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Pics will come Waynne Just starting to get bits and bobs now. I have a big garage but i need to clean it up so i went and bought some BIG tarps from Costco. i will drape these around the car to try and keep it dust free. Need advice on a spray gun. I have seen one in srewfix with seems ok...

Cheers Blacklineninja just needs a little rust bubble sorting out and I'll be happier lol. Sodding rust Graham

to be honest I will keep it standard with its 1500 sp engine from VEGE. good old b/proof one. I see you like speed eh. Graham

Hi Unityjon By I bet that was fast as hell. Any pics whats your ride now Graham

ahhthe dreaded tin rot. i think mine would go up in flames rather than rot. wwaayyy to much waxoiyl ect on it. whats your ride ? Graham

1984 Vauxhall Chevette aahhhh come on its a good car. i would drive one. bet its yours lol Cool

wow what a car Fingers. Shame your in Essex or i would be around to see it. 1984 Vauxhall Chevette. mmmmmm bit of a difference, You say its your wifes or is it the other way around lol have you got pics of the morris minor and was it straight foward to put a Porsche 924 engine in. brakes...

not to bad to drive. You have to think more, break sooner (no abs etc) the wide chomes (Which I hate but hold the road very very good) doesnt give you a great turning curve but other than that I smile like hell when I am driving it, Dont ask why i just do lol. Ps it smells nice too and Im not...

Hefty yes but when you look at the whole picture NO. hasnt let me down at all, service cost are very small(do it myself) No tax, insurance for just over £100 f/c. service history wow. the owers have kept recieipts for 64pence to bills for a full resto in the late 90s for £6,000. I think the...

cheers Fingers, whats your ride? Graham

now then EzyD set me back far to much £2,200. But not had to much work to do on it. Just clean the tyres, wax the paintwork. service the engine and drive it (needs to be driven more oftern tho) Graham

Just a couple of pics of my Bug Graham

Thanks Waynne for the web page. Xaviers last name wouldnt be Pick by anychance was it?? Graham

Fully waxoiled the underneath. Underneath is so clean you could eat your dinner of it. The car doesnt see much rain. Sometimes i wonder wether or not I should have the bug. i should use it more oftern BUT i dont like it getting wet. Silly i Know Paint wise, I was going to take a part of the...

So your all sorted now. Nice one. Keep your spare in a safe place they break very easy. Graham

dont forget to do the timing. Very important. while you are doing a service its worth doing the tappits. Very easy job. nice you dont have to flush the radiator lol good luck GRAHAM

find a breakers yard. I have a rover 45 with the same problem. I found alot of the 25s and 45 had already had them taken out. Must by a common problem. I also found that the resitor from the 25 fits and does the same job. £10 from simpsons salvage it cost me but they have now closed down good...

dubs a 1500 white standard Bug. to be honest its in vgc. under the car is as clean as on top. but these bloody bubbles P**s me off and having a respray defeats the object of having a vw. I bought it to look after and keep it looking good. As soon as my 10 posts are up i will pos some pics...

hi Wizzer where you from and whats your ride

Plans. mmmmm just to keep it looking good and running well and to fight the good fight againts rot and rust lol Just waiting for the 10 post rule and i will post its picture. cheers Graham

yes i have thats how i found this site. Found it very helpfull. Just wanted to know if other people have had a go at doing there own spray painting and how easy it really is. I think towards the back end I will tale the car of the raod and do a panel at a time. thanks for the reply. Graham

where abouts are you based Eskimo. If its close by to York I could have a look for you. I am not to bad with Beetle engines, having a beetle of my own for a couple of years helps. Have you done a compresion test. This always tells you how good the engine is but as the other replies say. Check...

hi all I'm Graham and my cars a 1500 white 1970 Beetle. hope this is the right place to be for help and advice (for old cars too) for many things. I do have tips and hints for other beetle owners and would be happy to help others too, cheers Graham

Evening all I am a classic Bettle owner (1970 1500) and it has come to the stage of touching the rust bubbles up. Cannot bring myself to pay for a full respray job but I am willing to have ago myself. Please qould someone give me some advice on the paint gun I need (up to £50) I do have a 50Lt...