New engine build by ladies

[VW_Jimbo]

Just checking back in. Something caught my eye. The preheats are missing their tins.

Right here.

I believe that it needs these. I just cannot remember what year these started. So, I may be off my rocker. I see that you do have the nut in the cylinder tin for the retaining screw.

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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Joannekay]

Thank you cusser..all good..we understand the importance..
Will upload picture..
Thank you vw jimbo...yes we do have them...will install at a later day..

Time to drive this baby...
Had a small drive today to test new transaxle...nice and smooth..

Need to bleed brakes before longer drive..

Gave her a bath and purchased some dollies to slid ..

[Zundfolge1432]

Beautiful car, supreme effort now time to enjoy 😊

[scdevon]

Great effort, ladies and the car looks great. Just drive it and enjoy it as-is for a while and take care of the little stuff gradually.

"Progress, not perfection".
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1970 Beetle 1600 DP

[63vwrag]

Very nice! Nice detail work. Whats the hola hoop strapped to the engine lid?
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1963 Bug Rag top
1967 Bug (sold)
1969 Mustang (sold)
1978 Spitfire (sold)
1980 Spitfire (sold)
2004 Jeep LJ Wrangler daily driver

[Pruneman99]

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[Dangermouse]

[63vwrag]

Thanks Dangermouse for the link never heard of this easy to do suppression system.
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1963 Bug Rag top
1967 Bug (sold)
1969 Mustang (sold)
1978 Spitfire (sold)
1980 Spitfire (sold)
2004 Jeep LJ Wrangler daily driver

[Joannekay]

Thank you heaps guys..

Not driving yet..

Mum had a fall & been in hospital..

All good now & home..

My partner..the hard worker been crook also..

We bleed the brakes but didn’t get the correct pedal play..

Locked all wheels & clear fluid..

This was 1 of the first things we attened to on restoration.

All new brakes all round with single master cylinder.

Only thing we hadn’t attended to was the pedal assembly.

All original with 60yrs of grim..

Removed to clean & examine..

Need our brakes a1 before testing this new transaxle..

Had a quick run threw the gears...smooth as..

Will replace the clutch cable also..

[Dangermouse]

When you put it all back together, get a grommet on that brake line where it passes through the body at the front.
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[Joannekay]

Thank you dangermouse...

Not a lot of information on internet regarding..rhd pedal assembly..

Had to improvise and make tunnel cover seal.

Ordered bush kit...we need 6 ..unlike lhd..

4 large & 2 small.

Our pedal assembly is missing the lock tab...on order now..

[Joannekay]

Only rhd parts available...@ https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2025344

Bloody aussies....we sell next to nothing..

Even our machinists won’t do..

[finster]

are you still needing rhd pedal cluster parts? - I'm in the uk and don't mind searching here for you? can't find anyone doing that seal mind.
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nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect...

[Dangermouse]

Yes not too much rhd info here. Here's an exploded diagram which may be helpful.

Not sure about 'Straya, but here are three options from across the ditch which should be able to help you out with bits as required. That tunnel seal is unobtaineum but great job on your reproduction!

https://themetricnut.co.nz

https://www.qualitat.co.nz

https://buzzbug1.myshopify.com
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[Joannekay]

Thank you finster..fingers crossed Mathew in England from old Skool parts will
Send..

Thank you dangermouse..great links...never seem before.
Will email & ring those to double check..

[Joannekay]

After inspection of pedal assembly...spring seen better days.

The list keeps growing..

[Joannekay]

Looking for more help please guys..

Mathew @ old skool parts responded but then vanished.

Since it’s our last job before we drive this baby.

Searching desperation pedal assembly 1958-66 RHD...6 bushes

[Ovally]

Maybe you can measure the OD, ID and length and look for a company in Australia that sells or makes bronze wrapped plain bearings.
Example in the UK:
https://www.bowman.co.uk/bearings/bronze-bearings/bronze-wrapped-plain-bearings

Regards, Armand
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VW Bug 1200 D motor
Porsche 911S MFI 1970
Mazda 929 Hardtop 1977
Mercedes SLC 180 Roadster 2018

[finster]

hi,
that is a good suggestion from ovally.
I see matthew oldskool has a spring on ebay for £20 - do you want me to buy this for you and send on? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Beetle-T-1-1958-66-R...SwxblbOhhK
amazed can't find rhd pedal parts for early beetles! the following are closed just now but you could try contacting vw heritage, custom & commercial, coolairvw.co.uk to ask about bushings etc
let me know how you wish to proceed
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"we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut

nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect...