http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/-t1.htm Keep everyone updated on how your current project is progressing Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:42 GMT 10 http://www.splum.plus.com/DBS/FORUM/IMAGES/forum.gif http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/-t1.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/mk1-golf-cabby-the-sh1ter-t9305.htm thecrewkid Just got this little bargain.. For less then a days wages Picking up some GTI cab interior on the weekend hopefully.. Just waiting for pics to come through.. Repair panels on order.. Should have it pulled apart and primed on the weekend ready for paint next weekend fingers crossed.. Thinking slammed on a set of turbo's or cup's it all depends.. Restorations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:12:39 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/mk1-golf-cabby-the-sh1ter-t9305.htm#120592 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/mk1-golf-cabby-the-sh1ter-t9305.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-56-suicide-oval-project-t1469.htm holeyskin ]]> Restorations Fri, 18 May 2007 07:43:17 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-56-suicide-oval-project-t1469.htm#22015 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-56-suicide-oval-project-t1469.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/sorry-another-t4-t9454.htm jj 2.5 tdi ..88bhp but has been chipped and really goes well barn doors fitted by myself and carl as old ones really dented, new 18" dotz hanzo wheels arrived today, have fitted lighting inside ( 3x 20w downlighters , had to lower roof by 25mm to fit them in.New black and white checked floor ready to go in. lining carpet been ordered and on way , audi r8 front lights , side bars etc etc etc to be ordered his week. cant wait till this ones done Restorations Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:03:44 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/sorry-another-t4-t9454.htm#122161 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/sorry-another-t4-t9454.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-wormy-t9274.htm Dylan well where to start the drivers door pillar, not too bad but it is being cut out and having a plate put in cos the welding isnt very good passenger door pillar doors bottom of the drivers door needs panels (inner and outer) cos the bit where the rubber sits in has fell off then well we took the passenger runner board off so we could weld and we found some proper nasties - someone has welded the heater channel to the floor and its gone rusty and holey so the ... Restorations Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:51:07 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-wormy-t9274.htm#120174 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-wormy-t9274.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-67-tee-bag-resto-i-must-be-fing-mad-t3693.htm joker 67 I bought this car off e/bay, back in end 2006, from a guy he advised that the car was not that bad, and the top looked good from the pictures i had. My face just dropped when it turned up. My stupid fault for not looking at the car. Will never trust anyone from pictures again. so poo or bust i decided to carry on the resto. this one of the pics i recieved before buying when staarted to strip down the panels starting to go in, heater channels ... Restorations Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:50:54 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-67-tee-bag-resto-i-must-be-fing-mad-t3693.htm#50673 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-67-tee-bag-resto-i-must-be-fing-mad-t3693.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungeys-resto-thread-official-t7122.htm Gungemyster Right, after Dirty Daves work. I dont want know piss taking on my work!! This the 1975 South African Import beetle. I wasnt sure what to do with it, break it for spares or get the work done and enjoy for the summer. I took the bull by the horn and gave it over to Dave. Dave then went on to do some investigating work on the roof gutters bottom of the doors. Dave removed and beam and chopped it 2 1/2 inches and put in beam adjusters. Knocked ... Restorations Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:57:45 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungeys-resto-thread-official-t7122.htm#93951 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungeys-resto-thread-official-t7122.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/68-bug-t8646.htm ProjectParsons 1968 Beetle, currently off the road, no mot. Previously owned by our very own dubberatlast Carl, who did some good work on the bug, then passed it on. It appears to have been somewhat neglected in this time, and has been subjected to certain parts being replaced/maintained in an amatuerish fashion (im being kind) to such an extent that I actually was surprised, and I've owned some shitters!!! 1600 engine fitted by previous owners as they seized Carls old 1200, exhaust loose, carb ... Restorations Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:17:09 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/68-bug-t8646.htm#113205 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/68-bug-t8646.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/update-on-my-red-thing-t6773.htm WizBizMartin been ages since i posted anything up on my ongoing project, hoping to have it done before the CTTP as really want to take my bug there, got new anti roll bar to be fitted with those csp fitting kits, new seat subframes CSP again, done one side of the rear disc conversion, fitted the front discs and bearings etc, started on the rev counter, just gunna try and get sum alloy plates to go ether side of the speedo for the rev counter and brake warning light to go into, mondo muffler , air filter LOL, ... Restorations Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:12:58 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/update-on-my-red-thing-t6773.htm#89727 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/update-on-my-red-thing-t6773.