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fatalifeaten Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2006 Posts: 181 Location: Mesa AZ
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:10 am Post subject: |
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I broke mine.
Not sure what yet, but something internal is putting up an unpleasant racket. I've got a fresh longblock ready for it as I was already working on a new 1641, so hopefully I'll be able to stab it in over this coming weekend when I've got time. _________________ Daily Driven Dubz. Phoenix Family
"I want to know God's thoughts. The rest are details"
--Albert Einstein
'66 Beetle
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Rhunes29 Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2008 Posts: 93 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:34 am Post subject: |
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I sent a Cashier's Check for it, and made arrangements for shipping...should have her Thursday or Friday |
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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 9:35 am Post subject: |
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drscope wrote: |
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. |
Thanks for the input. I will clean the connecting rods, I cleaned the other side before I put the pistons, etc... on. Thanks for the info on the oil pump plate, I'll change it to black. This is my first VW engine, I've only rebuilt Chevy's before. _________________ www.aircooledaddicts.org
Aircooled Addicts
'65 Beetle (red)
'65 Beetle (panama beige)
'65 Mustang
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67 Shane Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2007 Posts: 1080 Location: Losing my mind in Charlotte, N.C.
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: |
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I washed it. Installed a wiring cover. Put the OG jack and spare tire/rim back in. Drove the piss out of it. Cleaned everything. Got a rattle in the front trunk that is driving me nuts. Thats whats up for tonight. Find that rattle before I go nuts. _________________ -OstKüste-
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67 SO-42 Westfalia |
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henrym Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2006 Posts: 1002 Location: Marina Del Rey, California
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:41 am Post subject: |
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hemifalcon wrote: |
Nice job... Henry!!!! |
Thanks John. There is no way I could of done this 20 years ago---I simply did not have the patience. Back then I would have beat it flat with a hammer, slapped on the bondo (with so much hardener that it smoked), hit it with a beld sander and called it good.
Both my furniture building and this car have really taught me the art of patience and taking my time. I just wish it would not have taken the first half of my life to realzie I just have to slow down! _________________ 1967 Bug (Second owner) |
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duginabug Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2007 Posts: 481 Location: Washington State
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:20 am Post subject: |
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I repaired and refit all the fenders, the deck lid, and both doors. I stripped some more paint. I repaired some minor rust spots and it (the body) should be ready for paint in 3 to 4 weeks. (Paint guy is booked up pretty good)
I’m stoked. All the fenders and such fit very well. All body lines line up and gaps are all even. Should look sweet when it’s done.
DIAB _________________ 1960 Sedan. L349 Jade Green. |
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indy0968 Samba Member
Joined: August 04, 2007 Posts: 16 Location: Renton
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:32 am Post subject: |
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I at least started it this weekend (I tore my Achillies Tendon on Friday so I couldn't do much else)! |
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timmaah Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2003 Posts: 354 Location: Jeffersonville VT
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Replaced the intake manifold. On the old one, one of the heat risers had rusted completely in half (It was covered by some JB weld and tape from the previous owner)
Amazingly the ride to work this morning was much quieter and no more back firing. _________________ 66 Bus
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dlxcoupe Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 941
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Bought gas - the highest I have ever paid,,, and fabricated a Front license plate holder for my 64 bug. Took longer than expected but that is the way it goes. |
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rust_prone Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2002 Posts: 57 Location: Tulsa,OK
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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Started tracking down my massive Exxon Valdez style oil leak.
Last edited by rust_prone on Mon May 12, 2008 2:13 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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iaccy Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2007 Posts: 1378 Location: CT
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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this is such an awesome thread b/c it literally will never die! haha sweet |
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zabo Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2005 Posts: 1195 Location: ATL
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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dropped split case trans off to be rebuilt, took the 66 tail lights off
and went back to original snowflakes.
Bought a bunch of stuff i didn't need because it was cheap.
