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PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Cleaned out the hood (trunk?). Actually looks really good. All the interior is there and intact

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And here's what's under it. Not bad, not bad

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Took apart the rear brakes. I'll be replacing pretty much everything

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Whole lotta new parts!

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

So the engine runs pretty good now. Installed it into the black square.. Fits like a glove Very Happy

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Going to be selling this guy to continue funding the project for the newer squareback

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With the rear seats down

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

So I've sold the black Squareback to a guy named Steve. He lives in the state of Maine, so we got the car delivered over there. 3,097 miles away!! I wouldn't be surprised if someone told me this is the first time squareback has ever been to anywhere that snows! Seems like it'll be in good hands though, so I'm glad it went to a good home that'll take care of it.

With that out of the way, I can finally focus on the new seasand squareback. I'll be posting up a lot of pictures soon with new update, so stay tuned Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 20, 2020 11:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

So with the engine out of the way, I figured it made sense to remove/clean up the transmission now. As I had mentioned before, this trans was rebuilt in 2003, and then the car went to storage in 2009. Having only being driven for 6 years, didn't look as dirty as I had initially thought.

Slight leakage around the reverse switch. I'll be replacing this. I was told by the PO that the reverse lights never worked. Not sure if it was this switch, or the actual bulbs. I'll also be replacing the bulbs also, just to get a fresh new start.
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It was a pretty good idea to drop it on the cardboard, then pull the cardboard out from under the car, instead of dragging it on the ground
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Filthy!
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half a bottle of degreaser later
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Engine stand is pretty useful for this
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Just a quick wipe down. Since this was only ran about 6 years after rebuild, I've decided not to split the transmission. I'll just be freshening it up with all new hardware/seals/boots.
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removed the axle tubes to clean them up
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Before paint
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After paint
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Plenty more updates to follow!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

updating this guy today with some stuff Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

I opened this up to see what surprises I was going to find. Didn't look too bad. The gasket could have seen better days, but nothing to complain too much about. I didn't see any leaks around this area, but might as well replace it while I'm here.

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Hope this is enough

RTV
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Doesn't that just look great

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Replaced the reverse light switch. When I spoke with the previous owner, she said she never even noticed there were lights back there and never bothered to look if the lights worked or not. I figured this would be the best time to replace it

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I didn't bother removing the axle since I knew I wasn't going to split the transmission case open. I just masked it off and painted away. Tubes in the back awaiting installation

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Replaced these gaskets too

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both wheel bearings and a bunch of seals replaced

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Both sides done

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:26 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

I no longer have access to the sand blaster I had used for the engine in the past, so I had to get creative to work on the backing plates

On the left is after hours of degreasing/scrubbing/sanding down

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After paint.I know, I know... they're not in the best shape.... but who is really going to be looking at them anyways???

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I really wanted to rebuild the old sylinders, but the price of brand new ones really aren't that bad.

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Got some shoes from AutoZone with lifetime warranty. also some brand new hardware for everything

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Before:

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After:

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Both done

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I noticed these came with some plugs. I wanted to replace them with something newer, but can't find them anywhere.

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Ended up getting these individual ones instead. They don't hold too well, hopefully tey don't pop off when I'm driving around

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Now onto the brake lines...

With my old black squareback, I had replaced every hard/soft line except for two hard liens; the main line coming from the Master Cylinder to the T-fitting in the rear, and the line coming from the T-Fitting to the rear passenger side. I made sure to inform Steve, the new owner, so he can replace when he gets to it.

Welllll, I made sure I actually replace these two lines on mine. Problem is, I still can't get to the main line from the master cylinder. So I focused on the rear one instead. I imagine it would be impossible to remove this without having the transmission in the way, which is why I never did it to the old one. Since I now have the transmission out of the way, now was the best opportunity

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I was (easily) able to unbolt both ends of it, but that wasn't the hard part. The hard part is that it's actually pinned down in the middle by a metal tab, shown below

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After a while, I realized, it was actually a pretty easy fix. Just pulled the tab upwards and pull it straight out

Here is the finished product (note, also replaced the hardware on the heater box thingies)

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Now time to prep re-installation of the transmission. But before that, I'm replacing all the rubber mounts. None of the original ones looks too bad... but again, the price of getting brand new ones were too low to pass up.

Rear Transmission mounts (closest to the engine). The ones on the right are the old ones. Got all new hardware for them.

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Replaced the front transmission rubber mount too. Left is the old one, obviously.

