mc lovin it , early 1964 bug project

[bad91teg]

eyeing up the landing .

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED .

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new gaskets and seals goin in .

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goal achieved . shes a roller

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wanted to take a look back , and see how far we came . some before and after pics should refresh my memory

well ….ok then … that did the trick .

[bad91teg]

very happy mail day .

[bad91teg]

like the title states ! MIC LOVIN THIS ! :2gunfire: :snipersmile:

1 more package coming from jbugs soon . but for now , time to have some fun installing the parts .

[Adriel Rowley]

I see cat is happy too.

Have fun and keep at it!
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810

1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation

[Rome]

Very clean and thorough work on your chassis and components. My favorite Beetle color, Anthracite.

Get your cat to sit on your chassis and get a good photo of it, then post it here- https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=529514&highlight=cats++vws

You asked near the beginning if you have original or aftermarket fenders. I do see differences...
Front: The driver's side fender has a slightly different contour along the bottom as it leaves the apron. Note the passenger side fender's bottom edge, how it is a nice continuous line away from the apron. The driver's fender bottom edge is slightly flatter/more horizontal than the slight upward rise of the apron. So I'd say the drivers fender is a repro. Another indicator would be to run your fingers along the inside lip of the fender towards the rear bottom of the wheel opening, just before the fender bends inward towards the rocker. Factory original fenders had a clean lip contour. Repros often had ripples in the metal.

For the rear, you have a noticeable difference in taillamp height. You can see this by comparing the height of the two lens screws (which would be horizontal) with the height of the outward kink of the fenders at the very top of the apron. The left fender's taillamp is about 1-2" lower than the right. Right taillamp appears to be slightly tilted to the right, since the two lens screws are not level.

Another indicator is how the bottom corner of the fender meets up with the bottom edge of the apron. Often, repro fenders extend down maybe 1/2" beyond the apron edge. Here, your left fender extends down, though this might be due to your loose fitting of the fender. Might be enough space in the fender bolt holes to push the fender upwards/forwards so that the bottom tip is flush with the apron. By contrast, the right fender bottom edge meets up nicely with the apron.

[bad91teg]

Rome thanks a lot for that info yep was still wondering about those fenders . thanks for taking the time to help !

[bad91teg]

throwin parts out figuring out where they go .

started off getting dual circuit master cylinder prepped . I learned
a great tip from watching chris vallone on youtube . clear coat your master cylinder , because it will rust .

after 3 coats of clear

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nice nice the cat passin thru . so snapped that pic and will take Rome suggestion for cat and vw thread .and by the way nice nice is not so nice . lol .he is super nice to me and the wife . but other cats , rabbits , not so much . NOTICE his ear tip cut off ? he is a outdoor cat and a group did free spay and nuter . so nice nice went in ,and he came home like that lol . I had no idea its for marking outdoor cats in rural areas . so farmers and people can see its fixed and NOT to shoot it . crazy I never heard of such a thing . anyways .

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put on clutch tube gasket to protect from water

and heater cabel outlets .( will not be running heat so I filled tiny hole with seam sealer .)

and cleaned wing nut and greased .

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then the time came for the swaybar and bushings . the old ones were really not that bad ,

out with the old and in with the

and steering damper

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removed inspection cover in order to pull shift rod . I wanted to do something I learned from watching duckman on youtube . VvtheduckvV . SHIFT COUPLER AND SHIFT BOX/CAGE . below is the coupler and ring .

also removed old linkage cage . not to bad .

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wanted to take advantage of shift tube being out the way . so I cleaned the inside of the tunnel . and then a thick coat of por 15

after that slid the shift tube back in , using my rope as a cradel/catch .

cleaned up the cage and installed energy bushins , yea bushins lol

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then to finish it off... shifter and boot . here it is taken apart and ready to be cleaned

primed

painted

got this for shift knob , heat knob , e brake button .

painted

time for shifter , got her lubed up and ready to go .

i really like the stock kamax bolts just cleaned up ,and not painted .

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might change shifter at some point . but im glad I went stock shifter . tryin to respect the vintage lol but yea I love it .. the shifter feels so good , I cant put into words .

why do I keep thinking that I might leave shiny bare floor boards . no carpet . lol maybe put a clear layer of something for protection . I just feel like I don't want to cover my floors . silly I know . just like I couldn't paint carbon fiber .

[Airstream65]

Looks great!

[bad91teg]

i hate to do this everyone , but my car is going to be parted out . times are tuff and un certain . coronavirus has grabbed ahold . my wife needs toilet paper , napkins , cleaning wipes ,hand sanitizer . many OG quality parts for trade ,barter , wheel n deal , all low ball offers will be ignored .(im not taking a 1/4 roll for my tranny ). charmin is preferred .but single ply accepted . all offers considered like mcdonalds /burgerking napkins . barter ,trade ? were in this together right ? help a brother out my wife needs supplies . please . thanks again