Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,149,889 members, 7,806,580 topics. Date: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 at 06:33 PM

Work In Progress (vw Beetle) - Car Talk (5) - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Car Talk / Work In Progress (vw Beetle) (33337 Views)

8 Crazily Unique Beetle Cars You Have Never Seen Before (photos) / Nigerian Man Redesigns A Beetle Tortoise Car Into A Rolls Royce / Would You Buy This Rusty 1952 Volkswagen Beetle (ijapa) For N30million? (2) (3) (4)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (Reply) (Go Down)

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 9:44pm On May 10, 2015
There are US-imported VW Beetles here with aircon. They are also fuel injected.

So yeah, air con can be installed. In my opinion, not worth it.

2 Likes

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by fashrola(m): 9:47pm On May 10, 2015
@Chibzee2 nice job.... I've been following your thread with keen interest..... Good to know that some Nigerians are trying to restore the good Classic cars back to the Nigerian roads... grin

Surely dis VW Bug gonna be a head turner in the streets... Traffic and events shows

I wanna ask if you gonna do some modifications to the bug lyk putting on tint windows , racing stripes decals or giving the rooftop another colour different from the car body...

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Readonee35L(m): 9:50pm On May 10, 2015
0rex:

Good question. I wanted to ask same.
Good... thank God we have the same thought on that

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 10:01pm On May 10, 2015
Siena:
There are US-imported VW Beetles here with aircon...
So yeah, air con can be installed. In my opinion, not worth it.
I'm very curious about this.
Please how does the compressor & other components fit into that small engine bay in the rear?
Where is the condenser placed?
Are the pipes channelled to the front (cargo space)?
Can the normal engine be adapted for A/C use?

I know chibzee2 may be considering installing A/C. cheesy

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:12pm On May 10, 2015
Siena:
Chibzee, I hope the headlamps, indicators, tail lamps, windows and any exterior parts are being removed before paint?
yes they are, and funny enough, they all still look good though i might still change them, dont know yet.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:14pm On May 10, 2015
0rex:

Ok. Thanks for this info boss.

OP are you retaining the OEM bumpers?
Dont think so man, unless some kind of miracle can be performed on them cos they both look somewhat disfigured.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 10:31pm On May 10, 2015
SEEING THIS THREAD, I'M CRYING BECAUSE MY UNCLE SOLD MY FATHER'S BEETLE #15,000 IN 2003 WHEN HE RELOCATED TO THE VILLAGE. HE SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT FOR ME........

3 Likes

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 10:42pm On May 10, 2015
Chibzee2:

Dont think so man, unless some kind of miracle can be performed on them cos they both look somewhat disfigured.
In my experience, when a chrome bumper is disfigured, there is no salvation except it is replaced.

Make e no go spoil the finishing of the car.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 10:43pm On May 10, 2015
lonelydora:
SEEING THIS THREAD, I'M CRYING BECAUSE MY UNCLE SOLD MY FATHER'S BEETLE #15,000 IN 2003 WHEN HE RELOCATED TO THE VILLAGE. HE SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT FOR ME........
grin Fifteen thousand naira?

2 Likes

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:44pm On May 10, 2015
fashrola:
@Chibzee2 nice job.... I've been following your thread with keen interest..... Good to know that some Nigerians are trying to restore the good Classic cars back to the Nigerian roads... grin

Surely dis VW Bug gonna be a head turner in the streets... Traffic and events shows

