1959 36 hp simple engine rebuild

[embussee]

I bought a 1959 beetle chassis with the original 36hp engine and swing axel tranny. Its been sitting for forever locked up and exposed to the elements. I 've been reading the posts and looking for a rebuild kit and from what i can tell they are pretty much none existent anymore. I just want to keep it simple, reliable, uncomplicated father son project. Should I ditch it and go to to a 1600? Any advice appreciated?

[58Dub]

There may not be "kits"...but you should be able to find all the parts available that you need. It depends on what you want in the end....I'm putting a 36hp together right now....and its not any cheaper to do than a 1600....but I like the look of the stock engine..
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58 Beetle (now just a pile of parts in the corner)
60 Beetle (2221 turbo under construction)
70 Beetle Baja project

[Bart Dunn]

There's a great article from HVWs or one of the other mag's about rebuilds on a 36hp. Hank Ruder? Something like that--the author's name. Search on here and you'll find it--someone has it scanned onto their website.

Edit: Hank Roed, VW Trends, July, 1998 and subsequent months. PM me your e-mail address and I can e-mail you a copy.

Or, click on the links in this thread for the article.
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Not enough car seats fit into my:
'58 Beetle convertible
'58 Beetle sedan

[embussee]

thanks guys, I thought I had it bought but the chassis was to far gone for me.