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NCdad
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 Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:13 pm Post subject: NCdad's 1966 Bahama Blue VW Project |
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Not sure what the final outcome will be, but posting pics to keep track of progress.
Purchase: 10-17-2011
More To Come.
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1low65
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| nice score. what are the plans for it? |
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NCdad
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NCdad
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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| 1low65 wrote: |
| nice score. what are the plans for it? |
As of now, get it running and keep original
It's still 6 volt
Any suggestions are welcome!
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anthracitedub
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I'd just do a mechanical resto and keep it OG…maybe a little spiffin' on some of the knick knacks…they're only original once.
Not sure about your radio, but since everything seems proper, I would hazard a guess that it is correct…wish I still had my original in my 62…I took it out and put a delete plate in and left the radio at the shop where I used to work..now Im using a later radio…. I also left behind my beauty rings and license plate frame…all original to the car  |
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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DAS GLIMMERBLINKEN
DAR DRIZZLEFLIPPEN
Looks like a good start.
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NCdad
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| Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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DAS GLIMMERBLINKEN
DAR DRIZZLEFLIPPEN
Looks like a good start. |
Ya seems like there is a few more too...
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1. Turn signals - Winkenblinken
2. Windshield wipers- Drizzleflippen
3. Ashtray - Schmokendunken
4. Horn - Ferroadhags
5. Trunk - Bundledumpen
6. Spare tire - Rollinknue
7. Glove compartment - Ferheidenschitt ( my favorite )
8. Rearview mirror - Schpottinbaach
9. Fender - Dentenruen
10. Chrome trim - Doughferflashen
11. Engine compartment -Rhorensump
12. Exhaust pipe - Schtinkenhose
13. Window - Glazzenhol
14. Speedometer - Zeumklok
15. Gas gauge - Neuzafuel
16. Radio - Hollernbachs
17. Antenna - Grabbentunz |
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Motomazzo
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| Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome! Looks solid in some key areas. Nice find. Good luck and enjoy it!!
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silvertonguedevil
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| Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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I've really been diggin' on Bahama Blue here lately. Nice lookin' car. I love the stickers. It reminds me of my old Sea Blue '64 I used to have. It's kinda hard to see the stickers but they're there.
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NCdad
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moogie32
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| NCdad wrote: |
Can this be welded back together?
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Not sure whether that can be welded or not but it probably would be a lot easier to just pick up another from the classifieds. They are fairly common and not very expensive. Nice color - cool you plan to keep it stock. Good luck!
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| Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Adding More Pics:
Under Dash ... WTH?
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Whoa!  That's a strange spot!
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Your engine should be a 1300 with an "F" on the block number. But, you seem to have an earlier carburetor and a VERY early distributor, probably from like a 25 or 36 horse engine. The air-cleaner is correct, though. It's possible the engine is earlier. Your serial number appears to be from October of 1962 according to the charts here.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:00 am Post subject: |
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ended up going with a new tank, by the time I had it boiled and spot welds for some pin holes it would have ran more...
New Braided line, Line through tunnel was blown out and checked it for any leaking... none found. fuel filter between Chassis and metal line to fuel pump.
Brakes are up next, added some DOT 3, but the brakes dont seem to do anything when pumped... so I will be ordering a new German MC from wolfsburg west, and new lines and hoses.
cleaning up terminals and wiring ends.
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| Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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very nice find... good luck with your build.... 
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Nice lil project you got there. 1966 was such a good year. I always liked the chrome trim on the interior panels. They help makes it more unique. Another Beetle being saved.  You fired it up on my 40th birthday. Congradulations. Its a keeper!
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