"Raisedup58" L245 Light Bronze 1958

[Raisedup58]

[raycer60]

[jitbba]

One of the first posts talks about your ragtop install. Why do you regret it?
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My other ride is a Zildjian

[Bala]

Nice project.
I'm rebuilding my steering box right now. What did you use as a guide?

This thread is invaluable for sb rebuilding, and provides a lot of info. on corn head grease.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=660446&highlight=corn
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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

[Raisedup58]

[Bala]

I kinda had the same thought when I started tearing into mine, or even just getting a TRW replacement. But, that thread changed my mind quick. Did you scan through it? Started making sense to me why most manuals (even the Bentley) tell you to leave it up to the dealer to rebuild or replace it. Yours might turn out to be just fine, but now would be the time to dig a little deeper if you want.
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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

[tomsbuggered]

I just came across your build today and have to say it's impressive that you have decided to get your '58 back to stock height and condition.

You've done a really great job to date, keep the energy going!
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June 1956 VW Oval Beetle

[Raisedup58]

The time has come to get this thing rolling so I can focus on stuff on the body. For the first time in over two years since finding the correct L244 Moss green wheels, I was able to see them with tires. They look great, even with the tires just being rollers.

After hurting my back getting the assembled pan off the stands, we rolled her outside. Obviously I still have a ton of little things to do, but this is the first time it has been a roller in the stock stance in over 6 years. I have to admit it feels great. Although it has a greasy tunnel transmission in it for the moment Im working on getting a good split case here soon. The goal is to drive it to the camp out I host (VWs At The Springs) in July. I don't care if I'm sitting on springs with no interior, its going to be there. Im not pushing extremely hard on this car because were in the process of building another 40hp stroker for the 61 and doing some other small things before spring. The body really isn't far from being ready for perminate installation to the pan. Just some grinding and blending, and a few small spots of body work. Anyways here are some pan pictures...

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L245 Original Paint Light Bronze 1958 Ragtop
L456 Original Paint Ruby Red 1961 Sedan
Orignal Paint Beetle Wheel Collector
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[stale air]

Those wheels look great, what a score finding them. I have been very slow on getting the pan dialed in for my 61, and cant wait to get mine on all fours like you have with yours. Lookin good man!
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[Raisedup58]

[motofly196]

Hey...don't you need 1 more of those wheels?

[Raisedup58]

[motofly196]

I dug out a box for it the other day...it can be ready to ship out tomorrow.

[Raisedup58]

[EMPIImp69]

Those tires do look pretty worn, but if you decide to get new ones and want to balance them, let me know if you need one my my balancers, Thanks
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1963 Ragtop Bug

[Raisedup58]

[sunroof]

I'm so glad you're putting it back up to stock height, I hate the slammed look. OTOH that tunnel case transmission is getting me pretty hot under the collar!

Don
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Better and better mistakes!

[Raisedup58]

[SirTimTIm]

Great work!
I lowered my 66 bug about 5 years ago, I got about 1,000 miles on it before the crankshaft sheared in two. While rebuilding the engine (still) I’ve decided to go back to stock height. I think they look better. Your build is awesome and inspires me to get back into mine!
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1966 Bug

[Busstom]