1973 Bug Restoration/modification
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Thanks for this Riaan.
When checking the prices online, I though they were ridiculously cheap.... I mean, I drive a Land Rover as well.....
The stuff I need for the yellow bug at Volkspares are some rubber boots and beading clips... small change..
I will post for the big things needed - hope to find some good replacement seats.... and a good upholster that can do some curved dash tricks I have in my head... Some thing like this (But Black on Yellow - inverted... this is a bit to bright)
When checking the prices online, I though they were ridiculously cheap.... I mean, I drive a Land Rover as well.....
The stuff I need for the yellow bug at Volkspares are some rubber boots and beading clips... small change..
I will post for the big things needed - hope to find some good replacement seats.... and a good upholster that can do some curved dash tricks I have in my head... Some thing like this (But Black on Yellow - inverted... this is a bit to bright)
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
I think the set of wide 5 BRMs is a must on that car. You can get a set of adapters from Golf pcd to wide five on this forum.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
356 rims " C"
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
How about putting on a set of Fuchs with that photo shop business
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
On this SPECIAL request from dixtoydixtoy wrote:How about putting on a set of Fuchs with that photo shop business
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Mental note made, next time I need something shopped I know who to bug... I really should get the dam program and learn myself, would really help when it comes to respraying the race cars.
But your car is looking great, have you thought about EMPI 5's? in gunmetal grey?
But your car is looking great, have you thought about EMPI 5's? in gunmetal grey?
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B8 A4 Avant tdi, towing made easy
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
When it comes to respraying race cars, nothing beats Need For Speed (PS3).JamesD wrote:Mental note made, next time I need something shopped I know who to bug... I really should get the dam program and learn myself, would really help when it comes to respraying the race cars.
But your car is looking great, have you thought about EMPI 5's? in gunmetal grey?
Thanks for the thoughts on the wheels. got till Friday to make a final decision.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
I did the NFS route but the designs were not really what I was looking for. Finally managed to draw out what I wanted in MS Paint for My car.
From fastest to slowest:
Birkin race car, not much is standard
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'75 SP 1600 with a few mods
B8 A4 Avant tdi, towing made easy
Birkin race car, not much is standard
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'75 SP 1600 with a few mods
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about.. that looks awesomeeahmod wrote:Photo shop AGAIN, this time with BRM's
any suggestions.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
brms get my vote
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification
Thanks for all the input.
I've settled for a bit of Old School with an attitute.
The Carpets just arrived fully edged, looks good.
Will post on progress.
I've settled for a bit of Old School with an attitute.
The Carpets just arrived fully edged, looks good.
Will post on progress.