Sky the 70' bug

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

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!

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

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.



After the 3rd time of stopping & talking to the old lady owner....the deal was done & she came back to Impy Plaza

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



With a bit of added bling in the shape of repainted off-white steelies, babymoons & gravel guards.

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

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

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

nice ride

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

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

wurzelspice wrote:

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

nice ride

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

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

thecrewkid wrote:

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

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??

Thats a good thing....right?

wish i had the spons to bang a 1914 in it!

Looks like a sweet ride Impy

Impy Mcdub wrote:

wurzelspice wrote:

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

nice ride

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

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

I think Europa's are the way to go mate, looks sweet on the other one

Looks cock on with white walls!
Just needs slammin!





.... And the engine sorting.

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.

looking awesome impy

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'!

Ive got a lot of drilling & stud removing to do

Thanks for the cool response guys

itsabuglife wrote:

looking awesome impy

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

I rolled past earlier and had a little look dude.. Looks SWEET as buddy..

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

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

Anything I can help with. you know where to call.

Impy Mcdub wrote:

itsabuglife wrote:

looking awesome impy

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

cheers dude speak soon buddy

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

Touchwood sold

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


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

thecrewkid wrote:

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


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

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