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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 6:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Time for another update kids...

5-lug rim PC'd is done, so it's off to the tire shop to pickup some new shoes
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Mounted all 4 rims and tires at the casa, popped on the new SS hub caps and the Bug is 100% assembled and ready for the road. I can FINALLY take it out for a "shake down" drive around the the neighborhood! The Bug finally sees daylight again
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The BugPack muffler is banging against the rear apron, extremely irritating. Off to my local muffler shop for a some welding to eliminate the noise
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 9:17 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Your build is awesome, great work, mine has just stared, a long to go but with the help of everyone's builds I think I can do it.
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PostPosted: Tue May 17, 2016 10:27 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Great work, can't wait to see more pictures!!
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2016 4:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

It was then off to get a pro alignment and back home to fix a sticky throttle cable.

It's time to put the kids to bed and enjoy some some air-cooled VW porn...

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Under the hood
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Wheels and tires
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Although it got frustrating at times I am very pleased with the final results. The end result is my vision of a super sanitary mild resto-mod Beetle with a great stance. I learned some lessons along the way and this site was a treasure trove of information during final assembly. The headlight assembly pictorial and door reassembly steps were priceless. Cheers all...
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2016 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Awesome work, congrats on making your timeline!!
Great inspiration!!
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PostPosted: Wed May 18, 2016 9:18 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Wow! That is an amazing read. I love that color!
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PostPosted: Thu May 19, 2016 8:03 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

That Bug is neato!!
Perfect.
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PostPosted: Fri May 20, 2016 2:41 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

socal1904 wrote:
Awesome work, congrats on making your timeline!!
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Thanks! Sticking to deadline kept me motivated. There were many weekends and evenings when I didn't want to be working on the Bug in my cramped carport!
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PostPosted: Sat May 21, 2016 8:24 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

how much was the media blasting and body work/paint?
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:39 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Forgot to post my favorite pic...

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:37 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Really nice job ; enjoy your new toy .

Thanks for the write up and the help along the way .
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Ditto on what GP said. It should be up with the "builds and projects" at the top of this form. Really well done VWnut!
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:35 am    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Great job mate well done in love it Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Thanks all for the nice comments. Being a detail oriented type of person helped the project come out as nice as it did. I am VERY pleased with the end result. Working in a confined carport with tight access was a total PITA. I must have jacked up the car to place on jack stands at least a dozen times over the 1.5 year build and I am surprised that I didn't scratch the paint during the reassembly process. A custom tan headliner and big bore dual carb engine are on my wish list:)
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

If you was in the UK I would build you an engine and you could do my body work Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 7:28 am    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Great project. Now its time to drive the heck out of it.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Thanks again all! Would I have done a few things different? Only a few things, here is my short list;

-My biggest regret on the build is choosing an aftermarket fiberglass hood. What was I thinking? It simply does not fit like the original VW hood. I fiddled with it for hours and the shut lines, particularly at the cowl, don't line up.
-Kept all four of the OG fenders. I went the aftermarket route and the quality just does not measure up the OG fenders. Thin, sharp edges, etc.
-I need to have a custom headliner made (tan color) to cover up the roof section that I sprayed Raptor on.
-Chosen a darker color carpet. Its very light and shows dirt easily.
-Install a peel and stick Dynamat type of product in the engine bay.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 3:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

when you do the headliner are you doing just the roof section or all the way down the sides too. looks like you had the sides painted nice to match.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

What's the orange bulb in the headlight assembly for?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:08 pm    Post subject: Re: 1964 Bug project Reply with quote

Keeponbuggin64 wrote:
What's the orange bulb in the headlight assembly for?


That's where the original parking light bulb was (aka "city light", those bulbs are usually clear), this is what people do when they shave the turn signals off the fenders, they make the old parking light bulb the turn signal.

It's an absolute nightmare to distinguish from the headlight bulb when the headlight is on.
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