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jasonlcole · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject: FOUND A CRACK FREE DASH!!!!!

After years of searching... and almost settling for a plastic dash cover, I found a Super Beetle dash locally for $80! Dreams really do come true!

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Sactospy · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:58 pm Post subject:

Wash it! Then Drove it, like I stole it!

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Tom Scot · Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:06 am Post subject:

Kindredz · Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:00 pm Post subject: Lowered sway bar.

Installed lowered front sway bar and new caster correct bushings, from Topline parts, cost was 119.95

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Keithinky · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:27 am Post subject:

Got in wheel well-Took some great black caulk and put a bead where fenders attach to body to prevent any possible water entry.

marklock · Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject:

This is from a few weeks ago when I went for a drive with my dad. I haven't rode next to him driving in a VW since I was 7 years old. Every dollar and minute spent reviving this old Beetle is now worth it !!!

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JDGas · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 1:08 am Post subject:

Headliner install
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1958 Danish Beetle
1967 SO-42 West. - sold
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1969 Sunroof Beetle

spanky324 · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:29 am Post subject:

moparvwfreak · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject:

fixed a flat tire, fixed the hazards, and put the original front bulb plate in place of the new one i got since the new seal sucks and the bulb housing was molded wrong. gotta love EMPI...... broken lens and torn up seal are why i replaced it. oh well. Empi QC is terrible which i have been finding for a while now. no more Empi stuff for me.

evillrdnikon · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject: So Excited!

Just bought my first bulk round of parts for my 1973 standard! Hurry up CIP1 and ship them already LOL!

type1guy · Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:14 pm Post subject: Front end work....

Finished up the front end work on my '72 Baja. New ball joints, tie rod ends, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, tires, master cylinder all installed. Adjusted the toe-in and centered the steering wheel. Now need to get the wife to help bleeding the brakes, and I'll be ready to start working on the engine. Also re-fit the fiberglass hood so it no longer binds on the cowl. All in all, it's been a good week getting all this stuff done.

Mike
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Beetlebaum · Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 8:37 am Post subject:

A few days ago, but still pertinent...
I put new bumpers on my Super; they make a huge difference in terms of looks. I'll put the overriders back on later (their bolts aren't long enough for some reason).

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mslibertarian · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject:

Got tired of my increasingly sloppy steering and replaced the steering shaft U-joint assembly. Also replaced my speedo lights with LED's.
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Mr.Duncan · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:12 pm Post subject:

mslibertarian · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:38 pm Post subject:

Bought it from Top Line Parts along with the boots. Wasn't too bad once I drained the fuel and pulled the tank.
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Mr.Duncan · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:39 pm Post subject:

mslibertarian · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject:

It steers properly now. It's unbelievable how a small amount of slop in a u-joint is a lot of slop at the steering wheel.
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moparvwfreak · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:35 pm Post subject:

Yesterday I finally installed my electric window washer setup. I also fixed my reverse lights.

Today I put in my dual power outlet, and timed the motor. had some issues with it not wanting to idle at 7* but got it idleing at 16*. ill know more tomorrow when i take it to work. HOPEFULLY it'll drive ok. ill keep my tools handy.

Mr. Chuck · Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject:

Just bought today, and already working on it. Took out the back storage shelf and reinstalled the back seat. Thanks to another Samba member for the back seat.

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moparvwfreak · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:39 pm Post subject:

almost wrecked it. did a full 360 on the freeway due to rain. not driving it again till i raise it back up at LEAST an inch if not more.


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