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bosair-baywindow-t9548.htm Wurz This'll be our first project as a "workshop", fingers crossed it'll be a quick one and we've got a few late nights and weekends ahead of us as well as the work we've already got queueing up... it'll be good practice for the lads for when i've got the cash to do mine. As few pics to start off with... Mid '70's 1600 twinport LHD baywindow bus, military issue with only 74000 kms on the clock, believed to be original. Imported into the uk in '86 hence thd D plate and then ... Restorations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:18:42 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bosair-baywindow-t9548.htm#123197 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bosair-baywindow-t9548.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tabitha-the-73-tintop-bay-t9298.htm Impy Mcdub well, been a while since i had a resto thread so here goes: you've all seen the pics of this bus in general chat so i will get straight into the action so to speak! lol havin cut the rot out of the rear quarter/sill on the passenger side Friday night i treated the inner which was pretty solid with some rust treatment & let it soak in over the weekend.........then yesterday my rear wheelarch/sill panel turned up so out came the welder: pics in a sec Restorations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:42:31 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tabitha-the-73-tintop-bay-t9298.htm#120524 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tabitha-the-73-tintop-bay-t9298.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-project-t9197.htm derrickeverard This is my T4 van that i am in the process of turning into a nice van i will keep you all up to date with stuff as i do it to the van.... first of all are the pics when i first got the van and the pics dont really show how bad the van was So the work started with my side exit exhaust which sounds awesome and looks good (well i think so) After this i started removing all the rust and dents from the van and trust me there are loads then i decided ... Restorations Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:17:16 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-project-t9197.htm#119290 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-project-t9197.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/73-squareback-t6427.htm blueridge i would like to thank Steve (nomates) for his time today to collect this for me. Restorations Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:09:21 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/73-squareback-t6427.htm#84864 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/73-squareback-t6427.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/it-starts-again-t3172.htm shitysplity http://i32.servimg.com/u/f32/11/89/38/25/pictur11.jpg]]> Restorations Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:32:51 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/it-starts-again-t3172.htm#43696 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/it-starts-again-t3172.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/doctor-i-can-t-stop-playing-with-it-t9002.htm Sir.Swish Putting an idea in my head into an image, and in the next few weeks, I'll be putting the image on the road Oxide Red Wheels and tyres are finished and ready to be fitted, Springs + Shocks are on their way to me, and the new roofrack is currently getting some autosol love before fitting Restorations Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:05:56 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/doctor-i-can-t-stop-playing-with-it-t9002.htm#117160 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/doctor-i-can-t-stop-playing-with-it-t9002.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungies-orange-camper-resto-thread-t8656.htm Gungemyster



Finished.]]> Restorations Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:19:46 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungies-orange-camper-resto-thread-t8656.htm#113330 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/gungies-orange-camper-resto-thread-t8656.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/rons-resto-t5893.htm Splitfirebus I bought Ron, a 1964 1200 deluxe sedan with a genuine 46'000 miles earlier this year. When I bought him I decided that I would run him for the show season, then if I decided to keep him he'd get a resto over the winter ready for next year. I had to sort out a few things with him ( Lowered with a 5" narrowed beam, wheels, rack and a few bits and bobs ) so I was happy to use him this year. This is how he looked when I bought him. This is how he looked this season. Now, ... Restorations Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:57:22 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/rons-resto-t5893.htm#78483 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/rons-resto-t5893.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bella-1958-australian-beetle-t1211.htm Shamrockez I thought I'd properly introduce you to Bella. In the easter holidays 2005 my Dad and I went to Australia for a holiday with the idea of bringing about 3 VWs back with us - we didn't know if we'd find enough suitable cars or not, but we were going to try. We stayed at our friend's house and whilst looking at Ebay I stumbled across a 58 Beetle in Dandenong, Melbourne. The advert described the Beetle as solid and running, but rough. The Auction was to finish in a couple of days and we knew ... Restorations Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:23:54 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bella-1958-australian-beetle-t1211.htm#18929 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bella-1958-australian-beetle-t1211.