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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 4:30 am    Post subject: Dimensions required Reply with quote

Hi I am quite new to beetle's and I bought a big project, it's a rust package for a first restoration. Time will tell if I manage to finish my project and drive my 62 beetle. I would like some one to tell me the length from under the rear vents to the water channel in the engine compartment. I will try to post pictures later on.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What's a " water channel " ??

Can you find a photo in the gallery ?
Sometimes it's easier to search a gallery photo than to take your own .
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:09 pm    Post subject: Photo for reference Reply with quote

Please note that I require the dimensions for the area marked with a red arrow. Thanks
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I measured on my 61. 7/8 of an inch.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Carcrazed for your help, i
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 10:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Guys, i managed to upload some photos of my car.
till now i managed to remove all the body panels, restored decklid and passengers side bumper bracket.
Now i am in the process of repairing the rear screen area, which really needs alot of work. wish me luck
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Doesn't look bad to me!!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does any one know the best way to repair the rust seen in above picture, just behind the rear lovers and vents ??

And please share your comments .
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you mean forward of the vents. Would remove the sheet metal inside the rear of the Beetle below the window and clean it all out in there.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 5:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Would it be the best solution to cut the marked area and use a new built part?
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Better to open it up more so you can easily get out all of the rust inside. Then a good zinc primer, weld back together and zinc primer over the welds.

Plus the top cut line you have now is going to show the weld bead thru the vents too easily.
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