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vwnut1 Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2012 Posts: 495 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good and keep your thread updated w/photos. I am doing the same with my '64 project but no body off restoration (solid So Cal car). Looking at the new beam I assume you are still going for a ratty daily driver Bug. _________________ 1957 VW Oval Resto Mod |
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2014 8:51 am Post subject: |
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Did not get much done the past couple days. The garage has no heat or insulation and I spend most of my time cleaning it up. I did get the front brake backing plates wire wheeled and painted with rattle can. I installed new wheel cylinders, shoes, and hardware along with a master cylinder. Next time I go out to the garage, I hope to get the rest of the front end back together so I can start on the rear (dropping one spline).
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 7:17 am Post subject: |
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Yesterday I picked up a good running 1600 engine, 12 volt starter, and a couple boxes of parts from Wolfsburg West also arrived!
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:39 am Post subject: |
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Indiana weather makes me not want to go out to my unheated garage but I did lower my rear spring plates one outer notch and install new bushings. I also painted my wheels, ordered new 145/65/R15 tires for the front and got a bunch of needed parts.
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2015 3:12 am Post subject: |
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It has been a while since I have been out into the cold garage but spring is on its way so I better get to work. Yesterday I pulled the transaxle out of the floorpan. I can't believe the rigged up stuff that I find on a car that was only in use for 14 years. Here is a picture of transmission carrier and the bolt that was cross threaded. Instead of fixing the problem, the "mechanic" used household electrical wire twisted arount the bolt several times to filled in the more than 1/4" gap from where the bolt wouldn't go in......Well, trans is out and ready for some cleaning and grinding to fit that 12v flywheel in.
I bought some 145/65/15 smart car tires for the front. These alone will bring the car down 1 1/2" from the stock 165sr15 tires that were on it.
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Scott65Beetle Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2009 Posts: 236 Location: Indpls
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:35 am Post subject: |
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top notch. I'm impressed. |
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:20 am Post subject: |
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I got a little work done to the beetle now that it warmed up some. I cleaned and painted the floorpan, tapped the frame horn that was stripped and rigged up with wire and replace the trans carrier. Had plans to have the transaxle installed today but bought the wrong front mount so had to order another one from Wolfsburg West. Looks like I need to replace the shifter bushing also.
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22670 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:02 am Post subject: |
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That transmission bolt wiring job is one of the worst botch jobs Ive seen in a while....Bravo Zulu fixing that !!
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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Just replaced my shift rod bushing. I was worried that it was going to be a tough task after reading about it but it was a pretty simple job. Less than 15 mins including cleaning the shifter rod. Glad I had the body off to do it. on to the next project....... Grinding out the transaxle for 12 volt flywheel! |
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808veedub Samba Member
Joined: February 04, 2014 Posts: 47 Location: Hawaii
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:01 am Post subject: |
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what colors did you use on your wheels? Rattle can? |
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datcapital Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2004 Posts: 5 Location: Cottage Grove, Oregon
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Nice job so far cfelke!! Keep posting!! _________________ 1967 Walkthru Bus
1965 Bug "SLAMMED" |
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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808veedub, Yes, the wheels were just painted with rattle can, Rustoleum canvas white and gloss colonial red.
Got a little work done today. Installed the transaxle, with new mounts from Wolfsburg West. I also ground out the bellhousing to fit the the larger 12 volt flywheel. I installed the starter bushing for the 12 volt starter and got new axle seal kit installed on one side. Hopefully I can get a little more done in the morning while everyone is still sleeping.
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:34 am Post subject: |
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Grrrr, my newly installed axle seal is leaking.....
Picked up my new ragtop roof section
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:10 am Post subject: |
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Spent the whole day working on the beetle and it was pretty much all for nothing. I installed new trans input seal, heavy duty cb performance throw out bearing cross shaft that now needs to come out again as it is so tight that it doesn't turn. I also installed my rear brakes only to find that the shoes are to wide. So now I need to figure out if I got the front and rear mixed up or I was sent the wrong shoes for the rear. Anyone know if the front shoes are wider than the back on a 64 beetle? Well, at least I got my trans input shaft installed. |
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 5:00 am Post subject: |
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It has been a while since I posted any progress on the Beetle but most everything was just the normal small stuff like cleaning this or that. Yesterday I got some time so I went out and cut the hole for my ragtop graft. I still have some trimming to do before I weld it in but I think it should work out just fine. I still have not decided if I am going with a Haartz Stayfast canvas top or vinyl like my last ragtop. Either way, I am going to be happy to have an open roof again.
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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Anybody know what company makes this ragtop? After looking at several Haartz canvas tops at fun fest, this one looks like the best quality. I think it is sewfine but I want to be sure. I like that there is no stitching about an inch in like most others. Anyone know?
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Dake Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2014 Posts: 481 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Great job so far. Looks What's your plans with the engine? |
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cfelke Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2007 Posts: 136 Location: Greenwood, Indiana
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Dake wrote: |
Great job so far. Looks What's your plans with the engine? |
I am planning on keeping the engine completely stock, just giving her a tune up , fresh paint on the sheet metal and rebuilding the carb. |
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BLAU GEIST Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2015 Posts: 100
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Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:16 am Post subject: |
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Awesome job, car is going to rule |
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