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Flame Haired Warrior
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 Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Muppet wrote: | Hmmmm engine porn.
Would of loved a pair of 40's in the buggy
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When it was first painted it was very orange but hopefully that has been softened a little with the brown tinware. Wanting to put the whole thing together now!!!!!!
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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Here are some more picks of the progress.
Windows are now in and were an arse to fit. Rear windows have a brown tint to them to tie in with the brown/orange theme. 
Maybe not the best pic to show this but the bug has been fitted with disc front brakes (calipers not fitted yet as it needs spacers to avoid fouling on the rims) with 2 1/2" dropped spindles.
And most importantly the engine is now in . Still needs work but at least its in the right place and lookin sweet.
Thanks out to Carlos as he was pivotal in getting this done and had the patience of saint putting up with me 'helping'!!! 
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hotdoggermark
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| Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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Lookin cool dude!
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BO JANGLES
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| Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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It's getting there mate 
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Made a bit more progress on it this week.
Wings are now fitted and thought there are no picture to support it the doors have been put together (probably the most difficult bit thus far, lots of little bits that look fragile). Bumpers on and front lights fitted. Still lots to do but I feel like progress has been made . Big thanks to Wayne and Carlos, always good to have an expert at hand.
Still sitting too high in my opinion, even on the dropped spindles. Need to find a cheep easy way of getting it lower still. Any suggestions?
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63Steve
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| Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, was this the beetle that MP bodyworks in Holsworthy did? I think thats their name anyway. Regards Steve
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| 63Steve wrote: | | Hi, was this the beetle that MP bodyworks in Holsworthy did? I think thats their name anyway. Regards Steve |
This is the beetle that they sprayed for me, its was kicking around there for a while whilst I was prepping it for paint. I know the guys there and they helped me out with the whole bodywork process, which was more complicated than I thought. Its moved round the corner now so that I can put it together.
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63Steve
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was. When I was up there it looked like a full on proper job and no imperfections anywhere, so well done mate and I hope to see it around soon. I enquired about having my bug done with them too but it seemed like it was just going to be a spray job and have done. They had no interest in it and didnt seem like they would offer any help with anything else, plus they where really expensive. I may be wrong but I found somebody else who is working with me and hopefully all will be well. Steve
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TawCottage
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Having looked at all the pics of your bug, I think your doing a great job.
Steve.
ps. I've thought of a name for it. You should call it "Terry" as in Terrys Chocolate Orange, but be careful you don't tap the roof too hard
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hotdoggermark
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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Should be called
The Ginger Ninja!
Shame its not a left hooker!
Lookin good.
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krustydub
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| Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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hope to attack it a bit more this week depends on if i can pull the engine out of sideshow bob .oh and the buggy im watching on ebay.oh and billy bug .oh and the krusty busses punture
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:43 pm Post subject: |
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| 63Steve wrote: | | I thought it was. When I was up there it looked like a full on proper job and no imperfections anywhere, so well done mate and I hope to see it around soon. I enquired about having my bug done with them too but it seemed like it was just going to be a spray job and have done. They had no interest in it and didnt seem like they would offer any help with anything else, plus they where really expensive. I may be wrong but I found somebody else who is working with me and hopefully all will be well. Steve |
Sadly there are a few imperfections (one quite significant one  , which hopefully I will hide as best as possible), it has been a steep learning curve but luckily I have had Carl and Wayne on hand to help when required. With regards to the paint work, it has been done as more of a favor and has been squeezed in when there was a time slot.
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers for the comments . Still lots to do and I will keep you in the loop on any progress made
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bigbulli
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| Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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great progress, keep it going
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Flame Haired Warrior
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| Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:42 am Post subject: |
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Have not updated on this for a while. It has been slow progress sorting the wiring and putting in the interior. Now only have a multitude of little jobs to do. The engine is running and we are sooooooo close to getting it on the road.
Again big thanks to Carlos, your help has been hugely appreciated.
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