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Dr OnHolliday
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2015 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replaced leaking front gas hose (again?).

Made 4 clamps and clamped down gas tank!! ( Thanks a lot PO)
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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2015 12:02 pm    Post subject: Tired tires retired Reply with quote

My '67 Beetle had a gash on one tire so one new "KUMHO POWER STAR 758" 165/80R 15 and a good as new spare tire went on the front, best two out of three to the rear and leftover to the spare rim...which does not balance.
DISCOUNT TIRE in Kennesaw, GA lets me assist with jack points and such and I think the young fellas really liked working in an old car.
They have the balancing jigs that fit but, balked at 19psi fronts and 27 psi rears until I showed them the sticker inside the glove box door..I run 20 front and 28 rear and they were happy to oblige.
She's steppin' now!
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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 11:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cut to fit some carpet under lay to go over the sound deadening material on the luggage tray. Ready for the square weave now!

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PostPosted: Tue May 05, 2015 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After a 2 year hiatus (grafting on a rag because of roof damage) I got to drive it home...

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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2015 6:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

been working on my 67 bug resto. almost finished. also working on my dads new purchased 70 sunroof bug. wiring issues under hood. "what a mess"
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PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

New tachometer from speedhut.com came in today!

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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2015 3:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Replaced the points, set timing and dwell, and adjusted the clutch on the 67. yesterday it got some new tires.
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2015 4:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jvan_wert wrote:
Replaced the points, set timing and dwell, and adjusted the clutch on the 67. yesterday it got some new tires.

She's steppin' out now!
67 sunroof Beetle
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PostPosted: Sat May 09, 2015 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looked at em for the first time in months. Summer is here! Time to get back to work



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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 7:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Installed old school GPS. Mounted by simply removing ash tray knob and replaced with chrome cap nut. Completely reversible. Not terribly reliable since the metal dash wreaks havoc on the magnet in the compass!


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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Removed hard start relay that the PO had installed and used 2 size smaller wire then what should have been used .Cleans starter contacts and positive cable now it cranks faster and thing work better.replaced battery and went for a drive.
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

microbus wrote:
After a 2 year hiatus (grafting on a rag because of roof damage) I got to drive it home...

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Looks great!
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PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2015 6:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shano63 wrote:
microbus wrote:
After a 2 year hiatus (grafting on a rag because of roof damage) I got to drive it home...

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Looks great!


As does yours... Gulf Blue is a great color!
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PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Put in the new rear blinds!

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PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Started sanding my vert decklid so I can paint it to match my car. I am thrilled I was able to find one in my price range in town! It just needs a tiny bit of work, and is pretty much the most complete vert lid I have ever seen. Inside is original paint, some shade of green. Almost looks like Beryl green, which is funny since that was my car's original color. I will be painting it black.
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PostPosted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

@vdubadm I love the blinds!!
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PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Installed new master cylinder reservoir, blue hose and mc grommet.
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PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rebuilt the solex 28 carb, just to have the starter finally stop working for me! Luckily I have a few laying around!
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PostPosted: Tue May 12, 2015 5:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spent the day attaching my rear bumper with bolts instead of 1/4 "sheet metal screws both side bumper brackets held in place with screws captured nuts gone in bracket . I used a capture but used to build furniture drill through to inside welded the insert in from the back side then tightend the bolts down everything now solid .
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PostPosted: Fri May 15, 2015 5:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Made some overmats for the '61 Barnfind to protect the rubber mats. Just used cheap door mats from IKEA that I cut to shape. Did the same to a '66 Beetle I had a while back.

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1963 SubHatch Westfalia MG/PW
1967 Fastback RHD Regatta Blue
1970 FI Auto Squareback
1999 T4 Transporter 2.5 TDI Reimo

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