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Title: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on March 25, 2012, 08:44:41 am Bought this fine automobile from fellow Cal-Look forum member 'Balocco' and now it's time to give the thing some fresh spring time air :)
The car was in pretty good condition when I got it so apart from new running boards, sorting a leaky rear hub and it's t-bars it's just been waiting for summer. Interior is the next thing I think as it's pretty tatty... [attachment=1][attachment=2] Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Jon on March 26, 2012, 07:34:17 am Cool car, and welcome to the Lounge!
Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: stretch on March 26, 2012, 09:46:29 am Car looks great Puz.
Nice garage !! ;D :o ;) Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on March 26, 2012, 13:53:34 pm Cheers Stretch :) The garage is a beastie!!! The BBQ and beer is primed for when you come over and help me put a big motor in ;)
To everyone in Scandinavia, what are the good shops and websites to pick up vee-dub parts? Seems crazy for me to order from the UK... Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: HansNOR on March 26, 2012, 17:27:08 pm Far too little rust >:(
i'm jealous ;D Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Deanodynosaurs on March 27, 2012, 10:41:12 am Hi Puzzy!
Stunning mate. You got a good un there! :) Well jealous of that garage too!! ;D Dude 8) Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on March 27, 2012, 13:44:26 pm Alright there Dude!
I tell you, that garage is a luxury I never thought I'd have :) I think I've still got enough room left over to swing a Cat... My Cat if he doesn't stop scratching my seats haha. Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Fiatdude on March 27, 2012, 20:52:16 pm Alright there Dude! I tell you, that garage is a luxury I never thought I'd have :) I think I've still got enough room left over to swing a Cat... My Cat if he doesn't stop scratching my seats haha. Cat waffles are good too!!!!! Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Balocco on March 28, 2012, 14:06:57 pm Hi Paul,
Would be nice to see it with the motor it deserves 8) Here's a few shops I use. Been a while since I ordered from the last two, mainly bought from them at meetings, but they should still be ok. Classic VW Up North - Great guys with first class service. www.classicvw.se Folkabiten www.folkabiten.com VW Custom and Speedparts www.vwcustomspeed.com Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Frallan on March 29, 2012, 02:16:24 am Very cool!
Plus I LOVE Swedish spring. Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on March 29, 2012, 11:52:22 am Thanks for the shop links Mats! I'm sure they'll be getting some of my cash soon enough :)
Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on April 08, 2013, 13:08:29 pm Thought it was time for an update on the Oval. The interior is looking a bit neater now I've covered the seats and it's soon ready for the road with the new motor :) The old 1200 motor and gearbox have been moth-balled and a 1500 box with 1776 motor is soon ready to Rock'n'Roll... Here's a few pics for anyone interested.
The exhaust is on it's way along with a few more 12v bits... Then all that's left to do is enjoy the summer ;D A big shout goes out to Stretch for spending his Easter break up to his eye-balls in grime. Dude for the Gearbox and Graham for the motor!!! [attachment=1] [attachment=2] [attachment=3] Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: taffy apple on April 08, 2013, 20:29:27 pm That thing is sweet Puzz, can't wait till you take her out with the new motor, you'll be smiling from ear to ear lol.
Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: stretch on April 09, 2013, 08:47:34 am No worries Puz. I enjoyed working on it, it's a great car.
Has the exhaust turned up? Potential first drive this weekend? :) Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on April 09, 2013, 11:50:09 am The Exhaust should be here today, but I'll probably need to pick it up at the post office tomorrow as i'm in work.
A spin on the weekend is a must!!! I'm excited like a kid at xmas ;D Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: Balocco on June 27, 2013, 23:12:07 pm Nice to see some pics, what's been done with the motor?
Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on June 30, 2013, 12:23:37 pm It's got a sweet 1776 in it now and goes really nice :)
[attachment=1] [attachment=2] Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on April 24, 2014, 07:59:37 am Disc conversion done and ready for the summer!
Thanks to Stretch for his heavy right foot and carb skills :) [attachment=1] [attachment=2] [attachment=3] Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: stretch on April 25, 2014, 20:28:57 pm I love this car. Goes really well & now stops like a modern car. Perfect !!
You just need to get it up the strip now Puz. Even if it's only once. ;) Title: Re: '57 Oval Post by: puz79 on May 02, 2014, 08:59:29 am ;D It would be interesting to see what time it could do. I'd be over the moon with a 15sec pass...
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