My 57 Canadian Deluxe

ARTIFACT · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:49 am Post subject: My 57 Canadian Deluxe

Hello everyone. This is the thread for my Oval!

I will use this thread to document *everything* I do on it (rust repair, occasional stuff, etc)

1957 Canadian Deluxe Beetle
1835cc
Dual 44 Webers
Franklin's 5" 1/2 narrowed beam (with Shock Towers!)
Porsche Fuch wheels
Freeway Flyer transmission
Original interior is perfect

Previous owner: markm

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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

left_coast*9 · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Hey dawg, nice car, I saw it when it was still in Mark's garage! A 'beaut!
I bought his '57 ragtop, but too bad it'll be stuck in my garage for a couple years under resto. Hope to meet you and see your new car again at one of the local shows!

Blake

ARTIFACT · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 5:23 pm Post subject:

Hey Blake

Mark mentioned your name and the car, he said you are doing great work!

Definitely looking forward to meet you and some of the local folks. I'll be doing a tune-up of the car this saturday morning at Franklin's, then I'll start thinking about going to some shows before the weather *really* gets bad.

Do you have a ride thread for your car?

Take care
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

ARTIFACT · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

I hope it's OK for me to post lots of pictures in my ride thread here Smile

Any questions? I am so happy to be on TheSamba!!!

I was fortunate enough to dig up a picture shot by the original owners back in 1957............................. Wink

1835cc Dual 44 Webbers - in the middle of replacing the fan belt Smile

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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

LeviMan2001 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

Let me be the first to say... Fuel filter Laughing

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ARTIFACT · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:10 pm Post subject:

Hello! Thanks for helping a newbie Smile

I am *totally* new to this... I grew up as a KID with a Beetle and a Combi in France... I have the love for them, but learning it all from scratch as an "owner" Smile

I bought it last week, and I only drove it a little bit. Is the fuel filter bad? What do you see? It does look dark...

The lighting is tweaked on the photos, it is possibly lighter. I will look in person and take a close shot of the filter to double check with you

I am going for a tune-up at Franklin's this saturday AM... There are lots of misfires and hesitation happening. VW Veteran neighbor said it was the carbs that need to be balanced... could it be (just) the fuel filter?

Thank you for your help!

(... going to grab the Muir book from the Trunk ... Smile

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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

alindeman1989 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:39 pm Post subject:

no what he means is get the fuel filter out of the engine bay, its a fire wating to happen. instead relocated it up buy the gas tank.
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2180 powered 1974 super( sleeping since 2011)
1967 beetle(new project)

ARTIFACT · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:03 pm Post subject:

I will ask Franklin on saturday

I wouldn't know - I am new to this, and got this car last week from someone who knows VW well (markm, on thesamba). I understand Franklin (well known shop) did the engine, not sure why he did something that is considered a hazard / wrong...

Thanks

I hope you enjoy the thread/car, beside the filter Wink

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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

6volt · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:12 pm Post subject:

ARTIFACT · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject:

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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

paulsvwbug · Samba Member Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 449

Your car is SICK!!! Love the color, the stance, wheels and engine is just right. No bullshit chrome everywhere and it looks to be done clean, yes, except the fuel filter, move it. Your carbs could very well need to be synched, but if you're doing a tune up then it'll all be gone through anyways, nice car.

ARTIFACT · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:58 pm Post subject:

Hey thank you for the kind words!

Today was *tough* ... I drove the Beetle mainly because I had to go get the rear tires changed. Drove to work (couple miles from tires shop). On my way home tonight, it was a NIGHTMARE: it would not start... Eventually did, but litterally stalled at every red light and stop sign - had to rev (slightly) in neutral with e-brake on in order to stay on Sad

so YES I think I need a tune-up BAD on it ... I just hope I can make it to Franklin (25 miles trip) without losing my sanity

Thanks for the support Smile

... hopefully better news from me after the tune-up saturday

Take care

Manuel
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

Alika · Samba Member Joined: February 11, 2004 Posts: 100

Congratulations Manuel! I hope your car brings much enjoyment. I'm curious about the photos that you specify are original (the stance , the tire profile , the accessory mirror). Also , the photo with the child ... is that photo vintage (exhaust)?

50Split · Samba Member Joined: May 19, 2000 Posts: 866 Location: 602

ARTIFACT · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

I have been into photo for years. I love old photographs. I am having fun recreating some with my bug Smile

wait til I go shoot it next to old trains and do costuming Smile

take care
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

jmw1982 · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:

beautiful car man, perfect stance, wheel/tire combo, paint, absolutely mint...
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'60 Beetle Indigo Blue

ARTIFACT · Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2009 10:55 pm Post subject:

thank you jmw1982

so good to be on thesamba!

Tune-up is tomorrow morning - can't wait to have the car start and "behave" Smile

take care
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

ARTIFACT · Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2009 1:23 pm Post subject:

OK my car is at the shop

Franklin saw that it doesn't start, and behaves strangely after it (eventually) starts. Carbs were already perfectly aligned - that's not the problem. Oil sender unit is dripping oil quite a bit too - not the cause of the main issue, but he will fix that too.

At least it's in good hands, and he did see that something was not working correctly...

Manuel

PS: I didn't bring up gas filter placement yet - one thing at a time. I also want to fix rust on the heater channels... Both will be next.
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

ARTIFACT · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:38 am Post subject:

Franklin figured it out... The Coil and the Condenser were shot. I bet it will run better now (!).

They are replaced... I can't wait to go pick up my Oval!
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L331 Horizon Blue January 1957 Canadian Deluxe Oval Beetle

left_coast*9 · Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject:

Manuel, don't forget to talk to him about relocating the fuel filter!

Happy for you man, I'm going to live vicariously thru you until my 57 rag is done! Gonna be awhile, but it will be a kickin' journey. Making good progress weekly!
BTW, Search in the oval beetle forum for my bug thread. (should prolly start one here). It's ugly, but holy scheit is it in good shape, i.e. very very minimal rust. Also, I got the birth certificate back and it's an original Seattle ragtop car! F'in stoked!


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