet, heater channels and pan halves need doing first, then off to the cage builders for a 6 point ;D (http://i31.tinypic.com/ezrgig.jpg) remove the trim and not so far off. cool combo 8) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on June 06, 2008, 21:12:24 pm This is my bug, I've owned it since 1994 when I got my first job and thought it would be a nice cheap runabout until I grew up and got into hot rods like my dad. Boy was I wrong, I've been stuck in the air cooled world ever since to the point of obsession. My uncle took me to Bug Jam when I was 12 and have been hooked ever since. I have worked for aircooled parts companies for 13 years and have been writing about them for 3 years in UltraVW and me and my better half have been crewing for Bernie for the last two years so you could say I love my VW's, In fact, I've never owned any other make of car. Anyway, back to the car.It's a '69 that has slowly developed into a '67 over the years and is about to look even more like one. I blame Ivan for my '67 perversion and can't get enough of all the one year only parts. I have collated a hell of a lot of one year only parts over the years and i'm still finding parts that 15 years ago, I had no idea existed. It probably would have been easier to start with a '67 but this is my first car and I can't bare to part with it. Here's a few pics of the car over the years (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/bug1.jpg) when I first got it (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/bug2.jpg) At Dub Daze in 1995 (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/f6dd3ef7.jpg) In my 17" wheel phase (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF0875.jpg) Most recent 'shiny' guise Don't blame me for your weird car perversion, you weirdo ;) ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: 67worshipper on June 07, 2008, 11:01:47 am i love your car ben.the latest guise is the best.how much grot is there then? rocket ron whether your car is a wannabe or not its still 8) and another late car saved from the dreaded ;)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 07, 2008, 11:37:12 am Thanks for the kind words, the rebuild has been on the cards for a while. the rot is mostly in the channels, pans and front bulkhead, everything else is solid
once the channels and cage are in i'll get it blasted and fingers crossed it will be ok ;D (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/06062008095.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/06062008096.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/06062008097.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/06062008098.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/06062008099.jpg) this is the worst side, it had a 'bodgeplate' on the channel, the other side still has the original bottom plate ;D just waiting for some new spot weld drills to turn up so i can carry on. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 09, 2008, 09:23:48 am Plans all look awesome Ben, will look wicked when its done. Always regretted selling my NOS centerlines.... wish I still had them now.
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 09, 2008, 11:20:40 am Mrs Gallaghers birthday was quite fruitful for my build, Bernie needs a replacement decklid dur to the fire so he's having my Aranson lid and I'm having his '67 valance! ;D
I also got a mechanical fuel gauge from Simon@PaintBox so i may have an Autometer 2 5/8" guage and sender for sale soon ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: AntLockyer on June 09, 2008, 17:15:12 pm You are inspiring me to do some more on my car. Got any 67 bits left over? :D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 09, 2008, 17:31:05 pm until it's done, all the '67 bits i have are spoken for, saying that, i still have a valance, bonnet(with the top gubbins removed) and maybe a pair of doors ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: AntLockyer on June 09, 2008, 19:04:39 pm If that valance ever needs a new home let me know.
I actually own 5 67 doors. Only one of them is within 200 miles of my house though. Did you already move the gubbins into the fibreglass bonnet? What did you stick it with? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 10, 2008, 12:31:01 pm (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSC00515.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSC00514.jpg) pics of the bonnet ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Neil Davies on June 10, 2008, 12:38:34 pm Why do '67 doors rot so badly? One of mine has rotted from the centre outwards (moisture trapped behind the sound deadener) and the other one the bottom hinge has virtually come away from the frame! Think I'll probably end up with late doors and re-handle them, but not for a while yet... :)
Off Topic - Ben, I might have sorted a later door for the '70 - if not I'll give you a shout early next week! ;) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 10, 2008, 13:11:32 pm I think they rot due to the orientation of the sound deadening pad, on later cars thet are fitted through 90 degrees from the 67
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: AntLockyer on June 10, 2008, 13:34:06 pm Sorry Ben I meant did you take teh gubbins out of the steel one to put into a fibreglass one?
