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« on: May 30, 2016, 20:15:02 pm » |
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Finally got my red 66 back, after selling it 3 years ago.
After spending every penny I had building it,got extremely disheartened after the expensive paintjob started to react within 6 months of it being finished!
I won't go into the story of what happened after l sold it, but the individual who bought it ,wasn't a very nice person at all...
I was browsing eBay, hungover one morning, saw a nice red bug and realised it was my old one!
Later that day, I went down to view it, I had to have it back.
Paid a hefty deposit and went on my way
I had to sell all my vw parts and my 64 to fund it.
The 64 has gone to a guy up north, who knows the rennwagens very well
So it's in good hands, and be receiving a big motor soon!!! 😎
Luckily the guy has raised the 66, from the utter scene victim mess which it was before
He's done an awesome job, stuck it on brm's too 😎
Now I'm in a much better financial position, so I can finally sort the paint issues on the 66.
Plan is to raise the rear back to stock, csp discs upfront, fit my B.A.S exhaust, oh and finally a hot motor!!!! [ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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Neil Davies
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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2016, 20:18:11 pm » |
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Good work Tom! Tyres and a tweak at the back will see this looking very smart. Big motor sounds like a plan too!
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2007cc, 48IDFs, street car. 14.45@93 on pump fuel, treads, muffler and fanbelt. October 2017!
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beetletom
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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2016, 20:30:09 pm » |
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Thanks!
Can't wait! Just want to keep it simple, just like when it was finished first time round
Max morley's bug ,inspired me in a big way 😎
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Neil Davies
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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2016, 20:52:16 pm » |
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The issue of Volksworld with Max's bug in it also had a replica of the Aronson '63 - that was the one that inspired me to paint my car the brightest white I could get my hands on! Good issue!
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beetletom
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2016, 18:37:20 pm » |
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leec
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2016, 21:55:32 pm » |
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That's not good. What happened?
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beetletom
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2016, 22:28:39 pm » |
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2016, 22:32:00 pm » |
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Sorry to see that, what's wrong with people  |
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beetletom
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2016, 22:37:30 pm » |
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I'm still speechless, anxiety is extremely bad today I'm going to have to sell it, I have nowhere safe to keep it I can't risk it getting damaged again |
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leec
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2016, 22:47:56 pm » |
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Any friends that can help you out? Don't give up
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2016, 00:46:51 am » |
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What a bunch of cunts! Luckily that looks easy to get off. Sucks that you don't have somewhere safe to park it  |
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71CALRIPPER
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« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2016, 06:59:15 am » |
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Tom thats terrible..
But rather than sell it ( Which means they win )
Find the cunts and deal with it....
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Rocket Ron
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« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2016, 07:58:47 am » |
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I know it's terrible but look on it as an excuse to get the paint issues sorted. Hopefully the insurance company will help out
If not I'm sure some wet and dry and thinners would sort it out
Good luck
Plus what Rob said ....
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You can't polish a turd but you can roll it in glitter
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« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2016, 08:06:30 am » |
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Call in the heavies |
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« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2016, 09:17:14 am » |
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This is really shocking. |
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71CALRIPPER
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« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2016, 09:42:15 am » |
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If it helps, I have storage you can use until you have time to sort the paint and enjoy the car again.
Based In Surrey
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leec
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« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2016, 10:00:46 am » |
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If it helps, I have storage you can use until you have time to sort the paint and enjoy the car again.
Based In Surrey
Very kind offer that  |
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Zach Gomulka
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« Reply #17 on: June 08, 2016, 00:06:36 am » |
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Tom thats terrible..
But rather than sell it ( Which means they win )
Find the cunts and deal with it....
X2. Haven't seen you on here in a while! |
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« Reply #18 on: June 08, 2016, 05:49:59 am » |
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Man I hope you called the cops.
Shouldn't be hard to find out who wrote that.
Don't let let them win.
Where in the uk are you?
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beetletom
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« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2016, 20:21:08 pm » |
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Got it all off thanks!
No idea who done it, either jealous neighbours, or pikey kids
But started to collect together the bits to make it right!
May have to do another body off, as original pans and framehead bottom plate is scraped to shit 😕
That lovely Gt box I had built, whines in 4th badly, due to it being too low, from previous owners attempt at looking cool...🙄
[ Attachment: You are not allowed to view attachments ] Unless anyone knows of a 66 floorpan?
Found this old pic of it, about 7-8 years back
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« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2016, 08:44:27 am » |
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Need any help this weekend? Got some tools for rear suspension adjusting I can bring if you don't already have them
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beetletom
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« Reply #21 on: July 01, 2016, 19:01:24 pm » |
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Nice one baz!
Going to my friends mot place over in Wokingham
Done a swap for the adjustable plates currently on my car
You around Sunday? Will have to finally pop over and check out your bug
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beetletom
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« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2016, 21:33:13 pm » |
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I literally have the worst luck ever!
Driving to my friends garage, it dropped a valve!
Was a nice strong 1600 single port, no anymore though...
Worst of all ,didn't even get to raise the suspension LOL
Would anyone be interested in the car?
Got my eye on another mk1 golf.
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« Reply #23 on: July 03, 2016, 22:05:28 pm » |
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If you didn't have bad luck you'd have no luck. Sell it and buy a proper bug  |
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beetletom
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« Reply #24 on: July 03, 2016, 22:40:58 pm » |
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A fast 67  |
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beetletom
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« Reply #25 on: July 21, 2016, 23:55:45 pm » |
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Goes from bad to worse.
Engine was put together, after I removed and stripped the damaged head
As I don't have time or proper tools
Got it back today and the engine knocks very badly
This is the final straw, would anyone be interested?
A lot cheaper than what i paid, I just want it out of my life, along with my unit full of VW shit
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71CALRIPPER
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« Reply #26 on: July 22, 2016, 07:20:09 am » |
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Tom take it from somebody that has made more fuck ups than LORD FUCKUP Himself...
Put it away.. go enjoy the summer chasing tail ! and then make a plan for the winter months.
Rob
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« Reply #27 on: July 22, 2016, 08:29:12 am » |
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Wise words, Rob. I think in our hobby everybody has had bad luck. Some more, some less... Just put it in a corner for some time. If you sell it again, you`ll miss it again.  Keep it! |
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Paul Bahnstormerz
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« Reply #28 on: July 22, 2016, 09:54:08 am » |
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Keep it! You aren't a that far from me if you want a hand one weekend
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baz
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« Reply #29 on: July 22, 2016, 10:32:17 am » |
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That sucks Tom. Was the engine completely rebuilt or just head off? I've std journals crank and some std rods you are welcome to if needed
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I will prevail.
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