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Impy Mcdub
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PostSubject: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 5:47 pm

Well, thought it was about time i put up a resto thread about my latest.

The kids named her Sky cos of the pale blue paintwork.

Ive had her 2 mths now & bought her as a project with the idea of gettin her ready for CTTP

Well, due to a very annoying mot tester that didnt happen, but after 4yrs off the road she was up & rolling again within 4 weeks.

I was so damn busy that while replacing pretty much all the brakes (metal pipes, flexi's, shoes, cylinders), a fair bit of the front suspension & welding up the spare wheel well & various bits of floor.....I forgot to take any pics affraid

She was sposed to be at the mid month but yet again the "debut curse" struck again......engine clattering like a maraca in a washing machine! Mad

So the 1st pic in this thread is gonna be from today.....Engine out!!

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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 5:50 pm

this is how she looked "as found".....I'd been driving past this front garden for the past couple of years & finally decided to stop & knock on the door.

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After the 3rd time of stopping & talking to the old lady owner....the deal was done & she came back to Impy Plaza
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 5:54 pm

.....& heres how she looked after 3 weeks of grinding, welding & spannering.

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With a bit of added bling in the shape of repainted off-white steelies, babymoons & gravel guards.
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 5:56 pm

....& this is kinda the look im aiming for.....late model resto

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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 6:01 pm

this was a test try with US spec whitewalls on SKy.....before me engine went pop!

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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 6:08 pm

looking absolutely spot on impy, what bumpers are you going to go for?

nice ride afro

well worth keeping and getting the engine done, summers coming - nice prom cruiser Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 6:13 pm

Nice one impy... afro afro
Sh1ter about the motor but nothing that can't be sorted easyish though dude...
Gonna look sweet when done.. Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 6:20 pm

wurzelspice wrote:
looking absolutely spot on impy, what bumpers are you going to go for?

nice ride afro

well worth keeping and getting the engine done, summers coming - nice prom cruiser Twisted Evil

dunno bout bumpers.....could stick with the Europa's but they are a bit "heavy" lookin if you know what i mean.

Dont think you should make later models look older with blades (but each to there own)

I like T-bars for simplicity but it dont go with the resto-cal ethos......decisions decisions Rolling Eyes
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 6:22 pm

thecrewkid wrote:
Nice one impy... afro afro
Sh1ter about the motor but nothing that can't be sorted easyish though dude...
Gonna look sweet when done.. Wink

thanks mate, pulled the motor today.....definitely a tight spot when you turn it by hand but when i dropped the sump plate.....no nasty metal suprises?? Suspect

Thats a good thing....right? Suspect

wish i had the spons to bang a 1914 in it! Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 7:27 pm

Looks like a sweet ride Impy Twisted Evil What a Face Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 7:52 pm

Impy Mcdub wrote:
wurzelspice wrote:
looking absolutely spot on impy, what bumpers are you going to go for?

nice ride afro

well worth keeping and getting the engine done, summers coming - nice prom cruiser Twisted Evil

dunno bout bumpers.....could stick with the Europa's but they are a bit "heavy" lookin if you know what i mean.

Dont think you should make later models look older with blades (but each to there own)

I like T-bars for simplicity but it dont go with the resto-cal ethos......decisions decisions Rolling Eyes

I think Europa's are the way to go mate, looks sweet on the other one Cool
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 8:09 pm

Looks cock on with white walls! Twisted Evil afro Twisted Evil
Just needs slammin!





.... And the engine sorting. Rolling Eyes Razz
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 15, 2008 8:41 pm

Cliff. I have got a pair of Europas you can have for £20. They have a little surface rust but would clean up ok I reckon. They were brand new 3 years ago and have just sat in a garage.
I reckon get the bumpers on there dude and get it slammed once the engine is sorted.
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyFri May 16, 2008 7:38 am

looking awesome impy Sky the 70' bug Thumbs
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyFri May 16, 2008 8:26 am

Mr Scoops wrote:
Cliff. I have got a pair of Europas you can have for £20. They have a little surface rust but would clean up ok I reckon. They were brand new 3 years ago and have just sat in a garage.
I reckon get the bumpers on there dude and get it slammed once the engine is sorted.

Thanks scoops, i do have the OG europa's in the shed but aint put em on' cos the old lady owners son (who was trying to get the car back on the road) snapped off pretty much all the retaining bolts when he removed em'! Rolling Eyes

Ive got a lot of drilling & stud removing to do Evil or Very Mad

Thanks for the cool response guys Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyFri May 16, 2008 8:27 am

itsabuglife wrote:
looking awesome impy Sky the 70' bug Thumbs

Thanks Sam.....Lovin the 68 in yer avatar by the way Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyFri May 16, 2008 2:59 pm

I rolled past earlier and had a little look dude.. Looks SWEET as buddy.. Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyFri May 16, 2008 8:59 pm

any news on the motor yet?.....you gonna strip it or look further?
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptySun May 18, 2008 12:09 pm

nomates wrote:
any news on the motor yet?.....you gonna strip it or look further?

Been away all weekend at Japfest (not my sorta thing really but i got invited by my mate who's in the Honda type-R club).

Am gonna tear the engine to bits tomorrow & have a suss.....im not exactly flush right now so it'l have to be a fettle & see how it runs job Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyTue May 20, 2008 12:02 am

Anything I can help with. you know where to call.
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyThu May 22, 2008 8:07 pm

Impy Mcdub wrote:
itsabuglife wrote:
looking awesome impy Sky the 70' bug Thumbs

Thanks Sam.....Lovin the 68 in yer avatar by the way Twisted Evil

cheers dude speak soon buddy Sky the 70' bug Hangloos
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyMon May 26, 2008 9:45 am

I didnt start a resto thread on this car for ages cos' its always the kiss of death & i end up selling!

Now on ebay as a "make me an offer" auction Sad
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyMon May 26, 2008 3:32 pm

Touchwood sold Wink
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyMon May 26, 2008 6:25 pm

Pardon........... What did you say......... affraid affraid affraid affraid


Are you really serious???????????
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PostSubject: Re: Sky the 70' bug   Sky the 70' bug EmptyMon May 26, 2008 6:35 pm

thecrewkid wrote:
Pardon........... What did you say......... affraid affraid affraid affraid


Are you really serious???????????

yep......another one bites the dust........ah well, another beetle saved.....time for another type 3 i reckon Wink
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