anyway almost engineered approved, just need additional blinkers outside of headlights. Might put originals back on. Had fun driving for first time this week to get a weighbridge certificate and brake test. The engineer couldn't believe how good it pulled up. Next will be some panel repairs after Christmas.63 Panel getting closer
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VDUB77
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63 Panel getting closer
This panel was owned by some other members, picked it up in May minus an engine and have tinkered and learn't a lot during the winter about air cooled engines, along with being patient anyway almost engineered approved, just need additional blinkers outside of headlights. Might put originals back on. Had fun driving for first time this week to get a weighbridge certificate and brake test. The engineer couldn't believe how good it pulled up. Next will be some panel repairs after Christmas.
anyway almost engineered approved, just need additional blinkers outside of headlights. Might put originals back on. Had fun driving for first time this week to get a weighbridge certificate and brake test. The engineer couldn't believe how good it pulled up. Next will be some panel repairs after Christmas.-
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Pictures mate?? sounds so good
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VDUB77
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Mmm this iPad is frustrating ! Will try again with a pic
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VDUB77
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VDUB77
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
The 75 beetle pictured provided the engine, and now is sitting in someone's yard in Dapto
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Pop up to Helensburgh or I'll come down one day to say hi.
Couple if us have splits up here.
Couple if us have splits up here.
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VDUB77
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Cheers will do, I may head up towards the Burg this weekend 
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Looks great.
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
That's great
I loved going to the weigh bridge as part of licensing something about it that makes the process a little different.
Good for you and keep sharing
Steveo
I loved going to the weigh bridge as part of licensing something about it that makes the process a little different.
Good for you and keep sharing
Steveo
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VDUB77
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Now engineered and on the road. Few runs around northern beaches of wollongong this weekend and trips down to local surfing spot. Now some paint perhaps or just wack on a VW badge?
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MID WEST DUBBER
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
Love it, great work and happy cruising!
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
anytime ..good to see it finally on the rd
Straight axle is better than IRS
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Re: 63 Panel getting closer
good to see this one saved!