1968 "red tomatoe" project" beetle

my65vert · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject:

Do not EVER drive it without a belt, you will ruin your engine.
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I'm starting to get little wafts of bus stink coming from the north. Something about the unique scent of drivers seat padding when it's glued together with mouse piss and shit that really gets me going... and I'm smelling it! Oh yeah! Time to start loading up the equipment.

SeVVenth · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

I had front gravel guards on my super when I actually lived on gravel. Mine had 1 hole in the smaller part that goes in front of the running board. But it doesn't take much to hold them on anyways. Just crimp the tabs around the fender really well. And if yours came with rubber seals, don't use them. You'll just get pissed off when they go flying at the car wash.

walter kandetzki · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject:

well i had to drive it home 3 miles with no belt because there was no way i coulda got a belt to go on because the nut woulda came right back off.the belt didnt come off till like 3 miles down the road.im gonna fix it and recheck everything before i even drive it again.i didnt have money to tow the car and my dad sure as hek didnt want to get the truck and towbar out

KantDriveFast · Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject:

'64cal lookdub · 1200 Deluxe Joined: May 29, 2004 Posts: 1714 Location: TX

Thats the bad part with me, I don't have a driving vw....yet Smile

. I hope to find some scores like that when I do though. Wink

walter kandetzki · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject:

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sorry for the cruddy picture but its the correct fuel guage right?i hope so haha.thanks

Miguel Arroyo · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 7:14 am Post subject:

Yes, looking good. Cool

walter kandetzki · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:31 pm Post subject:

won this off ebay.its an accessorie catalog for my 68 bug and its in mint shape....

Miguel Arroyo · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 3:27 pm Post subject:

Nice, you may want to photograph each page and send it to Everett to be included in the Archives.

walter kandetzki · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:10 pm Post subject:

im going to be pulling the 1600 out as i gotta fix a stud and while im doing that im going to find out why my car shakes when i barely let off the clutch and also im going to get rid of the red swing axel boots as they like to leak and put stock german ones on it....

Miguel Arroyo · Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 6:53 am Post subject:

walter kandetzki · Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 7:14 am Post subject:

actually the main seal was changed before i got the motor ( i made sure it was changed)

walter kandetzki · Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:07 am Post subject:

will post pics soon but i found out the t/o bearing clips fell out but the bearing was still in its place!!doh!!!.once i scoop some cash im gonna get some parts for the motor and start cleaning up the tin again and make the engine purty.thanks

walter kandetzki · Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:02 am Post subject:

whats up guys?been awhile.got my 1600 in it and i guess kind of running.took it to a show and one valve cover leaked oil and i know its got a vacuum leak as it would barely accelerate.i think its got a crack internally in the carb or something soo i am goin to buy a new pierburg carb for it.i had to tow it home from the show but i did get a trophie at the show lol.will post soon.im goin to start getting parts for my 1500 as i want to redo it pretty soon.later guys,walt

Dub Owner · Samba Member Joined: June 06, 2005 Posts: 351

i have lots of 1500 parts. If you need some let me know.
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walter kandetzki · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:32 am Post subject:

well i finally get to post pics of work ive done.im waiting for my new dashpad,vents,165 tires i got from tirerack,pierburg carb,and some seals then she should be ready for the bug out!!i got almost all of the tin on the 1600 cept the heat box tin which i MIGHT have to remove the heat boxes for....i also redid the z bars

walter kandetzki · Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject:

wassup folks?been working on the 68 more.gotta redo the brakes,still figure why my throttle cable hangs up.soon i may have her repainted and also have the interior redone soo i can get ready for the may bug out.here is two recent pics:

old (left) heat piece and new (on right side)

walter kandetzki · Posted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject:

well..the brakes were kind of bad haha..the pedal would feel hard and shake because i had a bad shoes and drums (were thin) soo i put all new drums,wheel cylinders in the front but now i gotta do the back once i get the drums off and also im currently redoing the heat system for this winter... (this is the only pic i have for now but i will post more soon.thanks

walter kandetzki · Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject:

i bought a h5 motor for 20 bucks for it that i am going to be rebuilding this winter for the 68.gonna be turned into a 1641 but look bone stock

walter kandetzki · Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject:

added mudflaps


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