Project build. Fatty Mc Chub chub. 1969

lyrikz

New to the forum. I have sat on this sight for about 5 days straight now reading and reading. Plans are to completely strip it, sand blast, and then completely restore. Lowering it with air in the front. Two tone color, but havent decided yet.. Pretty sure it will be black and white.

I have ZERO knowledge on bugs. I bit more now that i have been here. I have completely frame off'd a 71 chevy truck, and a few honda civic restores, but this is my first bug. Here is my truck. I did a complete frame off with this. All new patch panel metal installed.

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I just picked up this beauty for my wife.

1969 with a 1500. Drives good. It has been restored once i believe because stuff comes off pretty simple. Only has 2 rust spots that i have scene since i have tore it down. I have more pics i will post later.

Here you can see the hole. The other heater area is solid. This one is not.

I put this up to ask some questions and to keep track. Im pulling the body off the pan. Should i be worried about opening the doors while the body is off the pan if i have it sitting on saw horses on the front and rear where the suspension went?

Any other tips to start. Thanks again.

Zacharysayre · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:26 am Post subject:

looks like a great starting point. Good luck with it.
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lyrikz

Figured i would add some other pictures i have of the build getting started. The boring stuff.

Picture of the front. It was hit in the front at one time. Im going to be pulling the front end/shortening it and lowering it. How much room is normally between the side of the car and the beam? This just seems close. Might need to get out the hammer.

Just checking out the condition of the fenders. When the PO repainted it, he painted over the black rubber pieces that go between the fender and body.. That allowed water to build up. I think if he didnt do that, there wouldnt be any rust on those fenders.

This pic shows that someone recently did the brakes and painted them up. Someone loved this thing once. lol

Just some more randoms.

The po undercoated the fenders with some thick black material. Only problem is he undercoated it so thick that it held all the water in place against the body.

Thanks for looking.. I will have more questions later.

Q-Dog · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:00 am Post subject:

Unless you are replacing heater channels, you don't need to worry about opening the doors when you remove the body.

Also, that undercoating looks like the typical VW dealer applied stuff.
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'70 Beetle

lyrikz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:05 am Post subject:

Q-Dog · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:03 pm Post subject:

On a hardtop car you can open or remove the doors while the body is off the chassis. No problems.

But, all bets are off if you have lots of lower body rot. You should brace the body if you are replacing the heater channels.
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'70 Beetle

lyrikz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:09 pm Post subject:

chrisdiehl · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:41 pm Post subject:

Fatty mc chub chub......I like it! Wait, I do believe that's my ex wifes nick name!

lyrikz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 1:45 pm Post subject:

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:01 pm Post subject:

Your a perfectionist
You might as well pull every single thing apart and rebuild it !

Jerry
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lyrikz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:04 pm Post subject:

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:16 pm Post subject:

Just as a suggestion
The paint is the very last thing I would do
I would get it mechanically in order -- lowering disc brakes –tires wheels – get a wiring harness -- everything including the right power and tranny - then drive it -- like it - then tear it apart for paint.

Get ready to spend some money

Great project !-
I have a finished stock vert (dark navy blue) I will trade into the truck

Jerry
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lyrikz · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject:

JerryMCarter1 · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 4:49 pm Post subject:

Off the frame , new motor , paint tires -- the works $5500- I spent over ten grand
If your truck is a LS2 motor I will offer $8500 and my bug

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lyrikz · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 6:59 am Post subject:

lyrikz · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:01 pm Post subject:

Started tearing apart the interior and ran into some rust i didnt see. Im not to worried about it, but just had a question on how going about getting to the said rust.

here is the pics.
Its the back panel. The rear window i guess has been leaking forEVER from the looks. Can i just cut this back panel off, repair the rust back there, then weld it back in place? Any issues with that?

And here is a question on the front hood. I have the whole where something appears to go through, but on the actual hood there is only a latch. Is something missing there??

67bugz · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

yep i dont see the striker that fits into that hole...im pretty sure its called a striker, also make sure that you have the cable for the hood release.
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lyrikz · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:43 pm Post subject:

67bugz · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:46 pm Post subject:

i dont see why not the picture makes it look like its just surface rust, personally on my bug id wire wheel it, and coat it with por15 but im building a baja, not a car for my wife...
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1984 nissan/datsun 300zx "cortana" RIP officially...you will always be remembered!
1969 volkswagen beetle "SKADOOSH" http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=498767&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
HBB never knew him but being young its a reminder to enjoy every minute and help as many people as you can. I hope his family knows that even now hes touching peoples lives.

lyrikz · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 4:43 pm Post subject:


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