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Shaven
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 Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:23 am Post subject: 1967 RHD Australian Squareback - "Elanora" |
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well where to start...
firstly i'd like to introduce you all to "Elanora". my newly acquired 1967 Squareback. some may think they know her already under another alias or from other thread. well you are spot on!
it isn't very often i name a car (actually never) but i thought she deserved it. her name is from the suburb that we will be picking her up from... Elanora Heights. from there, she starts her new life (sounds like a bloody kid).
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=486161&highlight= = check the last post out...  the plan was in place 
this car belonged to Simon (canyoudrivestick?). the story to date is in the thread that he started... great story but not fully told after speaking with him over the last few months.
Elanora is at a stage of completion... just a few little things to tidy up. my wife & myself should be picking her up within the next 1-2 weeks then we will take a road trip together back home over 3-4 days.
im going to transfer some old build pics then ill add some new updated ones as we go... start a little story on her
Elanora lives here now
the old Elanora in 2008
Simons idea was to take it back to original... well as close as possible with a few mods her transformation taking place. 2008 she was painted... & thats where she sat covered up for the next 2.5yrs... 
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bad1916
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 7:29 am Post subject: |
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That's a beautiful car bro. Good score!
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Shaven
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 8:58 am Post subject: |
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well 2.5yrs past.
Simon in the UK... Elanora under wraps in Oz. he makes the long journey back in Oct 2011 with the sole purpose of putting her back together. the build begins 
from under the covers she appears
floor pan
doing it right - fish oil
the dressing begins 
new head lining
under bonnet all new
interior/dash
rubbers/lights/trim/windows/wiring
1.57am here... bed time... her Heart tomorrow 
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chaosisme
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 11:06 am Post subject: |
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RHD...drool. Looks awesome!
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ColonyVW
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| Posted: Thu May 03, 2012 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Nice one Matty !!
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ALLWAGONS
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:08 am Post subject: |
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That's a beautiful square Matt, You are off to a good start. It will look a lot better without accessories.
Martin
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Shaven
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 12:48 am Post subject: |
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| ALLWAGONS wrote: |
That's a beautiful square Matt, You are off to a good start. It will look a lot better without accessories.
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hey martin,
mate after rethinking a few things i thought the same.
i do have a few little NOS & accessories to put on her nothing major that will take away the look.
1. nice custom roof rack (if i can bring myself to put the supports in the gutters).
2. rear NOS lights. reverse & brake.
3. front driving light holder/bar with spots or fog lights.
4. "WANTING" - Huls rear seat recliner brackets + support bracket
5. "WANTING" Kamei Pedal Pad
6. "WANTING" Parcel Tray RHD
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MonT3
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| Posted: Fri May 04, 2012 11:18 am Post subject: |
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You have a really nice square. Thanks for sharing pics of your rebuild and look forward to seeing her complete. Your square will be a nice addition to the T3C group. Enjoy your build time.
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Aaron M265
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Speedsterboy
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Wow! Keep those photos coming mate!
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henry roberts
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 2:00 am Post subject: |
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| swap the huls for volmacs and you're talking. |
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Shaven
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:15 am Post subject: |
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| henry roberts wrote: |
| swap the huls for volmacs and you're talking. |
haha just sell me your Huls
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Shaven
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| Posted: Sat May 05, 2012 4:26 am Post subject: |
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| Nie looking car- if your in Adelaide, mail me and we can catch up mate. |
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| Wow! Keep those photos coming mate! |
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| Nice one Matty !! |
thanks boys... really stocked... took 12-18 mths but finally found what i was looking for... love it... goes on the dyno on monday. few little bits to finish... then the roadie home
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Shaven
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its a part Phil Benfield engine from Peninsula Engine Services. phil & his son daniel did the balancing, porting and polishing (lightened flywheel too) etc. Marcus Osborne worked his mechanical magic & built the engine at Phils.
Phil is old school race engine builder. its a 1776cc, the carbs are Weber 40 IDFs - original italian (from an Alfa) ... it runs an Engle 110 cam - from all reports on the 500km road run in was "it's very hilly in Sydney (Elanora Heights) and eats them up, lots of torque. what it's gonna be like when it's tuned and jetted is mouth watering...
the build
mmmm shiny, clean & new
ready to put in
her heart starts to beat... its only done 500km road run in... on the dyno this monday
ready to Gooooo
ohhh the view from underneath 
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damo99
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hi did you get the type 3 breather from aus or the usa ,as i have priced them from the usa(to aus) and cb performance wanted way to much for shipping .
it would have cost over $140 |
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Shaven
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hi did you get the type 3 breather from aus or the usa ,as i have priced them from the usa(to aus) and cb performance wanted way to much for shipping .
it would have cost over $140 |
damo id have to find out... give me a day or two & ill let you know
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damo99
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DreamWeaver
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 5:16 am Post subject: |
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| You go good thing!! Great work Matty! |
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Brent
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| Posted: Tue May 08, 2012 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Car is looking really good and coming together quick!
You should really get these filters out of engine compartment though.
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