What did you do to your Beetle this week?

caloldschool · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 5:14 am Post subject:

Installed new bowden tube from WW and adjusted free play on clutch pedal. Cleaned up some electrical a PO had improperly wired on fuse panel. Greased front end, tweaked adjusting nut on steering box for play in steering wheel per manual, installed a new aftermarket shifter, 5 min. to install, about a good 45 min. of trial and error adjusting it before getting it right but definitely worth the effort. Drove it to get a haircut. Smiled.

cyclehobby · Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:01 am Post subject:

Oil change, new Scat ss valve covers installed, new Scat pushrod tubes installed, greased front beam, test drove... All good to go for the Spring!! Soon, new front disc brake install. Can't wait!!!
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krlang · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:29 pm Post subject:

I pulled it out of the Garage, towed it to my house, and washed it. It hasnt left that driveway in 5 years. Its been 3 since my last login. Sad

Then I swapped the aluminum wheels back on, cuz the RDW's were getting some rust going. Since its going to be outside here for a while, I will put them in the house.

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Underdog65 · Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:53 pm Post subject:

Traced short in horn fix it. Installed my washer pump and got that to work.pounded out some dents in my inside fender in spare tire well. I think I'm ready to try and pass the dreaded PA inspection.
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Lingwendil · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 11:44 am Post subject:

fabbed up a vacuum line out of brake tubing, set the idle, aimed the headlights,Towed it home after the clutch pedal broke near the pin that attaches it to the shaft... tore out the pedal cluster, welded it up and refinished the pedal cluster while it was all out. Got it back in and on the road. Might do the front clip this weekend.
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MANNAXMAN · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject:

Took my 1961 ragtop for a short cruise with my window-lickin' dog in tow.

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codycat · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2015 5:01 pm Post subject:

i picked up a antique tag for my 67
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Dr OnHolliday · Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:21 pm Post subject:

Repaired the broken clutch cable. Got it home on 2 strands after adjusting the slack out. Old cable was dry (no grease) and thin diameter (3 mm). Installed the new 3.5 mm cable with lots of grease. Greased the pivot hook, which is half worn thru, so that's a future upgrade. Old cable lasted an unknown period of time, it was in place when I bought the car 2.5 yrs ago. Bought new emergency clutch cable for the trunk, but its another thin diameter POS.

Turned a master cylinder bolt spacer on my Unimat and fixed that situation while the pedal assembly was out. Cleaned up the floor area, which had old clay and dirt cemented on as hard as rock...
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vw64bug · Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:30 am Post subject: Head light restore

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I hit a construction barrel as it was rolling down the BQE a few months back luckily only bending the chrome trim ring and breaking the glass lens. I ended up restoring both head light buckets

Nevada Notch · Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:36 am Post subject:

I put new upper and lower ball joints in my 66. Front end is almost too stiff to drive and won't return to center without a lot of help.

Plan on pulling off the shocks and bouncing on the front end to see if I can't loosen them up a little.
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SkooobaSteve · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:43 am Post subject:

Got tired of my beetle leaking from the rear window and also realized the paint was pretty dull, even though it is cracked and missing in some spots figured polishing it couldn't hurt.
Here is a before picture posing with my kids little beetle.

I was blown away by the 3 hours of polishing looks like a different car. I even took the roof rack of to get to the roof. That hasn't been taken off since I got the car so 7 years or so.

Then went to my dads to use his shop since its been raining constantly here the last few weeks to tackle the rear window seal. Pulled all the old insulation out since it was soggy and smelly and installed this kit from WW. Not bad looks good and works but not like some of the more modern types of sound deadening out there.

While I was putting the new window seal in took note of how solid this car really is. I replaced the front seal few years back and it was just as solid as the rear is. No rust in the heater channels og floor pans, I don't think I will ever part with this car.

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79SuperVert · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:53 am Post subject:

Did a spring tune up: points, plugs, timing, oil change, brakes. Washed it, clayed the paint, polished and waxed it, cleaned and polished the chrome.

Took it for a ride. Forgot to connect #2 spark plug wire. Drove it for 15 minutes before realizing it. Engine was already hot. Fortunately looks like no damage done.
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Cal66style · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:14 am Post subject:

I removed the body to do a complete restoration. Body and paint started, removed old pans, removed everything from chassis, purchased 6" old speed narrowed beam, purchased new pro street trams from Benco, purchased BRM wheels, purchased F/R disc brakes, custom interior being started while under construction, purchased front and rear Safari windows and more! Will post photos soon.

Miklo · Posted: Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:20 pm Post subject:

Did an engine reseal, re-torque.

Installed a Thing sump skid plate I've had laying around for quite a while...

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Buscowboy · Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 3:05 am Post subject: 1961 Swedish Import

Finished up the one owner barn find and took it for its inspection. Passed with flyin colours Very Happy

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Dr OnHolliday · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:18 am Post subject:

Disassembled my pedal assembly and cleaned out the dry gummy grease and dirt. Regreased and installed new clutch shaft/hook. First, I carefully filed and polished the roughness off the new hook.

Wow - what a difference.... the pedal action is silky smooth now.
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1965 Type 1 sunroof Baja / about 70k miles on self-rebuilt '74 1600 and counting / SP heads and aftermarket valve keepers / non-doghouse shroud with external cooler and filter / 1.5 qt extended sump / Weber 32/36 DFAV progressive carb / 009 dist with Pertronix / 1.25 ratio rockers and ball adjusters / 1.5" stainless steel J-pipes and carbon steel baja exhaust

Underdog65 · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:24 pm Post subject:

I put new led mini turn singles on front fenders, Then put my wheels and tires on . Then installed big foot pedal set that was a pain but got it done New lower front end goes in in the morning here a before pick and I will post and after tomorrow .

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shano63 · Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:01 pm Post subject:

Passed inspection yesterday, took it to the cva dust off today. almost 280 miles round trip.
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Underdog65 · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:41 pm Post subject:

I spent the afternoon cleaning and refurbishing and extra speedometer I have to put in my bug

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Look off in the distance it's a bird it's a plane no it's a frog no it's just little old me Underdog65 and my Sweetpolly passing your way.

Dake · Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 9:16 pm Post subject:

Changed t he oil. Put new plugs n wires on. POR-15 my tank.


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