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Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:24 pm

Hey all..

I want to start a thread on my 1965 beetle..I should start with a little info about myself first. I'm 51 years old have never owned a vw befor. I bought this beetle about 8 months ago and wanted to restore it to original condition because it's in such great shape, with the exception of some front end damage. After I removed the fenders I realized the left front inner was pushed in and caused the fender to taco a bit. ( we know what a taco is right? ha ha) Anyway, I decided I'd do a baja conversion on it and got the 7 piece kit from EMPI. Sence this is an Arizona car the only rust I have is under the battery box. I have to admit I am feeling a little bit more then a little remorse for doing this to this car, a few more bucks could have fixed it right..........I iknow stop whining.....Anyway, I'll post some pic's, and I know I'll need help with this as I go along. I have been reading the threads here and am more then a little impressed with the knowledge and the way you all help each other out....I hope I can learn from your experience and I hope I can give something back in return

Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:28 pm

Ericredlin
The way I see it is " you cant restore them all ", besides it makes everybody's else's full body cars worth more.

Earthquake

Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:33 pm

earthquake wrote: Ericredlin
besides it makes everybody's else's full body cars worth more.

Earthquake

^ LOL Aint that right Earthquake LOL

Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:40 pm

Nice........I feel so much better...ha ha

Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:41 pm

Ohh yeah, i wanted to add my $0.02
Welcome to owning one of the best general purpose cars, meaning that theyre great on road or off road. Theyre one of the simplest to fix vehicles out there, sure they just have some small odd parts but once you figure out how it all works your on top of the game, also thats what keeps most people away from them. With a baja bug you will impress your self, your friends and those who challenge you and your car to crossing some mud. Good luck with your build. And yes, people on here are always willing to help you out.

Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:47 pm

Thanks .I'm starting to get a warm fuzzy.......I'll get some pic's up tomorrow and I'll pick your brains as I go with this build...Thank you!

Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:15 am

ok.here's my first problem, and I'm just getting started...I baught the right rear floor pan and it doesent fit, BAP says it's the correct part...fit's 1946 - 1972. The pan is shallower then the original, do I have to modify it to fit, or should this match the original floor pan?

Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:43 pm

Generally, you don't have to replace the whole thing, it is just a patch panel. If the verticle part is rotted, you should use the whole pan half. You can find some local help and conversation at www.azbaja.com also.

Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:34 pm

I really do have pictures......I just can't figure out how to post them, I'll ask for help....And hopefully still get dinner tonight... :roll:

Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:14 pm

Well I got them to the gallery.......What a pain.

By the way I found the installation instructions for the Baja kit, they were printed inder the front deck hood " Eliminate spring props befor installation"
After reading that it practically fell together!!!!!! :roll:

Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:21 pm

sounds great. cant wait to see them pics. do you still need help getting them to the forum?

Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:50 pm

yes......I'm not exactly "puter litrit"...any help you can give me would be great!..Thank you.

Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:55 pm

well open up 2 windows. one with the picture gallery and the other with the reply. open up the picture you want to post and at the top there is a code titled: forum code. copy that code then paste it into the reply. then hit enter about twice and type your info on that picture. the repeat

Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:37 pm

shazam!

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Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:17 am

I thought I had all the pic's transfered to samba....I'll mess with it more later....Thanks Bajaanyone for the help..I guess I tend to overengineer everything, it makes everything more difficult then it really is.

Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:35 am

looks like a good solid bug. linkpin. thats great. in my opinion. better travel.

Tue Dec 01, 2009 10:45 am

oooooohhhhhhhh man....... feeling that tinge of remorse myself....