58 beetle AKA black beauty

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject: 58 beetle AKA black beauty

I have decided to go ahead to post this up. Found this through idaho volkswagen club and got the body for a good price. Solid nearly no rust.. Few weeks later i was able to get an early 58 pan with clear title for this body. Goal? well just to fix it up, restore the chassis and gather all the missing parts for this 58. I am still trying to decide on the motor if i should get a 36hp or just get a bigger motor. Anyways pics.
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Aynthm · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:54 am Post subject:

Build a new 1600 stock motor from the case up.
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silvertonguedevil · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:18 am Post subject:

Nice patina! Cool

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BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:13 am Post subject:

Thanks ill post more pics of the progress since i got it the day before christmas. As for motor, i would rather just buy a new/ rebuilt motor because im tired of collecting parts from previous rebuild and just would like to buy and install easily.
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65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

stale air · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:20 am Post subject:

Hey, I was curious if you know the story as to why your 58 was missing the pan. The car looks straight and clean. Did the po use it for a buggy or something?
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BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:08 am Post subject:

I wish i knew but i asked the previous owner and he doesnt know. He assumed it was crushed for scraps.
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BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:26 pm Post subject:

More pics of what i have done.
My pan
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I will patch it soon when i find a donor section.
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I will need to weld this up

Decklid is off the car now and heres why
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i have a nice donor later model decklid to preserve this decklid.

wiring.
I hate butt connectors. They are ugly and my problem with the wirings are they are short or hacked.
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Thanks to PO that i bought the pan from, he had some nice wire harness from 58 but not perfect.
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one is for the speedometer (blue) brakes light ( black red) Headlight low, high beam black and white. Last white and black thin wire for parking light.
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messes i made
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cleaner and nicer
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Better.
Headlight wires were burned up as well so i replaced that as well.
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More to come.
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61 Beetle SOLD
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65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

Rear apron
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This will be fixed and it is saveable.
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thats the only rust it has. No other place has rust.
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welded up the crack
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Bumper bracket
three broken bolts are off but last one
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worked on the passenger bumper bracket
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looking great.
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welded up the hole. All i need to do is paint to prevent farther rust.
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69 Standard Beetle SOLD
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65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:40 pm Post subject:

Parts i got for the 58
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it is fixable and requires some time to fix.
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radio delete plate

Cleaned up the trunk
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Speedometer
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fixing up to replace the gels and see if the inside is good.
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notice the scratch by the turn signal arrows? It was there when i got it and will paint it with some touch ups later. The inside looks great so i didnt bother to take the whole thing apart.
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Ending results and i need to find a kit to clean the glass because of the stain. Does anyone know where i can get a kit to clean this?
Thats all i have for now.
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69 Standard Beetle SOLD
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65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

Rich's 50 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject:

Looks pretty cool Cool

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aaronr25 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:03 pm Post subject:

Looks solid.

Good color.
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BDSBSS23 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys
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Just got these in mail today.
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74 Super Beetle SOLD
69 Standard Beetle SOLD
61 Beetle SOLD
58 beetle AKA Black Beauty http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=496780&highlight=black+beauty
65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject:

I just got these. They were only 1 mile away from me...
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I will keep these til i can afford to get them custom made. I bought a new set of seat covers with door panels for a good price. The color is blue with black piping.
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74 Super Beetle SOLD
69 Standard Beetle SOLD
61 Beetle SOLD
58 beetle AKA Black Beauty http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=496780&highlight=black+beauty
65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

stale air · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject:

GüteAndTite · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject:

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:24 pm Post subject:

little update
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deleted the old hinge section and will be using a good donor decklid from late model. Just need to drill the spot welds then weld on the black decklid.
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in pieces.
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74 Super Beetle SOLD
69 Standard Beetle SOLD
61 Beetle SOLD
58 beetle AKA Black Beauty http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=496780&highlight=black+beauty
65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

Bart Dunn · Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2012 3:24 am Post subject:

'58s are so played.* Sweet car, regardless. Clearcoat, done.

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BDSBSS23 · Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 11:36 am Post subject:

BDSBSS23 · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject:

Just got a rearview mirror in the mail today. I installed it on the 58 Cool

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74 Super Beetle SOLD
69 Standard Beetle SOLD
61 Beetle SOLD
58 beetle AKA Black Beauty http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=496780&highlight=black+beauty
65 beetle sold
71 super DD sold
65 micro bus (project)

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