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Hi guys,
             I have a fair bit of experience with air bag installs. I asked my mate Brian at Probag (02 4261 3742) awhile ago specifically about an airbag setup for a reek when I was thinking about a system for mine. He said he has dedicated front and rear airbag/struts that bolt straight in and showed me pics of a radical chopped and channelled Beetle bottoming out on it's floor pan.

I do know there's enough room inside the side walls of a reek for a single or multiple 9 litre reservoir set up with as many pumps as you like, so this idea is easily possible.  As far as roof operation is concerned, you'd need an electrically operated two way valving system similar to an hydraulics system on a reek. Power up and power down. Once again, fairly common stuff and readily available from suppliers like Pirtek or Enzed.

Personally though I'd go with Linak lifters and a stand alone airbag suspension setup. I don't like the idea of both those critical systems failing at the same time.  

     Simon

Are you still doing this? I need some assistance with my airbag installation. Not for free, of course. Send me a PM, please.

There is company in Qld called Traction EV.com that produce a Teslas battery based elctric conversion kit for over 30k.
It uses an adapter plate to attach to the VW to the existing gear box. Does not have great range, about 150Kms. but has outstanding performance.
I am contemplating putting a kit in my beetle based car.
Mick

30к? That's a crazy price. It hasn't come down since 2021? And where exactly is the company located. Could you send me the contacts in PM?

Long way from Melbourne sorry. Up in Echuca.
I've been crook for a while so this one has taken a back seat.
Hope to finish it off when it gets a bit warmer.
Mostly happy with the project but there are things I'd like to do better.
Thanks
Peter

Yes, it's a long way from Melbourne to Echuca.
Hope your project is progressing.

Long way from Melbourne sorry. Up in Echuca.
I've been crook for a while so this one has taken a back seat.
Hope to finish it off when it gets a bit warmer.
Mostly happy with the project but there are things I'd like to do better.
Thanks
Peter

Picked up an "unfinished project" a few months back. Now the rebuild begins!
  http://s480.photobucket.com/user/eurekacarclub/library/Member%20Rides/Gregs%20project                                  

I'd like to see what you've got. My acquaintance tried to rebuild a similar car, but he gave it up. It needed so many new parts that it exceeded his expectations.

Wonderful! When does the booking start, tentatively?

I've looked at a few slides - it looks amazing. Where are you located? I'm looking for a good mechanic in Melbourne. Maybe you could help me.

Exhaust n bits
Chrissy hols were way too busy to get much car stuff done so sorry for the slow post.
New pics here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThhSRujTdtP8cD9i6
After going to my exhaust guy explaining that the car isn't mobile to bring it to him. He said have you every used donuts?
Pic 1 are all the pieces necessary to make an exhaust system. The round things are donuts. What an awesome idea. Cut an angle you want.
Pic2 and 3 are the exhaust coming together. A tedious job of cutting, placing, tack welding, removing and welding. 1 joint at a time.
Pic 4 is a virtually new muffler I had left over from another Eureka. So waste not - I had to make a sleeve for it though as the inlet was 3mm too small.
5 Finished. Although hard to see as it is all tucked up neatly on the motor.
6 was my rebuilt radiator which is now installed and piped. No leaks!
Test fitting the seats in 7.
As there is practically nowhere to tow or pull this car onto a trailer, pic 8 shows a tow arm and removable eye bolt I made.
This bolts onto the H beam and tucks under the front tub. The eye bolt can be screwed into a hole behind the number place.
I spoke earlier about using a mesh on the front of the ears. 8 is a finished product.
Pic 9 is the interior coming together.
Pic 10 is me finally working up the nerves to drill holes in the side of the car to fit the mirrors.

See ya
Peter

I've looked at a few slides - it looks amazing. Where are you located? I'm looking for a good mechanic in Melbourne. Maybe you could help me.

[The 2023 Purvis Eureka Car Club of Australia Nationals and A.G.M. will be held this year in Camperdown VIC on Nov 3rd 4th & 5th. prior to the weekend of the Melbourne cup on Tues 7th Nov.]

Here it is gang. 

The 2023 Purvis Eureka Car Club of Australia Nationals and A.G.M. will be held this year in
 Camperdown VIC on Nov 3rd 4th & 5th. prior to the weekend of the Melbourne cup on Tues 7th Nov.

Bookings will be the same format as last year which was through "Trybooking".
As soon as I get costings worked out and caterers locked in you will be informed.
I have put "on hold" motel rooms in Camperdown for Fri, Sat & Sun nights.
Sat there will be a road trip to The Great Ocean Rd & 12 Apostles area and there is something planned for Sunday after the A.G.M.
At the same time there is an outdoor Sunday market adjacent to the A.G.M. venue. where the cars will be on display.

So watch this spot for more info. 

Neil P.

Cyco, You are falling down on your job.there are no photo buckets from the last two meets.