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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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well, since last update not much has happened. I have ordered my new beam from punchdrunk customs and Matt is building it as i needed, also ordered my steering wheel,adaptor and horn button so i can install that after the new beam is in. Just placed an order with mid atlantic motorworks for some interior details and more brake line for the res. Sending out my speedo to get restored hopefully this week, i have alot of confussion on adding a bunch of gauges to my dash. I want to know what is going on but dont want to cut up the metal or make it look to busy, if anyone has any good pictures of some setups it would help me alot.
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 9:35 am Post subject: |
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bill may wrote: |
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dust cap issues. any help on getting them on??
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you need 66 and newer caps from ball joint beetle. BJ type go over instead of into. sorry i just reread this thread. |
no problem, figured it out months ago. Thanks tho. _________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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mykidsbug Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2011 Posts: 473 Location: SoSo Cal LA
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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Im glad you've made so much progress.. I guess you're not going OG on your steering wheel. im sure the 2 dings on the door piss you off. |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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mykidsbug wrote: |
Im glad you've made so much progress.. I guess you're not going OG on your steering wheel. im sure the 2 dings on the door piss you off. |
i was originally going for a resto custom, becoming more of a custom with a few og qualities. Yes the dings are fustrating, but i am just more excited to drive it. Whether it is pristine or banged up it is still a classic and i will drive with pride. _________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Received my new beam on saturday, cleaned and degreased it yesterday and sprayed 3 coats of epoxy paint on it letting it dry for a day and going to tackle putting it in either tomorrow or thursday. Started to tear apart the front end for the swap, after it is all reinstalled i plan on finishing the brake res and bleeding out the brakes, sit it back on the ground and drool. Gauges next then engine compartment. Its getting closer.
All ready to install _________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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mykidsbug Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2011 Posts: 473 Location: SoSo Cal LA
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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when are you going to put it on? |
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66brm Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2010 Posts: 3676 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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He hee hee, just having a chuckle at the axle stands under the old beam, you will need to move them before you unbolt the old one or the body will fall _________________ Aust. RHD 66 Type 1
Aust. RHD 57 Type 1 Oval
modok wrote: |
I am an expert at fitting things in holes, been doing it a long time |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:08 am Post subject: |
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66brm wrote: |
He hee hee, just having a chuckle at the axle stands under the old beam, you will need to move them before you unbolt the old one or the body will fall |
Yes, I know. Noticed that also when I went to loosen the beam bolts from the head. Hope to get it in today. _________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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bugchop Samba Member
Joined: May 25, 2011 Posts: 9 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:47 am Post subject: vw color |
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sorry,not to good with this forum,i have the super custom bug....it was painted MONEY GREEN ppg paint |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Wow its been a long time since i have updated/posted . Since january i have finished my dash, sent my speedo away to get refurbished, got my steering wheel worked out, brakes finished, new billet running boards, wired the dash and tested, lights/turn signals work, painted my tank, added a fuel guage and sender, installed my beam and adjusted it , fixed part of my ragtop where a piece had broken off, installed a retrosound radio and dual voice coil speaker,installed the right wiper assembly, finally picked up some wipers, installed led taillights, double checked all the bolts and nuts from front to rear seat. Just got back from bugout and got alot of parts to hopefully get the the rear ready for the motor around christmas time ( gift to myself ). I am coming to the final stretch on finishing this awesome little car so i can build my daughter one too. Here are some pictures of the recent progress.
_________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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flyboat Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2010 Posts: 2752 Location: Bath NC
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Nice! I like the green _________________ 79 super Vert
62 Ragtop Bug
66 tintop Westy
Porsche 914
09 Z06 Vette track car |
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Nubby Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2010 Posts: 605 Location: Down by the river
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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Lookin good! |
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gondiwindi Samba Member
Joined: December 12, 2006 Posts: 1192 Location: Tampa Bay, FL
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Okay, time to get a move on. Let's see some happy driving photos
Can't wait to see you finally G&Aing your ride. |
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65Bugsmasher Samba Member
Joined: August 12, 2012 Posts: 183
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good! Where did you get the beam at? Also how much is it narrowed/ what other setup are you running in the front? |
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pfcmooney Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2011 Posts: 219 Location: New Brockton, AL
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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Car looks amazing! Good job on it, nice color choice too! I'd put HID's in |
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Chris659 Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2011 Posts: 654 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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Looking really good! I like the color _________________ 61 ragtop, 12 turbo beetle |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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ok got a problem, which terminal is which?? battery wire and jumper to the alt got on the longer stud? Other red wire from front of car goes to the smaller stud which has a lead going into the starter?? help...
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject: |
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65Bugsmasher wrote: |
Looks good! Where did you get the beam at? Also how much is it narrowed/ what other setup are you running in the front? |
got the beam from Punchdrunkcustoms, Matt did a great job. 4" narrowed and adjusters welded in higher for more adj up. Porsche disc setup with drop spindles. Tires are 195/50-16 _________________ 59' rag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=439424 Here's my progress and problems. |
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20aegti Samba Member
Joined: January 16, 2006 Posts: 222 Location: Dunkirk, md
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Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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here is the decklid installed with the spacers, having some clearance issues big time, led tails are installed and wired, trunk is finished, tank bolted down and fuel lines secured, all grounds have been checked. Motor will be on call within the month. Got my speakers, just waiting for the rear speaker shelf to come in so i can build my enclosure for my sub.
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