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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Also ordered this massive air filter to sit on top..
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Messing around with some VW L271 Texas brown paint last night...not sure if I like it🤔
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Thanks Shane.Still a lot of stuff that was never finished of properly.Hopefully another ten years or so and it might be nearly done🙈.
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Oh ya..nearly forgot..in other important news,my new cam covers look just like Podge and Rodge.
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    whatucolm reacted to drifterex's post in the thread 1964 Beetle. with Like Like.
    Absolutely love this Colm, delighted to see you back at it. Love the wheels too
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Thanks Trev.They don't come with ECU or loom.I will have to get an aftermarket ecu.Link make mappable ecu's that will plug into the loom...
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    whatucolm reacted to trev's post in the thread 1964 Beetle. with Like Like.
    Nice progress!! The ITBs will be cool. Do they come with ECU and loom etc? Or what are you going to use for management?
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Also bought a load of stainless steel to try and make an exhaust.I have three exhaust here,but the ground clearance is not great with...
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    They look a bit weird with the massive red plenum chamber,but I might leave that off,and fit trumpets.Not sure what to do yet.
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Ended up ordering a set of OBX racing throttle bodies. They are made in America.Not the best quality,but the only ones I could find the...
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Just a few updates since.Got the 2.5 na engine out of the Legacy at work. Ugly fkn thing.Got it cleaned up a bit and test fitted.Fits...
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    whatucolm reacted to drifterex's post in the thread 1964 Beetle. with Like Like.
    Ah it happens man. Best get the first scratch out of the way and won't be as worried about em anymore.
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    whatucolm reacted to Robbie's post in the thread 1964 Beetle. with Like Like.
    Shed ordered but not at the house just at the storage yard. Really had to keep the height low as its in the back of houses but will be...
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Thanks a million 👍..just put my first scratch on the wheels a couple of days ago ..moving a metal table around the shed🙈
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    whatucolm replied to the thread 1964 Beetle..
    Ya Tim,I think I was waiting about 6 months.I'm guessing maybe the wouldn't be able to guarantee it unless they put it up? They have a...