Bangalore Beetle Club (BBC)

speedy · 14th October 2008, 14:09

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Speedy,
Can u post the first 3 digits of the VIN. The reason I'm curious is you car (nice one btw) has the large side windows and larger front windshield (compare with the yellow blore care) which in my recollection came in the late 60s. The thin side chrome is 68-on.

Byas

The next time i am in Bombay i shall get the VIN no for you. My brother was gifted the car and it came in bad shape and we have not done any modifications to it. I shall also post the original pictures that i have.

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Originally Posted by karlosdeville

It is indeed not a 62, Speedy and me have discussed this before as well. I forget the outcome though

Yes we have and the outcome was also a confused one

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

That car in the pic which you guys are discussing is certianly not the original ragtop.

1962 (1 Aug 61 to 31 July 62)
Chassis 4,010,995 - 4,846,835
Engine 3,924,023 - 3,924,914
Engine 5,958,948 - 6,935,203
Fuel gauge replaces reserve tap.
Tail light ‘glass' now plastic.
Spring balance to front hood.
Sliding covers on heater outlets.
Progressive valve springs.
Anchor points for seat belts.
Stronger clutch springs.
Windshield washer uses spare tire for air pressure.
Last year of semaphores on domestic models.
1200 cc engine 40 bhp.

Look at the 5 lug wheels, big windows,. all ragtops came with semaphores and smaller windows.

That Beetle is sure a 1966 Beetle with some additions on the roof, though done in nice taste.

Also note the leatherette starts right at the back of the car, which is not the case with the actual ragtop.

But must appreciate, that car is really neat.

Thank you Pavan.
The car tin work and other engine work were done by someone recomended by Keith of Bombay at Kalina, Painting was done by us. The wheel were with the car and it is a Mechanical Ragtop not a Manual one. So maybe thats the difference in the size of the top. The Ragtop if not original was not done by the garage person or by us.
I would Post more pictures once i take them. I am also curious now to know the originality of the car.

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blueoyster · 28th May 2009, 18:40

guys i will be visiting banglore on the 3rd to the 7th of april hope to meet up wid you guys i will be living at cooks town anyone around pm me! lets meet !its time mumbai met banglore and cut the online chat

gowda79 · 28th May 2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by blueoyster

guys i will be visiting banglore on the 3rd to the 7th of april hope to meet up wid you guys i will be living at cooks town anyone around pm me! lets meet !its time mumbai met banglore and cut the online chat

Which year Mr.Blue is it 2010 or 2011 ???

I guess it is June and not April

blueoyster · 1st June 2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by gowda79

Which year Mr.Blue is it 2010 or 2011 ???

I guess it is June and not April

OOps My Bad! June and not April ! 2009 !

arun1100 · 1st October 2009, 18:14

When is the next rally of BBC?

arun1100 · 13th November 2009, 23:55

There was a special drive of BBC yesterday and I did not know

71Convertible · 14th November 2009, 08:20

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Originally Posted by (IVI)

the red convertible was sold for 21 lacs, but an amazing machine..well worth the money!!

Really? I recently met the owner Tim at the PM rally. Actually tried to get him to join the BBC rally on thursday but it had issues with the gear shift coupling. He told me he brought it in on TR.

BN

PAVAN KADAM · 15th November 2009, 00:07

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Originally Posted by 71Convertible

Really? I recently met the owner Tim at the PM rally. Actually tried to get him to join the BBC rally on thursday but it had issues with the gear shift coupling. He told me he brought it in on TR.

BN

I know Byas, there was all this story from one Restorer who claimed to have sold this car at 21 lacs, only later to realize that this was a fake claim

some pics from our recent Automall rally 2009

manishalive · 15th November 2009, 10:50

My my, These many beetles oh wow, Times of India did carried article on some beetle rally in their friday bangalore edition, but din't know that there was an auto show also.

arun1100 · 15th November 2009, 19:27

@Raghavendra: I waited for you for so long near the Beetle stall.. You were busy somewhere i guess.. I spoke to Dr. Shamsundar.

PAVAN KADAM · 15th November 2009, 23:43

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Originally Posted by arun1100

@Raghavendra: I waited for you for so long near the Beetle stall.. You were busy somewhere i guess.. I spoke to Dr. Shamsundar.

I was with my Dad for sometime buddy

I came back within 10 mins to my car and even started the car.

Were you with somebody when you were talking to Dr Sham, i think i came near you guys, but could'nt recognise you

arun1100 · 16th November 2009, 07:21

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

I was with my Dad for sometime buddy

I came back within 10 mins to my car and even started the car.

Were you with somebody when you were talking to Dr Sham, i think i came near you guys, but could'nt recognise you

I met Dr. Sham three times in two hours. Still could not meet you

Anyways, super show by BBC.

siddvi · 16th November 2009, 11:46

Deccan Herald has an article on the Bangalore Beetle Club in today's supplement. Nice read.

Proud to be Beetlenuts

Naren4140 · 18th November 2009, 15:09

Nice Pictures Pavan....Please post your additional photos

PAVAN KADAM · 26th November 2009, 18:34

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Originally Posted by siddvi

Deccan Herald has an article on the Bangalore Beetle Club in today's supplement. Nice read.

Proud to be Beetlenuts

Wonder when the media spoke to any of us in the club

This looks like some old article re-published again.

Little mistakes done like:

1) The club was formed in 2007 not 1997.

2) The Club was a mastermind of Naren4140 (Narendra) and Dr Shamsunder

3) Core members of the team being Dr Sham/ Narendra / Vikramaditya Desiappa / Kadam.

Sad to see a paper like Deccan Herald involved in such mistakes.

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1st October 2009, 18:14	#215
arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	When is the next rally of BBC?
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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	There was a special drive of BBC yesterday and I did not know
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15th November 2009, 10:50	#219
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,081 Times	My my, These many beetles oh wow, Times of India did carried article on some beetle rally in their friday bangalore edition, but din't know that there was an auto show also.
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arun1100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,087 Thanked: 5,577 Times View My Garage	@Raghavendra: I waited for you for so long near the Beetle stall.. You were busy somewhere i guess.. I spoke to Dr. Shamsundar.
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siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	Deccan Herald has an article on the Bangalore Beetle Club in today's supplement. Nice read. Proud to be Beetlenuts
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Naren4140 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bendakaalooru Posts: 126 Thanked: 3 Times	Nice Pictures Pavan....Please post your additional photos Last edited by Naren4140 : 18th November 2009 at 15:17. Reason: Issues with the personal nature of photos and people objected to it being published and i need to respect their privacy
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