I've got a glass bonnet and decklid but I'm not sure if I'm going to use pins or bond the original mechs in. Laziness says pins. Style says do the hard work. I think I've decided to not run a valance for a while, I need to get my gearbox so I can see how much I need to cut out at the back to get the motor in. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Neil Davies on June 10, 2008, 13:48:15 pm I think they rot due to the orientation of the sound deadening pad, on later cars thet are fitted through 90 degrees from the 67 Might end up re-skinning the one - the frame is solid and pretty much mint, the drivers side will probably hit the bin... Either way neither will have the sound deadening left in, and I'll be re-working the one-piece window frames too! Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 13, 2008, 13:29:42 pm going to clean up the dash, it's too cluttered for my liking, although i'm ditching the side trim, i think i'm going to keep the dash trim and put '67 switches back in the original position, move the tacho
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/13062008107.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/13062008108.jpg) also, can anyone identify the type of gauges on the left. are they early sport comps? ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 13, 2008, 13:31:22 pm here's my new decklid ;D
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/16052008030.jpg) and my reservoir, been looking for one for ages ;D (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF7093.jpg) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 20, 2008, 11:12:41 am (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/20062008111.jpg)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/20062008110.jpg) fresh metal! as the old bottom plate looks like it's been stored in a cupboard on the titanic for most of its life, i'm going to tack the bottom plate to what's left of the old channel to line up the pan half, anyone know if you can still get those nails that hold the gasket to the pan? i've also got a parking space buddy this week (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/16062008109.jpg) ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: richie on June 21, 2008, 09:31:21 am I think you should re name it
" the Revolver " just shoot it and put it out of its misery :D :D cheers richie Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Jordy/DVK on June 21, 2008, 11:06:15 am "the Revolver" just shoot it and put it out of its misery :D lol... :D ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 21, 2008, 17:33:19 pm I think you should re name it " the Revolver " just shoot it and put it out of its misery :D :D cheers richie I'll just park it next to your cab, it'll get shot with one of your lifters :P Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: richie on June 21, 2008, 17:53:18 pm I think you should re name it " the Revolver " just shoot it and put it out of its misery :D :D cheers richie I'll just park it next to your cab, it'll get shot with one of your lifters :P Shrapnel every where :o or is it rust :D :D cheers richie Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on July 21, 2008, 11:00:41 am managed to get the pan into place this weekend, just got to learn how to Mig weld, any tips? :)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/20072008168.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/20072008169.jpg) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Prowagen on July 22, 2008, 16:09:14 pm managed to get the pan into place this weekend, just got to learn how to Mig weld, any tips? :) I think its just practice practice and more practice! On old guy that restores MG's near me gave me a tip he said if you shut your eyes and listen to the welding if you have the settings right it should sound like frying eggs and bacon! lol sounds stupid but it worked for me to setup my mig right. Rob. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on July 23, 2008, 08:40:35 am Thats really coming on Ben, nice one! I'd best head to the garage and get a bit more done to me, this is getting embarassing....
