dubjeep's 1970 fixer-upper

str8buggin · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject:

Looks like a good project, can't wait to follow your progress.
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dubjeep · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:50 am Post subject:

dubjeep · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:58 am Post subject:

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This is the hole I believe I need to drill. Thanks to Luft Kuhl for the pic!

mrbigmax · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:34 am Post subject:

If you look on the side of the fuel bowl on the driver's side, it will tell you what model carburetor you have.

dubjeep · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:17 pm Post subject:

Home. Frustrated. Ignition is really getting to me. I cannot drill the hole with the switch still on the column. I cannot get the switch off of the column with the steering lock engaged. I cannot use a slide hammer because it would break the steering lock. I appreciate everybody's suggestions, and the links posted, but unfortunately all the information I have found relies on having the key. I think I'm going to have to call a locksmith Sad

Joel · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:09 am Post subject:

You may have to disconnect the steering shaft from the coupler under the fuel tank to get enough movement with everything.
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dubjeep · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:32 am Post subject:

Called a few locksmiths. The best price I got was $145!!!!! Evil or Very Mad

Chris Vellat · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject:

Last time I needed a column/housing I bought the hole assembly for ~$40 off a local guy parting out a car.

Consider replacing the entire housing casting, especially if the land around the snap-ring groove for retaining the insulated bearing is broken.
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dubjeep · Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject:

It's OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

New cylinder with 2 keys

car in "garage"

and the carb (solex 30 pict-3)

dubjeep · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:34 pm Post subject:

The new ignition cylinder is in and the wheel is back together. I just have to reconnect the wires. Does anybody know of any plugs that I can use instead of butt connecting the wires back together? I'd like to make it "plug and play"

Chris Vellat · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:44 pm Post subject:

dubjeep · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject:

Chris Vellat · Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:56 pm Post subject:

So you can still use the wiring as intended for the ignition stuff? Do so, far superior to the butt connector method. For the hacked-up turn-signal stuff, I'd recommend soldering before crimping, but everyone has their own preference...They're quite simply replaced as well.
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dubjeep · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:49 am Post subject:

I am in contact with a guy who has a bunch of vw body parts and he has a hood and 2 front fenders. They are the right year and the hood has the vents like mine. I haven't seen them but it's only an hour and a half drive. Do you think the parts will fit in my Cherokee? Probably. Maybe. Rolling Eyes

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dubjeep · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:43 am Post subject:

I'm going to pick up a new hood, with all associated hardware, and two front fenders on Friday for $180. All NOS. I'm taking the wife's Element because with the rear seats out there is a ton of cargo space.
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70autostick · Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:50 am Post subject:

Awesome "garage"! I need something like that for my baja to keep the pollen off. Smile

Looking forward to seeing a fresh face on that bug. Cool

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dubjeep · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:19 pm Post subject:

Got the hood, but not the fenders. He said he had a bunch of fenders but when I got there he only had one of the correct fenders and it was way too light to be OG. Oh well I got the hood for $100. It doesn't have any chrome or emblems, but the latch looks ok and works. I'm glad to have gotten the hood at least. I'll post some out of the car pictures soon.
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dubjeep · Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject:

No hood pics today... It just wasn't important to me after I went outside to warm up my Jeep that wasn't there...
Now that I don't have a daily driver I have to decide whether to get the bug running or to buy something else. If I decide to get the bug running, this thread should quicken its pace a bit.
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dubjeep · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject:

I ended up buying a CR-V so all recent cash was diverted from my still not named bug. I hope in the next few weeks to get the fuel tank out while I'm still looking for fenders. Would you guys pull the fender for easier access? Also I found a dime sized hole in the passenger door section of the heater channel Confused

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RDbugger · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:18 pm Post subject:

Bro.I like your portable tent slash garage.What is it called on the market? I have been looking around for one.


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