What did you do to your Bug Today?

miller0358 · Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:12 pm Post subject: super

Just got my car back from Tim (401 Restos ) and started the reassembly. New rubber in rear engine compartment. Rubber in front hood. Steering box, rebuilding speedometer before it goes in. Dash, and started plumbing under hood. I'm going to do as much as I can before I put it back on the chassis. Can't get around inside very well with 2 knee replacements. I am making progress but I have a long way to go. Jeff

miller0358 · Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:19 pm Post subject: today

Worked on the speedometer today. Turned it back to zero mles. Working on putting color back for the lights. Good cleaning and some grease and finish tomorrow. Jeff

windfish · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:52 pm Post subject:

New Hella E-Code H4 headlights in

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Supercruiser12 · Posted: Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:10 pm Post subject: Okay it wasn't today.

It's cold and dark in Alaska this time of year. Recently, I dropped a SVDA dizzy in my 1641 DP with 34 pict 3 and it ran a lot better than with the 009. Took it out around the block and discovered I had no lights at all in the back. 4:00 pitch dark so I had to scoot back home quickly. My next task is to find where the power has gone off to back there.

AlienJohn · Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:51 pm Post subject:

Both my other cars had dead batteries from the cold. Pulled the tarp off the old Beetle and Vrrrrroooooom
Started like a champ !
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miller0358 · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:53 pm Post subject: today

Just finished one door today. All new rubber, weatherstripping, and glass. I forgot how much a pia it is. Jeff

blienemann · Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:51 pm Post subject:

Removed the dashboard and interior A/C unit. Apparently it was an original unit (dealer installed) as it has a made by VW of America sticker and made in USA.

Also removed the headliner and found that the rear seal on my sunroof had come dislodged from the mount. Shoved it back in and bent the bracket up slightly to keep pressure on it.

Lastly I checked all tie rods (all need replacement) but reconnected the steering box and shaft so I cam move it around again.

Next up are control arm bushings and door seals when they get delivered.
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dahlstrom · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 8:34 am Post subject: Removed running boards today

Removed running boards yesterday on my '71 Super convertible and only broke off 1 bolt! I'm going to get it stripped down this winter and begin sanding. Hopefully along the way I'll get inspired on what I want the "after" to look like. I planned to just drive it for a few years before tearing into the body, but I can't handle having it just sit in the garage for the winter.

Its currently a dark blue (similar to an original Sapphire Blue), on top of red, on top of white (I guess Kansas Beige).

Walter4 · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 2:55 pm Post subject:

Replaced the hinge pins using the tool I rented from the Classifieds.

blienemann · Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:57 pm Post subject:

Replaced the rear rubber sunroof seal and posted the pics for the next person to hopefully have for future reference.

Hopefully the rain will now stay on the outside of my interior now that the seal is on and I cleaned out all of the drain lines.
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70 Deluxe Bus - Project

"Aim for the sky and you'll reach the ceiling. Aim for the ceiling and you'll stay on the floor." Bill Shankly

mountainkowboy · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:34 pm Post subject:

getting the heater in order, its cold with only 1/2 the system working and then the working side isn't right either......lol....parts have been ordered.
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Kindredz · Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:30 pm Post subject: breather box

installed a breather box from empty, new 1915cc engine creating too much crank case pressure and relieving itself all over the engine.
tools:
3/4" step drill, primer paint, and self tapping metal screws.
Drilled into both valve covers and under engine metal above each with step drill. ran the hoses unto box and attached to the front of the fan housing. took all about 25 minutes.
no more oil spraying.

richardc · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:12 am Post subject:

Just replaced broken speedo cable.
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miller0358 · Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:21 pm Post subject: do today

Put in my windshield wiper motor today. Just a thought for everyone doing a full resto. Put your motor in first,before anything else . Almost impossible if you don't. Jeff

miller0358 · Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:59 pm Post subject: today

Put the front wire harness in today. Jeff

mountainkowboy · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 12:15 pm Post subject:

Got my heater parts in and installed. Now that its not 28* every morning my heater is working at 100%.....lol
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
63 IH Scout 80 "Beater"

GingaNinja · Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 3:30 pm Post subject:

Drove it to and from work after having replaced the frame head!
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mslibertarian · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:26 pm Post subject:

Replaced the speedometer gels and cleaned 44 years of grit out of the speedometer. Cleaning the inside of the glass alone made it look amazing.

Also installed a wiper delay module from Revolution Electronics and replaced my blinker switch.
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RTope13 · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 9:10 pm Post subject:

Installed my 2.5" drop spindles today. HUGE difference!!

biga1969 · Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 6:00 pm Post subject:

replaced spring plate bushings both sides.
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1973 Super Beetle


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