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Again, it didn't look too bad, just a bit dirty. No rips, tears, or even dry/rotted out spots

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 18, 2020 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

A couple minor touches too. It's all in the small details...


I couldn't find the original style ones that came off the car. These are the little plugs that go where the heat exchange wire come out

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Original:

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:51 am    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

I'm going to be moving to a new house at the end of the month, so I'm rushing to get this car started. I'd really like to drive it instead of having it towed
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 12:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Way to get on with you bad self, brother..

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 26, 2020 5:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Thanks, @Clatter. Everyday, I strive to get my build closer and closer to yours!


Lots of updates coming in, maybe next week. I got the engine running on the stand. Also installed both the transmission and engine, and drove it around the block a couple times. Gotta adjust the carbs though, it's idling pretty high. But I can definitely feel the strong engine Very Happy


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PostPosted: Sat Feb 29, 2020 5:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

The car is alive and well on the East Coast. Left CA 12-27-19. Arrived ME 01-06-20. 3,000+/- miles.

Thanks Jeremy. I look forward to picking up where you left off!

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 8:11 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

lots of updates these past couple months! Working on uploading a ton of photos shortly
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 10:58 am    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

After buttoning up the rear brake lines, rear brake drums were completely redone. Dummy move though, I had swapped the passenger and driver side backing plates so the emergency cables didn't work out. So I had to remove them again and re-install. Photo's below was before I corrected it. I really want to eventually re-drill my hubs/drums and rotors to a new bolt pattern. not really a priority right now though

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I really wanted to remove my sub-frame to clean it up and repaint as needed, but I was at a time crunch. So instead of removing, I just cleaned it up before I threw the transmission back in. Only cleaned the top potion where I can't get to it in the future. I'll clean up the underside when I'm ready.

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There was this rubber seal around the tip end of the transmission that came fell off when I pulled out the trans. I wasn't able to see the orientation of it before it had fallen off. Who knows which way this was supposed to be? Pic 1 or Pic 2?


Pic 1
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Pic 2
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Before actually re-installing the transmission, I got a few replacements. New Clutch cable and bowden tube (original one on the right).

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Pedal assembly was removed along with the clutch cable. Pretty disgusting back there. Definitely has not been cleaned out in years.

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After thoroughly inspecting, this assembly looks to be in pretty good condition. I'll eventually remove this one again in the future to rebuild and repaint. It'll look real ncie i think. Will probably end up getting new food pads as well

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Here's a few photos of the cleaned up and painted transmission mated to my completely rebuilt 1600cc! I did actually run the engine before installing it into the car. I'll edit the videos and upload in the future as well.

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The money shot
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:18 am    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

So once I knew the engine was running as it should, I timed it, adjusted the valves, and cleaned it up some more. Transmission was removed and installed int he car. I didn't get a whole lotta pics of that process. then brand new boots were installed. Old ones weren't bad at all, just decided to replace them while I had them out.

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Bolting the transaxle to the tension plate was a lot easier than I thought. I just used a C-clamp to get the holes lined up, then bolted them in one by one

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While moving things around, I found this fuel filter bracket I had bought a while ago. I painted it to match the transmission

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here it is on the tands

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Now to the Engine! I realized I forgot to install this rubber ring around the generator. it's a whole lot easier to do this with the engine out.

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Before bringing it up to the bay. Just made sure nothing was in the way

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Awwwww yeah. Here it is in all it's glory

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:39 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Damn that looks good. Cool Nice work. Clean enough to eat off it. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 27, 2020 4:20 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

First time the rear wheels touched the ground in a long time!

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Was able to drive it out of the garage under its own power

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I drove it around the block a couple times and noticed it was really difficult trying to get it into gear a few times. I might have shifted wayyy too hard because I just broke the shift knob Sad I think this was original too, so I'm bummed that it broke. The piece that broke off fleww way into the distance. If I can fid it, I can maybe super glue it back together. For now, I'm using a shift knob from my old car, a 2010 sction tc. hahah

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I cleaned up this guy, and painted it along with the metal clips. Picked up a new boot for it from ISP West

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Final piece to the engine. Panted this with a few layers of VHT Paint. Hopefully it'll last

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I also rolled up a small piece of aluminum to go around the fuel line so it doesn't eventually get chopped due to engine vibrations

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Jeremy's 1967 Squareback Slow Build Reply with quote

Man, I haven't worked on this thread in a while. I'll see if I can get it going again
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