my 66 Beetle build

csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: my 66 Beetle build

got my 66 Beetle a few months ago and its been going slowly but steady. here's some pics....

bug as I got it...

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cleaned up a bit

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csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:33 am Post subject:

interior as i got it
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used graffiti remover to clean it up a bit...
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battery area
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csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:34 am Post subject:

battery tray repaired
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ragtop c

lip I bought to graft in.....

csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

I have a new drivers side floor to weld in.....
the ragtop clip to graft in...currently cleaning it up and repairing it, getting it ready to weld in.

the stock 1300 runs but has to be pulled and cleaned up, new seal, etc...

plans are to do a resto custom street/drag car.

have an as41 case with plans to build a 2110 turbo...

DocWible · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 2:32 pm Post subject:

Looks like its going to be a cool car when all is said and done, looking forward to seeing more pics as the work continues.

mykidsbug · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:56 pm Post subject:

i love ragtops Cool

csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:06 pm Post subject:

me too!!! I know 66 didn't og come with ragtops...but it was for sale and i couldn't resist. it needs some work. I tore down the front header and fabricated a new headliner holder strip. its missing one of the spring steel strips, so I am looking for some spring steel to replace it.

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csclassics · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: drivers side floor

cut out the drivers side floor a couple days ago...

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fit the new floor and have it almost completely welded in...

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also picked up the rest of my ragtop parts from the sandblaster Smile

csclassics · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject:

fabricated the missing 2nd bow for my ragtop clip today. going to finish up the parts and install next week!

offshores · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject:

Looks like you're taking all the right steps. Good luck with it and keep the updates coming.

Tinsnips · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject:

Cool CS, good for you.

Looks like you're really tearing into it.

Shoot me a PM when you hit a show with it and I'll come park my '66 right next to ya.

Vintagespeed · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:11 pm Post subject:

great find; looks like its going to be all ok!

i've got a 66 too since a few weeks, also in pretty poor shape, but with a hard chasiss (was dumped in a barn for many years)

ping349n · Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

Looking forward to watching this one come together. I have a 66 also that is in pieces right now. Good progress so far. I am in the process of replacing both pan halves myself with the body off.

-Boudreaux

sportin-wood · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject:

65'1300Deluxe · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 11:02 pm Post subject:

I would say less weight..oh, and it keeps you from crushing a fender if you pull the body off and drop it...also less cumbersome and easier to access the body to pan bolts in the wheel wells. I actually unbolted my body and ROLLED it off on it's side since I was without help to lift it off. It was easy after a few hard pushes... Rolling Eyes

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csclassics · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:56 pm Post subject:

I've been making a bit of progress...

received the top of the header bow for the ragtop...got it blaster and fabbed a new end for it....primed it today.

there were 4 bolts that snapped off when removing the screws of the aluminum rails of the ragtop...so I cut open the boxed areas, replaced the nuts and closed it back up again. also fabbed new strips that hold the headliner on and welded those on as well.

sportin, typically I take the fenders and hood off because I'm doing a resto of the whole car. about to work on a customers 56. IF I'M JUST DOING PANS....I have horses that I made. I unbolt the body, etc etc and lift the front and have somebody slide the horse under and then go to the back....horses are 3 feet high, 6 feet wide. Your still taking up one car space and the body is high enough off the chasis to do the work!

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ALMOST FORGOT....GOT MY RAGTOP IN THE MAIL TODAY FROM JBUGS. I WANTED GREY, BUT SINCE THEY DON'T MAKE THAT ANYMORE I ORDERED WHITE AND AM GOING TO DYE IT. USING THE RAGTOP, I'M GOING TO SPACE OUT THE NEW CROSS PIECE I MADE FOR THE FRONT BOW AND RIVIT IT TOGETHER LIKE THE FACTORY DID

csclassics · Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:20 pm Post subject:

well.....jbugs top doesn't fit the front bow....its too tight. sending it back.

csclassics · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:36 pm Post subject:

cut the hole for the ragtop and welded it in today. Cut one inch around with an airsaw and buttwelded it all the way around.

1low65 · Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:41 pm Post subject:

thats a nice project there. i will keep an eye on this one.
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csclassics · Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:08 pm Post subject:

finished installing the ragtop...went with white vinyl from wolfsburg west.
pulling out the engine this coming week to relace seals and clean and paint etc...

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