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vwuberalles
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 Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 8:04 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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| Any updates? I dig the sachs g3! As antother member shared, I too have a Garelli Super Sport that’s built. I ride it nearly everyday. I too also have a Ruby Red bug 😎 |
Hooray mopeds! Recently sold my Garelli Basic to clear up some room, but I still have the Sachs G3 waiting in the wings for a restoration, and a ratty Puch Maxi rider. I haven't really gotten all that much done on the bug lately, it's been too damn hot and muggy out in the shop for it to be any fun, I'm hoping to get back to it if the fall weather ever decides to show up. I got all the brakes done except for one soft line up front, then it'll be time to add fluid and bleed them. I also got the parking brake working, so there's that. Once I get the brakes working it'll be time to try to fire up the engine. After that the dreaded floorpan and channel work begins.
I did make a headliner out of a dumpster-bound misprinted banner from work,
And the dog likes to sit in it when I need to shuffle cars.
This is the most recent pic, that rack makes for good storage at least 
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2019 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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I guess it's time for an update. Most recently I finished up the last of replacing brake stuff at all 4 corners and put it up on jackstands in order to add fluid and bleed the system. That was a couple months ago. Yesterday I finally went to do just that. I filled up the reservoir and pumped the brake pedal approximately 8 million times, and the system didn't even think about building any pressure. I tried a vacuum bleeder on the wheel cylinders too, nothing. Not sure what I'm missing here. I cracked all the bleeders and put containers underneath each one and left it that way once I gave up. Maybe gravity will help?
The bigger issue is that I'm kinda over this project for a number of reasons. First of all, I realized that my crappy Harbor Freight flux core welder isn't up to the task, and this car is going to need quite a bit of welding in the channels and pans. I Don't really want to invest in a better welding setup, and to be honest I'm not very interested in doing rust repair. My interests have shifted since taking on this project, and I'd rather invest my time and effort into a Miata drift/track car. They actually started holding monthly drift events about 10 minutes away from my house, and it looks like a blast!
With that in mind I'd set the goal to finish up the brakes, get the engine running, and be able to drive it around the block. Then I'd feel like I did it justice and could sell it to someone who'd enjoy doing the bodywork. But after getting nowhere with the brakes yesterday my motivation is gone and I kinda want to just unload the pile of shit and be done with it. This is very strong case of the fuckits. ugh.
Here's pics of it as of yesterday.
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1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Mon May 13, 2019 6:00 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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Timehop tells me that 2 years ago today is when I brought the 66 home, so I guess I might as well do an update post. Good news is that I ended up trading my spare Previa for an 85 Nissan 300ZX to build into a drift car! I was thinking I'd have to sell the bug to finance the drift car project, but that is no longer the case. The bug isn't going anywhere.
Bad news is that progress isn't going anywhere either, I was never able to get the brakes to bleed. I got a new dual circuit MC to put on it, but the motivation to do so wasn't included. I put the wheels back on so I can roll it around, and lately it's just been serving a catchall for random crap in the shop.
And here's the 300ZX that's been receiving my attention lately, we recently got it running and kinda roadworthy. Now to put some miles on it and work out the issues until I feel it's reasonably reliable. Then it's time to sign up for my first drifting novice class!
I'm sure I'll get back to working on the bug eventually. I hope.
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1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
1966 Beetle: My new project. (SOLD) Build thread--> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=678040 |
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| Posted: Mon May 27, 2019 10:49 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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This is the most recent pic, that rack makes for good storage at least
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vwuberalles
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:38 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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It's been awhile but I finally made some progress on the 66! Everyone at work ended up getting Covid-19, so we closed for the last 2 weeks to quarantine. Fortunately my case was pretty mild, mainly just a scratchy throat and a cough. I made it a point to get out to the shop to knock out some low-impact projects each day just to keep my sanity. I got a little winded if I pushed too hard, so I just paced myself and did what I could.
I removed the master cylinder and ran the last hardlines. Now I just need an assistant to help install the new one and bleed the system, then the brakes should finally be done! I also temporarily installed the pan halves with some self-tappers. Less than ideal, but better than rust holes for the time being. Eventually I'll get a welder that's up to the job. Then I removed the passenger's door panel and got the window regulator lubed up. First time I've been able to open that window as long as I've had the car!
After that I turned my attention to the engine. I put some fresh oil in it, along with new plugs and wires. I modified the rear tin so it would clear the header, and I got the throttle cable hooked up and working. Once I sort out the fuel line and buy a battery it should be ready to try starting for the first time! Where's the best place to buy a 6 volt battery these days?
On to the pics:
Hello old friend!
First time that window has opened in as long as I've owned this thing
Out with the old, in with the new as soon as I can have an assistant come over
temporary fix one
Temporary fix 2
knocked out lots of little jobs back here!
All in all it was a really productive quarantine session. None of the jobs were huge, but each little thing let me cross another item off the to-do list. Plus it got me off the couch for a bit each day.
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1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
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fly2kads
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2020 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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I'm jealous of your air cleaner with the silkscreened text still on it! I have one in great shape, but the text is all gone.
