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Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 22-07-2009, 16:33
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Ohh yes! ;) (the bumper is not bolted on the...

Ohh yes! ;) (the bumper is not bolted on the picture, just had to try it on very quick ;)...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 22-07-2009, 16:33
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Howdy folks, I´ve had summer vacation and I´m...

Howdy folks,

I´ve had summer vacation and I´m struggelig a bit to get the motivation back.
But I have worked with the bumpers and things are starting to look good.

Yesterday I layed some more...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 23-06-2009, 00:02
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Tonight I "upgraded" the car with the...

Tonight I "upgraded" the car with the (old style) wide trim on the sides. That did it all. MUCH better.
I also installed the windows in the passanger door.
...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 21-06-2009, 17:46
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
More done :) I dropped the peep and went for a...

More done :)

I dropped the peep and went for a couple of Alberts instead...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 07-06-2009, 18:16
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
I was supposed to show the car at a show this...

I was supposed to show the car at a show this weekend, but the time ran away from me last week because I had to take some steps back. I got a major oil leak behind the flywheel so I had to take the...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 31-05-2009, 10:34
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Folks, I don't have a break in the project. The...

Folks, I don't have a break in the project. The car is finished during the next week if I receive the last parts. Have been working my ass of the last two weeks and this last week I took the week of...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 31-05-2009, 10:32
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Nope, old classic fog lights which I have blasted...

Nope, old classic fog lights which I have blasted and painted the bucket.
..if you're talking about the yellow fog lights.... :D
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 19-05-2009, 21:53
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Almost finished up the rear bumper tonight. 90%...

Almost finished up the rear bumper tonight. 90% of the welding is done. All the slices after the modification is welded, bolt holes is cleaned and brackets are welded to the...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 19-05-2009, 21:53
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
This weekend I moved the project to a bigger...

This weekend I moved the project to a bigger garage :)

And tonight I started inside the car. Half way on the carpeting :)
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00535.jpg
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 13-05-2009, 21:55
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Almost finished up the rear bumper tonight....

Almost finished up the rear bumper tonight. Helluva job to get the horns and bars to fit perfect after the modification of the bumperblade.
After 2-3 hours it started to look like I wanted. Some more...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 12-05-2009, 21:45
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Tonight I finished up the engine department. New...

Tonight I finished up the engine department. New black walls, and I actually fired up the engine. Works like a charm :D
Needs some minor adjustments after it get...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 12-05-2009, 05:44
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Ok, let me reveal one more secret. Take...

Ok, let me reveal one more secret.

Take this...
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/lampe.sized.jpg

..combined with this
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC_2722.jpg

.. and...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 12-05-2009, 05:37
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
hehehe.. yes it it. I just have to digg a hole to...

hehehe.. yes it it. I just have to digg a hole to slam it.
Actually the car hits the ground now before the bags reaches the bottom.
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 11-05-2009, 22:00
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Pictures says more than words... (Haven't...

Pictures says more than words... (Haven't installed the red bands in front...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 10-05-2009, 21:50
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Sunday in the garage... Pop outs...

Sunday in the garage...

Pop outs installed:
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00515.sized.jpg

Painted and assembled the head lights....
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 09-05-2009, 16:15
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
hehehe.. well it's only the wall down to my...

hehehe.. well it's only the wall down to my basement at home.
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 09-05-2009, 15:06
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
;) Flat...

;) Flat white....

http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00505.jpg

http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00506.jpg

http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00511.sized.jpg
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 08-05-2009, 22:24
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
A little update from the last days. Got a lot...

A little update from the last days. Got a lot done and here's some of it.

Blasted and primed my wheels. Next is bondo and new paint
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00496.sized.jpg...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 30-04-2009, 20:50
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
The air management is now functional :) Tthe...

The air management is now functional :)

Tthe 9-switch box. Enables all kind of control. One corner, one side, both front, both rear and all...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 29-04-2009, 23:25
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
I made a small board under the tank to easy the...

I made a small board under the tank to easy the installation into the car.
http://vagner.jeje.je/bilder/albums/68_Type1/DSC00470.jpg

Then I don't have to f**k around under the tank to take it in and...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 28-04-2009, 23:23
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
It's a special vinyl decal bought in the states....

It's a special vinyl decal bought in the states. Looks almost real.. kinda scary actually :)
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 28-04-2009, 22:53
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
More done tonight, this is going the right way so...

More done tonight, this is going the right way so far :)

Almost finished "all" the electrical stuff in the car. Fuse panel, lights etc.

I also gave the tank for the air ride a "makeover". So after...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 28-04-2009, 13:33
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Got all my fittings today. And then I was able to...

Got all my fittings today. And then I was able to finish the valve/tank setup.
Pretty pleased with the result. Tonight everything is going in to the car, and hopefully soon the car will be on the...
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 26-04-2009, 23:34
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Yes, is that a original one? Never seen one like...

Yes, is that a original one? Never seen one like that.
Forum: Type 1 (beetle '49->) 26-04-2009, 23:19
Replies: 285
Views: 78,193
Posted By DrLaban
Another sunny day in Oslo. :) A day spent...

Another sunny day in Oslo. :) A day spent in/outside the garage ;)

Starting to look like a car again. New seats and panels in dark red. Looks great againts the flat savannah beige...
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