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: kev d on July 23, 2008, 19:22:10 pm Ben Been down the same road as you. I've got a early 70's 1200 that I turned into a us spec 67 look alike in about 94 after seeing hector bonilla's 67 in volksworld back in the early 90's. (Think it was Feb 1993 issue). I too should have sold it and started with a 67 but I've had mine since feb '86 so couldn't get rid of it ::) Still get some stick for being a fake :P Just got a new engine with the help of Martin " boom boom " Greave and a few others on the longe ( thanks guys) and that should be in for EBI with a box from rancho . Good luck and here a few photos of mine. (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various029.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various026.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various025.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various024.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p82/rocketron_photos/various028.jpg) ps you should be ok for bits, staff discount and all that :D And very it was too on that 2 hr drive to find food! ;D ;D Cars looking good though Ben, sounds serious with the big motor & 6 point cage too :o Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on July 25, 2008, 20:54:31 pm Glad you enjoyed the ride
See you at a drag strip some time soon ;) going to DDD to see the "BIG RACE" ? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Harry/FDK on July 27, 2008, 18:53:35 pm managed to get the pan into place this weekend, just got to learn how to Mig weld, any tips? :) I think its just practice practice and more practice! On old guy that restores MG's near me gave me a tip he said if you shut your eyes and listen to the welding if you have the settings right it should sound like frying eggs and bacon! lol sounds stupid but it worked for me to setup my mig right. Rob. The man was CORRECT. ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: kev d on July 29, 2008, 18:04:54 pm Glad you enjoyed the ride See you at a drag strip some time soon ;) going to DDD to see the "BIG RACE" ? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on July 30, 2008, 08:32:54 am sorry Ben, dont mean to hi jack your thread ::)
Keep up the good work do we have a date for the car to be ready ? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on September 19, 2008, 12:12:44 pm haven't done much recently apart from takeoff the old valance and reoplace it with this ;D
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/19092008210.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/19092008211.jpg) I have got another valance of Bernie race car, i'll try that one to as it's mint ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: kev d on September 20, 2008, 03:34:43 am A little bit of progress is better than none at all ;)
Got a finish time in mind? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on September 20, 2008, 17:48:32 pm 2010 :o
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on January 14, 2009, 03:37:01 am 2010 :o Get ya skates on dude or I'll beat you to it ;) ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on January 14, 2009, 11:33:37 am I've booked into Crazy Mikes for Channels,bulkhead and anything that needs to be made solid ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: ESH on January 14, 2009, 22:50:09 pm I've booked into Crazy Mikes for Channels,bulkhead and anything that needs to be made solid ;D I think it's a nice turning point when the cutting stops! :) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on January 14, 2009, 22:51:50 pm I can't weld/cut so it's for the best ;D
I kind of like the clean side of building a car after the bodywork and have had some practice on Bernies car recently so I should have it right by the time I get to do mine ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 13, 2009, 22:01:46 pm Now the bug is in the workshop, i thought i'd get things ready for Mike, so i got some solid '67 doors from Karmann Konnection, stripped out the wiring and removed a bundle of soundproofing. I also trial fitted the Eyebrow lid ;D
(http://blogsimages.skynet.be/images_v2/000/000/000/20090413/dyn004_original_750_563_jpeg__bf15b6e1325e5db359f3455f085b6560.jpg) more on the blog, here: http://callookvw.skynetblogs.be/tag/1/bug%20resto Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 23, 2009, 09:23:49 am Any updates on your Bug Ben? Had the welding sorted yet? Or has Bernie been stealing all your time :D ;) must be a bitch to work on that...
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 23, 2009, 11:41:14 am I went to the garage a couple of weeks ago to mount the '67 reservoir and washer bottle and started to dig some filler out of the front arch. the panel is solid and had a few dents so i don't know why there was so much plod in there. I think it was put in to meet the repro front wing. Waiting for Mike to finish another bug so he can weld the A-pillars and Channels in then i can seperate it from the pan and take it to Volksmagic so he can put the IRS clips in on his chassis Jig ;D
It's a tough life crewing on Stitch Up, looking forward to racing this weekend and a nice weekend off at Bug-in next week............Life's a Drag ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 23, 2009, 12:03:27 pm It's a tough life crewing on Stitch Up, looking forward to racing this weekend and a nice weekend off at Bug-in next week............Life's a Drag ;D Man your life sucks... hehehe... Wanna swap? ;D Title: Progress! Post by: benssp on September 10, 2009, 21:22:46 pm Mike emailed me some pics tonight, He's got the righ hand channel and A pillar in, the bottom of the rear quarter needs a repair which mike is going to make
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10028.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10029.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10030.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10031.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10032.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/SDC10034.jpg) should have the other channel, A pillar, rear cross member and bulkhead in by next week so i'll be able to use some of my holiday in October to go and work on the pan ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on September 11, 2009, 08:33:23 am Nice to see things moving on your car Ben! Looks well done too.
