'Wilf' our Hustler

Started by Wilf the Hustler, April 04, 2013, 08:34:18 PM

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Wilf the Hustler

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Hustler-1968
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
Ola buggy lovers!

I have finally managed to work out how to post some pictures of our little 'Wilf' The Hustler.
These photos were taken last summer.





As you can see, he's not in bad nick from the outside....



......but on the inside, the dash is awful!!


We haven't really done a lot to him yet, the awful carpet has been replaced, put in harnesses instead of lap belts, new steering wheel and we've just spent £700 getting him through the m.o.t! owch!!new brakes front and back, new track rod, new wiper motor, the list is endless but hey, he's worth it ;)



Plans for the future are to drive him! drive him! drive him! and go to as many shows etc as possible this year, oh and also to do something about that dash, upgrade the front suspension thingymebobs and get some wet weather gear made. The way the weathers going this year I think we're gonna need it.

Well that's Wilf, hopefully see you about this summer 8)
Leah xx

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... and NO!!! Its not a hairdressers car! ;)
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Looks great!!!! Will be great to meet Wilf and you guys soon at the shows. Are you brave enough to head to Elemental this weekend? A few of us will be there. :)
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Wilf the Hustler

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Thanks, we would be brave enough but have to work unfortunately :-[

Have a great time, I hope the sun makes an appearance for you all ;-)up

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Are you sure it's a Hustler? I don't remember EPC selling Hustlers being sold with a ridge down the bonnet and the front edge of the front wings looks to be deeper than usual.

There were a couple of very close copies of the Hustler, 'Beach Buggies of Southport' for one.

Nice looking car.
"Ah, Beach Buggies, sure, just a quick cheap way of getting a few more years out of a rusty Beetle. You can throw one together in a weekend." anon.

Wilf the Hustler

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Ooh, not sure, bit of a novice. Was going by what we were told when we bought him.
I have had a look at I.d websites to try and find the model but no luck- got to be a copy then.
Thanks for info ;-)up

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No worries, they're all just as much fun as each other anyway!!!
"Ah, Beach Buggies, sure, just a quick cheap way of getting a few more years out of a rusty Beetle. You can throw one together in a weekend." anon.

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Nice looking buggy youve got there.Like those smooth sides and extended wings.My old Hustler was like that.It was a deluxe model with a heater as well.Great colour and i dont think that dash looks to bad.better than mine.Look forward to meeting up sometime.Enjoy Wilf.great buggy. ;-)up

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WHF's wrong with the dash? It's perfect.
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nice retro buggy it is good to see the old ones being kept going. £700 mot as you say ouch so well done.

Wilf the Hustler

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Ah, cheers everyone.
Hustler, did your old one have a ridge down the front?

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