My first Beetle

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 see the bug myself then I will know if it is fitting or not.

It's an aftermarket conversion dude not a Karmann but like you said, it's free!!
Will be good for you to be able to crack on with it.....have you got a garage at your house you can put it in and work on it??
Before you try and start it drain all the fuel out the system and change your oil. Whip the plugs out too for a clean up........turn it over for 10-20 seconds with the coil lead off then try and start it.......

Yeah can't wait to get my hands on it dude. Storage and that is all sorted I have part of the workshop with Rick and Dave + Vince from Headcrackers next door to Rich so plenty of people to offer me help and guidance. Thanks for the tips dude they are noted.

Also big thanks to Carl for saying yes to having a look at all the bodywork for me much appreciated dude and acouple of drinks will be coming your way for it to.

Chicken oriental!! 2 Free dubs in the club within 1 week of each other.... it must be DBS karma time!

you gave it away ollie ive been itching to know how much you got your karma for and now the cats out the bag

I know.... I did it deliberatley dude, haha..... yeah it was free, but owes me a bit for transporting it, but still under £300 so far.... the rules of karma is that if its free, its because Ive done lots of good vw things for others in the past, hence karma is repaying me for it.... haha.... its how it works dude, I dont make the rules..... its just like Lee is being rewarded now too for giving out good karma...

Lol ive done lots of good vw things to but get nothing but bad karma you never no luck might change

Yeah dude you most defo have, but you have had good karma in the past too, you got that free bug in south wales remember, and made a killing on the panel van... it's funny how it goes sometimes, I've waited a long time for my luck break like this...

yeah one day i might win the lottery and move to a nice country and own a dub heaven lol but ive got to be in it to win it

This is true dude... haha

Got another pic sent to me which shows a bit more.

I popped this pic into photoshop enlarged it big time and had a good look tyres flat as a pancake, it's got running boards, stone chip protectors and from what I can see all the chrome looks in good nick can't see any rust on it just a bit dull. Where the soft top connects to the top of the wind screen is either really dirty or could be a bit of a dodgy area all in all I well happy.

Not the year I really wanted but I think this might be a keeper have to see when it has been properly looked at.

I have that kid in a candy store feeling

Best get some lessons in
Still waiting for the number of the man who fits the duals, but my instructor said to start lessons straight away! So as soon as they're in, we're on!

Shamrockez wrote:

Best get some lessons in
Still waiting for the number of the man who fits the duals, but my instructor said to start lessons straight away! So as soon as they're in, we're on!

Thats good Lucy once you get the dual controls in we are all systems go then. Also if it helps and will mean I get more lessons I am more than Happy to get the Train to Bridgwater.

Nice one on your 1st aircooled Lee

Looks like a "paris" conversion from the screen frame shape & rollbar??

If it is thats good cos' they are still in business & any missing parts will be easy to source if required.

No turnin back once you've gone aircooled amigo!

http://www.parisbeetles.co.uk/

Dub Mayhem wrote:

Shamrockez wrote:

Best get some lessons in
Still waiting for the number of the man who fits the duals, but my instructor said to start lessons straight away! So as soon as they're in, we're on!

Thats good Lucy once you get the dual controls in we are all systems go then. Also if it helps and will mean I get more lessons I am more than Happy to get the Train to Bridgwater.

Well they're being fitted on Wednesday morning so it's all go from then!

Coming to Weston isn't really a problem cos I have my own lessons up there and could tie that in with teaching up there, but Bridgy would be good if you wanted extra lessons when I'm not gonna be in Weston.

wurzelspice wrote:

http://www.parisbeetles.co.uk/

Thanks for that dude now Book Marked

I'm starting to think seriously of getting rid of the Paris conversion and going for a Carson Top but not sure

pics pics pics.....
whats the difference between them?

Dub Mayhem wrote:

I'm starting to think seriously of getting rid of the Paris conversion and going for a Carson Top but not sure

Yeah baby but you'll have to get you hair cut to match... Flat tops are coming back you know..

I love the carson tops..

thecrewkid wrote:

Flat tops are coming back you know..

You're just biased!!!

wurzelspice wrote:

pics pics pics.....
whats the difference between them?

A carson Top is a solid removable top dude I don't have any pics Rick showed me a couple.

thecrewkid wrote:

Dub Mayhem wrote:

I'm starting to think seriously of getting rid of the Paris conversion and going for a Carson Top but not sure

Yeah baby but you'll have to get you hair cut to match... Flat tops are coming back you know..

I love the carson tops..

Rich you got any pics of Carson Tops you could post up for me???

How hard is it to find a pick of one... There was a site somewhere but i can't find it.. This is the best i could find

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=254189