Bossforeva:
Saw this style post on Instagram today, I immediately remembered ur project. U never can predict the outcome of what you are building, till people starts paying you for a video or photo shoot of it like that monster ford truck in Lekki. I mean the one Korede used in the glo advert. Many Talk show hosts has featured the whip.

Very cool Boss, but that finish go though for here o...... will try BGG

Hey guys, would like to know. ...... not like it hasn't been done already though but things are subject to change.
So what size and profile of tyre would be preferred on the bug.

drnsoha:
Hello Op, I have been following your thread and its interesting. I know this car, as a matter of fact I normally see it when going to work at ihiagwa community some months ago with a community boy who drives it around. At the back glass there is something written "Onuru ube nwanne agala oso" and I think that is the name of their community age grade union or something but its just for the youths (mainly bus drivers and keke riders). I haven't been seeing it for months now did you buy it?

Exactly man, that should be the one, It was my mechanic who got it for me and i believe it should be the one. Been about 8 months now

autofreak1:
Difficult picking one of these two paint patterns.

Nice work going on here man, thumbs up
For me, the second one is preferred. But if you're confused still, just close your eyes and do timbom timbom

redcliff:


Thumbs up..

Thanks man

elshanAutos:

Spotted one recently in lagos, true beauty.
Looked like it was just being driven from the factory for the 1st time.

choi ii! !!, this I love, if I was there I must endeavor to get to know the owner o.......... Price am join.
Bloody nice

Denn:


I just dey observe o.

Chibzee2, you have been an inspiration to me. You have forged ahead despite all obstacles.don't be bothered

People think restoring a car in Nigeria is easy. It's not about the money.

I have given my beetle to three different panel beaters and I still am not satisfied. My painter has loaded some panels with enough potty to set up a Volkswagen factory. Parts are not available and when they are, they are worse than what you want to replace.

Low budget restorations are low budget restorations. Why should I spend a million naira to restore a Beetle in Nigeria?

Finally, we all have personal finances to cater for. There are scales of preference especially when you have responsibilities. Not everybody has an unlimited bank account.

If I decide to spend only 50,000 on a project, it is my cup of top tea.

Saying you see nothing interesting in something that gives another person joy is not civil.

Thanks Boss.
Na you ginger me in the first place self, small small we'll get there. ....... but boss o, that painter get mind o

redcliff:
there is nothing interesting about this project. (no offence intended). from the paint job to the lights, tires and interior.

Redcliff. .... let me quote myself first

' So while I'm still hoping to get the 500E, I became motivated by Denn and decided to get myself a bug. After hunting for a pro panel beater, I got one who is a veteran in the business, so work has started.
This is something I just decided to do cause of love for the bug and it's uniqueness.
It's a low budget restoration, and I look foward to a lot of positive contributions from you guys.......enjoy'


I initially hoped to get a 500E, but I just couldn't get first due to its scarcity and unexpected cost of those found. It's still very much on my mind but I've got to reinforce my pocket first so I don't hang myself. But in the process of doing that I just thought I should get a bug cause I wanted it. I searched, got one that was in a pretty bad condition and all I'm doing here is to get it into try to get it back to shape. I stated that this was going to be a LOW BUDGET project but in real sense I wouldn't have resisted to blow whatever the budget was to get what I wanted ( which I did outrageously) , but I got to realise that I wasn't going to get what I wanted especially where I am(from the bodywork to the paint job..gonna paint again soon) so I decided to spend less.
So I decided just to continue the LOW BUDGET project locally, so even I changed the picture I had in mind at least for now. But that not withstanding I've been encouraged all the way by the well meaning folks here and outside. Its unfortunate our expectations weren't met but then life must continue....
This wasn't what I intended doing ( the 500E was), it's just a side project.
Oya focus

dumo1:
A very small but strong engine. I am glad you took time out to restore this beetle back to good shape. And make dem clean dat engine well well.

Very well sir

dubie92:
Nice job bro.
I guess u now have all the space u needed for the cleaning of the engines.

Thanks man. .....
space...... somehow
environment. ...... not what I had in mind

More

Brake linings fixed
Engine brought down for cleaning

scotcom:
@lonelydora,the first hole is where the steering components are located,you can only access it if you remore the fuel tank,which gave the hole,while the second hole is for spare tires

Correct sir

Siena:


This thread is public, and different opinions are shared. I did NOT see the thread starter complain, did you? I gave the engine options opinion over 6 months ago, which Chibzee appreciated, and for want of nothing better to add, you post the racist comment above that is typical of an uneducated black man.

Reserve your "nigger" comments for someone else who cares, I don't.

Chibzee, my apologies for derailing your thread, it was not my intention.

No worries sienna, feel free....
Hopefully adeniyisavage wasn't trying to be racist.
One love people

Denn:


Don't drive a beetle with a broken fuel line next time...park immediately and fix it.

These things have a penchant for ....you know what I mean

Yea man, had my extinguisher sitting on my passenger seat while at it.

Bossforeva:
Matte Black us actually dope for this ride.. Dunno why Siena was complaining.. Bro did you later visit the new parts market in Onitsha..also remember a new set if rums.

Not yet, trying to see if I can buy one of those other bugs in the picture above that has some very good parts so that I can swap with some of my less better parts before knowing exactly what to look for at Onitsha

saw this too

more



steering arms and damper

more

bad drums

bad/dead shock

will also have to replace the bump rubber or so, mine is missing

how many classic beetles can you see

more

went to the mechanic to start work on the mechanical parts....
was using only the two front brakes as the two rear ones had been previously disconnected and blocked.....so i decided to connect all four.
change all the shocks....;
change the steering damper;
steering arms and some kind rods;
infact, anything that was bad....

Touch down Owerri,.
The bug handled the evil road majestically and came out clean

kazeem entrance
broken hose
fix

Nah, not a 500E to the best of my knowledge

About leaving ph, discovered that the hose transmitting fuel from my carburetor to the ....... was broken(broken not torn rubber pipe, you can imagine how old it must have been), so i had to drive it like that to the nearest kazeem to get a new hose.

sorry guys for the hold up......not much time on my side.
lets continue from where we stopped

leonn:
Bros chimpzee how far now I don't wait tire ooo, make u try upload something na.....shuooo.

Chai!, i don suffer die,
my name don turn to chimpzee

Bossforeva:
The V-Boot took you down from Lagos?

Im not in Lagos o, Im either at Okigwe or PH

Siena:
it's all coming together real good, I like this.

I would not have chosen Matte Black though, not being a fan of matte paintwork. I feel with the direction your Beetle is heading, and the great amount of time, money and effort you're putting into this car, a bolder colour would have been more befitting.

I still have my mind on the deep gray colour i posted earlier, but till i can get a very good painter artist(not just a painter) who can get closest to what i want as the car isnt a new one, i guess ill roll with the matte for now