What did you do to your Bug Today?

joeyk803c · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:19 pm Post subject:

Motor drop didn't go as planned today, but I did replace the trunk latches. Now I can open the "trunk" from outside the car, and not have to use vice-grips locked onto the latch cable.

Also tightened up the E-brakes, still having a hard time with those damn drum brakes.

Last, but not least... Did this. I really, really disliked the stock battery location. To far away from the fuse block, and under a seat with metal rods and springs, a potential short and fire waiting to happen. I don't ever plan on using the rear space behind the rear seat for cargo space, so the battery and fuse block will go on the left side, a 10" sub and amp, on the right (eventually). Battery will sit in a tray of angle iron, which will be bolted to some 1/4" plate tabs welded to the floor. ATO fuses are easy to find, and can be used across multiple-vehicles, (a plus for me). This is just mock up for now, battery position may move.

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marklock · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:45 pm Post subject:

It's been a long winter. Finally got the battery charged and added fresh fuel. Going to fire her up shortly, first time since Fall.

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Globespotter · Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:59 am Post subject:

Took the Bug out for a drive on the back roads yesterday then got her up to 70 - felt pretty good!
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Mikedrevguy · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject:

Picked up super street tranny from Strictly Foreign. Pulled current tyranny .
PSA: remember, alway disconnect the tranny from shift coupler under the seat. The more you know.

Swapping all the mounts, straps, and ground strap, etc, cleaned all the oil off the rear tyranny mount - replaced the leaky main seal earler.
Was grateful the bolts for the cv joints behaved themselves.

Cut access ports in the rear wheel wells to have better access to the carbs.

Two weeks up and running? Let's hope.
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AlienJohn · Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 6:46 am Post subject:

Installed new door seals, trunk seal, rear deck seal,
replaced and adjusted a brake cylinder, installed new
rubber beading on all fenders, went for a ride, waved at people,
its been a good day.

JB in Ohio
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85burb · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject:

Installed a few crappy parts from cip1. A "top quality" antenna that was a pos. a nice looking oil pressure sender. a good trunk latch. and nice set of lap belts. I had ordered some lock pulls and only got the collar that goes in the door. they did not send the actual pull part. Will not order from them again. and fixed my lights...again. spent most of the day looking for 11 inch wipers and a horn. hope to pass safety inspection later this week and make it my daily driver. cant wait. it has been over 6 years that I have not drove a bug daily.

volkz · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject:

did its spring tune up. good to go for a summers worth of cruising
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bloomerific · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 5:44 pm Post subject:

(I'm brand new, by the way, hello)

I ripped off the top & headliner down to the frame, and put the window in my living room. Smile

Now to actually get it running and on the road...

Hnoroian · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:31 am Post subject:

Packed the front wheel bearings, adjusted the brakes, washed, waxed and polished the bloody knuckles Very Happy

also bought a spare throttle cable, clutch cable, wing nut, and spare belt;all of which I hope I don't have to use on the trip to the beach this next week...
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Hnoroian · Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:39 am Post subject:

85burb · Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2014 4:23 am Post subject:

Well it passed inspection yesterday! Now it's my daily driver. If I would have had old wipers to rebuild I would have done that's that's a good idea. Thanks!

plimthing · Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 5:52 am Post subject:

I installed new speakers in the rear and two new smaller ones in the front doors. Tomorrow i will tidy up wiring and vacuum the carpets and install all seats. Then, if the sun is shining i will go for a whiz around with the roof down, radio on!

AlienJohn · Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 6:02 am Post subject:

It's almost summer, so naturally I am working on the heater and defrost tubing so I can make the car hotter Smile

JB
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plimthing · Posted: Thu May 01, 2014 11:14 pm Post subject:

went for spin, goes nice, stereo sounds great from 4 speakers now!
Finding it hard to tune carb as per instructions on resource. I think it may have an air leak somewhere, not sure how old carb is but maybe time for a new one? Might try the rev and hand over throat trick to see if it clears itself. So frustrating when the end is in sight.....

drgerry · Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: clean engine

organized and cleaned the engine. Looks better.

t7d5 · Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 10:47 am Post subject: 11 inch wipers

tommyangleterre · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 8:26 am Post subject:

just removed my 1915cc to take off my trany...I am going with 3.88....free fyer+ super diff!!!
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joeyk803c · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 12:10 pm Post subject:

Started cleaning it out. Going to start working on running the wiring today from the motor to the fuse block for now. then from the front end to the fuse block.

mountainkowboy · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 12:48 pm Post subject:

Got the engine back in and am having a throttle cable issue. Will get to the bottom of it early in the week.
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bloomerific · Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject:

I put my finger through the back seat left floor pan. Smile

Just wanted to see that happen before I replace them. I was mildly amused. Also tried to start it again, no dice. Thank goodness she's going to the hospital on Monday.


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