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64Bug Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2008 Posts: 120 Location: Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:02 pm Post subject: What I did the Bug this week |
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Admired it lovingly.
R&R Front and rear shocks.
Admired it lovingly.
R&R valve cover gaskets. Stripped, primed and painted the valve covers.
Admired it lovingly.
Adjusted carb idle.
Took it to Tims for coffee and watched others admire it lovingly.
I love Bugs!
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When you turn it on, does it return the favour? Oh Yah!!! |
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iaccy Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2007 Posts: 1378 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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I put the side mirror on that wasn't on it when I bought, fixed the antennae and made a list of everything it's missing so I can go out and buy it |
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iaccy Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2007 Posts: 1378 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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ohh and I cleaned and removed some of the rust on the wheel center caps |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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UncaJim Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Minneapolis Area
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Tried to figure out why one of the taillights wasn't working and succeeded (bad ground and corroded tabs).
Tried to figure out why the brake lights aren't working but got nowhere.
Let's just say the previous owner enjoyed modifying the electrical system a little too much. I'm thinking of starting over and taking it back to complete stock, but I like some of what he did and I want to drive it this month! |
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mooks73 Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2006 Posts: 422 Location: fontana ca
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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i talked to it.told it not be be mad for me leaving it half assembled,and selling the 48idas and putting the idfs.that once i sell my 1996 impala i would repaint and redo the interior. : |
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iaccy Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2007 Posts: 1378 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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mooks73 wrote: |
i talked to it.told it not be be mad for me leaving it half assembled,and selling the 48idas and putting the idfs.that once i sell my 1996 impala i would repaint and redo the interior. : |
If it's a '96 SS you haveee to keep it, badass...haha |
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Lee. Samba Animal Controller
Joined: December 22, 2003 Posts: 3079 Location: Denver, CO
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Amigo-2k Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2003 Posts: 385
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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Installed an amp that sits on top of the glove box.
Pulled the aftermarket radio (I have a sapphire I but I'm waiting for the face plate to arrive).
Cleaned up, masked out and painted an oil bath that will replace the bling bling chrome pancake one when the rest of the parts are in stock at Mid America... _________________ 1958 Rag Top
http://ryanendres.com
Operations manager with a results-driven passion for process improvement |
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Nor_AL_67 Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2007 Posts: 663 Location: Huntsville,Alabama
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Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Blew an engine , bought a new long block , removed old engine. Baby doll not happy .....Nothing major...... |
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hemifalcon Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2005 Posts: 1481 Location: Union Grove, WI
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67jason Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2005 Posts: 4741 Location: behind my back feet - Pittsburg CA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 12:27 am Post subject: |
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this week i drove my bug.
last week i washed it, did some brake work and drove it.
the week before i washed it and vacumed it out, and put new fuel lines, filter on it, checked out tune-up parts, changed the oil and adjusted the valves, and drove it.
the week before that i washed it and drove it.
the week before that i drove it.
next weeks itenary includes tracking down exhaust leak, new axle seal, replacing tie rod end and maybe ball joints as well if the bank will let me. probably should wash it again. oh and drving it. _________________ 67 bug x3
67 ghia
64 bug |
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Asunder Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2006 Posts: 612 Location: The other Orange County..N.Y. State
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:17 am Post subject: |
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Ripped out the old interior on my 67 T1 (was cheap aftermarket black carpet)
Installed Wolfsburg West carpet set and OG 67 gray floor front vinyl mat and repo vinyl rear mat. (looks like interior pictures of 67 car manual now)
After getting two 67 only seats over the winter started recovering them after watching the Wolfsburg West how to DVD several times. Ripped off all the old material on them and repainted the frames in black.
Finished the 67 drivers seat on Sunday afternoon and installed it..it looks and feels great. The side release knob is original and works good.
I will have to finish the passengers side seat next weekend, but overall made good progress for one weekend. I wanted to get all this done before summer and hot weather. _________________ 1967 Type1 Zenith Blue |
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corvette6698512 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2006 Posts: 421 Location: olympia, WA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:14 am Post subject: |
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yesterday i adjusted my valves, and tried to find the dreaded exhaust leak. adjusted the carbs, checked tire pressure, and drove it home.
last week, i did a burnout, blew an oil line, replaced that. half way home from some friends house, blew another oil line(same day) fixed that the next day and went on a 200+ mile bug cruise. |
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39coupe Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2008 Posts: 184 Location: Gwinnett, GA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Started re-assembly of my 1200 with 83mm big bore kit.
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'39 Chevy Coupe |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:04 am Post subject: |
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39coupe wrote: |
Started re-assembly of my 1200 with 83mm big bore kit.
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That oil pump plate is supposed to be black! Also make sure you remove the paint off the connecting rods before going too much farther.
As for what I did with my VW this week..... I let it sit out in the rain. The other 2 just collected dust. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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mooks73 Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2006 Posts: 422 Location: fontana ca
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: |
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[quotIf it's a '96 SS you haveee to keep it, badass...hahae]it is a 1996 impala ss.im the original owner and tne car has only 32,xxx miles .i dont drive it much and i hate to see it just sitting .so off to a better home if i can.[/quote] |
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MAYHEM Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 1813 Location: Warm and sunny coastal CT
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Installed a 4 inch narrowed beam and all new tie rods ends. _________________ Greg
Model Citizen
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I digitize myself in the privacy of my own home. |
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my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3793 Location: connecting the dots
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 7:41 am Post subject: |
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Last week?
Put a few hundred miles on it.
Got an extra fan belt.
Past few weeks?
Oil change
New muffler, tail pipes
Replaced intake manifold, oil cooler seals, fan belt.
Last month?
New master cylinder, front brake cylinders and shoes. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
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KantDriveFast Samba Member
Joined: January 08, 2005 Posts: 4293 Location: Caldwell, Id.
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Laid down the first coat of paint...then sanded it for the next coat.
Found an engine for $50 off craigslist, tried to fire it...nothing yet. |
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