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Post by massy on May 13, 2021 19:58:28 GMT
hi , i have not been on here before, but now iam the proud owner of a 1972 bond bug 750es original engine B70es and needs full resto, so hi to everyone, my brief back ground over the last 45 years is restorations (done at home ) on many porsche,jensen jag maserati, isetta goggomobli, messerschmitt kr 200 (just finishing it off) worked for volvo world wide for 19 years, own garage 30 years ago, i work out of my workshop at home for my projects, i have a lathe milling machine, mig tig welding, i featured in a magazine in 2008 , 7 pages on a special build i did ground up designed and built my own chassis etc, as master tech and top engineer, and i was a car painter for 3 years so i do all my own body and paint , so thats enough about lol hello
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Post by karl on May 13, 2021 20:03:18 GMT
Welcome. Sounds like you have a very good history with cars and you have lots of experience. Hopefully see you and the bug at our club rally in August. Bug Welcome in any condition. Regards Karl, the bug club event chap.
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Post by Stiffy on May 13, 2021 20:15:24 GMT
Welcome to the world of bugs. If you get stuck there is normally someone on here who can help. Bug Club is well worth joining to. Hopefully see you at a rally sometime.
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Post by vannin on May 13, 2021 21:59:43 GMT
Hi Massy, And welcome to the forum, it sounds like you'll have your Bug up and running in no time at all with all your expertise. Any questions and I'm sure someone on here will be able to help you out
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Post by massy on May 13, 2021 22:03:04 GMT
Thanks, iv looked up the vin BB620** 1973, production changed on this number, apparently thanks,
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Post by jefferdp on May 17, 2021 12:49:03 GMT
Hi, Massy,
You will need all the skills you have acquired over many years to work on your Bug, I can assure you.
There is never a dull moment with one, they are designed to try you.
All the very Best.
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Post by massy on May 30, 2021 21:45:16 GMT
Hi i have just bough another bug, chassis BB61611 thats 2 ive bought in 10 days, lol, not buying any more,
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Post by massy on May 30, 2021 21:48:58 GMT
and BB62049 looking for a 700 engine if anyone has and a bond bug rocker cover,, thanks
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Post by vannin on May 30, 2021 21:52:16 GMT
Hi i have just bough another bug, chassis BB61611 thats 2 ive bought in 10 days, lol, not buying any more, As we all know, one is never enough :-)
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Post by ballache on Jun 21, 2021 22:00:44 GMT
and BB62049 looking for a 700 engine if anyone has and a bond bug rocker cover,, thanks I have a standard 60mm bore block and head, with a rocker cover. also a set of pistons and the crank. Give me a call. 0776 2894461
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