hi all, i am new to this forum, but not new with the classic. been driving this car since Uni. Now 10 years later, with my second beetle, i am planning to convert my door window to single piece. does anyone out there know any restoration mechanic (around klang valley) who can do a good job? i sent mine to this workshop in telok panglima garang. this guy is clueless and had been experimenting with it.

Can i please have ah ping's number? How about richard's of klang. Thank you

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Added on February 13, 2009, 10:41 pmCan i please have ah ping's number? How about richard's of klang. Thank you

This post has been edited by dilbert: Feb 13 2009, 10:41 PM

ming, thanks for the help. had towed my car to o-kow's, located close to TT auto. now working on finishing. single piece window almost complete. another question - has anyone installed drop spindle before? i bought 1 set from lian hor. fit it up - but the problem is the torsion arm and kingpin assembly was rubbing on my 15 x 6.5J japanese sport rim.
thinking of changing it back to original rim, so that i can fit the dropped spindle, but not sure if it would face the same problem again.

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Added on March 28, 2009, 9:56 pmit is now street legal! after 3 years!



This post has been edited by dilbert: Mar 28 2009, 09:56 PM

i got a K&N filter to match with my 1.6 engine. the problem with these filter is the oil fume from your oil filler will need a new connection. usually, with the original air filter, the housing would have a connection to the oil fumes. the solution i adopted is oil catch tank. the fume from the oil catch tank will need to be diverted back to the carb. the remainder fluid (oil) can be drained when its full. otherwise, u can connect a new rubber hose away from your engine bay.

that works too. by the way, anyone who is looking for air cond compressor do let me know. i am selling it cheap. had just changed to a new recond compressor. a mistake. the problem with my air cond is my pulley. i used to have 4 inch pulley, now its 2.5in. big improvement with engine torque, but bad for the air cond. initially i thought its the compressor, but now it is confirmed - my pulley size is the problem. so if anyone looking for a cheap compressor, i am willing to let go at RM120. please pm me.


This post has been edited by dilbert: Jul 5 2009, 11:56 AM

it is indeed difficult to find a good mechanic who survives through the ages. but here are some mechanics in Klang/Subang Jaya/Damansara, with their numbers whom you can call:-
Sulaiman - 0129062327
Location: Jalan Banting, close to the turn off from Kesas to Bukit Tinggi (but towards Banting) side,

Dorai Singam - 0126371571
This guy is no longer full time with VW. Be ready to have your car stuck for a long time, as he works on free lance basis, but a damn good mechanic.

Richard - no number available
Location Taman Rasna (at Federal Highway's last toll in Klang), turn off to Bukit Raja Jusco.

The names are not listed are not in particular ranking order. but do check out yourself their workshops.

Allow me to share my experience as a beetle-nut for 15 years!

Judge them by visiting their workshop. Things to look out for:-

1. Price - always get estimation of work before you commit. Never leave your car and assume that you can offload your problem to the mechanics alone. Verify for yourself if failed parts requires changing or not. Do your own research. A normal overhaul service (labor charge only) can cause from RM300 to RM800: this depends on the workshop overhead. The rest are just parts. It works well if you buy your own parts rather than having your mechanic buy them. This is of course for you to control the cost of repair, and for you to pour some love to the restoration job. This can be a stresful process for both you and your mechanic, but you can learn a lot about your car by the time you drive your baby out of the workshop.

2. Equipment and tools - see how equip the workshop is. The more tools the workshop has, means your car will be in good care. It also means that you will get back your car in better shape. Some mechanics dont bother to use the right tool for the right job. Its quite sickening to see this.

3. Number of cars - if you find a lot of cars - it is not necessarily because he is popular, but it actually means that the mechanic is overloaded. Unless you have a lot of time to kill, and dont mind extended project, then avoid going to workshops with a lot of cars pile up. This can be really stressful. Trust me, I have been through this.

4. Location, location, location - important for you to be able to access, and pay visits to the workshop to check on work progress conveniently. Spend some time on the restoration/repair work can give you the opportunity to learn and at the same time get away from your daily life routine. For me, a grease monkey, its quite therapeutic!

5. If you follow the above basic criterias before choosing your workshop and entrust the mechanic with your baby, be sure that you constantly butter your mechanic with teh tarik, kopi or beer. This relationship is critical especially when your car decided to stall in the middle of the day on a busy street! Having said this, be sure you stick to one mechanic, so that all history of repair and faults of your car can be used to troubleshoot problems.

Again, these are my own opinion.
Have fun with your project.

Hi CrazySinner, almostcool,
its time that i let my project go. its a 1972 1300 bug with 1.6cc. engine and gearbox. its a project i have since the crisis in 98' and has seen me most wonderful memories. despite the attachment, i have to let him go. see the picture below, and if you truly have the passion, do drop me a PM.

Dear Friends,
I am letting go my project. Its a tough decision, but hopefully he'll go to a good owner. Please PM me for enquiries.
Please see picture at https://plus.google.com/photos/110447789136...CODb-6yyntuX0AE.
Going for RM18800.

Dear Friends....this car is sold.