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on September 18, 2009, 22:07:48 pm It's been going well considering I've only had 2 weekends free since January, this is why I haven't worked on it; it's a list of shows i've been to in the last year
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=114338660305818751407.0004715bb21164a6abc46&ll=47.398349,-54.84375&spn=58.156653,158.027344&t=h&z=3&iwloc=000473e06b023dec84c63 Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Black Sheep on September 18, 2009, 22:14:35 pm Ben why has the sill been separated from the heater channel ?
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on September 18, 2009, 22:18:06 pm Ben why has the sill been separated from the heater channel ? if you mean the bottom plate, they're genuine channels, they come as seperate pieces ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Black Sheep on September 18, 2009, 22:21:20 pm Oh i didn't know that ::) thought you might be removing the heater tube for a bit of weight saving ;)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on November 09, 2009, 10:01:05 am Went to the garage on saturday, and there's been more progress! drivers side is nearly done ;D
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1537.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1538.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1539.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1540.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1541.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1542.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1543.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1544.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1545.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1546.jpg) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Diederick/DVK on November 09, 2009, 10:33:41 am looking good, and very colourful ;D ;)
p.s. given your signature i'll send my queries to your vwheritage email Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on November 09, 2009, 10:47:45 am looking good, and very colourful ;D ;) p.s. given your signature i'll send my queries to your vwheritage email Thanks ;D there's been quite a few pm's recently ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on November 10, 2009, 12:12:17 pm Hi Ben, looks like its coming on a treat, nice one!
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on November 25, 2009, 11:33:45 am more work from country mike ;D
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1556.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1557.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1558.jpg) (http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b392/benssp/DSCF1559.jpg) boot floor repair panel, and rear body mount ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: RUSS74GHIA on November 25, 2009, 12:32:17 pm Good to see some decent repair work going on there.
Keep up the good work. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: T.H on December 06, 2009, 00:57:08 am Looks god Ben. :).
Nice work to Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on December 06, 2009, 12:49:34 pm Thanks tommy, how's the new project ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: T.H on December 06, 2009, 19:55:01 pm Thanks tommy, how's the new project ;D I`s getting there :) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 23, 2010, 08:22:56 am Went to check on the progress last weekend, mostly done, both channels are in, all that's left now structure wise is the bulkhead and there's a pair of Hookys bumper mounts to go in the rear :-)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: ottobros on April 23, 2010, 12:02:02 pm Keep up the good work nice !!!
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on April 23, 2010, 22:02:00 pm Does that mean I might finally get some color on my car :P
Going over tomorrow to check on progress. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 24, 2010, 02:41:01 am Does that mean I might finally get some color on my car :P Going over tomorrow to check on progress. maybe unk, saw the oval in the flesh last weekend, very nice :D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on April 24, 2010, 23:27:12 pm Latest progress Ben.Mike was aiming to get both bumper mounts and the bulkhead in by today.
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 25, 2010, 13:18:48 pm Thank you ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 26, 2010, 11:45:12 am Looking good Ben.
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: gibber! on April 27, 2010, 23:27:04 pm Where is the bulkhead panel from?
