My first dub: '67 project beetle

iaccy · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:31 pm Post subject:

well this past weekend I decided to dive into fixing my uneven rear end. I knew the torsions bar splines were screwed up from the previous owner b/c the wheel/fender gap was about 2" off on either side. So while I was fixing the spline problem I decided to change the bushings too, b/c I just assumed they were shot.

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Everything disconnected and ready to go.

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New bushings in. and like Shano63 suggested, buying longer cover plate bolts to get the others started was a lot easier, thanks.

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When I had the drum off I noticed I had some grease drippings in the brake, so I changed both rear axle seals.

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Sitting flat...not slammed obviously, but it's as low as the "low side" when it was uneven. If I were to do it over again, I would've lowered it a little more, but I don't want to rip it apart again Mad

I have no idea how many splines I'm down, but I set the spring plates equal at 14 degrees.
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iaccy · Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:37 pm Post subject:

I know it's a crappy picture but I also finally put my sway-a-way camber compensator on I bought months ago. I had to trim a lotttt off the urethane bushing axle cups, but it's b/c the z-bar was in the way.

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shano63 · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 7:16 pm Post subject:

Great job Matt, I was wondering if you got it done. I'm glad you lowered the other side, can't wait to see it. Cool

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ARTIFACT · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

Hey I just want to say that Matt is a huge inspiration for me

My Beetle is in great shape overall, but I do want to get that underside chassis/pans/etc to look MINT and I will be following the steps described in his thread. I am new to the sceme, but just today, I got my floor jack, stands, grinder (!) and brush wheel... Also compiling a shopping list of products Matt used.

First time I see QUICK ROOF used like that - is this something folks recommend? Sure looks nice and insulated Smile

I like the comment somewhere above: "no bolt left unturned" ... Now THAT is my kind of mission statement Smile

Thank you!

Manuel

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bicyclemonkey · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:32 am Post subject:

Has your beetle been lowered in the front or does it have that stance just from the smaller tires in front?
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maggiolino basso · Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 9:29 am Post subject:

Great work.......A real inspiration to the DIY crowd.....
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derwood38 · Samba Member Joined: November 29, 2006 Posts: 84

Look'n damn good!

iaccy · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:24 am Post subject:

bicyclemonkey · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject:

So what's up with the four lugs? I thought '67 were five lugs. Why would the PO want to change it? (I'm trying to figure this out b/c the dumb PO changed my '67 to four lug also)

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iaccy · Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

bicyclemonkey · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:37 am Post subject:

Is yours the factory beam with only the adjusters welded in?
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iaccy · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:53 am Post subject:

67dub · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

Is this a euro 67, I noticed the four lug disks and four lug drums, either way I diggin it

iaccy · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:09 pm Post subject:

ARTIFACT · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 4:34 pm Post subject:

iaccy · Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject:

People usually put stuff called Dynamat down. It's used by a lot of car restoration guys and sound system installers to keep the car insulated and the road noise down. Quick Roof is basically the same thing just wayyy more affordable. You can watch this video from youtube about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7eIF4cgFx4

There's really no tricks or surprises. Just make sure you stick it where you want it, b/c it's really hard to peel back up once it's stuck. I heated up the Quick Roof and the area where I was sticking it when I was installing it. this way it makes the roll pliable and easy to work with. Just be careful not to cut yourself the foil edges can be sharp.

I'm sure you can paint it, but I don't think it's necessary b/c the carpeting covers everything. Hope that helps.
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ARTIFACT · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:34 pm Post subject:

That helped a lot - I love Chris Vallone's videos!

Would one stick that on the floor pans too? Chris mentions that he is going to use it in the doors under the panels.

Thanks
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iaccy · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

yea you can put it on the floors if you want. But if you want to do it the original way you can buy the tarboard like how it came from the factory.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113863740
If you want to put stuff on the floor, I'd just use the Quick Roof in stead of buying that.
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bicyclemonkey · Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:

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