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-nomates-rustoration-t6312.htm nomates Right then ...........Today was the start of (hopefully) the restoration of my really wanky 65 bug .....Sadly in the past it has been repaired very badly......i bought it in good faith to replace the body of my other 65 model ,because places that i don't feel comfortable fixing needed work i.e gutters ...firewall ect .... the new body has got good gutters and a good firewall .......but that's where the good news stopped I got totally ripped of (not by a lot of cash thankfully) ...when ... Restorations Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:29:58 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-nomates-rustoration-t6312.htm#83414 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-nomates-rustoration-t6312.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/here-we-go-t5045.htm [STEVIE.G] hello all. Thought i should add some pics of the bug. I only get the chance to work on her every saturday so its going to take some time!!!!! Restorations Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:59:17 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/here-we-go-t5045.htm#67438 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/here-we-go-t5045.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-no-money-t6952.htm big dave Heres the first pics of my 72 beetle, still gotta get it home but have room in the workshop for it now so hopefully work can start this week Restorations Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:20:17 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-no-money-t6952.htm#92138 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-no-money-t6952.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tango-van-1972-westy-t1296.htm tango_van hi all, the cttp was awesome and made me want to get tango back on the road for the summer! So today, finally got around to dropping out the engine to get at the fuel tank and find out how big the hole was that it failed the mot on! I've posted a few pics up here with the aim to keep a record of the project http://www.richasykes.co.uk and will get some up here asap also. As usual forgot to take pics untill half way through, but then not sure how I was going to whislt ... Restorations Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:00:25 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tango-van-1972-westy-t1296.htm#20006 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/tango-van-1972-westy-t1296.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-the-beach-t3772.htm thecrewkid Right heres the new'un... She a 51 plate ex AA 2.5 TDI 102bhp but it may have been played with by the AA, 140k and yep she's yellow but the bottom isn't green it's been painted black.. 5 seats with belts. gay wheels but they roll so it's all good. black rear and side windows. towbar. winch. It's a pretty straight bus tbh with you. And some of the inside.. And the rear mounted winch. As for plans ... Restorations Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:56:20 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-the-beach-t3772.htm#51497 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-the-beach-t3772.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/clockwork-s-resto-thread-t8834.htm clockwork Did a little bit of tinkering this afternoon... Lowered a little and changed the rims... Think she's looking kinda sweet. Restorations Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:13:32 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/clockwork-s-resto-thread-t8834.htm#115550 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/clockwork-s-resto-thread-t8834.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/blue-the-bus-t5796.htm dubberatlast Not quiet a resto thread as he dosnt need it but i want to keep track on what i do when i got him home Fitted clear inidcators and a new diesel rev counter just need to connect the last wire to the rear And the rear seat that will be sold soon enough as i want a camping interior Restorations Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:29:53 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/blue-the-bus-t5796.htm#77415 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/blue-the-bus-t5796.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/meet-kat-mk2-golf-vr6t-t5200.htm SimonABT K.A.T. - The latest toy! And yes she is again a water pumper (two water pumps infact to be precise) The Introduction Firstly this may upset a few peeps on here, but as ive been told the words 'Der Blitzen Sphincters' translates to something like 'flaming asses?' Could be wrong but anyway i am expecting HUGE flames from the ass of this b!tch when she's finished. The Aim The Aim for K.A.T is bordering the 400bhp mark, (depending on what ECU i use) The principle is easy, ... Restorations Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:30:42 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/meet-kat-mk2-golf-vr6t-t5200.htm#69444 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/meet-kat-mk2-golf-vr6t-t5200.