What did you do to your Beetle this week?

grandpa pete · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2014 7:29 pm Post subject:

put paint on it

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front half / 66 bug ; back half / 72 bus ; engine / 71 type3 Shocked

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Brezelfahrer · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:38 am Post subject:

I launched my '59 standard ragtop to 105kmh
As the installed 28PICT was completely worn out, I got only 80kmh on the speedometer. Now our old 30hp is again in good shape!!

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1959 typ 1 european standard sunroof

Big Jake · Samba Member Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 16

a friend and I cut out and rewelded in the "new" floor pans that the previous owner botched

shortride · Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2014 7:53 am Post subject:

Installed a Sirius Sportster satellite receiver. It sounds great even with only mono sound out of the one speaker.

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jhustle · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:08 pm Post subject: Me and my 63

I got my new fuel pump and electronic points on last night. I got so frustrated cause I couldn't get it started. Evil or Very Mad

I went inside and had a beer. Ok ok 6 beers. Laughing

It's time to try again. Wish me luck.

Buscowboy · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 2:11 pm Post subject:

1961 Swedish Barn Find

* Mounted the Firestone 5.60-15 wide white cross plys
* Installed the repro Alberts
* Valve clearance
* Oil service
* Drained the tranny
* New fuel lines
* New battery

Cranked it over and she came to life! Been off the road since '85. Getting there slowly.

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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
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67 bugger · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:12 am Post subject:

I haven't been on for awhile so I'll catch up real quick. I have a '59 beetle, I pulled tired old motor and rebuilt a 1600 dual port and installed back in car. Converted car from six volt to twelve volt. Today I just ordered complete interior kit and window seals. Now I'm going to go fix a leaking brake line.

jhustle · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2014 8:33 am Post subject: Timing is killing me

my 63 has been sitting for a few months because I got so pissed dealing with getting the timing together. Today's a new day. I really want to drive it to the Mother Lode on the 26th. We'll see.

steve n · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:13 am Post subject: What I did...

I am pulling one torsion bar from the top and the bottom of my '61 to suck up the wheel well in front before I sell him. Also put in my NOS 6 wire SWF turn signal, can't understand why I waited so long. Nothing better than NOS, I also trashed the aftermarket piece of shit I had on for three years. I also decided to give the '61 a big hug for being a great sport for the last 53 years of his life. I want to be sure he gets at least another 50. So I can rationalize the $900 I put in for a complete new brake system, reservoir to wheel cylinders, shocks, reserve switch on the tank, made my own plastic washer for the steering column. He drives nice and will really miss him when he's gone. Who ever gets him will be a "Happy Dubber". Matching numbers 1200cc putter.

ovalfamilycar · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2014 9:25 am Post subject: What I did to my 60 Rag

Changed the gearbox and engine oil. Purring nicely.

jwp67 · Samba Member Joined: February 12, 2012 Posts: 657

I was able to finish up my "convertible" deck lid for my 67. I acquired a 70 deck lid for $20. A lot of cutting, welding and shaping later and it is in. I was also able to take the rain catcher and cut it and weld in to fit the double snout air cleaner. Yay! I saved the og paint lid for whenever I want to switch back. I'm waiting on the paint to cure so I can fade it out to better match the rest of the car.

webberjames95 · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 12:33 pm Post subject:

Drove it to shows

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shortride · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 6:03 am Post subject: What a waist of time and money

I mounted one of those hump baskets with the built-in cup holders. I keep knocking it over with my right leg. Seems to be a waist of money.
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henry roberts · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:52 am Post subject:

got the '58 registered. Dancing

i'm finally back in a beetle... it's been WAY too long.

I even passed a car, going up hill, on the hwy, with a 36hp. Shocked

wavecarver · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:06 pm Post subject:

I had put a fuel gauge on my 61, and finally ran out of gas today after 3 weekends of driving so that now can adjust the float!

grandpa pete · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 6:43 pm Post subject:

started re-wiring it

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63 two fold rag
66 sedan delivery Type 6

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shortride · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 4:38 am Post subject:

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:28 am Post subject:

BuggyHopper · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:20 pm Post subject: New project

This is my 65 I just started to work on, thinking a full restore.

Brezelfahrer · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2014 3:38 pm Post subject:

Finally made some time to get rid of those two chamber taillights

and prepared these little fellows, fitted with Chips Birks led taillights

half way on the job:

and the result, is a treat for the eyes!

only the indicators are way to faint:

so I am looking for a solution on that one.
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1959 typ 1 european standard sunroof


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