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This website is deigned to keep track of the progress or sometimes lack of progress managing my fleet of cars.

So what am I up to. Well I got a mad rush of shit to brain and decided that I wanted another project. I’ve had a few of thee over the years. First was the 1964 Morris Minor Traveller restored from the ground up. Which reminds me I must get that website up and running again.

Next up was the 1987 VW T25, this started life as a panel van and was convert in part into a camper, before it was finished Ruairi (fellow Eircooled member) decided he liked it. He sold his Type2 Camper and bought my T25 instead. That gave me the funds to do this project. Somehow I managed to end up with a 1971 Type2 brought in from Cali in the process. That needs a little work but I’ll leave that for another post.

Also included is 2 everyday cars, a 1993 Toyota Hilux Surf and 1991 Toyota MR2.

So there we have it. Thats where I am at the moment.

George

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Written by Ronnie about 1 year ago.

Hey George, we met yesterday when i called to your garage with Frank Keane about a beetle for sale.
I checked the categories on the right for pics of the 1977 Irish beetle but couldn’t find any.. Could you post some on the website here, or even send a few to my email address above?

All the best, Ron
Written by Barry about 7 months ago.

Hi george found this web site and i love it a fellow irish man in a beach buggy, i’m in the middle of building one myself, kinda on the long finger started it back in feb and its nearly finished (must get the finger out).
just woundering how did ya insure it been ringing around and not getting anywhere, every time i mention its shortened they dont want to hear about it..
Written by george about 7 months ago.

barry, i have trade insurance so its not a problem, log on to http://www.ikcc.ie, its a kit car club and you’ll find insurance companies who will cover it, you may have to get an engineers report on it but generally thats not a problem, e-mail me a pic if you want and i’ll put it up on the site
Written by Barry about 7 months ago.

around how much?? i know its limited mileage and ya need no penalty points. I’ll get around to sending ya a few pic’s later if ya post your email up,I’m stuck on a few things tho in the build if ya could help me out…
1. Looking for a modern look for the stalks and ignition on the steering column any idea what might fit?? Can have one stalk or two could put wipers and headlight switch on the dash either dont really mind.

2. Petrol tank, was thinking of putting the filler cap over the drivers rear wheel arch?? what ya think

3. Back lights really stuck on this one, was thinking about the lights on one of the links ya have up http://www.manxmaniac.co.uk/ and go to windows, its the 4th one in, red buggy with a 5 leaf clover on it. what type of beetle is that off, and any other ideas???
Written by george about 7 months ago.

insurance, i don’t know as i haven’t got a quote but i’m lead to believe about 600-800 euros depending on your age, driving experience etc etc

1. Well nothing modern is going to fit without a little convincing but if your building a beach buggy a little convincing shouldn’t put you off. I think 03+ polo ones will fit. Come to think of it, the late VW beelte, the 94-95 ones that where imported from Brazil have modern stalks but are very rare.

2. it depends on the body type you have but generally the wheel arches are fairly open underneath and you would have to drill a hole in the arch for the fuel filler and then another one underneath to get back under the body to the fuel tank. it would be better to keep it on the bonnet someplace, where is up to you. If you can weld you can put it where you like, (remember never weld a used tank), if you want to use the stock locations then you can use an early tank where it is in the bottom right as you look at the car from the front, if you use a late tank it will be in the top left. I bought a new tank and did a bit of cutting and welding so it was in the middle of the bonnet. Remember to consider a breather pipe from your fuel tank also.

3. if you like the lights on the red one with the 5 leaf clover then your in luck, they are original VW lights, there where on the 61-70 beetle, you can get them here VW Hertiage and there are about 35 pound per side.

ideas for light depends on how deep your pockets are, there are some very nice lights out there but generally if you go away from VW units you have to start spending big money, a lot of the top builds use LEDs but you could end up spending 200-300 pound for a set.

where abouts are you based, it might be worth having a chat and a cup of tea!! you could look around my buggy (even get a spin if you have your winter woolies) and figure a few things out. don’t be afraid to ask questions, there are not many irish buggies out there
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