What did you do to your Beetle this week?

[scottyrocks]

Last weekend I began a hard start relay installation, ran into another problem, and completed the install yesterday.

Replaced my wipers today. Got 'em at my flaps.

Also replaced the rubber gaskets under my front and rear lids. The front is fine, although the lid needs adjustment because some of the rubber sticks out, and I can now see some unevenness in the gaps. The rear lid won't latch now because the new rubber holds the bottom of the lid out too far.

I'll do those adjustments tomorrow.

Next weekend, hopefully I'll get to the turn signal, tail light, and license plate light rubber.
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“If you care for a thing long enough, it takes on a life of its own, doesn't it? Mending old things, preserving them, looking after them – on some level there's no rational grounds for it.”
– D. Tartt, 'The Goldfinch'

[scottyrocks]

Adjusted the front and rear lids. The front is nice and even now. The rear edge comes right up to the steel piece that holds the rubber in place.

The engine lid handle wouldn't latch because it wouldn't turn all the way open for some reason. It's fine now.

Replaced the license plate light rubber. A bit of a PITA, as the piece is just a little too small. After much fiddling, it is still not perfectly even all around, as one edge looks like it wants to crawl under the nose.
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“If you care for a thing long enough, it takes on a life of its own, doesn't it? Mending old things, preserving them, looking after them – on some level there's no rational grounds for it.”
– D. Tartt, 'The Goldfinch'

[67ctbug]

Started the tough process of deciding whether I want to sell it or not....
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'67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016

[catfish 44]

New battery

[79SuperVert]

Swapped out the coil when the car died at a traffic light.
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Central Jersey VW Society

Wanted: Art Collins VW (Savannah, Georgia) items - license plate surrounds and other items. Also ivory "AM", "FM" and "SW" buttons for a US Blaupunkt Frankfurt.

[stale air]

Actually, a few weeks back, but I installed a set of Nos 60's aftermarket exhaust tips.

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WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames

[swharris]

Pulled the motor on my '67 bug. Non original '68 motor that is unbelievably caked with oil/dirt. 1/4" thick in places. This thing must have just been puking oil out of somewhere...oil cooler?? I lived it's life in the desert so the fine silt and oil did a number on everything! I've never seen one this bad.

Car is straight and rust free(thanks desert!), so for now I'll just clean it up and reseal everything and put new tar boards, engine compartment seals, and all the rubber bits. Drive it for a while. Still a long way to go though.


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[67ctbug]

I hit it...Multiple times...with a large hammer...in anger...
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'67 Beetle L41
'74 Westfalia
'69 Plymouth "Adam-12"
'63 Ragtop
'73 914
'72 Dodge Wrecker
Go Cubs!
World Series Champions 2016

[Laguna1116]

[rockerarm]

Hi. Laguna, that "snorkel" was part of the Calif's NOX EGR retrofit device that was required on later '60's cars pursuant to initial registration. I believe it had to be installed for parts and labor- $35. The manufacturer was STP.
The long term damage to the outside components was a drilling into the pre-heat tube of the intake manifold and the air cleaner hole that you see. There was a plate mounted under the carb. I believe it was for '68 thru '70.

[trektider60]

Today I got my new windshield in, no more scratches to look through, and polished the rust off the rear view mirror with Al and lemon juice. I took Wilma out for a drive to town and back to check out my savemybug dip stick. Ten mile trip at 87 degrees air temp and there was a 1/4" to go before it would have signaled 225 degrees oil temp. The 2-55 AC worked pretty well.
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1960 Indiana Red T1

[67rustavenger]

[scottyrocks]

When I got home from work today, a big box was on my doorstep. Inside are my interior parts - carpeting, door cards, and other assorted goodies.

You know what I'll be doing this weekend.
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“If you care for a thing long enough, it takes on a life of its own, doesn't it? Mending old things, preserving them, looking after them – on some level there's no rational grounds for it.”
– D. Tartt, 'The Goldfinch'

[far rider]

Drove it! Last registered in 77. I bought it in 86 and put it away as a retirement project. Been working on it for the past few years. Now its on the road again and its fun

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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.

[scottyrocks]

That's^ a beauty!
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“If you care for a thing long enough, it takes on a life of its own, doesn't it? Mending old things, preserving them, looking after them – on some level there's no rational grounds for it.”
– D. Tartt, 'The Goldfinch'

[wcfvw69]

[lovethatconvertible]

far riders convertible

[/quote]

I agree, that is a beautiful Convertible right there, Nice job breathing some air back into that one. Love the color.
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1960 Convertible

[far rider]

Hey Thanks for the compliments. They are appreciated. Will admit that the paint looks better in the pic
Already racking up the miles hitting some beautiful Vermont backroads.
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67 zenith blue sunroof

Contentment; when what you have is what you want.

[type1abody]

Picked up new wheels, after battling leaking rivets I have them ready to go when the new lug nuts show

[jwp67]

Finally got all the pieces for the rear seat lobster claw seat belts for the 67. Very happy with them
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21 million of these cars were built,and everyone of them were sold...kinda astounding given how unreliable they are.---johhnypan