My 63 body on a 59 pan Herbie project car

[slave1pilot]

Not much of an update really
But I replaced the blown L/R tire with a used one (since it’s just a rolling chassis) and pushed Ol’ Herb out of the garage

I desperately needed to do a post-Christmas clean-up of the garage , so I did that too

Then, I unboxed the pile of parts I have to see what I needed to acquire still

Then I separated them into a couple groups to better identify the needed items

I found a few things that I still need and will update my whiteboard accordingly

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

Got the 1835 mounted on the stand
Now I can start engine assembly

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

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I'm not busting your bubble but a Vw engine 😔 herbie had a 356 engine 👍..im having fun no hard feeling 👍👍

[Rome]

Jerry, of the 21 look-alike Beetles used for the original The Love Bug movie, only 1 had a Porsche engine. You can see it parked with the engine lid open in the background of a still photo (production notes?) of the official DVD. I think that actual vehicle survived, and is now in England. IIRC it was featured in a VolksWorld magazine article about 10 years ago.

If we assume the 356 engine in that Herbie was stock, it was rated at approx. 95 hp. The OP's dual-port 1835 can easily be modified to reach that power level.

[slave1pilot]

Thanks guys
I wish I had 356 money lol
Since I dont, the 1835 is a good option
You are correct . The #2 car (with 356) is indeed in England
Many of the original cars are still around too
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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

PROGRESS!
I replaced both axle boots today
Passenger was torn

Driver side wasn’t, but it would be stupid not to do both

The new dual carbs arrived yesterday.
And since the 1835 is already in the stand, I started the mock-up to see how it all fits together (or doesn’t lol)

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[tatzbug]

[slave1pilot]

I continued test fitting parts
Today was the alternator and the linkage
I also disassembled it all and trimmed the aftermarket tins and shroud. You can’t see it in the pics, but it has to be done

I also started on the front disc conversion

I say started, because I realized that my link pin bushings are wasted and I had to order a rebuild kit

I also ordered a bunch of other stuff and need to update my dry erase board
Thanks for sticking around, I appreciate the support
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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

More test fitting lol

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

Dry-erase board updated
Red is for the items I need to purchase
Green is for welding projects
Purple is for items that need to be done

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[mukluk]

[slave1pilot]

[slave1pilot]

I was In the garage, but didn’t address the boots lol
New cart for the new welder finally arrived
Now i can get started on the pan repairs before i tackle the overwhelming body repairs

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[dodgerodder]

Everything looks great, you’re making a ton of progress!

Very cool about the new welder & cart. As with any VW project, it will get lots of use
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My 66’ build thread:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=699235

[slave1pilot]

tried out the welder
Not fantastic, but it’s a start

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[EMPIImp69]

Make sure your gas is turned on, or regulator allowing enough gas. Also make sure you are using non flux core wire when using Argon/Co2 mix.
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1963 Ragtop Bug

[slave1pilot]

I took the plunge today and removed the damaged battery tray section

And here is my replacement panel

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

I trimmed the panel to fit
Spot welded the spot welds
Butt welded the seam
And then used the grinder for a few hours lol
I have a couple holes to fill and a little more grinding
I’m no Burlyhammer , but overall, I’m quite pleased

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[slave1pilot]

My Coworker (professional welder) gave me a sticker for my hard hat this morning lol

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My Photobucket for my Herbie Project - http://s1288.photobucket.com/user/TK-439/library/Herbie?sort=3&page=1

Currently:
1963 Ragtop Beetle
Previously:
1967 Beetle
1968 Beetle
1970 Beetle

[EA812]