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Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:36 pm

Excellent, I'm 19 and have been working on a 75 bug for the past year. It has been a lot of fun and a lot of trouble but I've learned a lot.

I can see where that other guy was coming from saying he didn't want to sell his bug. I don't know if I'll ever sell mine. I plan on having a lot more times in that car for sure.

Best of luck to you man!

Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:35 pm

Perrycody

It's a single stage urethane. It was supposed to be flat black but its more of a satin.

http://www.eastwood.com/paints/automotive-refinishing/eastwood-rat-rod-flat-black-paint-kit.html

Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:37 pm

Cool! Let's see some pictures of the Beetle. :D

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:34 pm

Hell yeah guys! It's been twenty years since I got my first VW, and they're still as fun as that day I first twisted the key.

Thanks for a shot of inspiration!

Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:36 pm

Fitz of Rage wrote: Hell yeah guys! It's been twenty years since I got my first VW, and they're still as fun as that day I first twisted the key.

Thanks for a shot of inspiration!
Hmm you're sort of lucky...when I first twisted the key on mine nothing happened. :?
Then we got it working. :D

Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:07 pm

Here are some pics of his bug.. Im throwing in the wheels to help the kid out.. It will basically be a rolling shell when he gets it.. doors, fenders, front and rear lid included.. He will have a good start.. The 60 is mine..

Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:28 pm

connella08 wrote: i recommend you buy this manual. it is the best investment i have ever made so far on my restoration. pretty much the idiots guide to tearing down and rebuilding the engine

http://www.amazon.com/Rebuild-Volkswagen-air-Cooled-Engine-models/dp/0895862255

Dittto - I have used that book from 40Hp builds to 2276 stump pullers. Great book, great info.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:32 am

Congrats on the bug. I'm jealous - I'm 40 and just started working on VW's a couple of years ago and love it. I guess I wasted my teenage years chasing girls and playing sports.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:36 am

Only wasted if you regret it and there is no reason to not do it all.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:27 am

Yeah, wasted is too strong a word. Definitely enjoyed myself back then, I just regret not getting into VW's sooner.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:54 am

I'm just glad to see a 14 year old doing something productive. You have a good foundation to start from. At your age money may be an issue, but free time and determination shouldn't be. I wish someone had given me a bug at that age, and I would be a better mechanic now. Keep us posted, and let us know if you need something. I imagine most of us have some spare parts we could donate. :)

Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:56 am

Im determined to finish this project its gonna take some time but will be worth it in the end. at least ill be able to say that i built mine with my bare hands. It will definetly make me respect the car more.
thx for all the help and tips u guys are great thx

Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:59 am

ya im looking for some rebuilt or runnable dual port heads for my 1600cc

Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:57 pm

Fantastic first project, may you have many more.

Remember it wont be easy but you will be cruzin when your done and your friends will still be at home askin mom and pop for the country squire! (ask your parents)

[quote="drscope"]Poor Kid!
Just stay away from the axe murderers and the grease monkeys who take short cuts!

If you know he's an axe murderer, then he knows. It's too late.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:15 pm

Great project, and good luck with it, I'm 16 and its cool to see other kids close to my age are working on their cars too. Like you've been told, you'll hate it and love it..and don't give up on it either. I just had to pull my newly rebuild engine again to replace the rod bearings..but keep with it, good luck...Also use this site religiously, the guys here and all great and are more than happy to help you out with any bumps the may occur.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:16 pm

PatterBon wrote: Great project, and good luck with it, I'm 16 and its cool to see other kids close to my age are working on their cars too. Like you've been told, you'll hate it and love it..and don't give up on it either. I just had to pull my newly rebuild engine again to replace the rod bearings..but keep with it, good luck...Also use this site religiously, the guys here and all great and are more than happy to help you out with any bumps the may occur.
Well said! =D> And I agree entirely. 8)

Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:47 pm

im trying to figure out what year my motor is here are the numbers.
under the alternator stand H 5049810 and
on the side of the case 000.101.102B can anyone tell me what year it is thx

Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:51 pm

:shock: I hope there is another letter before the "H" because if it is just an H..you engine # indicates its between August 1967 and December 1967 making it, I believe a "1968" engine...but the 1600cc didn't start until August of 1969..do you have any pictures of the heads..or of the number that's stamped on there?

:oops: Sorry I didn't ready clearly that it was a 1968..I thought that it was a 70's model...my bad..

Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:01 pm

slammed sickness wrote: im trying to figure out what year my motor is here are the numbers.
under the alternator stand H 5049810 and
on the side of the case 000.101.102B can anyone tell me what year it is thx

It may be an H5 engine...check this thread out.

Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:11 pm

Guard wrote: Congrats on the bug. I'm jealous - I'm 40 and just started working on VW's a couple of years ago and love it. I guess I wasted my teenage years chasing girls and playing sports.

I'm 36 and fairly new to this too - so don't feel bad :)