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-caravelle-t8626.htm big dave Not a full on resto but progress with the old dog As I got her riding high with a blown head gasket She needs some work but the first thing was to get her to my mates workshop and get the headgasket sorted Not cheap on parts but shes all sorted now and sounds great Still gotta sort the exhaust out though The drive home from the workshop was a bit of and eyeopener, she's a proper boat in the corners might be something o do with the 4x4 ride height Yesterday ... Restorations Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:04:29 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-caravelle-t8626.htm#112902 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-caravelle-t8626.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bay-resto-t8177.htm baja 69 Just over a year ago, I bought an aussie import bay. Then I sold the Baja to help finance it! Due to having next to zero free time I decided against doing any work myself. It has been in Classy Campers since March and after going way over budget and a couple of months late, it has finally been painted! They have done a first rate job and I'm really pleased with the new colour scheme. The van still needs refitting and the race is on to get it ready for dubs at the castle. I will post some pics ... Restorations Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:41:46 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bay-resto-t8177.htm#107526 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bay-resto-t8177.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-notch-t5027.htm Mr Scoops Well, I have got the Notch in with Classy Campers to get that bloody drivers side door resprayed. It was the one thing about the car that really bothered me, whilst it was in there I decided to have a good poke around and sort out anything else that may have needed doing. The sills were looking a bit crusty so they are going to get a looking at, as well as some bubbles on both doors. Here she is......................getting naked, ready for a rub down!! Passenger side sill. Looks ... Restorations Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:53:01 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-notch-t5027.htm#67144 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-notch-t5027.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/four-king-van-t1735.htm griff started the engine change tonight when i got home from work. were easier than i thought all bolts/nuts jubille clips came undone still have all fingers knuckles intact,used a ratchet strap, trolly jack and a big helping of gravity as the strap decided to give up a bit of cleaning in here to be done don't think it will go back as easy does anyone have an engine lift i could use one evening would be greatly appreciated Restorations Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:12:24 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/four-king-van-t1735.htm#25810 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/four-king-van-t1735.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-dirty-serb-t3750.htm Wurz Well here he is, the dirty serb! Driven straight over from serbia, delivered to work by the owner all for the grand old sum of £2200... not bad i thought... With 328,000kms on the clock i was expecting a tea bag but all it needs for the mot is a couple of tyres, brake pads and the outriggers doing... there's the odd scab, unsuprisingly, but it'll do for the summer and i'll tackle the bodywork over the winter.... First jobs are getting the mot done (will @ castlemills is doing ... Restorations Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:54:00 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-dirty-serb-t3750.htm#51295 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-dirty-serb-t3750.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-first-beetle-t5044.htm Dub Mayhem Unless anything goes pear shaped or a bit pete tong this is what I should have my hands on in 3 or 4 weeks time Been sat in a garage in SE London since Late 02 had been MOT'd and passed just before the door was closed. 44,000 on the clock 1300 engine not been turned over since 03. It's a soft top not sure if it is an original or a conversion. No idea on what work is gonna be involved but who cares gotta start somewhere. No name as yet a couple in mind but I will say nothing until I ... Restorations Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:53:45 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-first-beetle-t5044.htm#67435 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/my-first-beetle-t5044.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bought-another-one-t4455.htm vw 449 Buster is nearly done, putting his shell back on him left a space in the shed! found this today, picking it up in a mo. Don't plan on keeping this one, just doing the work. Restorations Fri, 30 May 2008 19:23:23 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bought-another-one-t4455.htm#60321 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bought-another-one-t4455.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-velle-t8798.htm type25 dan i thought id go for something completly different after my last van......... so we bought this little beauty... [url=http://s241.photobucket.com/albums/ff101/t25dan/?action=view¤t=QC8M75CAC78XNLCA12B655CAFJAZ40CA0OD.jpg][/url] not bad for £2k and like the t3 goes like stink! ordered the new wheels today, went for 18 in rs8 s should look ordering a bra in the next week or so similar to this one other plans are to lower it by 40mm (it is lisa every day car and ... Restorations Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:48:36 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-velle-t8798.htm#115189 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t4-velle-t8798.