VW Fam Help My 67!

[13nunez]

My poor Maybelline needs some love. Im here to give it to her. ~ $2000-2700 budget need engine, tires, interior, weatherstrip and a few other things i cant really think of. Primary on the list is engine/trans/suspension setup. I want my car running ASAP but also at its optimal performance without a concern of safety. current engine is a 1600 DP that im sure blew the crank. am looking for a bit more power than it has now but nothing crazy where i will break something.

ANyway. what im looking for is someone from TheSamba whos interested on working on it before i head to a local shop. I am mechanically inclined so i can sure help but i dont have the confidence to tear down and put back together properly haha Im in the Los ANgeles/torrance area.

[Sharp64]

If you broke the crank, you most likely have more issues. No rebuilder should be able to give you an accurate rebuild price without opening up the engine to assess the damage. Rebuilding the engine, getting tires, new rubber, suspension and interior for $2700 will be exceedingly difficult unless you’re doing all the work.

What EXACTLY are you wanting to do to the suspension? Replacing shocks/balljoints/tierod ends isn’t too expensive, but if you’re looking to lower it or something you’re going to need to raise your budget or skip this part.

Like I said, engine rebuild is going to depend on what’s salvageable. You may be better off buying a used stock motor. Or checking locally for a rebuild special. Rebuilt heads alone are going to be $300-400 for stock. Maybe look for a decent long block that you can transfer stuff to.

What’s wrong with the transmission?

Check JBugs or another online outlet for cheap, black vinyl interiors. Headliner is probably out unless you can do the work. I’ve been quoted $350 for just the install labor.

Stock tires are probably $50/pc plus balancing etc. Any decent tire place can usually do it.

Cheap cal look rubber kits are $500. Easy to do at home, it you’ll need a helper that won’t be offended by profanity.

Understand that most local shops are going to charge between $70-150/ hour. It adds up fast.
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[FullFender]

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[67rustavenger]

Performance costs $$$$.
You can get some extra bang with 1679cc engine. For reasonable $$$$.
Or you can go the route that I am currently doing. 2180 with all new parts.
Currently exceeding $5K. This was built with reasonably priced parts that many times I found on sale.

Fast, Cheap, Reliable? Pick two.
A daily driver would need to be reliable. So one of the other two is already out the window.

Regarding the trans crunch when selecting reverse.
You might want to lift the rear seat bottom and remove the tunnel inspection plate. Take a look at the shift coupler. It should have a positive engagement with the shift rod. If that looks good. Then pull the shift lever and check the condition of the shift rod bushing that is inside the tunnel. It should be intact and well lubricated.
It may be a simple adjustment. Often times the shift lever plate is incorrectly set and can cause issues. When I need to adjust mine. I make sure that the shift lever bolts are tight just enough that it will hold the plate in place. But still be able to tap the shift lever base with a hammer to get it adjusted just right. Then I tighten the bolts one final time and move onto the next nagging task.

Good Luck.
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[Sharp64]

Um. Yeah. 80-100mph without worry in a bug isn’t going to be cheap.
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1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
“...some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch the world burn.” - Michael Caine

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[KTPhil]

My guesses: Stock about $2500 in the Los Angeles area, good to about 80 mph at best. New case add $1000. 100mph adds another $1000-1500 including cooling mods.

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I hope i can get to pomona this sunday and see what gems i find. If anyone else is going, will be cool to meet up

[vwoldbug]

So , did you get the engine repaired .

[bluebus86]

a 100 mph motor assuming stock gearing will be pricey, one that will last a long time will,be super pricey.

You mentioned seals need replacing, do NOT ignore a dripping window seal, even a tiny leak during the rainy season if ignored will result in very expensive body and or floor rust. a tiny drip on my windshield was ignored, drip ran down the defroster vent, and rusted out the lower A piller. other times water collects under the floor mats or tar mats, and rots out the pan. rear window drips will rot out the rear package area badly. water under the floor mats will rust thru the front to rear brake pipe that is along the tunnel, which can cause total loss of the brakes, quit suddenly!

also if you plan on 100 mph, you best get excellent tires, upgraded brakes, maybe 4 wheel disc, get the handling down with new suspension, maybe lower the Bug too, the Bug is airplane wing shaped and at high speed it can lift, which is not what you want to happen if you want to do things like stop or turn! shoulder belts, impact bars in doors, collapsible steering columns and such can keep you alive in event of a high speed crash. I assume you intend to go 100 mph at a race track, most tracks have safety inspections, read up on what is required.

If you intend to go 100 mph on a public road, you are a danger to the public and selfish, disregarding others life. keep those speeds on the track. Even a modern super car designed for 100 mph is not safe on public streets unless you are on a highly controlled highway that is designed for such speeds, such as the autoban, where those speeds are expected by other drivers, pedestrians and such. there is no public road in California that meets this requirement.

Dont get killed, dont become a brain dead vegetable, but most of all do not cause that to happen to anyone else. If you only care about yourself, consider you maybe hunted down and put down by the friends or family of the innocent person you harm. Vehicular manslaughter conviction(s) will get you a stay in prison.

Bug On Safely!
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