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webberjames95 Snorkelstang Finder

Joined: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1110 Location: Pullman, Washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:10 am Post subject: 1967 - Cal Looker |
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So today i brought home a 1967 Bug that i bought from an 88 year old man who owned it since 1991. Its gonna be a learning experience as this is my first vw, and first car . Im only 16, but i've studied up and am ready to learn some more. I worked over two summers mowing a lot of lawns, and basically just liquidating my room. Luckily, i can now get a real part time job instead of mowing lawns now that i'm 16. Nevertheless, the bug.
1967. Sedan. og 1500cc engine. Og paint on the interior. PO recently had a new interior installed. I kinda like the style he made it. Anyways, it does have some rust, (all vws do), mainly on the driver's side door lower hinge. and on the actual body itself. Im probably going to have it cut out and weld in a new piece. the last paint job was pretty crappy and there are bubbles i'm going to have to sand and prime until i get a paint job on it.
Some Pros: Pretty original, heat works so thats a plus (live in WA), all the electricals work, even the dome light, the headliner is og(and beautiful), horn works, on the drive home from the purchase we (my father and i) got it up to 68mph on the freeway. PO had a new steering box installed.
Cons: got to fix the body rust, missing the og radio, I Need more funds
Anyways, this is going to be a journey for my father, who knows a bit about vws, he had a 72 back in the 80s. Any help would be appreciated.
My plans are to drop it a spindle or two. new paint( same Savannah Beige), some BRMs maybe, just clean it up and make it a nicer daily driver than it already is.
Sorry for the crappy Craigslist pictures. Better ones soon to come...
Front
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Rear shot
Interior
_________________ 1967 Bug:
Olga: the Cal look car lost in the PNW SOLD
1984 Vanagon:
Berty the Vanagon
1973 Bus
Amber the Bus Sold
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carcass Samba Member

Joined: June 25, 2011 Posts: 302 Location: Santa Maria,Ca.
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:45 am Post subject: |
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You dun good-it looks real nice! |
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gt1953 Samba Member

Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13907 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:46 am Post subject: |
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Well nice looking from the pictures...A 67 is best kept stock as possible...I do realize that you are young...but golly think of it this way your first car, a desireable year kept stock will have far more resale value and a broader market share. However it is yours so butcher it up. _________________ Volkswagen: We tune what we drive.
Numbers Matching VW's are getting harder to find. Source out the most Stock vehicle and keep that way. You will be glad you did.
72 type 1
72 Squareback
({59 Euro bug, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, 73 type ones 68 & 69 type two, 68 Ghia all sold}) |
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Jake Reed Samba Member

Joined: June 02, 2009 Posts: 296 Location: Camarillo, California
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:47 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the club. Looks like a nice score. Especially if you get to play with it with your dad. Drive and enjoy.
Jake _________________ 1967 Sedan
Airkewld 4" narrowed beam with shock towers
Airkewld custom shocks
CB drop spindles
JerFab 3" drop rear plates
EMPI 5 spokes natural finish
1600 DP slightly warmed up
Cool Cal-bug to cruise.....priceless. |
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mcarls Samba Member
Joined: December 13, 2009 Posts: 49 Location: Southeastern Washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:42 am Post subject: |
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Nice! 67 seems to be one of the "magical" years for bugs. I'm loving mine that I've had for about 6 years now. I've resisted the temptation to mess with the stock setup, and I'm so glad I did. It's been a reliable, comfortable car. Awesome find! Just drive it and enjoy it for what it is. |
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Quiche Samba Member

Joined: April 22, 2011 Posts: 63 Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Glad you got your self a Bug. I was the same age as you when I got my first. Also a 67, loved it. And as for as dropping it or anything else. Its your car now, do what you want. But hold onto the parts to put it back encase you change your mind. _________________ 67 Beetle - Amy {RIP, gone but not forgotten}
64 Beetle - Ruby {on the road to recovery}
=^~_~^= ZZZzzz... "wake me when the world is done with me" |
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bugguts Banned
Joined: January 06, 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Charleston SC
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 9:33 am Post subject: |
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That car looks great! I'd swap the stock exhaust for dual quiet packs,slap on some BRM's and replace the stock beam with a CBPerformance 2" narrowed adjustable beam. It already has a custom interior, so what's the big deal? |
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webberjames95 Snorkelstang Finder