Do you stock them? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 28, 2010, 07:52:41 am Where is the bulkhead panel from? Do you stock them? We've got them in stock :D http://www.vwheritage.com/vwh/VW-Beetle-Parts/Body/Front-Section/?srchPart=113%2D805%2D451%2FF%20%2F Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on April 28, 2010, 18:16:41 pm looking good Ben
Will the car be up and running this year?? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on April 29, 2010, 10:55:43 am looking good Ben Will the car be up and running this year?? There maybe a '67' shaped spanner in the works which could put me years ahead of schedule ;) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on April 30, 2010, 00:16:24 am Hmmmm interesting :)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on April 30, 2010, 07:32:59 am looking good Ben Will the car be up and running this year?? There maybe a '67' shaped spanner in the works which could put me years ahead of schedule ;) tell us more !! Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on May 04, 2010, 12:20:16 pm tell us more !! A 2nd owner original paint, never welded Savannah Beige example complete with Jon Rathbone cage, built box and a 2332 Ida motor It's not finished but it's a car I've wanted since I was 18/19 :) Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: 71CALRIPPER on May 04, 2010, 15:16:08 pm tell us more !! A 2nd owner original paint, never welded Savannah Beige example complete with Jon Rathbone cage, built box and a 2332 Ida motor It's not finished but it's a car I've wanted since I was 18/19 :) Does we get the pleasure of a photo or two? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on May 04, 2010, 16:43:19 pm tell us more !! A 2nd owner original paint, never welded Savannah Beige example complete with Jon Rathbone cage, built box and a 2332 Ida motor It's not finished but it's a car I've wanted since I was 18/19 :) Do it, you know you want to ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on May 04, 2010, 17:10:59 pm ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: 71CALRIPPER on May 04, 2010, 17:43:03 pm Now that is nice !!
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on May 04, 2010, 18:10:30 pm ;D wow nice looking bug will you be racing at Garrys picnic ?? Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Black Sheep on May 04, 2010, 18:22:50 pm Loose the trim ;D ;)
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: leec on May 04, 2010, 20:07:39 pm That car looks very nice Ben,
Reminds me of the time I was very silly and walked away from a one owner original paint 67 in the same colour for £400 because I wanted a small window bug ::) Lee Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on May 04, 2010, 21:52:33 pm ;D wow nice looking bug will you be racing at Garrys picnic ?? Let me see Ronaldo a. It's not mine b. even if it was mine i'd have to wind up tony royston to finish the motor, these things can't be rushed :D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Rocket Ron on May 05, 2010, 07:10:46 am sorry thought you had bought it :P
simple solution a. buy it b. get your finger out Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 03, 2010, 15:09:14 pm A bit more progress ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: kev d on June 03, 2010, 23:06:13 pm Looking good Ben 8)
Did you get that 67?? VVVVVery nice looking! Cheers, Kev Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 04, 2010, 13:20:38 pm Looking good Ben 8) Did you get that 67?? VVVVVery nice looking! Cheers, Kev I haven't talked turkey with the '67 guy yet, in the meantime Mike's made a bit more progress with the bulkhead :D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: Pas on June 04, 2010, 14:13:14 pm Looking good Ben 8) Did you get that 67?? VVVVVery nice looking! Cheers, Kev I haven't talked turkey with the '67 guy yet, in the meantime Mike's made a bit more progress with the bulkhead ;D Shouldn't that be "talked turnkey" ;D Are you down that Essex this Weekend, I will be over at Mike's at some point. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 04, 2010, 14:19:22 pm I haven't talked turkey with the '67 guy yet, in the meantime Mike's made a bit more progress with the bulkhead ;D Shouldn't that be "talked turnkey" ;D Are you down that Essex this Weekend, I will be over at Mike's at some point. [/quote] Not this weekend, still waiting for the wagon to be fixed ;D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on June 13, 2010, 21:35:42 pm couple more bits done :D
Being more realistic with the car now, been driving the company trekker the last couple of days which took me back to just driving my bug on the street and enjoying it so i'm going to go less crazy on the motor and sell the comp eliminator heads for something more sedate, that way it can be on the road this side of the millenium :D Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: T.H on June 14, 2010, 14:43:00 pm couple more bits done :D Being more realistic with the car now, been driving the company trekker the last couple of days which took me back to just driving my bug on the street and enjoying it so i'm going to go less crazy on the motor and sell the comp eliminator heads for something more sedate, that way it can be on the road this side of the millenium :D Looks good Ben!!! But Why is the steering column on the wrong side :D. Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: benssp on August 15, 2010, 22:28:14 pm The other quarter is on, and I needed to get the wings out of my lounge, day mouldings wings are such good quality ;D
Title: Re: The Evolver Post by: jamiep_jamiep on August 27, 2010, 11:31:37 am Coming along nicely that Ben!
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