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PostPosted: Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:19 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
New exhaust to help motor breath better.

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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:21 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Out on the town Very Happy
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:28 am    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Nice little bug!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:37 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Thank you!
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 4:16 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Bob Brugge wrote:
Nice little bug!


x2

Agreed.

Doc, I still crush on your bug a little more every time you post up Very Happy

That color is just.... Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Such a great looking bug Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 8:59 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Thanks guys!

Not one of the full body off restos
I was lucky to find a great car and have been making small changes to make it even better....
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 4:09 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Tidied up the engine compartment wiring
Placed pretty much all of it in wire looms.
Much better Very Happy
Also cleaned up and polished the coil strap
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This pic snows the before wiring and polished oil cap and dipstick
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 24, 2018 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Will be adding a set of vintage style fog lamps.
H3 55W bulbs.
Want to have a light on dash that lets me know when they are on.
Will also be using them as daytime running lights..
After checking speedometer found on the left side near 25mph there is a light that appears to be for parking or fog lights.
On back of speedo, there is a blank in this spot.
So a new bulb holder and bulb and I will have my fog light indicator on the speedo! Cool
Lights are on their way and should be here tomorrow. Smile
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 25, 2018 7:26 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
H3 55W fog lights
H4 Head lights

Deciding on placement and spacing
Tough with bumper guards since they are basically right where I would like to have the lights Confused
So accommodations must be made Surprised
Probably will be picture 3.
They unfortunately need to be at the height of the bumper guards so as not to block light from the side.
Or I could mount them under the bumper, but I prefer the vintage rallye look. Wink
I have made a prototype mounting bracket out of scrap...
Two matching brackets will be made and then painted black to help hide them when done.


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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:06 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
12v H3 55W
Fog lights mounted, wired and functional!
Wired with relay and thru keyed ignition, will also be used as DRLs
Very Happy Exclamation
All wiring in wire loom and tucked away
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:18 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
And illuminated


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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:38 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Looks fantastic, Doc!

Did you use a dedicated switch or do the fog/DRL lights always come on with the ignition?


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 2:53 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Thanks Kris


Separate switch wired thru the ignition, so even if I leave them on they will go off with ignition.
Also wired thru speedometer warning light for parking lights
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Light at about 25mph
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 3:06 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Kris,
I had a ‘71 Sunroof Super Beetle brand new back in the day, in Marina Blue!
Bought in San Jose at Almaden VW.
Dealership was owned by NorCal distributor of VWs
Reynold C. Johnson.
I worked for the dealership while in High School and college Very Happy
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Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 9:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Well today I decided to replace the shift rod bushing Confused

That was a bear of a job doing it single handed. Rolling Eyes
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Well that was even more fun Crying or Very sad

Drive to office today...come out after work and car won’t start....cranks fine but no fire...unless accelerator floored and then sputters and quits.

Fuel leaking from carb....stuck float?

Well....take top off carb in parking lot with it raining Sad

Float is sunk...completely full of fuel...
Damn cheap Chinese carb rebuild kit....
Took float out, got the gas out of it, reassemble and drive home.
Will put old German float back in tomorrow and seal up cheap float and keep as emergency spare only....
Lesson learned the semi hard way Very Happy

Where can you get good quality carb rebuild kits?
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 2:01 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
Car has been running terrific since I went back to Solex float!

Hooked up, adjusted and tested original windshield washer...
Tank, hoses and valve all holding pressure and working as designed! Very Happy


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And a little idle video Cool

https://youtu.be/RP3HlmbeFZU
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1970 Sunroof Bug Yukon Yellow (L19K)
Custom 6.5x15” 914 Sport Wheels wrapped in 185x65x15 Contis
Empi shifter, full compliment of gauges, 1679 with mild cam, stock induction

SOLD: 1974 Marina Blue Standard Beetle undergoing restoration/preservation
1679 with Kadrons and header/QP
914 sport wheels 5.5" ET40 wrapped in 195x65x15 Kumhos
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
docdanracy wrote:
Well that was even more fun Crying or Very sad

Drive to office today...come out after work and car won’t start....cranks fine but no fire...unless accelerator floored and then sputters and quits.

Fuel leaking from carb....stuck float?

Well....take top off carb in parking lot with it raining Sad

Float is sunk...completely full of fuel...
Damn cheap Chinese carb rebuild kit....
Took float out, got the gas out of it, reassemble and drive home.
Will put old German float back in tomorrow and seal up cheap float and keep as emergency spare only....
Lesson learned the semi hard way Very Happy

Where can you get good quality carb rebuild kits?



Sucks about the float but glad you got it figured out quickly.
Unfortunately the quality of aftermarket parts for our cars is rather horrid so try to keep as many OEM parts as possible. If you do replace anything, keep the old one if it's still good. Always good to have a backup.

I have a small bin full of parts I keep in the car:
New (cheapo) distributor
Plugs
Wires
Cap
Points
Fuel pump

I guess I need to add a carb kit/float to it Wink
I also keep a full set of tools just in case.

I like the fog lights Cool
Here's mine. You can see my one MINI Cooper fog lamp on the left side of the front bumper.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:01 pm    Post subject: Re: 1970 Bug Sunroof Reply with quote
One thing I noticed is you have '71 engine lid.
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