I wanna ask if you gonna do some modifications to the bug lyk putting on tint windows , racing stripes decals or giving the rooftop another colour different from the car body...
Thanks man, hope it doesnt turn so many heads so as not to get people injured smiley.
I really have no plans of doing any serious modifications to the car, just some minor touches here and there you know, like improving the braking system, some cool custom wheels, might do a little bit of a tinting on the backside and rear glass, some really cool sound system, install better shocks.........and and and definitely get rid of the v shapedness of the tires , you know and the list goes on, nothing too much just cool needed stuff.
maybe you could proffer some good ideas you know
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:49pm On May 10, 2015
lonelydora:
SEEING THIS THREAD, I'M CRYING BECAUSE MY UNCLE SOLD MY FATHER'S BEETLE #15,000 IN 2003 WHEN HE RELOCATED TO THE VILLAGE. HE SHOULD HAVE LEFT IT FOR ME........
Chai, ndo o, at least your dads own was sold. My dads own was burnt to the ground, courtesy of my crazy cousin.
Maybe thats one of the reasons why im doing what im doing now, to relive the good times.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 10:55pm On May 10, 2015
0rex:

In my experience, when a chrome bumper is disfigured, there is no salvation except it is replaced.

Make e no go spoil the finishing of the car.
Abi, at least thats what the guys at the mechanic village think.
But then i made sure that the collisions that caused them to be disfigured did not affect the body of the car or at least was fixed.
Might go for some aftermarket fenders later on.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 8:16am On May 11, 2015
0rex:
grin Fifteen thousand naira?

I swear.....15k.

2 Likes

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Absoj(m): 8:39am On May 11, 2015
lonelydora:


I swear.....15k.
grin grin. Cldnt stop laughing. grin ure very funny bro. grin

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 11:00pm On May 11, 2015
lonelydora:


I swear.....15k.

Ur own beta na dash we dash our mechanic & he's using it to carry yam from his farm to his house in the village.

4 Likes 1 Share

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 12:35am On May 17, 2015
seems the panel beater is done with his own part of the job, at least for now, and the painter just started doing something

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 12:41am On May 17, 2015
BUT Alas i noticed that my front fenders were not at peace with each other.
The front right fender was just out of shape and on further examination, i concluded that it was not strong enough and had taken a lot of filler and therefore needed to be replaced.
Notice the difference........between good... and ...bad,
If not looked at well, one might think that my front left tyre was out of place

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 1:01am On May 17, 2015
Forgot to mention that i totally tore the old interior out with the goal of having a clean fresh and new interior decor.
I also watch a video on YouTube by chris vallone( who asked me not to buy the beetle because of its initial bad condition) where he demonstrated how a roofing material called quick roof could be used to pad the interior backside of the beetle so as to reduce noise and excess vibrations from the engine, but also as expected, the whole mechanic village hadn't heard of such.
Honestly so many Nigerian so called mechanics have a long way to go.
I had to insist that he rugs the floor of the car as he wanted to use one kind yeye carpet like that,
so after much arguments and fruitless convincing talks with the upholstery guy, i decided to let him do what he thinks he knows best.
But nonetheless he sows nicely............like the color combo?....

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 10:54am On May 17, 2015
Looking good, Chibzee. The upholsterer seems to know his stuff.

I trust the windows will all be removed prior to paint?

2 Likes

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 11:03am On May 17, 2015
Siena:
Looking good, Chibzee. The upholsterer seems to know his stuff.

I trust the windows will all be removed prior to paint?
The front and rear windshields are really tight with the original window pane rubber and chrome fitting, so its going to be quite difficult to get them out without damaging the glass, and also im not really happy with the guys in the sense that they are all scared of trying out new stuff.
they'd rather stick to what they are used to,...so im going to cover the windows instead.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 11:07am On May 17, 2015
Did you finally contact the guy i gave his number?
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 11:16am On May 17, 2015
lonelydora:
Did you finally contact the guy i gave his number?
yes i did!, thanks, but you wouldnt believe what happened that day.
I kept calling and calling, but for some strange reason i just couldnt get him, and while i was calling, i was walking around checking out other upholstery guys, so i found this guy and he wasn't doing a bad job on what he was sewing at that time so we discussed and came to terms.
And could you imagine that just as i left the mechanic village, i decided to give this guy one more call and it went through!, but it was late already so we just talked small.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by lonelydora: 11:21am On May 17, 2015
Chibzee2:

yes i did!, thanks, but you wouldnt believe what happened that day.
I kept calling and calling, but for some strange reason i just couldnt get him, and while i was calling, i was walking around checking out other upholstery guys, so i found this guy and he wasn't doing a bad job on what he was sewing at that time so we discussed and came to terms.
And could you imagine that just as i left the mechanic village, i decided to give this guy one more call and it went through!, but it was late already so we just talked small.

