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srobinson Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2012 Posts: 174 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 2:10 pm Post subject: Take engine out to remove body? |
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Guys, do I have to take my engine out to remove the body off the frame? Friend of mine said we should be able to take body off my 69 with engine still attached, but that just doesn't seem possible.
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SoCalJes Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2011 Posts: 1093 Location: Broward, FL
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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The engine is attached to the pan not the body. The Electrical IS atached to the body. _________________ Jesse
71 Ghia
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srobinson Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2012 Posts: 174 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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So I need to disconnect the electrical components that are attached to motor then I can remove body without taking the motor out? |
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Murdlem Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 506 Location: Port Angeles, Washington
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Ghiaddict Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2002 Posts: 2632 Location: Now in Honea Path, SC
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:26 am Post subject: |
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srobinson wrote: |
So I need to disconnect the electrical components that are attached to motor then I can remove body without taking the motor out? |
Also remember to detach any cables that run from body to
engine or body to chassis. _________________ ****************************
Karmann Ghia & Beetle parts available.
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bugpowered Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004 Posts: 279 Location: Oil spot on the garage floor, Michigan
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:38 am Post subject: |
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I just did what you are about to tackle this just this past weekend. Three guys and off she went to the stands in the garage. I am prepping the engine and luggage compartments for paint. easier to tackle with the body removed. _________________ the parts that you buy from me today, will fund my projects tomorrow... |
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srobinson Samba Member
Joined: July 14, 2012 Posts: 174 Location: Indiana
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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doesn't sound to hard on the surface, but still daunting none the less. I am sure if I miss something it won't come off. LOL
Just so I can make a check list my self....tell me if I am wrong please...
1. Take gas tank out
2. Remove steering linkage
3. Bolts under car, under back seat and rear suspension bolt that is sorta hidden.
4. Cables that are going to engine compartment
5. PULL !!
Watched some video's but they were always "prepped" to pull body off just undoing the screws. Engine was gone as was doors hood and engine lid.
OH AND IMPORTANT question...can I leave front and back GLASS in? |
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Murdlem Samba Member
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 506 Location: Port Angeles, Washington
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Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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There are also bolts under the gas tank as well.
Also, to reduce the weight of the body, remove whatever you can. Doors, deck lid, obviously trunk lid, etc. If you are going to be painting and will be removing windows and stuff, do it now. The lighter that you can make the body for this step, the easier it will be to lift it off. _________________ Eric Meldrum
68 Ghia
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Ghiaddict Samba Member
Joined: November 20, 2002 Posts: 2632 Location: Now in Honea Path, SC
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Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 5:34 am Post subject: |
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srobinson wrote: |
doesn't sound to hard on the surface, but still daunting none the less. I am sure if I miss something it won't come off. LOL
Just so I can make a check list my self....tell me if I am wrong please...
1. Take gas tank out
2. Remove steering linkage
3. Bolts under car, under back seat and rear suspension bolt that is sorta hidden.
4. Cables that are going to engine compartment
5. PULL !!
Watched some video's but they were always "prepped" to pull body off just undoing the screws. Engine was gone as was doors hood and engine lid.
OH AND IMPORTANT question...can I leave front and back GLASS in? |
Also the brake fluid lines that run from the reservoir (on Body)
to the master cylinder (on Chassis) _________________ ****************************
Karmann Ghia & Beetle parts available.
Convertible tops installed. |
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