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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:34 pm Post subject: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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*FIONA*
I was brought this beautiful 66' from a friend yesterday and have been working on her all day, including; breaking down the black paint with acetone and a rag (starting to show the pink very nicely, I think I'll keep her as a pink-patina). We also, started to hose the interior down. Now we're working on wiring to get this motor started!
P.s; It's funny how I chose FIONA because the names original meaning is "white/fair" and it turns out she is OG White! Super stoked about that. Also, Turns out she is a living ground for black widows. Must have been sitting for quite a while.
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Bashr52 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2006 Posts: 5666 Location: On an island in VA
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:23 am Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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There are all kinds of issues going on here.... I'd be suspect of the condition of that engine. |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 9:13 am Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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It’s been sitting for a while... After hooking up the wiring correctly we got it to turn over, but it didn’t fire up. We don’t know if it’s locked up or needs a re-build.
The headlights work though! |
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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1355 Location: Richmond, VA
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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I hope the PO didn’t run this engine long without the engine tins!! |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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A friend Matt hooked it up with some stuff he had laying around!! Scored a engine tin kit, pink spark plug wires, pink generator fan cover, extra carburetor with manifold, some pea shooters and we also found a bumper on Craigslist!!
We can turn it over by hand, pulled the plugs and they look new, oil in it looks fresh, also there was a brand new ignition switch installed, but the original wiring was not hooked up and the fuse block was spray painted flat. As it sits now we got the wiring hooked up, new battery cables, some lights working and it turns over, starter was jammed, grease and oiled it, now it works but has not fired YET.
Take a look...
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2018 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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UPDATE!!!!
Yesterday we got her to run! The starter was shot (6v starter, 6v flywheel, 12v system) so we got a 6v starter from auto-zone for $45! ($40 core). After setting the timing, installing the starter, she fired right up and spit a bunch of crap out of the muffler!
Super stoked! |
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pondoras box Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 1207 Location: Eerie PA
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:41 am Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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The car in the thread is cool but I like the type 34 sitting behind it with the cookie cutters, say what you will but I have loved those wheels since the 80's. Any pics of that car available? _________________ Looking for anything from Hal Casey Motors out of Hamburg New York, from license plate surrounds to matchbooks.
1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda)
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
1957 Oval ragtop
1988 Cabriolet VR6 conversion
Plus a lot of other rusty junk |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2018 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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The Type 34 Ghia is my boyfriends VW. Can't wait to get our VWs rolling so we can MOB the VW Campouts together.
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pondoras box Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 1207 Location: Eerie PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 12:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Those two are going to look cool rolling together. _________________ Looking for anything from Hal Casey Motors out of Hamburg New York, from license plate surrounds to matchbooks.
1961 23 Window (Bobo)
1965 11 Window (Zelda)
1965 13 Window (Lucas)
1957 Oval ragtop
1988 Cabriolet VR6 conversion
Plus a lot of other rusty junk |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Hi Everyone!
Lately, I've been working hard on getting the flat black off the exterior. In my opinion, it should have never been painted flat black, because to me bugs are a classy car and painting a bug flat black is "not" classy...
But on the other hand, the progress has been going well. I got most of the black off, now it's just the tedious details of getting it out of the cracks, a toothbrush has been a lifesaver. The plan is to roll with the pink hood-ride look until I can come up with enough money to get it painted.
Here, take a look...
Today I started to re-build the carb, we noticed that the carb was leaking and not holding gas, making the car not idle. Hopefully I can get it going and go on a test drive soon! |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4390 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Yes, thank you! We are going to buff it out until it blings (: |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2018 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Happy Monday Everyone!
Quick update! I’ve still been trying to get this black off but getting closer everyday! Today I took the rear windshield out and currently working on the front. The rear came out like a piece of cake without breaking! (always a plus) unfortunately the front windshield is dried out and super sketchy chipping it off. It’s a super pain in the ass! Any tips on how to get it out smoothly!?
Went to a bus show yesterday here in PHX AZ. Definitely super inspiring seeing everyone’s bad ass VWs! Soon enough I’ll be rolling into my first show in my own bug!
Check out some super rad photos of my friends sick VWs;
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2018 10:41 am Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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UPDATE***
The flat black has finally been wiped off!! ( Most of it at least) I’ve taken the lights and knobs off already. The next step is taking the fenders and doors off and putting new seals on.
Here take a look...
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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1355 Location: Richmond, VA
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Hi everyone!
Sorry for falling off the face of the earth... but so much has been done to Fiona!
She has had a complete makeover! Her interior is now OG pearl white and she has been freshly painted pink patina on the outside! She has had all new seals put on her, breaks rebuilt, new wiring installed, new steering, etc! So much love has been put into her!
I’ve uploaded a photo of her before getting clear coated... need to do more!....
ENJOY....
I’ll try to upload more soon! |
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Bryan67 Samba Member
Joined: January 01, 2003 Posts: 2933 Location: Fresno, Ca.
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Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Paint it! You`re right there... _________________ If you`re going to do something, do it right. |
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littlelady Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2018 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 10:01 am Post subject: Re: 1966' VW BugChickie |
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Hi everyone! I’m back with some more photos!!!
Cant believe how close we are to actually driving her!
Take a look...
This is Fiona after clear coat.
This is her brand new painted pearl white dash!
This is her currently... with installed and painted headlights!
Hope you enjoy (: |
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Buggeee Samba Member
Joined: December 22, 2016 Posts: 4390 Location: Stuck in Ohio
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