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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:04 pm Post subject: 69 Pan Off Resto with Airkewld Air Ride... Lots of Pictures |
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Quick background on this bug. My Dad hit a jackpot when I was 16 and bought me this 69 bug. It was my first car ever and I've held on to it since. I am 37 years old now, so I've had this bug longer than I haven't had it.
I've been wanting to restore it for along time, just never got to it. Looking forward to this long awaited journey. I will post a picture as soon as I find somewhere to post.
I'll be removing fenders and getting everything ready to remove the body and start working on the pan. I'll post more pics as I go.
[img]http://yfrog.com/ob5z6fp[/img]
http://yfrog.com/ob5z6fp
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Greg in GA Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2011 Posts: 436 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, welcome, it's disturbing how much your story maches my own. Right down to your age when you bought the car and now, and the year of the car. Freaky man. _________________ 1969 Beetle
1974 Westy 1800cc FI conversion, L62H
Need a really good mechanic for your VW bus? Consider making an appointment with Colin (Amskeptic) next time he passes thru your area. |
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Veedubaya Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2012 Posts: 212 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jason. Welcome to the site. You need look no further for a 'go to' VW site. Cant wait to see some pics! |
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69 Jim Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2004 Posts: 6264 Location: Chickengeorge's Neighbor
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, old school look. Good luck. |
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TjdTaylor Samba Member
Joined: July 04, 2011 Posts: 1727 Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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I like the paint _________________ 1974 SuperBeetle Build
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I can't see myself cutting up my super beetle . Maybe a oval or 61 or so with the small windows |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:41 pm Post subject: |
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I tried to post a pic, but it isn't showing in the post so I just added the link.
Some of the stuff that I plan on doing is lowering with all airkewld products, a watsons street works wiring harness, nice wheels and tires and a very custom interior.
The bug right now has a 1776 in it, single Weber 44 carb. It runs right now and has been registered and insured for ever. |
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RA 70 Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2009 Posts: 1092 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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jasoncardenas21 wrote: |
I tried to post a pic, but it isn't showing in the post so I just added the link.
Some of the stuff that I plan on doing is lowering with all airkewld products, a watsons street works wiring harness, nice wheels and tires and a very custom interior.
The bug right now has a 1776 in it, single Weber 44 carb. It runs right now and has been registered and insured for ever. |
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6 Read that it will help you with pictures. |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks alot, right now I'm doing it all from my phone so it's kind of a pain in the ass. I'm going to have my Mom dig out some old pics from when I got it and I'll post them as well. |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Forgot to mention, some of the mods that are already done on the car are a aftermarket sun roof, shaved front turn signals and 1 piece windows, which I hate. |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Here are the pics
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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Well, today I took out all of the interior, carpet kit and got everything put up in the attic. It really sucks doing this while not having a garage. My wife will get fed up with a project car interrupting our entertaining backyard. Also got all the tires taken off and tomorrow, the fenders are coming off. I'm getting this thing ready to remove the body from the pan.
Just a picture of the engine.
This is one tangled mess. I'll probably be ordering the Watson's Streetworks Harness this week.
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:35 pm Post subject: |
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You got a good start, keep posting pics to this thread to show progress. I'm another '69'er so keep up the good work.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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Roostalee Samba Member
Joined: February 17, 2012 Posts: 337 Location: North Texas
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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Got a '68 here, but our Bugs are very similar. Welcome (just joined myself) and I look forward to your restoration. _________________ Every morning, Greggery drives his little red Volkswagen to the ugly part of town where they keep the government buildings. "Voodn, voodn! Boy it's so hard to find a place to park around here!" |
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SmurfBeetle Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2011 Posts: 39 Location: New York, NY
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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Did it come with no dashpad or did you decide to remove it? Always interested in that for my 69. _________________ 1969 Beetle
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject: |
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SmurfBeetle wrote: |
Did it come with no dashpad or did you decide to remove it? Always interested in that for my 69. |
It did have a dash pad and I removed it. I've always had intentions of getting a new dash pad, but I really like the clean look. I am going to be welding everything up and smoothing it up completely. I may even put the stereo in the glove box so everything is hidden.
Over the last 2 days, I've removed all the bumpers and fenders. Fenders went relatively smooth until the last two bolts had to be cut off. I'm getting really excited about this project. Here are my latest pics.
My wife hasn't seen my fender storage system yet. It's in the dog pen, so hopefully she's not upset. I think it's a great idea.
More posts to come. |
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TexasAirCooler Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Lone Oak, TX
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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jasoncardenas21 wrote: |
My wife hasn't seen my fender storage system yet. It's in the dog pen, so hopefully she's not upset. I think it's a great idea. |
She should like that more than keeping them in the house.
Nice bug, gotta love them '69's!
Are those blue dot in the tail lights? _________________ Terry
Common Sense Is A Flower That Doesn't Grow In Everyone's Garden. |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2008 Posts: 207 Location: Hawthorne, NV
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, they are blue dots, the same ones that you use to see on all the hot rods. I'm going to put 67 tail lights on with the LED lights from Airkewld though. |
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TexasAirCooler Samba Member
Joined: October 31, 2005 Posts: 933 Location: Lone Oak, TX
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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I've got a couple of set of them, thinking about putting some in mine when I get it to that point.
How much noise does that heat blower make? _________________ Terry
Common Sense Is A Flower That Doesn't Grow In Everyone's Garden. |
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jasoncardenas21 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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TexasAirCooler wrote: |
How much noise does that heat blower make? |
Blower is actually pretty quiet and when it's on, it practically catches your feet on fire. |
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RDbugger Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2012 Posts: 157 Location: Sydney,Australia
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Nice bug.A thread worth keeping an eye on.We're on the same stage of restoration.I am about to remove the body and chassis too.Is that a pop up sunroof? I have one.But it doesn't fit.The PO cut a hole on the roof.I wouldn't mind buying a sunroof that doesn't pop up.Just want something to cover that damn hole.
Good luck. |
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