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jasonlcole Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2010 Posts: 13 Location: Monroe, WA
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Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:25 pm Post subject: FOUND A CRACK FREE DASH!!!!! |
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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 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2012 Posts: 6 Location: Nor-Cal
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Tom Scot Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2010 Posts: 5 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:06 am Post subject: |
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JBong wrote: |
Well my High backs to Low Back conversion is now complete. I am extremely happy with the outcome. Although I believe that the TMI product for the conversion kit needed some more foam. There was like a 2 in gap between the foam and the fabric. So I ran to walmart and pick up some low density foam roll for like 6 bucks for a 10 ft roll.
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I'm having the same issue with my TMI high back to low back conversion kit. Kinda defeats the whole purpose of buying a kit. Very disappointed in their product and not sure I would recommend it. |
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Kindredz Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2014 Posts: 28 Location: Nashville
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Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:00 pm Post subject: Lowered sway bar. |
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Installed lowered front sway bar and new caster correct bushings, from Topline parts, cost was 119.95
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Keithinky Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2014 Posts: 435 Location: Bradenton, FL
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Got in wheel well-Took some great black caulk and put a bead where fenders attach to body to prevent any possible water entry. |
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marklock Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2011 Posts: 118 Location: SE Michigan
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Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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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 !!!
_________________ 1968 Beetle project |
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JDGas Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2004 Posts: 1233 Location: Escondido
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spanky324 Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2006 Posts: 1070 Location: Greeley Pa
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 7:29 am Post subject: |
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marklock wrote: |
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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Great pic!!! |
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moparvwfreak Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Monroe
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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evillrdnikon Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2014 Posts: 180 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:17 pm Post subject: So Excited! |
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Just bought my first bulk round of parts for my 1973 standard! Hurry up CIP1 and ship them already LOL! |
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type1guy Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2012 Posts: 299 Location: Oakwood, IL
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 5:14 pm Post subject: Front end work.... |
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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 _________________ 1972 SB Marina Blue, "Mr. Beetle" (sold)
1972 Standard Baja, "Jack the Dripper" |
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Beetlebaum Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2008 Posts: 2181 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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mslibertarian Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2008 Posts: 191 Location: Mississippi
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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Got tired of my increasingly sloppy steering and replaced the steering shaft U-joint assembly. Also replaced my speedo lights with LED's. _________________ "Veedubers is some strange folk." Bob Hoover
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don't make sense
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Mr.Duncan Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2012 Posts: 3542 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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mslibertarian wrote: |
Got tired of my increasingly sloppy steering and replaced the steering shaft U-joint assembly. Also replaced my speedo lights with LED's. |
Did you replace it with the EMPI assembly?
How did it turn out?
Im about to do that in my 71' _________________ (Owner) www.vintagecarleds.com
Red 1971 Squareback Thread
Red 1966 Beetle Thread
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle |
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mslibertarian Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2008 Posts: 191 Location: Mississippi
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Bought it from Top Line Parts along with the boots. Wasn't too bad once I drained the fuel and pulled the tank. _________________ "Veedubers is some strange folk." Bob Hoover
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don't make sense
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Mr.Duncan Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2012 Posts: 3542 Location: Houston, TX
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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mslibertarian wrote: |
Bought it from Top Line Parts along with the boots. Wasn't too bad once I drained the fuel and pulled the tank. |
Steering much better after? _________________ (Owner) www.vintagecarleds.com
Red 1971 Squareback Thread
Red 1966 Beetle Thread
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle |
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mslibertarian Samba Member
Joined: January 19, 2008 Posts: 191 Location: Mississippi
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:52 pm Post subject: |
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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. _________________ "Veedubers is some strange folk." Bob Hoover
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don't make sense
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moparvwfreak Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Monroe
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Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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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. |
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Mr. Chuck Samba Member
Joined: December 20, 2014 Posts: 18 Location: Menifee
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Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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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.
From this
To this
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moparvwfreak Samba Member
Joined: November 14, 2014 Posts: 30 Location: Monroe
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Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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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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