my bug lived in a barn from1974 to now.but one day the roof came doun
Posted by: chris.james - 02 October 2006 22:16:50
so i fixed it. [ATTACH]294[/Attach]
Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 October 2006 20:36:27
Impressive job!
I have some snow damage roof dents, but they're staying as I like them! :shock: :lol:
Posted by: chris.james - 04 October 2006 20:41:44
:( yes but i still carnt get the hud to slide .im 3mm out [ATTACH]295[/Attach]
Posted by: mrsherbie - 04 October 2006 20:54:04
[quote="chris.james"] :( yes but i still carnt get the hud to slide .im 3mm out [/quote]
Do you mean the mechanism wont slide when fitted into the roof with with the aluminium slider rails screwed down?
Posted by: chris.james - 04 October 2006 21:14:07
yes most of the bits are worn or mising .ive had to straten out most of the parts. this car is not for the fian harted . [ATTACH]296[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 07 October 2006 19:27:51
:Dfrunt clip .i had to make one to fit my bug. i used the inside part of the old one and the out side part of a new one.i also modifide a new spereweel well to look like the old one. [ATTACH]297[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 07 October 2006 19:30:13
frunt clip [ATTACH]298[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 07 October 2006 19:31:10
weel well [ATTACH]299[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 11 November 2006 18:53:10
a bit more done now. [ATTACH]306[/Attach]
Posted by: six-o-one - 11 November 2006 20:23:39
Looking good Chris! 8)
Posted by: gipf - 12 November 2006 10:06:28
more pics! :) looking good.
Posted by: Jules - 13 November 2006 19:12:43
I must say, I do like the 3 spoke look (mine is a little larger than yours though :D), and that dash of yours is looking great! The horn button looks much happier in it's new home than it did on the wall above my desk!
I think you will be needing one of our correct Pre '57 Gear Shift boots though, and while you are about it a nice set of early pedal rubbers!
Keep up the good work Chris!
Posted by: chris.james - 15 November 2006 20:54:13
:D rubber will have to wate.theres sill a lot to do.but i no were to come. [ATTACH]308[/Attach]
Posted by: Alexb - 16 November 2006 09:37:46
HI Chris - I run the Lincolnshire Vw club www.fl4tlanders.com
Come along if you fancy meeting a few local vw owners :D
Posted by: chris.james - 16 November 2006 20:41:55
:Dthanks i will meet with you.but it will have to be in the new year.my boss who lets me youse the werkshop to play in has set me a chalange.to get paint on my car for chrismas.fat chance of that. i put a mist cote of black over the primer.then i flated that back.this gives you a idear of were to fill.it is not to bad but i think that i have at least 50 owers to go on paint. THIS IS MY BOSS HARD AT WERK. [ATTACH]307[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 23 November 2006 20:17:56
does any body no. are the jaking pionts on my 54 the same as stadard replasement ones that you can get an y were.
Posted by: chris.james - 26 November 2006 17:12:16
:D Has any body got a photo of a 54 standard.one to show me what it should look like.ie is there crome or not.oh and i need a bit for my door.well most of the bottom really. [ATTACH]309[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 03 December 2006 12:29:00
:D the latest photo.i bort this car in September.it was a bit of a shed but now it looks like a car.i have decided to leave some of the dents. i think that thay soot this old beast.i hope that i have done her Justis. [ATTACH]310[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 04 December 2006 12:37:39
:D ONE MORE PHOTO. [ATTACH]311[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 30 December 2006 16:50:00
i got some paint on [ATTACH]301[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 02 January 2007 19:07:35
I still nead doors for my bug.if any one has some please let me no. [ATTACH]303[/Attach]
Posted by: Jules - 10 January 2007 10:55:08
Hey Chris, looks like your car is coming on very well, nice one!
Sorry I couldn't talk to you yesterday, was just having one of those busy moments!
