My son's first car.... 1958 Beetle

[63Ragtop NZ]

Oh won't somebody think of the children!



Cool car daddy, I would have killed for a bug like that at 18!
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[lowrider_daddy]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Let me see if I get everyone's questions covered.

Suspension is static drop but we raised it about an inch and a half after those pictures were taken which were from the PO. All the work was done by the PO which was all done very well. It is a tranny raise. Future plans which need to be done before my son starts driving it are replacing the wipers, getting the horn hooked up, front turn signals, which I might relocate since the fenders were replaced at one point so there is no holes to mount in original location, rear seat belts and interior lights. Later plans are disc brakes stereo system, not sure if we want to go with one of the original look with modern hookup type or some kind of Bluetooth setup. The black fender was another nice 58 that belonged to the PO's friend.

I'm going to have questions so bare with me if they seem dumb. I'll search before I ask.

[lowrider_daddy]

Oh I also need to replace the side mirror I busted trying to squeeze by it.

[drscope]

It's pretty easy to fab up turn signals that can hide behind the horn grills.

Some folks like to wire up the parking light bulb to work on the blinkers. That's probably not the best idea as sometimes you can't see it at night when the headlights are on.
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[inzel]

Being a static drop... how does it ride? It is super stiff or pretty smooth? I would like to see some pics of the suspension/motor/tranny-raise etc etc.

Great start with a solid car. Hopefully you got a great deal on it too!
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66 Bug
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Old school Sandrail

[sixtyragtop]

Nice car, I like the early big windows and '58 is a great year with the batwing steering wheel. Here is an example of where I relocated my blinkers so that you don't have to drill into your fenders:

I just finished an amateur restoration of a '60 with by dad, it was nice to share a common passion. I hope you have fun working on the car and spending quality time with your son.

[lowrider_daddy]

[lowrider_daddy]

[drscope]

On my 64 I have the lights behind the horn grills. I used a piece of 3/4 or 1 inch x 1/8 strap steel and cut a piece that could mount between two of the fender bolts. Then I welded an arm off of that which the light is mounted to.

Simple and easy. No extra holes or sealants or glues.

Most good auto parts stores have a decent selection of lights to choose from.
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[lowrider_daddy]

Thanks I'm going to start looking into that. Stone just turned 16 last week but is still working on his license. Planning on ordering parts this weekend, mirror, wiper arms, some emblems and we'll see what else ends up in the shopping cart. Is one place better than others or is it all personal preference?

[vwsonmybrain]

[BerylGreen63]

start here http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/
They have the best quality and best customer service.
West coast Metric is good as well https://www.westcoastmetric.com/index.ph
http://www.aircooled.net/
steer clear from Cip1/Mid America Motorworks when it comes to the important stuff like brakes , suspension parts and engine parts.

[lowrider_daddy]

Since one of you asked about Stone's previous toys. This is a picture of his trike "Honor Roll". We named it that because he's always been on honor roll or principal's list and earned parts with his grades.

[lowrider_daddy]

ok I'm having trouble finding an answer or diagram that shows fuse size and location in the fuse box

[Nubby]

Sweet ride!

[lowrider_daddy]

thanks

Ok so I just ordered the new mirror and new wiper arms and blades.
Going to go out to the garage and mess with the interior light and check out the horn. Wish me luck

[61SNRF]

[lowrider_daddy]

Thanks

[drscope]

[lowrider_daddy]