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Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:21 pm

Thanks. Anyone have a link to where i could buy some chrome threshold plates for the doors?

Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:40 pm

http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=door+sills&sort=7
I haven't seen these sills from Cip1 but they sell some decent aftermarket stuff. Maybe someone else has got some from them and can tell ya a little more on the quality. Quality can be really hit and miss on some of the aftermarket stuff out there. Congrats on the new ride!

Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:48 pm

Thanks for the link. :) Here is some footage of the engine:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-M8QVWsx30

Sun Jan 08, 2012 11:10 pm

No prob. Pay the extra few bucks for the stainless ones oposed to the polished aluminum. They'll stay nice looking longer than the aluminum ones.

If Ottvw sends you to the site I'm assuming he was talking about, I'll see you on the other side.

Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:43 am

Yup I did.

I would go with the stainless. Most of the new chromed products are just bad quality.

Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:02 pm

Alright. So just took out what looked pretty weird for radio plate covers...

Any guesses ?

And i waxed it

Waxing it up

Much improvement i think! 8)

OH and i put this on.

I know its only 1500cc. But it makes me simle :D

Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:23 pm

This look like a radio delete plate that was modify to put a non-VW radio. See this link :

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1134070

Have fun your your new toy. Look like a great start.

Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:24 pm

Looks like someone butchered the factory block off plate.

Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:30 pm

Lose the fuzzy dice dude those things are so tacky.

Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:34 pm

bugguts wrote:

Looks like someone butchered the factory block off plate.

Thanks. I figured because the holes didnt look factory. Nevertheless... It will hear the sweet bliss of music soon enough

Mon Jan 09, 2012 2:45 pm

Are you installing a factory sapphire or going with an aftermarket stereo?

Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:34 pm

i havent decided. :roll: I think i might go retro sound. I want vintage og look to fit the car. the sapphire would be my first choice. but one in working condition is a little over my budget unless i get a screamin deal. plus i want AM and FM :)

Mon Jan 09, 2012 4:08 pm

save up and go this way. http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?searching=Y...amp;page=1 old school looks with new tech.

Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:12 am

So my dad and i made a plan for this car. It was time to get organized:

1. Clean all chrome with cleaner
2. Begin by taking running boards off. Then fenders. Then hood. De-chrome entire car.
3. Buy the body rubber kit: http://www.jbugs.com/product/113-010H.html?Category_Code=vw-bug-body-rubber-kits-1967
4. Buy Rear lid VW script: http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113853687k
5. Sand down all the rust and prep for paint.
6. Get cousins’s doors off his car.
7. Get in contact with local painter
8. Paint this thing: Paint Code is L620 Savannah Beige
9. Reinstall with new rubber
10. New carpet: http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113863008AZ
11. Rubber floor mats: http://www.jbugs.com/product/113898703B.html?Category_Code=vw-beetle-floor-mats
12. New ebrake boot: http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC-113-863-341-B
13. Eventually… Retrosound radio : http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C45-155-115
14. Eventually….http://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=door+sills&sort=7

Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:20 am

Oh and we got the bug juice squirter to work today by putting some air in it. So. Its official that it is mechanically perfect for now 8)

Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:28 am

Quote: De-chrome entire car
Are you just pulling the chrome for paint or are you thinking about shaving all the trim? Deffinately wanna keep the trim.

If you need a paint guy PM me. I can line ya up with a guy down in lacey that does really good work. He's painted quite a few cars in the vw community.

Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:35 am

i am defiantly keeping the chrome, just pulling it off for paint is what i meant about that

Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:43 pm

Alright. So far today i have taken off the bumpers and i'm going to chrome clean them. i washed the trunk very well. i took the running boards off as well. The channels couldn't be more solid. Pictures to follow

Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:18 pm

James I almost bought a savannah beige 67 but passed on it because the motor had been replaced because of an engine fire. I really wish I had bought it now though because I love that color. Keep it stock and correct where possible and keep the factory color. That it's for my little purist rant though do what you wish.

Tue Jan 10, 2012 5:24 pm

Keeping same color. And im keeping everything basically stock. maybe not wheels though. pics soon