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Post by 63 left hooker »

Shaven,

No resto thread as all that work was done in the states prior to me taking ownership.

Will start a thread on the mechanical upgrades as soon as my accountant will let me :shock:

Originally bought the dc for the wife but don't want to part with it so am looking for a convertible Karmen Ghia to keep her happy.
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cool 8)
looking forward to the up-grades & pics.
another DC :wink:
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Real nice looking bus there. Are you going to get it regoed before suspension/steering mods? After reading a few threads there seems (maybe just me) to be some confusion re: rego from one jurisdiction to another. Standardisation is a word that crops up a bit, & I'm a bit concerned about making mods pre rego only to find I can't get a sticker.
Obviously favourable engineering reports are needed. Is there need for genuine concern?
Sorry to dribble- real nice bus.
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Tony,

Won't be getting it rego'd before the mods for a few reasons.

At the moment there is about 180 degrees of free play in the steering box, the reduction hubs are leaking like a tap and the brakes are completely shot (but the body is in fantastic shape). Would rather not spend to fix these issues only to throw them out.

Also to have it insured (with confidence) I would rather have the mods engineered and noted by the insurance company.

So........ just waiting on the lottery win so we can get started.

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Slight change of plans, wife now wants a "new beetle" when they are released. She finally realised that there would be no air con and no safari's.

Should be easier tha a convetible KG to find but have to wait until third 1/4 this year. At least the DC is safely mine :D
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63 left hooker wrote:Slight change of plans, wife now wants a "new beetle" when they are released. She finally realised that there would be no air con and no safari's.

Should be easier tha a convetible KG to find but have to wait until third 1/4 this year. At least the DC is safely mine :D
Might not be as hard to find ,as you think...
If you have the coin, I may have the car for you..
No safaris and air con when you drop the roof.. :wink:
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Have already pencilled the build plan for a KG vert with Mendeola double wishbone front, and coil over rear suspension, air con, leather, GPS, no leaky safaris etc....basically a modern car wrapped in an old style body.

Just waiting for the right customer to come along so I can build it ;)

New shape new beetle would be cool though, as long as you can keep your lovely wife happy and still hang onto your DC then you're doing well!

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Al,

That's the trick, keeping everyone happy! With current wife, ex-wife and three kids it's not always possible but I'm trying :shock:

Hope to get you started on the dc soon.

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Well something interesting happened on the weekend.

Had an offer to buy my steel rims from another dual cab owner so made me get happening and purchased the new wheels. Transforms the look dramatically, now I just need to get it about 6 inches lower (red9 should do this!)

I put 17inch rims on the van with 215/45"s on the rear and 205/40"s on the front which in hindsight I probably wouldn't do again. Unless I tub the front I can't get any lower :(

Now to get started on the engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension, interior.............etc...........etc..................

PS: am looking to sell front and rear bars if anyones interested $150 each
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Post by Shaven »

warwick... you need to drop the front 1/2 to full inch :wink:

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Matty,

I need to drop the front 4-6 inches if you ask me

Waiting on the red9 front and rear ends to see how low we can go :twisted:
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Post by FrankenCab »

just get the spindles flipped to start with and add adjusters , looks stock and rides just as nice and should only cost a grand not 5k like the red 9 will :)
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and get the beam narrowed as the red9 will be stock width and you wil be hitting the arches
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63 left hooker wrote:Matty,

I need to drop the front 4-6 inches if you ask me

Waiting on the red9 front and rear ends to see how low we can go :twisted:
mate no unless the tyres tuck inside the dog legs... or they will end up like mine :cry:

dont touch the beam or anything... looks great. :wink:
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Yeah yeah I know, I would love to have it dragging it's arse on the ground but I also want to be able to drive it.

Have the creative rack & pinion in the van and would struggle to have a steering box set-up (especially this one with 180 degrees free play).

Think the red9 will be a good compromise of ride,ride height, brakes and steering :D
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