The Beetle has arrived.

[Pete.]

Monday night the Beetle was delivered on a low loader. My son had managed to persuade his friend that he didn't have enough time for a project and convinced him that it needed to go to a good home. Some notes were exchanged which did not include an MOT and after waiting weeks to get rid of the Metro we finally had room under the car port for the latest project.


Day 1.

The strippage begins.

At least it's already slammed

Wiring sorted under bonnet.

It did have a nice smooth dash but this will be resored to original

Recaros to go

1600 cc Engine that is running but very noisy

Don't think the name will remain either.

The wheels are going as well as are so 80s

Guess we've lost the garden as well.

The plan is for a resto Cal look with oem feel. He is currently sourcing loads of parts and would welcome any original parts if anyone has them lying around. It is a 1972 but was imported from Cyprus in 1975 so has an N plate but is tax exempt.

 

[Charlie.]

Very cool!

 

[Rob]

Bloody awesome.

Keep it update, properly updated.

 

[Winston]

Crazy styling! Im looking forward to what you do with it.

 

[Addicted]

looks like a fantastic build project!

 

[domjolly]

Would love to do this but have no mechanical background at all? Do they do a Haynes manual for the bugs lol. HOw much do you think the resto will cost (if you don't mind me asking). I have been to bug jam at Santa pod 4 times (last time was couple of yearsback now) and everytime I come back wanting to build one up.

 

[Kane.]

Looking forward to this!

 

[Chili Red]

Nice project, what happened to the red one that someone posted up?

Get rid of that 'Little Bugger' lettering, quick!

 

[jam.]

Love this already.

 

[sideways danny]

i have a real soft spot for early 90s cal look cars like this. Will get my hands on a bug again one day and have the advantage of knowing what I'm doing now LOL

 

[Englebert]

Looking forward to seeing this progress!

 

[Hixle]

Nice one Pete, look forward to seeing what you do with this.

 

[Fletcher]

Looks like a good project Peter

 

[Harpham]

Awesome project. Awesome colour too.

 

[GeorgeH]

Frikin' awsome! Looks like a good base, cant wait to see some progress!

 

[Gavin.]

Should be a good thread this. Agreed on the lettering though, get rid!

 

[Kieran..]

This will be a great project to follow

 

[Pete.]

Quick update following my break my son has been busy.

Scotched and primered:

The garden looks like a scrapyard again

Loads of bits have been ordered and he is currently working on getting the engine running right and sourcing bits like doors, a dash board a whole interior, two new wings, bumpers a headlight and then he has to sort out the wiring as none of the lights are working and all of the switches have been hidden under the dash board.

So far the bill stands at: Cost of car £500.00
Parts so far £200.00

Wheels going to be Powder coated

Another up date to follow soon.

 

[Christopher.]

If this is what the metro was sold on for iam disappointed Pete :dead:

Only joking mate, looks to be a good project. Should have kept it racing blue tho mate !

Is Tim doing all the paint himself ?

 

[Bodge!]

Amazing!

Love these!

 

[Pete.]

The paint was shot and quite a few panels need to be replaced. Tim will respray it next year. He is just wanting to get it going properly, put an MOT on it and drive it for a little while and then have the major spend next year on the complete Interior and exterior makeover. He's spending about two hours each night on it. I'm not having any part in it as it is a joint project with his girlfriend.

 

[Darren S]

Is it wrong to like it in that primer colour?

D.

 

[Dunn]

Primer grey FTW

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Want a >300HP flat 4 to go in there ?

 

[Will.]

<3

 

[keechy]

going to deffo keep an eye on this!!!

 

[Pete.]

Not been able to update for some time so bear with me as I try to capture what has been happening. My son has now reached the point where he is waiting to have the car re-wired and then he will put it through an MOT. The idea being that he runs it for the winter in this state and manages to save enough for the respray which he will be doing himself at the bodyshop he used to work at.

Doors changed from Cal to originals with quarter lights

Wheels back from the Powdercoaters

Restoration of the dashboard has begun to restore it to original

Empi Silentpack exhaust

Another coat of primer

Scat Gear shift

Set of period seats to be re-upholstered

Home made stencilling aged to perfection

Any comments welcome.

 

[TimR26]

Looks good Pete, first time I've seen this thread