Mabel, Our 1968 Zenith Blue Beetle

VWChicky · Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject:

Love it!

jhicken · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject:

Those aren't WolfsburgWest bumpers so keep them clean and waxed. If you didn't already, a nice coat of paint inside will go a long way. Hammerite silver looks pretty good.

-jeffrey
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houseofboyd · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject:

Swapped out the oil sending unit with a new one today. The old sending unit only worked when it wanted to, so a new one was a cheap, easy fix. I also fixed an issue I was having with the directional light in the speedo when the turn signals where turned on. Outside turn signal lights worked fine, emergency flashers worked fine, but the directional light in the speedo only worked with the emergency flashers, not the turn signals. Modified the wiring to the flasher relay to fix the problem, now everything works as it should.

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houseofboyd · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 5:44 pm Post subject:

jhicken · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:38 pm Post subject:

POR15 is also a great coating for the back of bumpers.

-jeffrey
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houseofboyd · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:10 pm Post subject:

Raining outside, so I decided to freshen up the oil bath. Had planned to do it this weekend anyhow. Removed the clips and cleaned them up. Spent a few hours prepping for paint, then gave it a few fresh coats. I’ll let it dry over night and in to tomorrow, then put it back on. Also mounted my front license plate on the new bumper. Got shipment notices for the amber fog lamps and mounts that I ordered from EISParts.com. Can’t wait to get them installed, but that will be next weekends project.

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Our Web Site: http://www.kentuckyhotwheels.com

1968 VW Beetle
2012 Turbo VW Beetle

houseofboyd · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:40 pm Post subject:

Finished with the oil bath freshening. Let the paint cure over night and this morning. Very pleased with the result. May try to find the missing parts for the cable control flap. Since this was a one year only design, it may be hard to find. Next project in the engine bay is to clean up the engine bay insulation.

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Our Web Site: http://www.kentuckyhotwheels.com

1968 VW Beetle
2012 Turbo VW Beetle

VWChicky · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 12:51 pm Post subject:

Very nice work on the oil bath! Applause

Did mine a while back and I spent hours and hours cleaning it and sanding it. Did a number on my nails. What kind of paint did you use? I think mine turned out a little to glossy but it was supposed to be semi-gloss paint.

I'm also going to attempt the speedometer project that you did. The tutorial on your web site makes it look pretty easy. I'm a pretty patient person, so I think I can do it. May drop you a note for advice if I get stuck. My gels are in very bad condition and that looks like the hardest part. I may run out this evening to find the folder material that you used for the gels. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing so much information. Smile

dogmad7 · Samba Member Joined: September 30, 2009 Posts: 12

Love the 68, best year in my opinion. I just bought a 68 and I love the things you have done to yours so far. If you are serious about restoring speedos, you can do mine. I will warn you though, the odometer is trashed.

houseofboyd · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:04 pm Post subject:

houseofboyd · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:06 pm Post subject:

Tim Donahoe · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:39 pm Post subject:

It seems to me that the air cleaners had a somewhat glossy finish. The addition of years of dirt and grime may have given them a flat look. So, glossy is about what you want for period correct.

Tim
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Busdriver79 · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:58 pm Post subject:

houseofboyd · Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:11 pm Post subject:

houseofboyd · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:53 am Post subject:

Got the vintage (repo) amber fog lights that I ordered for the Beetle. Just waiting on the bumper bracket mounts that should be here tomorrow or Thursday. I know what I’ll be doing Friday night after work! Still need to determine where I'm going to get power for the lights. Directly from the headlights, running lights? Don't know yet.

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Our Web Site: http://www.kentuckyhotwheels.com

1968 VW Beetle
2012 Turbo VW Beetle

sb001 · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:35 am Post subject:

sb001 · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:40 am Post subject:

BTW I LOVE how your oil bath cleaner turned out- I need to find one for my 69, I actually have the rare Bowden cable for the flaps inside the cleaner, but they are rarer than hen's teeth- I posted in the "parts whine" thread a link to an ebay auction that just ended, for a 69 air cleaner that had that cable with it, that went for almost $100! Shocked

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houseofboyd · Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 11:48 am Post subject:

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