Joined: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1110 Location: Pullman, Washington
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HotRod06 Samba Member

Joined: January 02, 2011 Posts: 86 Location: Rosamond, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Nice looking 67. Enjoy it _________________ 1965 Sunroof Beetle
It's not always the destination, sometimes its the journey. |
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ottvw Samba Member

Joined: February 28, 2006 Posts: 928 Location: Auburn,WA
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats on the score! I seen that one the other day and it looked like a good deal. If you want a good local "club" to join pm me and I will give you the web address. Alot of us on there have 67's. _________________ Save a tree eat a beaver |
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webberjames95 Snorkelstang Finder

Joined: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1110 Location: Pullman, Washington
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cbtennisdude Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2008 Posts: 69 Location: washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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congrats man. lookin super fly. i can't wait for spring break so we can cruise and hit up sonic lookin old school |
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webberjames95 Snorkelstang Finder

Joined: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1110 Location: Pullman, Washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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Alright. So i cleaned her up today, took some pictures, and began to sand.
Need the Vw Script
1500cc Powerplant
Cool sticker
Before i cleaned this. Little less rust than it looks. But this is the worst of it
Front shot
Interior
Nice rear interior
Door rust
Og paint code
Dice
Worst of the hood
Missing radio
Washing it up
Before
After
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Question:
The door has a small section rusted out. I've got it cover up to protect it from rain. But what should i do to fix it? cut it out and replace? Also, what would be a good spray paint that i could use temporarily as primer that is relativity close to Savannah Beige? Thanks _________________ 1967 Bug:
Olga: the Cal look car lost in the PNW SOLD
1984 Vanagon:
Berty the Vanagon
1973 Bus
Amber the Bus Sold
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bugguts Banned
Joined: January 06, 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Charleston SC
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Nice car! First thing,get rid of that fuel filter. |
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jhicken Samba Member

Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9472 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens
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ottvw Samba Member

Joined: February 28, 2006 Posts: 928 Location: Auburn,WA
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Try lowes or home depot for something close to savana beige. There is a topic in the body and paint section about close krylon matches. _________________ Save a tree eat a beaver |
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GtiKyle Samba Member

Joined: March 27, 2008 Posts: 211 Location: Tacoma, WA
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good, congrats on the purchase.
For the door, you have options. You can either repair it, or if it's beyond your skill, buy another door. Same with the fender, if the rust is too cancerous. The A pillar however will eventually need sheetmetal from what it looks like, and that's something that will require some cutting/welding. So either way, if you're up to the task you'll get some fab time in on it. _________________ The wife approved build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6152419 |
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webberjames95 Snorkelstang Finder

Joined: January 18, 2011 Posts: 1110 Location: Pullman, Washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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so it looks like i am getting a 1967 correct passenger door from my cousin in beige. og on the inside too. and buggut, whats wrong with the fuel filter?? _________________ 1967 Bug:
Olga: the Cal look car lost in the PNW SOLD
1984 Vanagon:
Berty the Vanagon
1973 Bus
Amber the Bus Sold
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bugguts Banned
Joined: January 06, 2012 Posts: 263 Location: Charleston SC
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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They come loose and spray fuel in the engine compartment, causing a fire. |
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mcarls Samba Member
Joined: December 13, 2009 Posts: 49 Location: Southeastern Washington
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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There's concern regarding having a filter inside the engine compartment because of the potential for the plastic to split, which could result in an engine fire. Most folks recommend putting the filter either underneath the fuel tank or above the transaxle. I have also heard that the setup should allow the pump to pull fuel through the filter rather than pushing it through, although I don't know if that's for sure an issue. I would recommend getting the proper German cloth-braided (5.5mm?) fuel line, too, and replace all of your rubber fuel line from the tank to the engine with that. It really fits well compared with the incorrect sizes offered at normal auto parts stores. It's a good idea to replace it every few years. |
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