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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:15 am Post subject: Introducing my newly acquired 1966 |
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Was looking for an unmolested pre-1967 for about 4 months. Not many left in Texas. Finally zeroed in on this one and bought it yesterday from a college student who only had it for one year. Before him it was owned by a doctor for many years. It has (the original?) 1300 engine - need to get birth certificate to verify. It's still 6 volt. It leans a little to one side and it has mismatched front fenders. Interior is in very good condition. Windows are really hard to crank though.
When I first became a member of TheSamba.com I only owned a Thing. Now I have to think about changing my user name or at least the avatar.
I have a couple of quick questions:
The issue with the windows being hard to crank - is this a common problem and any tips on how to fix?
Can anyone refer me to a good thread on a conversion to 12 volts?
Take a look at the front fenders. I'm told the FL is earlier (see position of blinker). Am I better off trying to re-position the blinker or track down a replacement fender?
Thanks for your help! Look forward to being part of the beetle community!
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Jon65 Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2012 Posts: 2417
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Introducing my newly acquired 1966 |
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thatthing wrote: |
Can anyone refer me to a good thread on a conversion to 12 volts? |
Nice car!
Here is a thread about 6 volt to 12 volt that is in the FAQ's:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=233946 |
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RareAir Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2002 Posts: 14576 Location: 18 miles North of the border
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Congrats, nice find. Welcome to the '66 Club
It looks real nice and it's apparent the car has had some restoration done.
As far as the windows, the PO probably had the felt window channels replaced and they can be a little tight fitting when new. The outside scrappers on the doors look new too, and they can also drag on the window from rubber friction.
To reduce the friction on the felts, I use and recommend a Silicone lubricant like this and spray it into the felt window channels all around...
http://www.toolboxsupply.com/heavy-duty-silicone-spray-lubricant-7-5-oz.html
Washing the car makes the outside scrappers and glass squeaky clean which causes excess friction between them when rolling the window down, like trying to drag a dry squeegee across a dry glass. You don't want to use silicone on these as it doesn't dry and will cause Major streaking. As normal maintenance after every car wash once the rubber and windows have dried thoroughly, dust the rubber and windows lightly with Talcum Powder and brush away the excess. The inside scrappers can also develop some friction so dust them in a similar fashion too. _________________ -Bruce
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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wayne1230cars Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2010 Posts: 2684 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:48 am Post subject: |
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As normal maintenance after every car wash once the rubber and windows have dried thoroughly, dust the rubber and windows lightly with Talcum Powder and brush away the excess. The inside scrappers can also develop some friction so dust them in a similar fashion too.
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I never really thought this would work until I tried it after having installed new scrapers and channels. It was very effective and made a substantial difference in how the windows rolled up and down. _________________ 1960 beetle
1970 beetle convertible |
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mdgunnut80 Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2011 Posts: 90 Location: Bel Air MD
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:02 am Post subject: |
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looking good |
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offshores Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2012 Posts: 1085 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Very nice looking Beetle. If the above mentioned pointers don't make the windows roll up/down easier you might need to lubricate the regulators. I had to take mine out and cleaned and lubed and they worked like new again.
Congrats and enjoy!!! |
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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wayne1230cars wrote: |
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As normal maintenance after every car wash once the rubber and windows have dried thoroughly, dust the rubber and windows lightly with Talcum Powder and brush away the excess. The inside scrappers can also develop some friction so dust them in a similar fashion too.
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I never really thought this would work until I tried it after having installed new scrapers and channels. It was very effective and made a substantial difference in how the windows rolled up and down. |
I'm suprised at how many people don't know this. I learned years ago by reading the Owner's manual. See: Door and window weatherstrips ...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/aug65bug/page33.jpg _________________ -Bruce
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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gt1953 Samba Member
Joined: May 08, 2002 Posts: 13843 Location: White Mountains Arizona
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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I do like your opening statement "Was looking for an unmolested pre-1967 for about 4 months"
That is true all over. I like unmolested cars and they are getting harder to find, then someone finds one and drops it chops it and molest it.
You found a nice keeper. You window regulators may need to be lubed. _________________ 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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VEGAS DAVE Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2012 Posts: 4 Location: LAS VEGAS
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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I have an original 64. I wanted an original so thats what I have. I think if someone buys an original one and wants to chop it etc they should do it. If they do a good job or a bad job it makes no difference to me. I like the lowered hot rod beetles and I like the stock ones. They should be enjoyed by who ever owns them. |
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Jody '71 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2005 Posts: 2842 Location: Manassas VA
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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nice looking '66! Driver's side front fender must be aftermarket. It also looks pushed in between the headlight and front clip/apron. Your pass side fender is correct. If you opt for a replacement front fender do look for an original. _________________ '66 Beetle
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61SNRF Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2009 Posts: 4657 Location: Whittier 90602
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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Regarding that left front fender, judging from the angle of your pic, it "looks" like it has a more curvy and pronounced headlight nacelle, similar to how original '58-'59 front fenders look. What does it look like down near the running board? How do those areas compare to the right? More pictures from different angles or from head on might help with a positive ID.
Check out this post for some examples of how '58-'59 fenders look and compare them to your L/F...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=448426 _________________ -Bruce
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. |
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marklee Samba Member
Joined: March 24, 2009 Posts: 821 Location: Flintshire, North Wales
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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nice car I have a 66 too...love them _________________ CGLI qualified body repair and refinish tech
CGLI qualified motor repair tech
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Motor Insurance Repair and Research Centre,Thatcham, Advanced Vehicle Damage Estimator.
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fastwagens Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1028 Location: Michigan (The other west coast)
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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damn nice ride. congrats. |
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phononocd Samba Member
Joined: April 14, 2011 Posts: 53 Location: Arlington Tx.
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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With the fenders, I believe 63 and older have the blinkers farther forward like you have there, I'm not sure on the curvature part, that might just be the lighting and the camera angle. Regarding a 6v system, they function well if everything is properly connected and you have a good battery and generator ect. Seems like more than it is worth to change it.
66's are great, and yours looks pretty good! |
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subwayaz Samba Member
Joined: March 08, 2011 Posts: 304 Location: NC
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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That is one nice and clean car |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2002 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Introducing my newly acquired 1966 |
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thatthing wrote: |
Can anyone refer me to a good thread on a conversion to 12 volts? |
Why convert it to 12v? I'd keep it 6v. If you must convert it to 12v (for a thumping stereo system or something), an easy route would be to just get yourself a hybrid starter and run the existing flywheel (see ad below).
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=551031
Another fellow Texan with a '66 - looks nice!!! _________________ .
Paused 66 project bug
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"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman. He's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." --- Jeff Spicoli |
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Zylinderkopf Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 679 Location: SE Oklahoma
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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sportin-wood - you make an interesting point. The engine and chassis numbers are matched. Is this a reason to consider keeping it as original as possible? My original thought to convert to 12 V is because I fear the 6 volt parts are getting harder to find.
By the way - the driver side fender does not have a different shape (must be light/camera angle in picture). It may not be correct year, but has the thick metal. I hesitate to replace it with an aftermarket fender. |
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Dubbydubdub Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 395
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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sexy as fawk cuzzzzzzzzzz |
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