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houseofboyd
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Installed the coil mount tonight with the aid of a threaded insert riveter. If you’ve ever used a regular rivet gun, you can use a threaded insert riveter. It’s a great tool for adding mounting points to all types of sheet metal. You can pick one up fairly cheap at your local hardware or automotive store. I got mine for $19.99 and it included 45 inserts of various sizes and the tooling for those threaded rivets. I put together a quick little video (sorry for the SD quality, my GoPro wasn’t charged) to demonstrate how easy it is. Enjoy!
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At the point that I'm pretty much done with the engine work. My goal was to finish the motor by the end of winter and other than a couple of tins, it's complete. Now I'm fighting some demons concerning the rest of the rebuild. Though I'm happy with the body on this car, what I really wanted was a regular Beetle and not a SB...I've had a mixture of both over the years and since I'm building this one for keeps, I feel like I should put my time, money and effort into what I really wanted to begin with...I think it may be time to step back and give this some more thought before proceeding. Either way, it's going to get done.... 
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houseofboyd
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Had some time this evening to start making new wires for the engine compartment. A much lesser task that it’s going to be when I have to replace the wiring harness, but at least it’s a start. Also got the oil cooler tins that I ordered from JBugs in the mail today. They’ll be installed tomorrow after work. Other than the sled tins and air filter, the engine portion of the project is complete. The goal was to finish the engine before the end of winter, so I’m a bit ahead of schedule. Now it’s time to re-focus on the body and chassis, work up a game plan and go from there. Still a lot of decisions to be made. I’m confident that I could sell the 1835 motor as it is right now and recoup all of the money that I have into the project so far. Of course, for me, my time is free. It’s easy to get in over your head quick, that’s why I’m trying not to be in a rush to get anything done. Plan, plan and more planning.
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houseofboyd
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I guess it’s safe to say that the engine is about 99.9% complete now. I need to finish the carb rebuild, add the sled tins and hose from the breather to the oil filler and that’ll be that. Three and a half months of cold weekend nights in the garage, watching Breaking Bad (for the 3rd time) and escaping the real world for a few hours each night. I’m happy with the end result. I’m confident that I could easily get a good return on my investment to this point if need be. Of course, for me, my time is free….my wife may disagree. lol Hindsight being 20/20, here are my tips thus far for anybody else starting a project like this. And this only covers the engine build, cleaning, etc.
1. Take lots and lots of pictures. Not only to admire your progress, but it’ll also help you when it comes time to put everything together.
2. Take lots of notes. I document everything I do, not only with pics, but lots of notes and diagrams.
3. Tools! Have the right tools for the job.
4. Patience! Temper tantrums, cussing and fist banging will ensue! Be patient…know when to walk away from the project for a while.
5. Budget. Know your spending limits. Don’t get in over your head!
6. Don’t throw anything away! What may seem like junk to you may be gold for a fellow VW enthusiast.
7. Aftermarket parts….Everybody will have their own opinions on aftermarket parts, for me, I’ll walk the fence. Buy your parts from reputable sellers, there are plenty out there, I have a lot of them listed on our web site. I keep track of every part I buy, where I bought it from and how much I paid for it. Hopefully this will help somebody else. Regardless, try to get your hands on as many original parts as you can. Nothing beats a working original part!
8. Do as much of the work as you can, but be smart enough to know when you’re out of your league and seek help when that time comes. When in doubt, don’t second guess yourself. There are plenty of books and web sites that have the answer you’re seeking. Take the time to look it up!
9. Have fun! For me, working on this project is an escape. A way to submerge yourself into something that you have total control of, even when the garage is freezing cold! lol
10. Be realistic. I’m in this for the long haul. I allotted 3 years for my project Beetle. That’s a realistic goal for me because I won’t have the time, money and knowledge to do everything myself. I’ll have to spread it out over the next couple of years, but still do as much as I can, when I can.
There….10 easy tips to get you on your way. Feel free to add your own input in the comments!
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Got the new sled tins in from Chircoestore.com today. Props to Joe at Chrico! I ordered these off of Ebay on morning and later that night, I realized that I had ordered chrome tins instead of black. Dropped Joe an email and explained what happened and he replaced them before they were shipped out. Exactly why I like to order parts from Joe! Hopefully the industrial shields will be here tomorrow and I can get these
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houseofboyd
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Yes...I've had my heart set on a regular Beetle and that's what I'm going to get...but in no rush to sell what I have now...If I can't find what I'm looking for by Spring and my current Beetle hasn't sold, I'll continue with the body work...As for the engine, the last 2 tins should be in the mail today....then Wednesday, the motor is going into another Beetle (not mine), tuned up and ran for a couple of weeks.. Looking at a double barrel to get the best performance out of the 1835..if I keep the engine and find a regular Beetle body, that's what I'll put on it....
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Just re-read the thread. Great documentations of the engine work! BTW - I don't know think I saw anyone mention this, but a 009 distributor w/a 34/3 carb is not a good combination. You'll have the dreaded "dead spot" since the 009 has no vacuum and the 34/3 is expecting a nice a vacuum signal. Guess you could connect the manifold intake vacuum to the carb's intake vacuum port...but it wasn't designed to work that way.
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houseofboyd
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I guess this thread is officially closed. The '74 SB went to a new home this past Saturday. It's still going to be a road worthy car again, the person who bought it does this kind of work for a living. He was please with just how complete and solid the car is and plans to have it on the road before spring. He's promised me pics once it's complete.
It's space in the garage is now occupied with our 1968 diamond blue Beetle that made it's way here from out west.
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houseofboyd,
Great job on the build thread...I also dig your website with all the parts lists, etc. I am new to thesamba.com forums as I just finally bought my first donor VW Super...1974 model which I plan to convert to electric drive.
Keep up the great work!
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