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Title: my 65,beam back on! Post by: beetletom on January 30, 2009, 15:47:18 pm got the hard work of putting it back together now!
(http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/32/image037tx5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) got this lot to be fitted ;) (http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/5350/image017kb9.jpg) bought a cheap set of polished 5 spokes to go on aswell... Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on January 30, 2009, 15:58:39 pm i don't think the 2nd picture is working..?
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: Diederick/DVK on January 30, 2009, 16:17:10 pm did you say polished? :-\
looks nice, what colour might it be? cool wheel and gauges! is that a superior 500? Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on January 30, 2009, 16:39:47 pm yep, but if the laqure has gone on them, i might get the centres blasted, as they have been sitting outside for over a year!
not sure on the wheel, its similar to a speedwell, but the end of the spokes don't flare out, so it could be a superior 500 also got an empi radio to match the gauges fontana grey! quite a lot different from when you saw it last year! :o 8) Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: Critter1 on January 30, 2009, 18:50:03 pm yep, but if the laqure has gone on them, i might get the centres blasted, as they have been sitting outside for over a year! If the spokes are aluminum then it looks like you have yourself an early Speedwell wheel. Superior 500 spokes will be steel. Do the magnet test.not sure on the wheel, its similar to a speedwell, but the end of the spokes don't flare out, so it could be a superior 500 also got an empi radio to match the gauges fontana grey! quite a lot different from when you saw it last year! :o 8) Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on January 30, 2009, 19:06:06 pm thanks 8)
i think it could be an early speedwell wheel, now that you mention it as i've seen a few people refer to it as one. but could be wrong..? Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on February 25, 2009, 16:06:30 pm got some proper pics...
(http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/1500/dsc01439d.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) (http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2862/dsc01442.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) (http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/408/newimage1.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) and this is jonnys beetle, who took the pics! (http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/8530/newimage3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us) Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on February 26, 2009, 14:33:29 pm Looks nice Tom! What motor you going to be running?
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on February 26, 2009, 18:11:15 pm cheers!
just a 1641 120 cam, twin 40 dcnf's polished and ported heads, full flowed... need to sort out the gearbox first though... probably going to grind out the bell housing Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on March 25, 2009, 21:42:57 pm repainted the pan on monday, got all the interior in today with the red floor mats 8) also fitted my csp shifter, will have to align the shifter plate, as it doesnt want to go into 1st!
hope to collect some bits at volksworld, for when lee (monkiboy) puts the top half of my engine together. Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: Lee.C on March 25, 2009, 23:12:53 pm cheers! just a 1641 120 cam, twin 40 dcnf's polished and ported heads, full flowed... need to sort out the gearbox first though... probably going to grind out the bell housing There is ALOT more you need to sort out first ::) :) Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on March 27, 2009, 14:01:59 pm getting closer to cal look super stardom...? doubt it :D
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/1886/image060b.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image060b.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/9189/image061y.jpg) (http://img407.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image061y.jpg) (http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5631/image062y.jpg) (http://img523.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image062y.jpg) Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: Lids on March 27, 2009, 18:36:44 pm will you throw that box brownie away and buy a digital camera with auto focus and light adjust! :)
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on March 27, 2009, 19:29:49 pm yes, will do!! :-[ :D
looks like a vaseline special :D Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on April 18, 2009, 17:29:03 pm red metalflake headliner being stitched up this week...
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on May 16, 2009, 16:57:26 pm ...
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on May 24, 2009, 17:24:00 pm (http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5463/dscf1128.jpg) (http://img43.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1128.jpg)
(http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/839/dscf1127.jpg) (http://img30.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf1127.jpg) bought back my old two piece empi 8 spokes aswell. Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: speedwell on May 24, 2009, 17:25:13 pm she looks a little bit lower at the rear ::)
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on May 24, 2009, 17:30:45 pm yeah ;)
its going to be raised, as its WAY too low! Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: Lee.C on May 24, 2009, 17:57:10 pm Also I thought that interior was coming back to me :-\ :)
Title: Re: my 65, fresh paint! Post by: beetletom on May 24, 2009, 18:06:39 pm yep maybe, just want it on the road first, and like i said, if and when i sell it, its yours ;D
also.. tinware for the engine is almost done... Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on June 05, 2009, 19:01:17 pm i have prepped it over the last few days, so it can be painted again... ::) so now back to square 1 and stripped out!!!!!
