Vamps resto thread

that is a very early 66 model bug, my first bug i had on the road was a 66 so many things differant from 65 to 67.
nice car looks good.
andy

Thank you very much.....

cock on dude looks a wicked ride now... fare play guys great job.. love the look

looking awesum guys

Cheers guys

At last light at the end of the tunnel!

Fitted the front number plate as well tonite ... Just incase Mark whisks it away for an MOT before I get home from work

OK a few things have been done over the last couple of days.....but will update that when I get home.....

But today is Vamps MOT day

I dont think she will pass but then we will know what else needs to be done.....

Well the results were even better than expected!

Refusal items .... OSF track rod end has excessive play & windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (but this should be a quick fix!)

Then there were a couple of advisories ... OSF ball joint has slight play in upper joint & play in NS top suspension arm.

All in all a top result ... especially as it was tested at Heritage VW main dealers!

Will pick up a full set of track rod ends, long travel ball joints & a set of urethane outer beam bushes at the Big Bang weekend which should tighten up the front end once and for all! And sort out the washer bottle

So all in all although she failed it's been a good day & Vamp with Sharon behind the wheel will soon be a common sight on the roads of Weston & Worle!

Babylon Split Rick wrote:

The Vamp with Sharon behind the wheel will soon be a common sight on the roads of Weston & Worle!

Hooray Good work Guys and Girls, glad to hear that another VW Beetle will be back cruising the mean streets of Weston

Cheers Phil

Superb news ship mate and if required I should be able to give you a hand with stuff on Monday evening.

Probably will matey, as hopefully going to get the parts for her at the weekend

Well count me then dude you can fill me in on what the work entails tomorrow on the train.

If i knew anything about beetles, or you were doing this on a thurs, fri, sat or sun i could lend a hand even if its only making tea or something, i gotta learn somewhere lol

this bug is uber cool

Azrael wrote:

If i knew anything about beetles, or you were doing this on a thurs, fri, sat or sun i could lend a hand even if its only making tea or something, i gotta learn somewhere lol

this bug is uber cool

Why Thank you for the offer......we are away this weekend and will be working on her as soon as we are back.....

you can get a universal 12v washer pump from most motor factors (i out one on my 70'......£8!).......bit of wire, fuseholder & a toggle switch

Job Jobbed!

OK Rick was working on her again last night......

The track rod seems have been at a bit of a Beatch......

Have a nice new mirror for the inside thou....

Have got the water bottle issue in hand...

Will post pic's later as I've just realised that I have missed a couple of days resto work we did last month....

Well IT WAS MOT day again for Vamp......

BUT

I am having to cancel.....

I asked Rick to drive her off the driveway and she was making a horrible scraping/grinding noise

Also looks like she may have a flat....

So will have to call my friend Mark and explain that think it would be best to re-arrange.....

Not very happy but has to be done to be on the safe side.......

Will let you know whats happening later....

Well Mark took her and she didn't make any noise seems it must of been a gremlin.....

Well what ever it was it has now been sorted....

As the Vamp passed her MOT....

watch out Weston vamp is mobile....

Thast cracking news hun..

Great news!!!
Look forward to seeing her on Friday!!
xxxx

Most excellent

Should be fun driving her to the show......

JettaGirl wrote:

Should be fun driving her to the show......

Very true you need to update your avatar to with a more upto date pic of vamp

yeah get some on road new shots mate.

OK last minute finishing touches and Vamp is now going to Haynes and I will be entering her into the show and shine as she is soooooooooooooooo sexy....

Amercian Headlamps on


Red Lamps on the back


Daleck indicators gone and nice shiny horn grills instead


Vamp in all her glory look at her stance....


Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

And I hope you all agree it was well worth it.

Will let you know how she does at the show probably nothing but in my eyes she is perfect......