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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:10 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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It is a mooneyes one I bought back in '03-'04 and ended up not using it. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:51 am Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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I installed the quarter window seals yesterday.
I pulled the motor and threw in a fresh clutch setup. I would also like to point out that you need to remove the flywheel lock before attempting to install the engine.
While I had the motor out I fixed a few other things. Most of the exhaust nuts were loose or missing. Lots of loose tin screws. Just snugged everything up a bit. I fixed the engine seal that was in good shape but not installed all the way and cleaned the engine compartment. I'm a little closer to having a good daily driving old Cal Look Bug. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2016 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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No pictures but I finished the engine install and went on a test drive without issues. I need to install the wiper motor and align the front end next. Good progress today. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
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Beetlebaum Samba Member
Joined: December 04, 2008 Posts: 2181 Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2016 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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I scored some used BRM'S today, 5.5" and 6.5"
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2017 6:26 am Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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I received a 5" beam in the mail the other day that I ordered from a guy in Arkansas. His business is called fabshop104. Now if I can only find time to install it!
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:00 am Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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I've been driving the Bug around on short errands for a week or so with no issues other than I have no defrost. I have heat to my feet but not up to the windshield. The first step is to remove the torn up paper tubes down in the quarter panels.
Then I decided to pull the hood of to make life easier.
This is all the crap I pulled out of the passenger side.
Cut off this upholstery nail on each side before jamming you hand in there otherwise it's like an old time raccoon trap.
Now I have to figure out how to get the paper ring left on the tube down below, Any thoughts?
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4407 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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MI-Bug Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Marne, MI
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Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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sixfootdan wrote: |
Now I have to figure out how to get the paper ring left on the tube down below, Any thoughts? |
I've seen where some guys cut an access hole or opening in the inner A-piller behind the carpet to gain access to this connection... If carefully located, the hole probably doesn't have to be too large I would think. Hope this helps. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=667248&highlight=heater+tube |
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 7:34 am Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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I used some tig rod and broke it up a used a shop vac to pick up the pieces. _________________ Schrodinger's cat walked into a bar and it didn't.
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4407 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:08 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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MI-Bug wrote: |
sixfootdan wrote: |
Now I have to figure out how to get the paper ring left on the tube down below, Any thoughts? |
I've seen where some guys cut an access hole or opening in the inner A-piller behind the carpet to gain access to this connection... If carefully located, the hole probably doesn't have to be too large I would think. Hope this helps. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=667248&highlight=heater+tube |
That's a great link MI-Bug lots of info. Go Buckeyes! Just kidding lol.
Sixfootdan thank you for posting all the info and pictures of these tough to get spots. That is cleanest access to the tunnel I have stumbled on yet. Hole saw is a great idea, and with a smaller one for the metal than you used on the tarboard so it goes back so tight like that. So slick. I never would have thought to try a holesaw on that curved tunnel. I have a couple of cans of that Eastwood frame rail paint too, waiting for the warm weather to arrive here. It looks like it worked great.
The wheels you got are going to look great with the java green color. The car is going to pop with those. _________________ 1966 Sportsmobile Camper https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764
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sixfootdan Samba Smartass
Joined: February 13, 2002 Posts: 4848 Location: \Lo*ca"tion\, n. 1. The act or process of locating.
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Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:01 am Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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Installed all the chrome trim, fixed the ebrake and put on some new wipers. Now it ready to get in the daily driver rotation. The narrowed beam and BRM's will come later. I have a Motorcycle I want to work on so the bug got bumped down on the laboratory priority list.
I did find a SB12 headlight ring in my stash so I threw it on.
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: '67 Java Green Bug |
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