1964...Diamond in the Rough

flyboy161 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:13 am Post subject:

I know it's cold up there. It's 9am here and 37 degrees. We're expecting a high today of 56 and a low of 30 in the morning. But we'll manage somehow Very Happy

Think I'll start changing some of the rubber out this morning since I'm in the garage and while I wait for Fedex to bring the rest of the body rubber.
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flyboy161 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 11:39 am Post subject:

Passenger door rubber in work.
Grommet for the check Rod and light switch replaced

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Door gasket replaced

And vent wing rubber replaced. Yeah...I wouldn't wish that chore on my worst enemy

Tomorrow I'll work on the felt channels and windo scrapers
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grandpa pete · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 12:55 pm Post subject:

Door jamb is missing the 12 volt sticker Wink

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vwsonmybrain · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:51 pm Post subject:

Jody '71 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:55 pm Post subject:

I seem to recall the scrapers go in first before the vent wing window rubber, maybe I did mine wrong Rolling Eyes

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flyboy161 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 2:35 pm Post subject:

Thats why we call this Mission Impossible and NOT Mission Difficult, Mr. Jody. I sincerely hope it doesn't turn out that you are correct. Actually the piece that really matters is the channel post running from the top of the door straight down behind the vent wing window. That seal is back ordered, so I may not be doing any more with the doors tomorrow, plus I've a class to attend at 12:30pm and that really cuts into my morning.

I ended up using Windex on the last two inches of seal, I'll try the lube on the drivers door.

And Pete, really? The 12 volt sticker would be on the drivers door "A" pillar. Wink

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grandpa pete · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 4:53 pm Post subject:

I put them on both sides so nobody messes up the 66 Smile

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flyboy161 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject:

That's a good idea. This ones gonna stay 6 volt for awhile though
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Jody '71 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 4:50 am Post subject:

My bad, forgot your Beetle is a '64. The scrapers do end at the vent wing. Sorry for the confusion imparted. I was thinking of my '66 and when I re-did all of that stuff about 6 years ago. '66 scrapers go all the way forward to the curve in the door, thus the need for them to be put in first. It is a pain. Try doing an early Bay Bus door, they're worse!!! Good luck with your doors!
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flyboy161 · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:25 am Post subject:

It's all good, Jody. Yeah, I had a '66 years ago. I redid a '70 beetle and you are correct about both of those going all the way forward....phew!
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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject:

Today was paint day. Got up this morning and started media blasting the tins and pulley
Cleaned up first after soaking in Purple Power

Media blasted

Cylinder tins next

Fan shroud

And painted

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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:14 pm Post subject:

Motor will get cleaned up next. This paint day was a full day
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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:30 am Post subject:

Saturday, 21 December: it's been a rough week. Trying to get re acclimated to day shift Crying or Very sad

But now I'm off until the 29th and the push is on. Today is motor cleaning day and hopefully some buildup.

Right side is done.

Left side is next

Heat exchangers have been soaking for a week now
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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:39 am Post subject:

Pulley tin installed

And the pulley

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vdubmyk · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:07 am Post subject:

I used the unique parts clutch cable hook upgrade on my 64 and am extremely pleased with it. It doesn't use a hook but rather rides on a bronze bushing. Well made and no more wearing down of a hook. I also used their gas pedal upgrade as well. Best $100 I've spent.
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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 9:54 am Post subject:

I opted for the stock setup. But hopefully it'll last another 50 years
Slowly coming together

Muffler... Wolfsburg West. Hoped is the brand. Got to be the nicest muffler I've ever bought

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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 11:38 am Post subject:

Media blasting continues. Heat exchangers and intake manifold

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flyboy161 · Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 6:47 pm Post subject:

And done for the night

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Jody '71 · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:47 am Post subject:

Looks great!!!!! Hopefully the heat risers weren't too clogged up!!! Ain't it nice working with all original tin??? The fit and quality is so much better
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flyboy161 · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:19 am Post subject:

Thanks, Jody! Actually the heat risers were not clogged at all, surprisingly. Out of the 31 screws for the tin, only one would not line up. The one next to the road draft tube. I couldn't get all 4 pieces of tin to line up to save my life.

In a bit I'll finish the motor up, rework the pedal assembly, install the Bowden tube, and finalize the clutch cable install.

That'll leave:
Brakes
Motor in

Drive
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