TheSamba.com :: View topic - 1961 Beetle on 58 chassis restore project.

Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:07 pm

Hey all just got my first beetle for a restore project. I purchased a rolling chassis w/ no motor. Body and Chassis don't match but that doesn't bother me. This will be a frame up restoration. starting with new floor pans currently on order. Here are some pics wish me luck.

Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:00 pm

Nice start to a project 8) ... keep us posted. :wink:

Mon Apr 23, 2012 3:41 pm

Thanks for the encouragement I have most of the body torn down and frame bolts removed still looking for others can't find the darn things lol I got all the ones along the running boards and the two by the rear axle I'm sure there are some up front I need to get but I'll look closer this weekend or later this evening when it cools down. Gotta love desert living lol 105 outside.

Tue Apr 24, 2012 5:29 am

2 10mm in front of the gas tank that go into the front beam, 2 more 10mm on each side up front underneath, 1 8mm in each rear fender wheel well, 6 or so 8mm going acround the back of the pan, under the back seat area, inside the car. You'll know when you got them all. Have fun!

Tue Apr 24, 2012 7:16 pm

Success!!! Thanks for the help on where to find the other bolts the frame is now loosened from the chassis :) This weekend I will have a buddy help me remove it completely and put on blocks while I work on getting the chassis ready. I'm considering replacing both left and right whole pans even though I really only need the battery portion. Hmmm.... what to do .....

Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:35 pm

So it looks as if shipping is going to kill me anyone know of a place to purchase restoration parts for these cars in the vegas area?