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Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:58 pm

how hard was it really to rewire? im really considering doing this to mine 71 super. also any recomendations on wiring harness?

Fri Jan 27, 2012 8:00 pm

we basically had to connect the wires and I only had to build a couple lil things. but it worked out to be really easy. I think I might have a spare harness.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:52 am

Ok so we didnt do anything this weekend as other things came up :x but i hope to get down to th shop this week and work on it, but my school schedule is all weird this semester so idk if that will even happen :cry: but hopefully the little blue bug will be driving (under its own power) by summer!

Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:31 am

i like how you did work on the parcel shelf.
i wish id gone custom here, as i did mine as a clip. and was way too hard.
i could have saved 50hr labor by doing what you did.
cut fit and weld is easy. (my way was to A/R)
super nice job (no pun) !

Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:15 pm

I have actually not touched the interior of the car except for a new steering column and shifter... if thats custom that was like that when I got the car.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:20 pm

Good Choice On year and model!

Good Luck
Brice

Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:40 pm

here are some pics of the wiring i did.

and here are some of the inerior and underside.

Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:44 am

carb
open vacuum ports (nipples) bad.
PCV input to air cleaner open , sucking in dirt. and missing hoses for same

Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:01 am

yes I know these things, thankyou for pointing it out though. We will get to working on that as soon as we get a chance ive had a crazy amount of school so it has just been really little things lately

Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:49 am

so ivekinda been thinking and i am wondering what you all think of doing something like this: only on a light blue or green base?

Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:06 am

sorry for stating the obvious. but real photos make that so easy.
i think the record here for one motor photo is like 25 fails.

:oops:

my car, is like 100 fails. 1 photo. the ravages of time... and hackers...

Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:42 am

if i had posted a pic of my car before i started work.... i could probly top 100 fails.... but hey everyones car has its quirks. and no need to apologize, i was actually very happy to see someone looking out for me and pointing out things that need to be fixed, and while we are on the topic, there is a gap between the tin in my car that sits against the seal(i think ive heard it called the breast plate) and the tin around the back of the pulley, any ideas on where to get a patch? or should i make one? and the heater channel holes for the tubes that are supposed to come out of the fan housing,patches? make something? any input will be read and considered!

Sat Feb 04, 2012 12:53 pm

So just wondering if you have any tips for first startup? this is not a fresh motor, I have changed valve cover gaskets, it will have fresh oil, and we will crank it over a bit before hooking up fuel so there is oil fully spread out. any other things I should look into?

Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:38 pm

so i was at the shop today i got a good starter in it, it cranked for a bit. I went to go get my dad and show him/ ask whats next and i hit the starter button and it wont crank. any ideas on where would be a good spot to look for bad connections?

Mon Feb 06, 2012 7:48 pm

Did you check the battery afterward? A good amount of cranking can drain a battery good. Also, for your first start up, make sure the engine is timed right or else it could backfire on you ( ask me how I know :roll: ).

Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:09 pm

I only cranked it for about a minute, and im guessing it happened to you?

Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:44 pm

Was it a constant minute with no stops? That can really waste a good battery. And yes, it did happen to me. Sounds just like a musket being fired and makes some awesome fireworks... :wink:

Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:58 pm

yea... ill check a diffa battery next time im down there

Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:02 pm

super72beetle wrote: so ivekinda been thinking and i am wondering what you all think of doing something like this: only on a light blue or green base?

I hope this is a joke

Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:07 pm

kind of... im thinkin a really light green and deep purple two tone with a crazy graphic... hate if you want