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/herbie-t4950.htm Shamrockez For those who didn't see him on Friday: And of when I picked him up: Restorations Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:32:02 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/herbie-t4950.htm#66302 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/herbie-t4950.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-hi-boy-t8595.htm Dirty Dave As this car's gonna go in a totally different direction to what Rich was planning, I thought I'd start a new thread. The plan is a volksrod... 5" chop, dropped tube front axle, Safari, suicide clutch, aluminium "upholstery", shiney paint and detailed to the max, along with a few other custom touches along the way. Made a start on the pan... As I won't be running a back seat I want to keep the rear clean, I'll move the battery under the bonnet, So I removed the battery ... Restorations Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:50:49 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-hi-boy-t8595.htm#112365 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-hi-boy-t8595.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t25-pop-top-t6919.htm itsabuglife well got it of wurz this morning and got to work stripped wat was left of the interior to see any hiding terrors and then pulled the engine out ready for tother to go in aftr tiny bit of welding in engine bay not many pics at the mo as photobucket threw a paddy and wont let me upload any more old engine dumped for donar Restorations Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:10:16 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t25-pop-top-t6919.htm#91673 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t25-pop-top-t6919.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-gordo-wagon-t394.htm spennyp
Monster truck stance
]]> Restorations Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:07:03 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-gordo-wagon-t394.htm#4569 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-gordo-wagon-t394.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-carlie-resto-thread-t8568.htm Hippie Daisie New territory for me, I don't usually venture in that part of the forum and not familiar with car either as I've only been been driving since Jan '09 but loving it. It's gonna be a girlie thread as I don't know anything yet about engine but I'm pretty good with my hands around the house so will try to use some of my skills on Carlie. Carlie, 1971 Californian Ealy bay From comments made by various people, sounds like she was manufactured late 60' or very early 70' and used to be a ... Restorations Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:47:11 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-carlie-resto-thread-t8568.htm#112017 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-carlie-resto-thread-t8568.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-gunges-115000-scale-airfix-beetle-t7585.htm ARCANE Where is it ! When you start you have to take progress pics you know the rules... Restorations Tue, 05 May 2009 21:25:02 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-gunges-115000-scale-airfix-beetle-t7585.htm#99782 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-gunges-115000-scale-airfix-beetle-t7585.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/hugo-the-72-t6011.htm paul gee Hello meet hugo my 72.had him a couple of months sitting in the front garden.now finaly going to get him sorted.my mate chris is going to help me along the way as i havnt done a body of restore before.i bought him of evilbay and knew he needed a bit of work..just didnt relize how much. [img] [/img] [img] This is how he looked a couple of days ago. Restorations Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:13:10 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/hugo-the-72-t6011.htm#80252 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/hugo-the-72-t6011.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/24-hour-resto-t8472.htm delboy I recently bought a new vintage ride (got a habbit of doing that) Its a 80s raleigh burner frame and a small handfull of bits. Ive wanted a old skool bmx for a while so when i found it in Exeter at the right price couldnt pass it up. Looked on a few web sites and found the burner i wanted to replicate, the Team Raleigh anniversary edition. I had the intenson of doing it up over time, told the wife the same else i wouldnt of been allowed to get it Well picked it up last friday, and ... Restorations Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:27:53 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/24-hour-resto-t8472.htm#110871 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/24-hour-resto-t8472.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/emo-resto-t147.htm sid_the_geek EMO - '06 Resto (Get that thing back on the road, NOW...) Ok, here she is. No doubt you've all read the story of getting her back (http://blitzen.editboard.com/viewtopic.forum?t=118), now gotta get her ready for an MOT. Target is to be on the road for the next meet, theres still a LOT to do! Plenty of welding work to keep Dave busy. The more we poke about the more we find. Check out his handy work - From this: To This:Dave's a welding god!!!! The ... Restorations Sun, 15 Oct 2006 09:18:05 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/emo-resto-t147.htm#1308 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/emo-resto-t147.