NAPA has 6v lead acid batteries. I have been able to get the 6v Optima batteries from Amazon and from Batteries + Bulbs. I picked up a good used Optima at a swap meet recently. With the Optima batteries, I have fabbed up my own hold down bracket. |
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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Ok question regarding the fuel filter. The existing hard fuel line in the tunnel is pretty crusty so I'm planning on running a new hardline along the passenger's side of the tunnel per the Bentley manual's instructions. I'm going to put an inline filter either between the tank and line, or between the line and engine. Either would be accessible for maintenance just by removing a wheel. My question, is one location better than the other?
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1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
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Rome
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| Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2020 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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| I would think that placing the filter between tank and front of the new line would enable you to access it by turning the front wheel full lock, with car on the ground if needed during a roadside repair. If you place it back at the transmission, you'd need a pair of board ramps (keep them in the trunk) to roll the back of the car onto and raise up a few inches. Would be much tighter with available space for your body, and that area would be hot from the left heater box/exhaust... |
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:24 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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| Rome wrote: |
| I would think that placing the filter between tank and front of the new line would enable you to access it by turning the front wheel full lock, with car on the ground if needed during a roadside repair. If you place it back at the transmission, you'd need a pair of board ramps (keep them in the trunk) to roll the back of the car onto and raise up a few inches. Would be much tighter with available space for your body, and that area would be hot from the left heater box/exhaust... |
Several really good points! In the front it goes. Thanks!
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2020 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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Got a question about budget welders... One of the main reasons this project has stalled has been that my Harbor Freight basic welder won't work on bodywork-grade steel, it just blows holes in it because it's too thin. I just got an unexpected prepaid Visa giftcard from work as a Christmas bonus for $200.
I'm thinking this might be a good opportunity to get a welder that's up to the task of bug body repair. Are there any affordable options that you'd recommend, hopefully in the $200 neighborhood? I'd need one that runs on 110 as my garage isn't wired for 220.
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1967 Kombi: Owned since age 17, Dad's retirement project.
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scrivyscriv
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| Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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I’m one of those people, I bought the welder new in 2015 for around $300 shipped. They run deals and package combos from time to time but even if you only got the welder itself for that price it’s a good deal. I’ve looked at the northern welders in passing and they look similar for features and price.
Yes... get a gas cylinder. Don’t waste your money on the HF 20CF. I bought one., realized you realistically only get 30-45 minutes of trigger time on the bottle... sold it and bought a used 80cf from seller “thegasguys” on eBay (no affiliation). Don’t buy a new one, because the first time you bring it to Airgas or TSC or praxair etall you’ll leave it on their loading dock and go home with a beat up cylinder. They almost always swap tanks instead of filling your own personal tank and giving it back.
You can do floor pans with basic flux core but it will look bad and take a lot of extra cleanup work, unless you don’t care about spatter and flux residue all over the weld. When in doubt... go hotter. The tunnel is two sandwiched 14ga pieces, you’re not going to burn through them.
Good luck. Make sure your clamp your floor pans down flat prior to welding. I’d clean the metal really well then reinstall the pans with those self tappers, pull them out one at a time as you go.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:05 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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| So welder came, right? How goes? |
Welder came, but unfortunately motivation was not included. I haven't messed with the car in ages, I've been busy with other projects. |
I get it, the Squareback been sitting since 2012 and now with the city no longer accepting just has to look drivable and instead if visible from the street must be road legal, I been getting things done. Some things made worse by sitting, the nice floors now have holes, despite no water getting in. My excuse was a bent frame and didn't put the effort into finding a reasonable priced shop as had no money.
What is left to get the engine running?
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
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vwuberalles
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 9:20 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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I haven't tried to start the engine yet, I was making myself wait until the brakes worked because I know I'd be too tempted to rip it around the block as soon as it ran. I redid the brakes on all 4 wheels but then found out the master cylinder was bad. Ordered a new one, and that was the last thing I did. Theoretically I just need a helper to wrap up the brakes, then get a battery for it.
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Adriel Rowley
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:43 am Post subject: Re: Ruby Red 66 refresh. |
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| I haven't tried to start the engine yet, I was making myself wait until the brakes worked because I know I'd be too tempted to rip it around the block as soon as it ran. I redid the brakes on all 4 wheels but then found out the master cylinder was bad. Ordered a new one, and that was the last thing I did. Theoretically I just need a helper to wrap up the brakes, then get a battery for it. |
Ah, well, different strokes for different folks. 
If have not bought the fluid, this has about what DOT5 has for temperature rating without the water separation issue, used it in the Mercedes and now Ruby has it, some point the DOT5 in Baby will be removed and replaced with Type 200.
As for a helper, if you were closer, I come help. Since no one is able or willing (did ask) to hep, made my own device to bleed brakes. Get an old valve stem, bicycle shops used to give away an old tube, and a brake fluid cap, then cut a hole just big enough to fit the valve stim, glue it in with clear RTV adhesive (not sealant), and once dry, can use a bicycle pump or air compressor to pressurize the system. If put too much in, the cap will pop off. On the Mercedes I was in a hurry, so I jammed the brake pedal using a 12 volt flywheel, bet could use a 2x against the seat. Hope this helps.
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
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