Posted by: chris.james - 12 January 2007 22:27:06
:P just the first cote of paint.im very happy. i have never painted a car before.this hole thing is just one big lerning cerve.i dont get much dune some nights.i just stand and look at the car. not bad for four months work. ps thanks for the parts jules.next day thats cool. [ATTACH]300[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 22 January 2007 20:02:50
:D got my motor to day.thank god for ebay. [ATTACH]302[/Attach]
Posted by: early_air - 05 February 2007 18:12:45
hi chris, did u want the doors?
pete
Posted by: chris.james - 05 February 2007 23:22:07
[quote="early_air"]hi chris, did u want the doors?
pete[/quote]YES BUT NEAD TO SELL BY BUS FIRST
Posted by: 48REME - 07 February 2007 14:27:53
Here are two Standard ovals, the one on the left being definitely of the same era as yours. What colour is yours going to be (or meant to be)?
I think you should have a thin white waistline as period photos of standard ovals seem to suggest. [ATTACH]304[/Attach]
Posted by: 48REME - 07 February 2007 14:33:52
Waist line... :D [ATTACH]305[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 08 February 2007 21:33:10
thanks for the photos.my car was green under the black that was put on in 1967.the car is exarmy.the fuel tank was yellow as were the weel hubs.i had some paint mached.but when i got it on i was the rong colour green.so not very happy with the colour. [ATTACH]312[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 08 February 2007 22:00:09
waist line.do you no how wide the line stud be.do you think 4mm is about right.
Posted by: 48REME - 09 February 2007 13:46:40
It would be interesting to know if this was a US army or British army car.
Did you get a birth certificate from Wolfsburg?
There are many shades of green which were used by both countries.
When I was going to think about repainting my 1948 British army car, I had found a company in the North of England which supplied all correct formulas for both UK and US army vehicles. They even send you a sample on a metal plate if you ask for one.
I haven't got their address and I can't remember what they'e called but the Museum of Army Transport up in Yorkshire (I think!) gave it to me so it should be easy to find.
What a great fascinating car you have! Would love to see it on the road soon.
In your case, there should be no white waistline as it's not a civilian car. :D
Posted by: chris.james - 23 February 2007 20:33:15
:D sorry bean buzzy.i only live a fie miles from Beverly.the museum is now closed.thanks anyway.i think that the car is British army .it was in ported 1966. it had 1200 lights fitted.the chap i bort it from bort it in 1967.painted it black and strapped his motorbike to the back.he used to go grass track raising.with his bike.
Posted by: chris.james - 02 March 2007 21:29:04
how do i setup my brakes.do i adjust them at the hubs or at the nose cone .i Carnot see wot to do at the nose and i haven't had the wheels off .
Posted by: chris.james - 11 March 2007 19:56:23
:D the latest photo [ATTACH]313[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 20 April 2007 21:20:29
:D motors in and running.itWILL be on the road this summer.
Posted by: chris.james - 21 May 2007 20:40:09
:D amazing just bolt in the motor and start it.how often do you get a 54 motor for sale that is a runner.only £200 as well. [ATTACH]314[/Attach]
Posted by: six-o-one - 21 May 2007 21:21:24
Cool, looking goog. Look forward to seeing your car and meeting you. 8)
Posted by: chris.james - 19 July 2007 22:35:05
up the car park to day,them crash boxes are a bit different.just he two frunt weels to do for the MOT. COOL. :lol: [ATTACH]315[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 28 July 2007 17:10:30
:D Not much to do now. [ATTACH]316[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 14 August 2007 20:08:57
just a little bit more. :D [ATTACH]317[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 25 August 2007 17:30:48
:D one door on [ATTACH]318[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 25 August 2007 17:33:27
:D one more [ATTACH]319[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 25 August 2007 19:52:00
I DO NEED OUTER SCRAPERS.IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME.THANKS chris.
Posted by: Jules - 25 August 2007 22:11:17
[quote="chris.james"]I DO NEED OUTER SCRAPERS.IF ANY ONE CAN HELP ME.THANKS chris.[/quote]
We have them in stock, they come attached to the aluminium moulding, is that what you mean?
The quality of these has improved dramaticly recently as German ones are now available, and that is all we stock.
Posted by: chris.james - 03 September 2007 19:00:19
one year on.the 54 passet its MOT today. [ATTACH]320[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 03 September 2007 19:05:48
dose anybody no if this silly grin lasts for long. :lol:
Posted by: '50 Karmann - 03 September 2007 20:00:07
[quote="chris.james"]dose anybody no if this silly grin lasts for long. :lol: [/quote]
Buy a Split,then it will last forever. :wink:
Posted by: chris.james - 06 September 2007 20:00:31
:Dthis is my bug at its first local club meet. [ATTACH]321[/Attach]
Posted by: chris.james - 06 September 2007 20:01:38
:D one more [ATTACH]322[/Attach]
Posted by: pre67vw - 06 September 2007 20:44:42
Cool, looks great!!
