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by Undis
2009 Jan 16 Fri, 8:51
Forum: Jūsų augintinis
Topic: My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)
Replies: 35
Views: 21421

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, I do not expext many answers in this topic. My aim was to just share and maybe provide some information and perhaps even inspiration to others. That's why I post a lot of pictures :wink: I also had a look at some of the projects happening in LT. Good ispiration for me...
by Undis
2009 Jan 15 Thu, 16:32
Forum: Jūsų augintinis
Topic: My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)
Replies: 35
Views: 21421

This winterís project is to make a new interior and just check a few potential problem areas. One thing I have already done is cleaned out the fuel tank and the reserve tap just to make sure there is nothing in there that could spoil a trip. Before (pic. 1). Now (pic. 2-3). One of my wishes in the ...
by Undis
2009 Jan 15 Thu, 16:18
Forum: Jūsų augintinis
Topic: My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)
Replies: 35
Views: 21421

After putting on some turn signals and fixing a few small things, I was ready to get it registered. The first mechanical check-up it failed because if high CO levels, bad brakes and misadjusted headlights. Very soon I had all that fixed with new brake parts, machined brake drums and a good tune-up. ...
by Undis
2009 Jan 15 Thu, 16:04
Forum: Jūsų augintinis
Topic: My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)
Replies: 35
Views: 21421

The first thing I did was to raise the backend by two notches and put on the Empiís. I am pretty happy with it. It is reasonably rust-free and original. The interior is gone. The seats are from a 1959 car. The decklid also seems to be a later W style The rear H apron is there but it has exhaust cut...
by Undis
2009 Jan 15 Thu, 15:51
Forum: Jūsų augintinis
Topic: My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)
Replies: 35
Views: 21421

My 1954 oval (Undis from LV)

Hello neighbours! My name is Undis and I am from Latvia. I have been a VW enthusiast as far as I can remember and actually my first car was a beetle during school and university years. Since 1985 I had 4 beetles. Pic. 1. The first was a 1969 1500 Pic. 2. And then a 1967 1300. Those I had when I live...