Anybody need front fenders? - one from 63 the others a 59.
replaced a few trim pieces that were dented up. took out the seats, cleaned and reinstalled.
cursed the PO when i found a weld on the back fender to the apron
replaced the body seal where the clutch and choke cables exit _________________ 1960 6 volt sedan- 1978 adventurewagen
–wanted bill spreen atlanta dealer tag frame |
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UncaJim Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 92 Location: Minneapolis Area
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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I finally figured out where the short was in my brake lights and fixed it well so I won't have to do it again for a while. Then I neatened up all the wiring, bundled the wires with zip ties and hung them on the clips so they're out of the way.
I ran a new ground wire for the horn and got a third brake light installed.
I mounted a larger DC/DC converter and reconditioned and charged the NiCad traction pack batteries, but that's not technically VW stuff, it's more electric car dorkery.
I love having a little time off from work so I can putter. These cars are more fun to work on than any others I've owned. |
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ocdbeetle Samba Optimist
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 1176 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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dlxcoupe wrote: |
Bought gas - the highest I have ever paid,,, and fabricated a Front license plate holder for my 64 bug. Took longer than expected but that is the way it goes. |
Hey dlx - do you leave the bounce in the car? not picking fun - I seriously want to know...
Nice pics of your car btw...
-jim _________________ 1967 Lotus White Beetle |
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dlxcoupe Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 941
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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BOUNCE? took me awhile on that one...I thought my springs were showing!!! Nope... I put'er in there, in the winter, to (I hope) keep the rodents out. Smells like a Laundry mat (sp) for a couple days but it could be worse. I even stick a couple on the tin below the cyls.. Hate to have a mouse nest up or anywhere near the cooling system.. I tried D-con but the dog ate it! That (Vet bill) cost me over 300 bones..Dog is OK,,,
Thanks BTW... |
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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 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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dlxcoupe wrote: |
BOUNCE? took me awhile on that one...I thought my springs were showing!!! Nope... I put'er in there, in the winter, to (I hope) keep the rodents out. Smells like a Laundry mat (sp) for a couple days but it could be worse. I even stick a couple on the tin below the cyls.. Hate to have a mouse nest up or anywhere near the cooling system.. I tried D-con but the dog ate it! That (Vet bill) cost me over 300 bones..Dog is OK,,,
Thanks BTW... |
The antidote is Vitamin K, and should be available at any drug store.
For next time I guess? |
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ocdbeetle Samba Optimist
Joined: March 18, 2008 Posts: 1176 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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I was wondering if you did it to help with "old" smell or "just restored" smell....Bags of charcoal are used with great success in the car business but with the "flammability" of vw's it'd just be a big bbq grill... _________________ 1967 Lotus White Beetle |
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dlxcoupe Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2006 Posts: 941
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Nope -- just mice prevention.. I like the "as is" smell better than the "bounce" smell but that only lasts a few days.
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Maimas13 Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2004 Posts: 642 Location: Redwood City CA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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put on my personalize plates "vw chop" that I ordered from dmv 4 months ago, man those guys are SLOW
_________________ MAIMAS... read it backwards
(.o\ ! /o.) 62 chopped, dropped, cal looked, oval grafted, 57 styled, ragtop with polk audio sound system, driven daily by an 18 year old
A must read for understanding tires sizes and wheel offsets
Go Bears!!! Mech E |
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JinxedSydney Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2008 Posts: 576 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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Got the back window and windshield removed. Trying to get out the bits and pieces of the leftover headliner is proving to test my patience. Went to a local shop to pick up the "special" VW tool to remove the ring under the wiper and heater knobs and the guy asked me three times what year I had and then said that he'd never heard of that tool. Dude, just because a girl walks into the shop and has a list of what she wants and knows what she's talking about....geez.
Tomorrow, fenders. I can already feel the pain in my knuckles. _________________ '63 Beetle "Gertie"
Yes, I am indeed a chick that does her own work on her own Dub. |
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