"BOBBIE" the '63 Beetle - aka BB / Rosie

[1972]

If youve paid enuf attention to this build its easy to see

[Dutch_Diver]

Well done Shane.....you have been following from the beginning....there are a few attempts to catch the readers out through the way!!!!

So for real, after Tuesday's session when I got dirty, the BUGGERED gearbox is all assembled outside the car and ready for putting back on so that Bobbie can get on the floor again. Once off the lift, we can really fly again as we will be able to complete the internal refit!!!!



I couldn't believe then when I went shopping at the Somerset Mall to see the other beetle in what appears Polar Silver!!!!!

Also running on 205/65R15 and looked to have a huge engine under the lid! Front discs, etc!!

[1972]

Well done Shane.....you have been following from the beginning....there are a few attempts to catch the readers out through the way!!!!

Its an interesting build what can i say

[Farhaad]

if had photoshoped the stickers correctly and added a chrome beading to the rear window rubber i might have fallen for it

[Dutch_Diver]

I don't have the Photoshop skills like other members!

[Farhaad]

a close attempt none the less.did u get to meet the owner of the other bug

[Dutch_Diver]

Unfortunately not. I have seen it driving around Somerset West 5 times now.....I had to get to a party but it looks really interesting and had loads of mods!!!!

Some pics for interested people!!!!

[BUGGOFF]

Nice progress frank, keep it up your almost there.

[Dutch_Diver]

Thanks guys.....BUGGOFF, I think you will finish the Notch first.....That's amazing work you are doing! Some people like You & Barry (and others) have real skills which I honour you for!!!!

I myself fall into this category

[Dutch_Diver]

Guys, I need some :help: .....it appears that the Sterling Original clamps have gone missing from the 2 roof racks that I purchased (one from Chris and one from Muds).

I dropped them off at Jurgen to get Powdercoated, they have come back to me but no clamps. No one seems to be able to find.

I know this is a really long shot, does any one have a set I can purchase?

[Dutch_Diver]

Happy New Year everyone and the break has obviously helped some. The rest has helped get some new zest for working on Bobbie!

So the update.....with pictures

The front end has been completed. The cylinders stripped and rebuild with new seals, the balljoints are all new, the bearings are all replaces, drums skimmed, stripped & painted, new shocks, new brake pipes, master brake cylinder rebuild and resealed, new tyres, wheel arches undersealed with stone chip, etc, etc, etc

Picture for those who only believe with picturial proof.....

The side profile.....


The complete underside view.....


The close up


All that's left on the front is to get the wheels aligned

OK, So to the back, The Buggered gearbox is finally fitted after a few challenges that we needed to solve. The rear brakes are all rebuild like the front with new shocks, etc all ready to be fitted. We hope to have Bobbie on her wheels by the weekend.

[Dutch_Diver]

There is still loads to do......

1. Fit all the interior seats
2. Fit the seat belts and all the side panels
3. Fit the running broads with the chrome threshold plates
4. Fit the stone guards
5. Fit the front doors window winders and glass
6. Fit the engine and wire up
7. Fit the fuel tank and prepare under the bonnet
8. Fit all the interior instruments, switches, lights, etc
9. Underseal the full pan
10. Fit the headlights, brakes lights, indicators
11. Fit the bumpers and wire in the fog lights
12. Fit all the chrome wheel covers and running board chrome strips
13. Fit the door mirrors and hinge covers.
14. Fit the steering wheel and all the column switches
15. Fit the interior light switch
16. Fill all the fluids including engine, gearbox, balljoints, etc, etc
17. Fit the numberplates with lights
18. Fit the accessories (special things)
19. Get the engine to run......
20. Fix & Fit everything that's not on this list........again, again, again, again......
21. Get it police cleared and pay any back tax

[karmakoma]

She is going to be a stunner Frank.
Good progress and the work looks top quality.

There is just one thing I am confused about:

3. Fit the running broads

I think that should be : The running broads are fit

Did you manage to get those roofrack clamps ?

Last question, but the most serious, what is the absolute last day the she has to be ready for the container?

[Farhaad]

looking good

[JamesD]

Print that list, it feels great to tick off those items as they get finished!
Looking good so far. will be great to see the End result!