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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:55 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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I plan to document the progress on our 1972 beetle restoration.
Noah's Standard Beetle arrives at its new home. This beetle was purchased new by Mr. Lewis M. Parrish 2202 Huckleberry Pasadena Texas 77502 09-19-1972. Noah is the third owner.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:09 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Body has been removed from the pan.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Removal of old floor pans. After sandblasting the chassis we discovered small pin holes in the pans. After much discussion and reviewing the forums, we elected to purchase new pans from Wolfburg West.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Slow process of chiseling old spot welds.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:15 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Old floor pans after removal.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Grinding off the old spot welds.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:17 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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The chassis is now ready for the installation of the new Wolfburg West floor pans!
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 10:19 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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The passenger side floor pan is welded in place. Battery brackets have been transferred from old floor pan and the new jack point is installed.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Installation of Drivers Side floor pan.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:10 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Trial fit of seats on newly installed seat rails. The seat rails have been checked for squareness, however the seats are very difficult to move. Any ideas on what would make them move easier? I have lubed the plastic guides with WD40.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:13 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Driver side seat rail installed with trial fit of seat on tracks.
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jwagner Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good! Fast progress. As for lube, try whit lith grease, you can get it at most hardware stores in a spray can. _________________ -1973 Super Beetle DD in need of resto |
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 6:09 am Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Thanks, I will give it a try. |
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-doomed- Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Good stuff.
I can remember when my pop dragged home my first car.
That was nine cars and 11-years ago now.
Good luck on this project -- you seem to be on the right track. |
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 7:47 am Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Thanks. Noah is the fourth of five children. I really enjoy these times and it allows me to spend hours and hours with my kids teaching them valuable skills they will use all their life! This is my first experience with a air cooled VW and I am really very impressed with the design and ease of repair. I am really tempted to try and find another one for my daughter. Working on it is so easy that it is fun! My daily driver has been a VW since 1987. Today I own a 2009 Jetta. Most of them get driven well over 200,000 before replacement. Thanks for your comments and encouragement.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:02 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Made progress today, Chassis, and Front Axle assembly are painted and ready for reassembly. Next we have to use seam sealer to seal the new floor pans.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:23 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Noah's birthday present! Found this while combing the junkyard and had to buy it for him. I could not believe the condition. He will just have to get use to AM talk radio.
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LeviMan2001 Samba Post Whore
Joined: April 11, 2009 Posts: 3855 Location: Alaska
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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AirDirect wrote: |
Noah's birthday present! Found this while combing the junkyard and had to buy it for him. I could not believe the condition. He will just have to get use to AM talk radio.
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Wire an ipod input into it. _________________ http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=366056 - My '73 Super Build. 2332cc, 16" Fuchs |
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:48 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Pan bottom with Rhino Bed Liner applied.
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AirDirect Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:17 pm Post subject: Noah's 1972 VW Type 1 Sedan Restoration |
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Installed new rear brakes, lines, and wheel cylinders.
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