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									 «  on: November 26, 2014, 09:54:43 am »  | 
								
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							Russels thread got me thinking,too. So i decided to post Pics and Building Stepes of my Bug: Some more Information later    Cheers Tobi    
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							karl h
							
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									 « Reply #1 on: November 26, 2014, 10:12:49 am »  | 
								
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							hey, cool!! 
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									 « Reply #2 on: November 26, 2014, 10:40:41 am »  | 
								
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							Please do! 
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							BeetleBug
							
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									 « Reply #3 on: November 26, 2014, 13:06:56 pm »  | 
								
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							Have I told you guys that I dig light blue cars? 
  Looking forward to your updates!
  Best rgs BB 
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							10.41 - 100ci - 1641ccm - 400hp 
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									 « Reply #4 on: November 27, 2014, 17:50:39 pm »  | 
								
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							Thanks guys!
  Here`s what me and my Dad started with: 
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							Good-Old-Ragtop60
							
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									 « Reply #5 on: November 27, 2014, 18:16:09 pm »  | 
								
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							First the Bug was restored and build more stock. But I´ve visited more and more Shows and read as much Dub-magazines as I could. So I decided it has to belowered. Nearly every winterseason I changed the wheels. ...I have a quirk for wheels and steering wheels.    Here are some Pics:  
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							Good-Old-Ragtop60
							
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									 « Reply #6 on: November 27, 2014, 18:21:34 pm »  | 
								
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							What wheels do you like on it? 
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									 « Reply #7 on: November 27, 2014, 18:28:43 pm »  | 
								
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							Nice bug, the gold wheels look great with that light blue, also a big fan of gasburners i think a set in flat dark grey would look great with that colour too.  
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							I will prevail. 
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									 « Reply #8 on: November 27, 2014, 19:14:48 pm »  | 
								
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							i like the sprint stars 
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									 « Reply #9 on: November 27, 2014, 19:21:31 pm »  | 
								
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							i wonder how satin black steels would look? 
  how did you lower that? one outer spline or two at the rear and front?
  looks great! 
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									 « Reply #10 on: November 28, 2014, 07:58:12 am »  | 
								
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							Gasburners, yes! 
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									 « Reply #11 on: November 28, 2014, 18:48:16 pm »  | 
								
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							cool car dude.....I've always been a fan of gold Empi 5's..... 
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									 « Reply #12 on: November 28, 2014, 22:19:44 pm »  | 
								
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							Thanks, at the Moment I like the Sprint Stars the most. But I´m thinking about detailed 16" Fuchs with 6 & 7" width. May I play with a set of chromed steelies.    I´m not sure about the lowering in the back. It was done by a friend and I think it`s one outer spline. THe plan for this winter is to Change the rear lights and Change the antenna. I like the old split antennas in the Center of the windshield...  
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									 « Reply #13 on: February 26, 2015, 13:44:04 pm »  | 
								
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							Just a small update: I picked up a front Hood from an Oval Bug for cheap. The plan is to weld up the trim holes and to make it ready for paint. I´d like to change the front Hood cause my Bug has no side trim. It`s a little more cal look.    I hope next week I can spend so more time in the Garage...      
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									 « Reply #14 on: May 05, 2015, 14:41:18 pm »  | 
								
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							I tried the chromed steelies yesterday. I have two 4,5x15" at the front and two 5,5x15" at the rear. But after installing them I didn´t like it.    I thought I would look great, but I prefer the Empi`s... (the 4,5" are Lemmerz stamped 11/57)     
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									 « Reply #15 on: May 21, 2017, 20:23:32 pm »  | 
								
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							Today I tried some new wheels on my Bug...again.    These are centerline copies made bei American Racing Wheels (AEW). Size is 5,5"x15". At the moment the tires are 185/55-15 in front and 195/65-15 at the back. I´m not sure if they suit my car.  What´s your thought?  
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									 « Reply #16 on: May 21, 2017, 21:36:20 pm »  | 
								
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							Well I liked the Lemmerz     
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									 « Reply #17 on: May 22, 2017, 06:41:52 am »  | 
								
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							I love it! 
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									 « Reply #18 on: May 22, 2017, 17:14:56 pm »  | 
								
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							I really liked the golden 5 spoke's  
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									 « Reply #19 on: May 23, 2017, 06:50:21 am »  | 
								
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							Thanks Guys! The Lemmerz are still my favorit. I still have another Option... I should give it a try     
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									 « Reply #20 on: May 23, 2017, 17:19:15 pm »  | 
								
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							The fake centerlinest really suit it - a definite mid 80's look to it! 
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									 « Reply #22 on: June 16, 2017, 06:19:47 am »  | 
								
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							Thanks brewsy! I think I´ll Keep the Sprint Stars.
  But when the golden BRM´s are ready I´ll send new pics. 
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									 « Reply #23 on: June 22, 2017, 11:52:03 am »  | 
								
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							I had this Hirschmann Redtip Antenna laying around for quite a while. And with just some days ahead of Hessisch Oldendorf I thought I´d give it a try. The old antenna was put in the Garage and I had to drill two holes. But I really like the result. 
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									 « Reply #24 on: August 09, 2017, 06:43:02 am »  | 
								
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							Wheels again.... I didn´t like the look of the polished BRM-Repros I got. Hence I tried sprayfoil in gold but again I dislike the look. Time to sell them.    The Sprint Stars are still the best at the moment in my opinion. Tobi  
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									 « Reply #25 on: March 26, 2020, 08:07:22 am »  | 
								
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							...stay home and work on your VW... At the moment I'm trying to mount the correct taillights in my Bug. Way better than the newer ones.    
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									 « Reply #26 on: March 26, 2020, 13:05:36 pm »  | 
								
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							I don't know if it's just the camera angle, but it does look like the new (correct!) taillights point outwards. They've not been cut for a buggy, have they?  
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									 « Reply #27 on: March 27, 2020, 09:03:38 am »  | 
								
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							Yes, from this pic it looks like the taillights point outwards, but I hope I´ve positioned them correct. I`ll upload a better picture soon. Then the taillights are painted to match the blue. 
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									 « Reply #28 on: April 04, 2020, 09:51:19 am »  | 
								
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							So I hope the taillight-position is ok. I tried some new wheels as well. The centercolor could be a bit darker...what do you think? 
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									 « Reply #29 on: July 07, 2020, 15:05:03 pm »  | 
								
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							Nice bug, lovely color ! I would prefer the Gasburners...but thats just my humble opinion     
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