New to me…3rd family….1966

[Essthreetee]

So, after acquiring my wife’s dream car (Notchback) my son and I got the bug for another bug. My son kept sending me links of cars for sale and then he came across one in the classifieds that was in our price range and only 40 minutes away. So after contacting the previous owner and then selling my Harley, we went and bought this 1966, mostly original bug.

It has the original motor, transaxle, wheels, interior (needs to be replaced) and has never been in an accident. I am the 3rd owner.

When I bought it, the paint was totally sun baked. With a little elbow grease and a lot of cleaner and wax….it is almost like new (well, what I have completed so far is).

It is going to be a project for me and my son, and I couldn’t be happier.

Here are some pics…..as purchased…

After some waxing…

Posed with a friends 63…

[Rome]

You lucked out with the '66! Excellent results on the original paint after all your polishing and waxing work. Will you continue with the black interior color?

Exeter- I actually stayed there about 20 years ago; spent the night at the Best Western and had an enjoyable stroll thru town admiring the many murals on the building walls. Next day drove a few miles to CB Performance's shop, then headed up into Sequoia and Kings Canyon park.

[diablosandwich]

Nice looking 66!

Casey
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1966 Java Greens

[Essthreetee]

[KTPhil]

NICE car!

Even with popouts, black seats might be hot in the California sun.

Was a lighter (cream?) color an option? It could be "original style" if so, and be a lot more comfortable!

[rcooled]

[KTPhil]

[BSheldon]

[toxicavenger70]

Sweet looking ride!

[Essthreetee]

Here is an update of the car. Since she has joined our family, she has gotten polished (paint came back beautifully), she got a new 4” narrowed adjustable beam and drop spindles from Aircooled Vintage Works, she got 2” drop adjustable plates in the rear from Type-E Motorsports, and a new set of Empi 5 spike rims from classifieds here.

I am having more fun and loving this car more than any other vehicle I have ever owned.

[sportin-wood]

That' one sharp looking '66! Love the stance too.
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[slayer61]

[Erik G]

That paint really came back nice, looks great

[wcfvw69]

[Big Bill]

Beautiful car it really shined up nice, the nice ones are still out there. I have some friends that live in Exeter they are into VWs too.

[corro23]

Nice job! Looks great! Paint really came back!
I pickedup a '66 project car for my son and I also, such a great way to spend time with them.
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64 - Next project
66 - Maintaining
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73 Super (sold)
63, 66, 73 Super (history)

[Essthreetee]

[Big Bill]

As for your friends that live here, chances are that I know them and / or taught them. As it is a pretty small town and when you have taught here for 23 years….there is a high probability that they may have been a former student. 😁

They are actually transplants from the Paradise Fire from a few years ago. If you have seen a 63? Double Door Kombi thats them.

[corro23]

Curious about your 2” drop adjustable plates in the rear from Type-E Motorsports. I ordered a set. Did you go lower than the 2" drop?
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64 - Next project
66 - Maintaining
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73 Super (sold)
63, 66, 73 Super (history)

[Essthreetee]