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/67-super-mint-og-ozzy-bug-t1785.htm delboy At last i have given the bug that she has wanted and been waiting for! It has taken a while to get one, but i am well happy with it!! Since we started looking for a new bug i fell in love with the '60's style. From that point on it was '60's or nothing! (expensive taste!!!!) So heres the stats: Its 1967, 1285cc and fully original! Only done 54187 miles!!!!!!!!! Its oringal paint colour is savannah beige and that is what is still on it but ratty!!!!!!! Has never been welded, ... Restorations Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:48:53 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/67-super-mint-og-ozzy-bug-t1785.htm#26499 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/67-super-mint-og-ozzy-bug-t1785.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t3-16d-to-19td-convertion-t8261.htm The G As some of you may know my 1.6D engine gave up due to age. The waterways in the head had corroded causing it to over pressurize the water. I have managed to get hold of a 1.9TD engine. It needs some mods to make it work but as it is physically it will slide straight in. This is the "MOD LIST" (it will grow) 1. 1.6D BOSH fuel pump bracket needs to be modified to fit on 1.9TD engine. 2. 1.6D sump needs to be put on 1.9TD engine. 3. 1.6D oil pump and collector needs ... Restorations Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:58:28 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t3-16d-to-19td-convertion-t8261.htm#108602 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/t3-16d-to-19td-convertion-t8261.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-she-s-back-t86.htm thecrewkid Right then not much to say really we got her on the 24th of june 2004 to use while the bay was having its resto. We gave £1600 for her... She had a 1641 engine with a engle 110 cam, high perfomance cam followers, hardened collets, lightened and balanced bottom end, twin 44 dellortos, 009 dizzy and a stainless steel turbo trip exhaust. Shes lowered on the front with drop spindles, uprated fat anti-rollbar, uprated bushes amd spax adjustables alround. Theres a set of drilled ... Restorations Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:33:31 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-she-s-back-t86.htm#706 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/72-bug-she-s-back-t86.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-back-to-91-t3497.htm Big_Al Sloped off from work early to prep a door that I've had for a year, ended up de-trimming the whole car! Mmmmmm, Prepped door, Tasty FIRE IN THE DISCO, FIRE IN THE ENGINE BAY! Restorations Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:41:11 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-back-to-91-t3497.htm#48295 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/project-back-to-91-t3497.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bettsie-the-1970-s-mini-t8026.htm Bmtt4 This is the Resto thread for mrs Bmtt4's Mini! Which just so happends to be cloging up my shed from my future vw projects! This is one of when we got her! Originally we hoped that there wouldnt be to much to do, However the more we dug the more filler and rust we found Turns out we need a new lower rear repair panel as the boot floor is only hangin on buy a few inches also the door inner sill on both sides need sections replacing There ... Restorations Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:28:45 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bettsie-the-1970-s-mini-t8026.htm#105624 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bettsie-the-1970-s-mini-t8026.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/big-blue-betty-what-more-can-i-say-t3422.htm Big Blue Betty OMG I cant believe it I just thought I would update Betty's Resto thread and realised I didnt even start one for her!!! As most of you know Betty was the girl that got us started with our VW addiction. We bought her back in May 07 for £4300 and she was worth every penny!! The kids love her and we have had loads of fun with her at the shows. Heres some piccies of her when we first bought her (before Gav cleaned her)! Us at Vanwest (her first show with us) Now ... Restorations Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:43:07 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/big-blue-betty-what-more-can-i-say-t3422.htm#47141 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/big-blue-betty-what-more-can-i-say-t3422.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bugsie-update-formerly-ruby-t6444.htm Marty B Hello again, just thought i'd update on the progress of the lil bug. Unfortunately shes still not running As previously mentioned it is the 1st engine i have ever built so was bound to have something wrong!!! I had to work today so couldn't work on the bug but had enough time to swap the carb over for another that i had in the garage. Unfortunately carb tuning is a little bit beyond my talents so will have to wait for my dad (the mechanic) to tune it up (hopefully by next weekend) If ... Restorations Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:49:30 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bugsie-update-formerly-ruby-t6444.htm#85094 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/bugsie-update-formerly-ruby-t6444.htm http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-masochist-t556.htm soapbox Well this project with me and captionwig. Me and steve both have a passion for hot rods and we have been planing this project for the past 6 months or so. Last night we bit the bullet and got us are base car! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150077479082&rd=1&rd=1 ebay lovely, only just up the road in bristol. £155. We are hoping it's tax free but it will be a bonus if it ... Restorations Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:02:03 GMT http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-masochist-t556.htm#7191 http://blitzen.editboard.com/restorations-f7/the-masochist-t556.htm