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houseofboyd Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Mabel, Our 1968 Zenith Blue Beetle |
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Figured I'd start a new thread for our 1968 diamond blue Beetle that we decided to name Mabel. This will not be a restoration, just tidying up a bit. Drove her home this past Saturday in a horrible 128 mile snow storm, but she got me home safe and sound. She's rock solid, no rot, no repairs, just a 47 year old Beetle that still has a lot of life left in her. She's sitting in the garage now, still dirty from the trip the other day. A clean up is in the near future and this will be her thread.
_________________ Our 1968 Zenith Blue Beetle: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619501
My '74 SB Build On The Samba: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609943
Our Web Site: http://www.kentuckyhotwheels.com
1968 VW Beetle
2012 Turbo VW Beetle
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Brian Samba Moderator
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johnny2013 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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i like the rims. what brand are they? _________________ 1971 orange beetle, 1200 engine, with weber 40 idf!!, 1971 beige beetle,1200, ALL STOCK,
both undergoing slow restoration. |
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77kafer Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2008 Posts: 823 Location: New Windsor, NY
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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johnny2013 wrote: |
i like the rims. what brand are they? |
Aren't they 15" hubcaps? _________________ Supposed to be 77käfer, but there are no umlauts on an american keyboard
Overheard on 27 June 07, one lady to another when they saw my Harli in a parking lot at West Point, "maybe he found it on the clearance aisle at the Volkswagen dealer" |
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johnny2013 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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77kafer wrote: |
johnny2013 wrote: |
i like the rims. what brand are they? |
Aren't they 15" hubcaps? |
really? i didnt notice _________________ 1971 orange beetle, 1200 engine, with weber 40 idf!!, 1971 beige beetle,1200, ALL STOCK,
both undergoing slow restoration. |
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Brian Samba Moderator
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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'68 never had 5x112 wheels, but they are nice looking caps. _________________ Wash your hands
'69 Bug
'68 Baja Truck
'71 Bug
'68 Camper
Only losers litter |
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houseofboyd Samba Member
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johnny2013 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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houseofboyd wrote: |
johnny2013 wrote: |
i like the rims. what brand are they? |
They're reproduction Gasburners with real Porsche 3 prong caps 155/60 Conti front and 195/65 Conti rear.
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gosh! thats something i would save for! _________________ 1971 orange beetle, 1200 engine, with weber 40 idf!!, 1971 beige beetle,1200, ALL STOCK,
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Brian Samba Moderator
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: |
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Diamond Blue... what is the paint code sticker say behine the spare tire? My 68 is Zenith Blue. Just asking. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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houseofboyd Samba Member
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:15 pm Post subject: |
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Nice, reminds me a little of my whip
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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johnny2013 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2015 12:21 am Post subject: |
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jhicken wrote: |
Nice, reminds me a little of my whip
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i like those rims! what brand? i have been so obsessed with wheels and tires lately _________________ 1971 orange beetle, 1200 engine, with weber 40 idf!!, 1971 beige beetle,1200, ALL STOCK,
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houseofboyd Samba Member
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vernonc Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2012 Posts: 681 Location: Parkersburg, WV..yes, I sold the boat
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Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2015 4:50 am Post subject: |
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Look on the bright side; you can't take the money with you (although I've known several who thought they could ) and you're helping the economy by keeping that money in circulation.
mort _________________ "Those who don't read newspapers are un-informed. Those who do read newspapers are mis-informed." Will Rogers
'69 sedan, low mileage, all original.....currently being 'freshened-up' for road trips and daily driving...just not every day
Freshening-up link http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=617386 |
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houseofboyd Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2014 Posts: 613 Location: Flatwoods, Ky
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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The clouds parted and the sun finally poked through. Temp right around 40 degrees, it’s a welcome sign. However, we have no water. Apparently, the city is fighting a few water main breaks, so it’s hard telling when it’ll be back on. So what to do while you’re waiting for the Daytona 500 to start? Work on the Beetle! Would love to get her out of the garage for a nice long bath, she’s still filthy from last weeks trip from Lexington in a snow storm. But no water and the wind still has a bite to it, maybe next week. I did notice that the bright light relay wasn’t working when I bought the car, the steering wheel was dirty and the horn only worked when one side of the horn lever was pushed. Lets start there. While nosing around, I found the original bill of sale. Seems I was wrong about the color, it is in deed zenith blue, not diamond blue. She was $2108 brand new. Wow! Disassembled the steering wheel assembly, cleaned it in the snow because we have no water. Polished the horn lever, cleaned the contacts for the bright light switch, now everything works! I’ll probably have to replace the turn signal switch. It’s original and very clean, but the plastic has deteriorated. Since the plastic pieces are riveted in, I’m guessing that they can’t be replaced without replacing the whole unit. But for now, the horn works properly, turn signals work and the bright light switch works….that’s a good start..
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/boydhouse/15995175013/ _________________ Our 1968 Zenith Blue Beetle: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=619501
My '74 SB Build On The Samba: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609943
Our Web Site: http://www.kentuckyhotwheels.com
1968 VW Beetle
2012 Turbo VW Beetle |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Zenith Blue! Yep mine is Patina Zenith Blue. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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houseofboyd Samba Member
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sb001 Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 10399 Location: NW Arkansas
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Mabel started life as an autostick. I would give anything to have those original engine tarboards in the back that have the proper ATF tank filler neck and vacuum hose cutouts! You also still have the original ashtray with the autostick shift pattern- those can fetch a tidy sum so I'm told. _________________ I'm the humblest guy on this board.
1969 autostick sedan, family owned since new
1600 SP engine
Solex 30 PICT 3 carburetor
Bosch 113905205AE autostick distributor |
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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johnny2013 wrote: |
jhicken wrote: |
Nice, reminds me a little of my whip
-jeffrey |
i like those rims! what brand? i have been so obsessed with wheels and tires lately |
They are original early Porsche Fuchs, 5.5 in front, 6" in the back.The Flat Four or Empi reproductions are pretty decent, and a fraction of the cost of originals. FWIW, the Gas Burners look nice on your car, I wouldn't change them.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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