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Caffeinated Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2021 Posts: 5 Location: Beaux Arts, WA
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 11:43 am Post subject: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Hi all! I just entered the world of the vintage VW Beetle fanatics, having previously owned a New Beetle some years ago (it was one of the Turbo ones, I think a 2002, and it didn't do well, sadly.) However, I now own an absolutely beautiful 1960 VW Beetle -- her name is "Swoon" -- and I'm excited to learn more about these amazing cars, how to tinker with them (I don't know anything about cars but I understand that this is one of the easiest cars to learn with!) and meet other enthusiasts. I'll be reading probably a lot more than I'll be posting, since there's so much to learn about you all, but wanted to say hello and post a photo of my girl.
Warmly,
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:37 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Welcome and beautiful car! People here seems to like pictures, so the more the better.
I would recommend getting the John Muir book “How to keep your AirCooled Volkswagen Alive”, grab the drink of your choice and start reading. It’s a very basic book, literally written for someone that isn’t a mechanic. Has from basic to complicated repairs and lists the tools to do the jobs. Even if you don’t plan on doing much aside from general maintenance, it’s a good easy read as well.
Good luck.
My 60:
_________________ 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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Caffeinated Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2021 Posts: 5 Location: Beaux Arts, WA
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:48 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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I did pick that book up - thank you! Has been recommended by many, and I'm looking forward to digging in! And your baby is soooo gorgeous - what a lovely car.
Thanks for the welcome, the recommendation, and for saying hi! |
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Larmo63 Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2015 Posts: 338 Location: SoCal
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Welcome, '60 ragtops are great cars! I owned one years ago when my boys were little and I missed it.
I recently bought a '62 ragtop, so I'm back in the saddle. _________________ Lawrence
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‘61 Mango Green Single Cab
'62 Pearl White Ragtop sedan
'66 Ruby Red Cabriolet
'86 Porsche 911 Carrera |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2009 Location: Texas
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Welcome to The Samba. What a beautiful car! What are your plans with it? Hopefully to keep it as-is! Care to share more photos? Interior & engine? _________________ .
Paused 66 project bug
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"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman. He's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." --- Jeff Spicoli |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31380 Location: Hot Arizona
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Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Caffeinated wrote: |
wanted to say hello and post a photo of my girl. |
Uhhh, Caffeinated - that's a VW, not a girl.
I've attached a photo showing both a VW and a girl, to try to teach you the difference !!!
_________________ 1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297 |
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txgunslinger Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2021 Posts: 25 Location: San Antonio, TX
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:32 am Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Not as new as Caffienated (welcome btw) but wanted to introduce myself as well and just let y'all know how excited I am to finally be a part of the air cooled club! I always wanted a project vehicle, preferably from the year of my birth (1967) and considered Camaros, pickups, etc. but also a bug. Well, I finally got one and I couldn't be happier. Found it on CL in SD and had it shipped to me in San Antonio. I haven't driven a stick in 20 years so I was a little nervous, but man, when I drove it the half mile home I couldn't keep the smile off my face and the random bouts of laughter. I love this thing! So freaking cool!
It runs, but definitely needs work. It stalled on me a few times on the way home from vapor lock I think. San Antonio is hot and the electric fuel pump is mounted in the engine compartment. I bought a block off plate and plan on relocating to the trunk. Anyway, super excited and have been spending way too much time on this site and watching resto vids lately (at the expense of work and sleep lol).
I am working on getting a birth cert which has been way more of an adventure than it should be, but whatever, I'll get it eventually. |
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slayer61 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2021 Posts: 1018 Location: CA
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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txgunslinger, I love your car! That's a great start. 1 piece windows are becoming more obsolete, but I always loved them, and the molding has been removed & holes filled. Very "old school" Cal look going on! Excellent and Welcome! |
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Welcome newcomers!! _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2009 Location: Texas
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Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Hi Gunslinger - welcome! Like you. I bought a bug (although mine is a project that's seeming to last forever!) of my birth year (1966). I haven't driven a standard on probably 25 years, but I look forward to that feeling when it's finally running and road worthy! Have fun! _________________ .
Paused 66 project bug
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"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman. He's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." --- Jeff Spicoli |
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vwuberalles Samba Member
Joined: October 18, 2003 Posts: 1357 Location: Richmond, VA
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cricketseed Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2015 Posts: 115 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 8:58 am Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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Hi, Caffeinated. I remember seeing your car on BaT. It's a nice one. _________________ '66 Beetle |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31380 Location: Hot Arizona
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9772 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Brand New Here - Hello! |
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People here seems to like pictures, so the more the better. |
That's because we cannot read. Let alone type!
To the new guy's. Nice cars. And a Happy welcome to the samba. _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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