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Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:20 pm

Well in a way it is a barn find. A good friend of mine inherited his grandfathers 58 ragtop that his grandfather bought new in 58. I am not sure when his grandpa died but the car ended up going to his sister. She let the car set outside (Michigan) for the last 5 years. I saw the car in a barn about 12 years ago at that time it had been sitting for several years but was in quite good condition. Unfortunately it is in much worse shape now. It is still very restorable. :D
He has enlisted my help with this project as I have restored 2 ghias, a 74 thing, and am driving a 87 syncro vanagon.

First thing we need to tackle is a complete brake job... What suppliers are you guys recommending for a project like this ?

Thanks for the help

Bob
87 syncro working on a 58 beetle

Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:24 pm

First of all how 'bout some pics! I use http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/ for just about everything. Superb service and great quality parts. There are some others like http://www.mamotorworks.com/ and dare I say www.bfyobsoleteparts.com. Good luck and lets see some pics!!

Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:49 pm

Pics, or it didn't happen.

Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:13 pm

Try George's Hot VW in Battle Creek Mi. You can find a number on the thegoodvolks.com in the forum section. He doesn't have a website but there is a phone number, and the goodvolks guys are always willing to help.

jerry

Sat Nov 15, 2008 5:06 pm

KantDriveFast wrote: Pics, or it didn't happen.

Yeah OK :roll: I will get them early next week its on the lift at my shop right now.

The coolest thing about this car is Andys grandfather keep a fuel/mileage log in the glove compartment detailing every fill up since he bought it new. The last entry was in the late 60's and the car has only moved 13 miles since that time.

Whats the best way to kill that mouse pee smell ?

Bob
http://www.mobileaudiodesign.net

Sun Nov 16, 2008 3:25 pm

Antron wrote: KantDriveFast wrote: Pics, or it didn't happen.

Yeah OK :roll: I will get them early next week its on the lift at my shop right now.

The coolest thing about this car is Andys grandfather keep a fuel/mileage log in the glove compartment detailing every fill up since he bought it new. The last entry was in the late 60's and the car has only moved 13 miles since that time.

Whats the best way to kill that mouse pee smell ?

Bob
http://www.mobileaudiodesign.net

Bucket, hot water, sponge, Simple Green. 8)

Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:20 pm

There is a product sold at PETCO, and other pet suppliers that uses enzymes to kill the smell of urine. Can't remember what it's called, but ask for it, and they'll know exactly what you're talking about. Fortunately for me, the fuel line in my tunnel leaked all over the place, and apparently, fuel will kill the mouse pee smell too...or just cover it up...or just make you so light headed that you really don't care about it anymore :P

Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:25 pm

Already started ordering parts.

Cant wait to make her new again

Bob

Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:49 pm

Looks like you have a good starting point.....have fun.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:22 pm

Great find - looks pretty solid - have fun!

Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:50 pm

Looks decent, too bad it sat outside for 5 years just think of what you could have started with. Good luck.

Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:47 pm

yeah, the seats need to be replaced. You can send them my way....
Nice find!!

Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:50 pm

Nice bug!! Wish I could find one that year half as nice as yours!!

Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:57 pm

Wow! What a nice find- and in one of my favorite colors of penguin (black/white, red inside...). Very nice indeed... brad

Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:05 pm

Not bad. Please do us all a favor though. Edit the post with the pics and put line breaks in between the last three. My monitor is 1680 wide, and I still had to scroll.

Thu Nov 20, 2008 11:24 pm

Used to have a Pug with a bladder problem and used Nature's Miracle on pee spots. Totally gets rid of the smell and doesn't just cover it up.

http://www.naturemakesitwork.com/home/index.php