No wahala. Whoever gives you what you want.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Nobody: 11:26am On May 17, 2015
Chibzee2:

The front and rear windshields are really tight with the original window pane rubber and chrome fitting, so its going to be quite difficult to get them out without damaging the glass, and also im not really happy with the guys in the sense that they are all scared of trying out new stuff.
they'd rather stick to what they are used to,...so im going to cover the windows instead.

I would still insist they are removed. I myself remove even bonded screens, and they are tough! This is with me not being a windscreen specialist, as bonded screens are a specialist job.

With a colour change, it is imperative the screens ARE removed. Rubber shrinks and expands, according to the ambient temperature. So does glass. You will end up with the old colour showing at the edges after a while, regardless of how well it is masked.

It just seems off, that you're putting so much into this project car, only to mar it by painting around glass, rubber and any other trim.

Just my opinion, it's your car.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 11:34am On May 17, 2015
Siena:


I would still insist they are removed. I myself remove even bonded screens, and they are tough! This is with me not being a windscreen specialist, as bonded screens are a specialist job.

With a colour change, it is imperative the screens ARE removed. Rubber shrinks and expands, according to the ambient temperature. So does glass. You will end up with the old colour showing at the edges after a while, regardless of how well it is masked.

It just seems off, that you're putting so much into this project car, only to mar it by painting around glass, rubber and any other trim.

Just my opinion, it's your car.
you are quite right man,
with regards to that, ill first check if the rubber parts for the exact windows are available here, cos if im going to take the windows out, ill surely cut it out cos the original rubbers are all caked in.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by GAZZUZZ(m): 5:18pm On May 17, 2015
Chibzee2:

you are quite right man,
with regards to that, ill first check if the rubber parts for the exact windows are available here, cos if im going to take the windows out, ill surely cut it out cos the original rubbers are all caked in.

If you were in jos, there are guys that charge as little as 2k to remove and fit glass, and they do a wonderful job.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Denn(m): 9:10pm On May 20, 2015
Gone a long way already....
Thumbs up...
Following you on this restoration road...
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by ofohchinaka: 4:18pm On May 25, 2015
Hi Chibzee2. Please can I get your phone contact. We need to talk.
08029242226... ofohchinaka@yahoo.com
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 2:21am On May 28, 2015
Denn:
Gone a long way already....
Thumbs up...
Following you on this restoration road...
Thanks man.
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Chibzee2: 2:22am On May 28, 2015
ofohchinaka:
Hi Chibzee2. Please can I get your phone contact. We need to talk.
08029242226... ofohchinaka@yahoo.com
07039117836.

1 Like

Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by Homguy(m): 8:13am On May 28, 2015
Chibzee2:

Thanks man.
Nice job dude. Been following this thread for a while, I can't wait to see what this baby would look like finally I.e if you don't sell her off like CityNG and Siena almost always do. By the way, I have always felt awkward driving with those pedals in the VW beetle, would you be making any modifications to that?
Re: Work In Progress (vw Beetle) by bigt2(m): 10:40am On May 28, 2015
Chibzee2:

07039117836.
i love the passion you have and the energy you put into this project. I would love to embark on one very soon. Can you give the rough estimate? Im eyeing two of these bugs in my neighbourhood. cool

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (Reply)

Elizade: Unveiling The Man Behind Toyota Cars In Nigeria / Would You Buy This Almost Brand New 1985 BMW 323i For N30m? (photos) / Customs Provides Code For Vehicle Owners To Verify Their Customs Papers

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 46
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.