Hello! Log in or Register   |  Help  |  Donate  |  Buy Shirts See all banner ads | Advertise on TheSamba.com  
TheSamba.com
 
Bought Cheap 67' Bug last year
Photo link: Forum code:
Bought Cheap 67' Bug last year
Author Photo
67vbug



Joined: February 14, 2011
Photos: 10
Location: SoCar
67vbug is offline 

Bought Cheap 67' Bug last year Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 7:50 pm     Views: 91      Rating: Not rated

Got this bug last year... MANY PROBLEMS!!! one, engine had 11 thous of play even with calibration of shims! Rebuilt now. Tranny had long axles but short splines. had those replaced with long/long axles/spindles. Got a IRS freeway tranny which is a freeway flyer and changed out the carrier in the axle housing to accept swing axles. Many people say it cant be done but it works!!! Body didnt have bolts holding it down under rear seat. Frnt beam replaced because smashed leaves in tube and rounded center part. Replaced steering box with one that works! Many things has been done so far. A major concern is alot of bondo in the front clip.OUTCH! About 2 inches thick!!! I am going to form the metal back and only put a small thin layer of body filler the right way! I will have many more pics of engine being built in he process, tranny swap from IRS to Swing, etc. If you have any questions, please send a comment!!!


thanks!!!

Search Forums for photo
View user's profile Send private message Gallery Classifieds Share: Facebook Twitter
All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time

About | Help! | Advertise | Donate | Premium Membership | Privacy/Terms of Use | Contact Us | Site Map
Copyright © 1996-2023, Everett Barnes. All Rights Reserved.
Not affiliated with or sponsored by Volkswagen of America | Forum powered by phpBB
Links to eBay or other vendor sites may be affiliate links where the site receives compensation.