Crash's 67 project bug

2T2-Crash · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:21 pm Post subject: Crash's 67 project bug

I picked up a 1967 VW today on the cheap.
The good: the body and frame is in great shape, no rust in the pans or trays, no body rot or even any significant rust.
The interior is in good shape, seats are good aside from one rip, the nobs, windows, etc work.

The bad: my dash was cut for a stereo, a door nob needs replacing (easy) and my seat has a god aweful seat cover.

The ugly: pretty sure the engine has a bad main bearing. It rattles to all hell and I have a VW engine mechanic that is going to listen to it and tell me my options. The engine was a known issue and frankly why I got it so cheap. A VW engine is easier for me to fix/rebuild than heavy body work.

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panicman · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:29 pm Post subject:

Great find! What are your plans?
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2T2-Crash · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:33 pm Post subject:

I am going to pull the engine out, tear it down and see if I'm going to rebuild or replace.
I got the bug because I love em and they rock, but also because I need a vehicle that is good on fuel while I go to and from school 30 miles each way and my XJ just won't cut it.... The GI bill only pays so much.

Basically she is staying pretty much stock.

wcfvw69 · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:45 pm Post subject:

Nice bug. Good call getting a solid body vs. a rust repair, nightmare. I like that you're keeping her stock as well.

Engine rebuilds are a blast! Enjoy the process.
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2T2-Crash · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject:

grandpa pete · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:04 pm Post subject:

Nice bug...Welcome to the Samba
There is lots of engine rebuild info on the projects and build stickies { go to the top of the 1958 - 1967 forum page }.....There is a recommended "how to " book for rebuilding too....I think it's by Wilson.....Keep us posted and ask questions Cool

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2T2-Crash · Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:50 pm Post subject:

So what is the go to web site for ordering parts?

shortride · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:40 am Post subject:

wcfvw69 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 5:40 am Post subject:

grandpa pete · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:07 am Post subject:

Be aware that the joy of saving $10 on a new part can dull as Quickly as the poor finish on that part...

Wolfsburg west is my choice for QUALITY parts .
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2nd67 · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:50 am Post subject: new bug

great looking car!. so much original and untouched/unmolested. you are right with the engine/trans being the easiest aspect of restoration on these cars. the more time you spend on the samba the more you will realize how much of a jewel" you bought!.

2T2-Crash · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:14 am Post subject: Re: new bug

irvanm · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:51 am Post subject:

I think it's pretty darn spectacular

Bugugly · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject:

There's a website called www.1967beetle.com for '67 bug owners. Lots of '67 support there. Eric the host knows everything about that year.

http://1967beetle.com/
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2T2-Crash · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 7:26 pm Post subject:

pb_foots · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:09 pm Post subject:

probably the seal for your back window. No big deal, at least you caught it in time!

2T2-Crash · Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2014 8:15 pm Post subject:

2T2-Crash · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:26 pm Post subject:

Spoke too soon. Shocked

Rear window seal is leaking. The water is seeping between the glass and seal

Looks like rust flaking under the seal.

The rust put a hole in one spot of the pan but a bit of bondo and no problem, a bit of surface rust on the back and sides.

Already got the wire brushes, rust eater and spray primer. I can't spring for a professional paint job so it's probably going to be color matching rattle can.

2nd67 · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:48 am Post subject: paint

google "automotivetouchup" and check out their paint. you can order it in rattle cans using "oe" paint codes and get fantastic results. you will also want to get a can of their clear coat to finish/seal the base coat and it is the real deal clear coat with those beautiful "isocyanides" that will kill you dead but the finish will last a very long time. if you don't have a respirator than order the mask from them also." absolutely do not spray the clearcoat without a mask and allow no one to watch or be anywhere they can get a wiff of it".

2T2-Crash · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 7:06 am Post subject:

Will do, thanks!
I'm halfway tempted to put bed liner back there since it will all be covered by carpet but I don't think sound deadening material will grip very
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