{"id":6555,"date":"2020-04-16T12:14:04","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T11:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?p=6555"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:41:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:41:29","slug":"update-on-the-beast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeast.blog\/?p=6555","title":{"rendered":"Update on the beast."},"content":{"rendered":"

All the parts are now back with Doug and the task of rebuilding the Beast has begun.<\/p>\n

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A few photos and lots of progress.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Some photos courtesy of Doug https:\/\/www.dougsvw-werks.co.uk.<\/span><\/a><\/strong>
See photo heading links for more info on each.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Viscous coupling serviced.<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n

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The galvanized parts<\/a> <\/span> are back on the van.<\/h6>\n

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Poly bushes fitted. (more info soon).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stainless steel fuel tank straps fitted. (more info soon).<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The engine and upgraded gearbox<\/span> <\/a>are reunited.\"\"<\/h6>\n

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Larger vented disks fitted. (<\/span><\/span><\/span>Up-rated front discs<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>)<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\"\"<\/span><\/h6>\n
Uprated front winching attachment points<\/span><\/a> welded on.
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Bash-plate<\/span><\/a> trial fitted to check the clearance of the new winch points.\"\" \"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

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See links in photo heading or the reviews<\/a> section for more info on the any of above.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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