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Redvolk65 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2010 Posts: 289 Location: Los Angeles,CA
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Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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| instal ambient ligths under the dash REDS awesome. |
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Beetlebaum Samba Member

Joined: December 04, 2008 Posts: 1778 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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Mralreadytaken25 Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2012 Posts: 18 Location: California
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Today... I got to hear my bug run for the first time, and second time, all for a total of about 7 seconds. I also installed my brake rebuild kit. Feeling pretty lucky, guy told me it was o.g. And from what I can tell the only thing not o.g. are the lights.(hella) got the car for 700 and im still under 1000 and its almost running  |
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david flores Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2008 Posts: 7 Location: santa barbara
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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| today i sat in my oval, pulled the ragtop back let the sun in and smoked a FAT bowl... |
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Roostalee Samba Member

Joined: February 17, 2012 Posts: 337 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks David, I just spit my drink all over my monitor.
But it sounds like you had a good day. |
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thechief86 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 316 Location: middle tn
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| david flores wrote: | | today i sat in my oval, pulled the ragtop back let the sun in and smoked a FAT bowl... |
i'm afraid to take a pipe in my car.... i can't eat my pipe if the blues flash, lol... |
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Roostalee Samba Member

Joined: February 17, 2012 Posts: 337 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Changed out a wonky taillight bulb, then drove mine around to charge the battery, took it by the auto parts place to check the battery (OK!), then drove down to the cigar store to pick up a few Rocky Patels. Crossing my fingers the battery isn't dead in the morning. Looks like maybe a little belt tightening tomorrow if that's the case. |
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thehawk7041 Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Divide, Co
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Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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re-jetted the Kaddy's for 10,000 ft and switched over to stainless fuel lines with AN fittings. looks mint. Ordered a new Sach's sprung disc, almost ready for the road again  |
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hobbybob517 Samba Member

Joined: June 02, 2011 Posts: 616 Location: Netherlands
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txny13 Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2012 Posts: 98 Location: buffalo ny
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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| welded in new floor pans on my 69 |
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thechief86 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 316 Location: middle tn
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:34 am Post subject: |
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ran outta gas i haven't had my fuel guage hooked up because i'm in the gradual process of changing out crispy wires for fresh ones, and while i was warming the car up, she just shut off and wouldn't start back. yesterday was the first day i haven't driven the bug in several weeks. luckily, i still have my trusty jeep, and just drove it everywhere i needed to go. i'll put gas in the bug as soon as i get an opportunity! |
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thechief86 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 316 Location: middle tn
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| put gas in the bug, and a set of late model cabrio front seats in. i got to drive my car, and even had a spot for my old lady to sit! i've had this bug for almost a month now, and today was the first time i've had room for anybody to ride with. i'm looking for a back seat now, and some door panels. i also need to come up with something to get the windows to roll up and down nicely... |
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JBong Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 45 Location: Goodyear AZ
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I got my shift cable replaced and I rebuilt my pedal assembly. Its been a good day! |
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duffman1125 Samba Member

Joined: May 17, 2011 Posts: 71 Location: Chino
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Changed out my wheel bearings on the front driver side (I Have all 4 sets but can only do one a day due to my work and school), turns out its the passanger side that is squeeking... Last time I ever have a friend to convince me that i need to do the driver side frist. _________________ .:V-DuB:.
1969 Baja Bug
Looking for a stock std beetle project.
65 Caddy CoupeDeville
68 Ford Falcon |
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thechief86 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 316 Location: middle tn
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| duffman1125 wrote: | | Changed out my wheel bearings on the front driver side (I Have all 4 sets but can only do one a day due to my work and school), turns out its the passanger side that is squeeking... Last time I ever have a friend to convince me that i need to do the driver side first |
the passenger side is the side that hits all the puddles on the right side of the road when it rains. this washes the grease out, and replaces some of it with sediment. bodda-bing: bad bearings on the passenger side. |
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duffman1125 Samba Member

Joined: May 17, 2011 Posts: 71 Location: Chino
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 11:12 am Post subject: |
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| thechief86 wrote: | | duffman1125 wrote: | | Changed out my wheel bearings on the front driver side (I Have all 4 sets but can only do one a day due to my work and school), turns out its the passanger side that is squeeking... Last time I ever have a friend to convince me that i need to do the driver side first |
the passenger side is the side that hits all the puddles on the right side of the road when it rains. this washes the grease out, and replaces some of it with sediment. bodda-bing: bad bearings on the passenger side. |
Good point that never even crossed my mind. _________________ .:V-DuB:.
1969 Baja Bug
Looking for a stock std beetle project.
65 Caddy CoupeDeville
68 Ford Falcon |
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thehawk7041 Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Divide, Co
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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just put in my JEGS order for two billet AN style fuel filter (for pre-pump and one for the carbs) also removed the T.O bearing collar from my early style pressure plate to fit properly with the newer style '74 trans. then got a case of beer... soon I will be cruising with my foxy wife through the twisty's of the colorado rockies  _________________ 1969 Bug
1971 Bus
1974 Bug
There is nothing more helpless and irresponsible than a man in the depths of an ether binge.
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MisterTC Samba Member
Joined: January 09, 2012 Posts: 137 Location: Northwest PA
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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I got my speedometer to work. Didn't even need the new cable, turns out there was no clip holding it, so it just worked itself out of the bearing grease cap. Then I promptly dented the hubcap putting it back on.  |
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thechief86 Samba Member
Joined: January 18, 2012 Posts: 316 Location: middle tn
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Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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| thehawk7041 wrote: | just put in my JEGS order for two billet AN style fuel filter (for pre-pump and one for the carbs) also removed the T.O bearing collar from my early style pressure plate to fit properly with the newer style '74 trans. then got a case of beer... soon I will be cruising with my foxy wife through the twisty's of the colorado rockies  |
jealous. my wife is fat. lol. just kidding. the colorado part is the part i'm jealous of. |
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Mralreadytaken25 Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2012 Posts: 18 Location: California
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject: She lives! |
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Okay so the 76 I got on craigslist took me a little longer than I expected. (first time bug owner, first time home mechanic.) got all new fuel lines, brake rebuild kit, battery, distributer cap(thats it) added gas and it turned on but would shut off like im running out of gas. Replaced the fuel filter and SHES ALIVE! Man im sooo excited and still under 1000! As soon as I get the tail lights replaced I will be able to start the registration! I love my fuel injected bug even if no 1 else does! lol _________________ I love my vw!
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