1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

Post by SteynC »

Thanks for this Riaan.

When checking the prices online, I though they were ridiculously cheap.... I mean, I drive a Land Rover as well..... :roll:

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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Sorry guys typo error not JSP but JSC (Johnny's Speed and Chrome).
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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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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356 rims " C"
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Hi guys any ideas on availability of BRM's and prices would be welcomed. :zhelp:
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Photo shop AGAIN, this time with BRM's

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any suggestions. :zhelp:
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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How about putting on a set of Fuchs with that photo shop business
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dixtoy wrote:How about putting on a set of Fuchs with that photo shop business
On this SPECIAL request from dixtoy :lol:

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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Got so many rims for the car now :lol: , just need one to drive with :(
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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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?
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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?
When it comes to respraying race cars, nothing beats Need For Speed (PS3). :lol:
Thanks for the thoughts on the wheels. got till Friday to make a final decision.
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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.
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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eahmod wrote:Photo shop AGAIN, this time with BRM's

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any suggestions. :zhelp:
Yeah! Now that's what I'm talking about.. that looks awesome :hangloose:
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brms get my vote
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Re: 1973 Bug Restoration/modification

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Thanks for all the input.
I've settled for a bit of Old School with an attitute.

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The Carpets just arrived fully edged, looks good.

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Will post on progress.
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