was so close to being on the road, but knew i couldn't leave it like it... as ALL of the panels were a different shade. now got a set of black 356 steels going on. Title: Re: my 65, Post by: Doktor on June 05, 2009, 21:08:07 pm @ beetletom:
nice car ! 8) Btw, where can I buy those Simspon belts (any webshop recommendation) ? Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on June 06, 2009, 10:52:58 am thanks, i think bernard newbury sells them (you can buy them from his site)
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: Doktor on June 06, 2009, 12:10:59 pm Thnx for info... :D
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 12, 2009, 20:31:10 pm (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture007.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture008.jpg) back end is going to be raised up a spline or 2 fitted the rest of the back end today aswell. beading, other wing and bumper! Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 13, 2009, 21:06:27 pm fitted the running board today, had to change the beige mat back to black (luckily i kept the old black mats!) what a tricky job! luckily no creases aswell, and i have crimped the lip back straight too! 8)
kept the trim off aswell, and dare i say it, i quite like it! 8) as it suits the wheels Title: Re: my 65, Post by: LuftsickTero on August 14, 2009, 09:14:53 am (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture007.jpg) two questions: cal? look? Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 14, 2009, 11:23:18 am except the rear height, maybe....
well not proper cal look, but more old school Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 15, 2009, 16:45:52 pm raised the back end back to stock height today!!!
looks so much better! 8) Title: Re: my 65, Post by: peach_ on August 15, 2009, 18:22:32 pm pic??
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 15, 2009, 18:23:05 pm will get some tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 16, 2009, 15:43:27 pm (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture010.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture011.jpg) going to remove the mudflaps. Title: Re: my 65, Post by: Paul Bahnstormerz on August 16, 2009, 20:41:53 pm Leave them on, just give the car some power and you'll have one hell of a sleeper with that bug :)
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 16, 2009, 21:22:55 pm good idea! ;D
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: jamiep_jamiep on August 17, 2009, 10:43:44 am Looking good tom!
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 19, 2009, 20:03:00 pm thanks!
took off mudflaps and the deutschland plaque... moved everything over from my other unit... ordered the seals for one piece windows today! and a few other bits, urethane gearbox mounts, cv boot... Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on August 29, 2009, 16:22:22 pm missing a few posts due to the crash... :-[
managed to trim and fit the seals, just need to find some glue or clear silicone for the areas where there isn't any clips! colourcoded inside of the bumpers and overiders too. Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 07, 2009, 13:57:54 pm decided to go back to 1/4 lights!! ::) :D
got a new set of wheels too! a set of genuine 5.5x15 fuchs! and heres a pic of my new headlights 8) (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture.jpg) Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 08, 2009, 21:37:04 pm (http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/beetletom/Picture019.jpg)
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: TiDi on September 09, 2009, 14:13:12 pm very nice!!!
I like fontana grey cars ;D ;D ;D Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 20, 2009, 20:49:56 pm picked up a nice duel quietpack for £3!!!!!
missing the flange though :D Title: Re: my 65, Post by: Dirty Nige on September 21, 2009, 21:25:52 pm Looks 8)
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 22, 2009, 20:54:07 pm nice to see your car won at bug boogie, tidi!
cheers nige! Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 28, 2009, 18:57:19 pm got some porsche pattern rear drums, going to be machined this week.
dash has been painted ;D started fitting up the dash and wiring at the weekend and!! the bellhousing has been ground out too! swapped the mudflaps with my mate to do it interior and carpet will be going in this weekend. Title: Re: my 65, Post by: Lee.C on September 28, 2009, 19:29:05 pm And your getting your licence when.......
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on September 28, 2009, 19:52:00 pm got another theory test end of next month, plenty of time to revise
and got a lesson booked for sunday! Title: Re: my 65, Post by: TiDi on September 28, 2009, 22:47:38 pm nice to see your car won at bug boogie, tidi! cheers nige! thanks beetletom! it was a very nice sunday out :D Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on October 02, 2009, 20:30:49 pm front and rear screens are in, with the trim!
going to fit the gearbox mounts tomorrow and the carpet set! Title: Re: my 65, Post by: jamiep_jamiep on October 05, 2009, 17:14:32 pm Looks good Tom!
Title: Re: my 65, Post by: beetletom on October 05, 2009, 18:40:14 pm cheers!
Title: Re: my 65, on gasburners! Post by: beetletom on April 02, 2010, 19:01:33 pm bit more of an update, will add some pics tomorrow
can is now pretty much done, a few mechanical bits , but thats it, then its on the road! fake gasburners are on it now, looks cool. Title: Re: my 65, on gasburners! Post by: jamiep_jamiep on April 12, 2010, 12:52:25 pm Lets have a look at it on the burners then Tom!
Sweet car. Title: Re: my 65, on gasburners! Post by: beetletom on April 13, 2010, 16:33:44 pm just got back from taking the tyres off....gone for some brm's regrettably, but should look alright.
as there was no way of fitting porsche pattern wheels upfront, unless changing to discs |