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Post by Robbo149 on May 30, 2015 18:09:30 GMT
It's here!... so time to start a garage thread  Took it for a quick blast this aft - it's low, loud & in yer face! Could do with the front end raising a tad, so that'll be one of the first jobs, along with tidying up the interior a bit.     See ya all soon! Cheers, Robbo |
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Post by Starlyte on May 30, 2015 18:29:55 GMT
Nice one, bet it sounds good as well.
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Post by Russ D on May 31, 2015 7:06:25 GMT
Robbos Back.......finally! Looks good mate. See u soon.
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Post by Robbo149 on Jun 7, 2015 21:10:18 GMT
Had the first weekend working on the Beetle - managed to get it raised up a bit front & rear, so should be a bit more driveable now. Fitted some taller tyres on the front too. Need to sort a new seal on the leaking fuel tank sender & a new accelerator pedal spring, then hopefully I'll be good to go for the next Leeds Cruise!
Cheers,
Robbo
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Post by Russ D on Jun 8, 2015 4:47:32 GMT
Leeds is next sat mate.
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Post by 32sedan on Jun 8, 2015 6:42:18 GMT
GSF have a good selection of beetle parts and off the shelf.
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Post by Robbo149 on Jun 8, 2015 13:50:10 GMT
Cheers mate. I got a pedal repair kit from them.
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Post by Russ D on Jun 8, 2015 16:17:33 GMT
So membership renewal required and windscreen sticker needed then!!!
And maybe we'll see a bit of you this time round fingers crossed!! :-)
Dont pull it in bits!!!!
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Post by Robbo149 on Jun 8, 2015 17:27:49 GMT
Yep - I'll hopefully see you Saturday with me renewal Russ.
I'm going to try & do as little as possible to this one, except actually drive it a bit more than the last one! (hopefully a bit further than half way to Silcoates!)
Cheers,
Robbo
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Post by Russ D on Jun 8, 2015 18:17:44 GMT
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Post by Robbo149 on Jun 27, 2015 17:25:44 GMT
So not much to report so far, due to crap weather, holidays, being ill & having to store the Beetle at me Ma's a couple of miles away (my garage is still full of bikes!)
I did get it raised up a tad & have since fitted a new sender & gasket in the fuel tank, repaired the accelerator pedal & fitted a new steering wheel, so not been totally idle! Just need to find the time to get out & drive it now!
I WILL see you soon!
Cheers, Robbo
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Post by Russ D on Jun 27, 2015 20:33:34 GMT
Hope so mate be good to see ya again.
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Post by hotrod1935 on Jun 28, 2015 15:28:05 GMT
bring it round our house robbo for a test drive out, for a cuppa and chat
deano
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Post by Robbo149 on Jun 30, 2015 20:03:45 GMT
Nice one! Might pop round this weekend if you're about Deano?
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Post by Robbo149 on Jul 3, 2015 17:52:38 GMT
Took the bug to work today, for a first run out after the first round of fettling.  Certainly drives a bit better now there's some travel in the suspension! Carbs could do with setting up properly - it's a bit spluttery & pops & bangs a bit on the overrun. Steering rack could do with centering too. There's not much lock on left handers! Couple of dash bulbs to replace as well, but nothing major. Got me to work & back anyway! Roll on Leeds cruise next Sat! Cheers, Robbo |
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