Posted by: Jules - 11 November 2007 11:30:20
Hey Chris,
I remember you told me you have a new email address, and I just received an email from you through the Pre '67 forum but it's showing your old email address so I think you need to update your profile on here with the new one. I have replied but if the old address is no more you won't receive it!
I did write your new one down but it seems to have been absorbed by my desk.
Oh, and Congratulations!
Posted by: chris.james - 09 February 2008 17:57:07
can you get unleaded heads for a 30 horse motor.can you still get 155/15tyres. i nead a spare.
Posted by: chris.james - 09 February 2008 18:06:37
can i take my car to a show if it duset have door cards or oe seat cuvers. :D
Posted by: Chris - 09 February 2008 21:05:51
[quote="chris.james"]can i take my car to a show if it duset have door cards or oe seat cuvers. :D [/quote]
I've seen cars at shows a lot worse than yours. Get out in it and show it off !! You deserve to after all the effort you've put in. :wink:
Stanford Hall in May is the one for stock cars. :)
Posted by: mrsherbie - 11 February 2008 09:16:05
[quote="chris.james"]can i take my car to a show if it duset have door cards or oe seat cuvers. :D [/quote]
Too right you can!
I love your all green standard look!
(But if you do want some we have an interior of correct '54 beige herringbone cloth with brown vinyl panel trim, I think we have the full panels set but missing one door (I cant find it!) for £240.
Or complete interior in grey £400
We have more oval interior parts than shown, just seats etc.
See interiors page:
[url=https://www.vwgarden.co.uk/seatsinteriors.html]vw garden - interiors[/url] :D
(The TMI 'all vinyl' panels are completely wrong for ovals even though they are sold as such)
Posted by: chris.james - 12 February 2008 08:31:28
Thanks for the offer.my interior was blue gray.with gray head lining.i mite just go to stanford hall.
Posted by: six-o-one - 12 February 2008 10:56:24
[quote="chris.james"]i mite just go to stanford hall.[/quote]
Chris, if you register for the historic VW display, you and your passengers get into the show for free!
[url=https://www.stanfordhallvw.co.uk/displays.htm]https://www.stanfordhallvw.co.uk/displays.htm[/url]
Malc
Posted by: chris.james - 12 February 2008 11:05:51
:D Cool thanks i,ll do that
Posted by: mrsherbie - 17 February 2008 12:15:59
[quote="chris.james"]Thanks for the offer.my interior was blue gray.with gray head lining.i mite just go to stanford hall.[/quote]
Hi, yes of course I forgot you are standard!
Our herringbone is a deluxe interior of course. My car is dark green and I have an original correct to the cars actual identity beige deluxe interior, even though I 'standardised' my car to look non-deluxe (if this makes sense? :shock: :lol: )
Coming up with original standard interior & doorcards was impossible for a split. I looked hard but didnt find even after a few years of looking.
For me it was definitely original old smelly & stained! over 'new retrim', and definitely not tmi, which is a definite NONO in a split or early oval as the vinyl is just SO totally wrong!
I mentioned the beige interior only as it is at least half right, (could just use the seats) cheap and beige in a green car is good looking.
When I first bought my split with no interior, I bought a beige herringbone oval interior just as a temporary measure until I found a 50 one, as I knew it would take a few years to turn one up. I never needed to fit it though and in the end sold it to Martyn Gartland and its now in that beautiful oval! again, probably just until he finds a better and more correct one for his car.
Have you seen Keith Viponds 55 standard sunroof yet? It looks exactly like yours but dark blue! Its one of my absolute favorite cars ever because it is so unusual![i]
I would love to see yours and his parked up together at Stanford Hall!
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Posted by: chris.james - 17 February 2008 16:07:14
Hi i do have the original seats .but the covers had rotted away.i nead one door card.i have made covers for them.but its not right.i,ll have to buy the right cloth and do them again.the rag top i made to.this is black and was green. yes i have seen the 55 rag top.its very cool.
