binner
Hath shat hymself
What did I say?.... Always use WCM! :wave:
If you hear of a nice kombi front beam up to 1971 let me know, I need one ......
Project Car / Motorbike thread. Let's see 'em.
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If you hear of a nice kombi front beam up to 1971 let me know, I need one ......
hazza6542
Eats Squid
Long way to post but my vw mechanic makes them in house, buying one of his for the bug. I'll ask him on Monday or Tuesday if he does em for bus' but not sure.
Actually here you go, http://www.cbbvw.com.au, shoot Mike an email about it. Busy guy, could take a while to respond
brindog
Likes Dirt
Well......
I haven't been able to wipe my stupid arse grin off my face since last week. :dance:
Picked up a pretty tidy 63 Beetle. She's a bit ruff around the edges but what do you expect from a 52 year old car. I'll start fixing up bits and pieces while keeping it on the road. Changed air and engine oil, and damn it was dirty, the strainer was full of muck as was the air cleaner, which had about a table spoon of dirt in it. will change gear box oil next week. Timing, Tappets, auto choke, grease font end, as well and a change out a few old hard hoses.
Brakes have already been done by previous owner along with shocks and and a few other little things. Any thing else I should check out before going on a long cruise ?
I haven't been able to wipe my stupid arse grin off my face since last week. :dance:
Picked up a pretty tidy 63 Beetle. She's a bit ruff around the edges but what do you expect from a 52 year old car. I'll start fixing up bits and pieces while keeping it on the road. Changed air and engine oil, and damn it was dirty, the strainer was full of muck as was the air cleaner, which had about a table spoon of dirt in it. will change gear box oil next week. Timing, Tappets, auto choke, grease font end, as well and a change out a few old hard hoses.
Brakes have already been done by previous owner along with shocks and and a few other little things. Any thing else I should check out before going on a long cruise ?
hazza6542
Eats Squid
Venetians and front sun shade and the nicer chrome bumpers, you've done well man! Looks really good
EDIT: Thank you for my new laptop background.
Binner - Just spoke to my vw guy, he does narrow beams for 73's no worries, just said fright might be a bit steep to qld.
Elbo
pesky scooter kids git off ma lawn
Awesome, congrats brindog! Looks great!
Check the condition of the fuel lines before going on a long cruise. Perished rubber fuel lines in the engine bay and loose hose barbs on the carby or pump are the leading cause of engine fires.
binner
Hath shat hymself
Quik check
Fuel lines and clamps
Oil sump strainer change
Make sure there is no inline fuel filter in the engine bay like most fools do, if there is remove it immediately and place one either near the tank or somewhere before the line enters the engine bay.
Check the pulley belt tension.
Check clutch play.
Drive off in the sunset looking good knowing you are keeping a real vehicle with character on the road unlike most plastic shite driving around.
Fuel lines and clamps
Oil sump strainer change
Make sure there is no inline fuel filter in the engine bay like most fools do, if there is remove it immediately and place one either near the tank or somewhere before the line enters the engine bay.
Check the pulley belt tension.
Check clutch play.
Drive off in the sunset looking good knowing you are keeping a real vehicle with character on the road unlike most plastic shite driving around.
hazza6542
Eats Squid
I still gotta get round to this too, over a foot of extra fuel line floating through my engine bay. I replaced the hose from tank to chassis, make it a bit longer than you think you'd need, I can only lift the tank out enough to barely fit my arm underneath to disconnect.
Is it a metal hose through the chassis to engine bay? Ours doesn't look like the og lines, and there's way too much of it.
binner
Hath shat hymself
Beam me up scotty
71 is different to 73, I am going to give it a go as soon as I find a donor beam.....
hazza6542
Eats Squid
Ah, well he does all years anyway I found out. Beetle was sposed to be in today but I couldn't get it down there and he's over booked, waiting to hear back.
Rear window won't go in without chrome popping out. Tape it down once chromes in maybe so it doesn't pop out? How do I know it won't just pop out after going into the shell though. Tempted to beat it down with rubber mallet into shape of curved window.
Can't imagine getting half the shit I've done finished if it had a paint job. So easy to work on without worrying about scratches. Can't get paint off though, it's on thick, graffiti remover isn't hard enough to get back to og and a bit scared to use proper paint stripper.
Rear window won't go in without chrome popping out. Tape it down once chromes in maybe so it doesn't pop out? How do I know it won't just pop out after going into the shell though. Tempted to beat it down with rubber mallet into shape of curved window.
Can't imagine getting half the shit I've done finished if it had a paint job. So easy to work on without worrying about scratches. Can't get paint off though, it's on thick, graffiti remover isn't hard enough to get back to og and a bit scared to use proper paint stripper.
hazza6542
Eats Squid
Rubbers fit fine, bad sealant. Says sealant adhesive, spread it on the rubber of the felt channel then pushed into the door frame, it's all dried on the frame but not even residue on the rubber. No idea.
Drilling it in when I get home, using the pre drilled holes from the two screws holding the chrome in place.
Enjoy doing your doors... I've replaced everything including bolts for window reg vent post door actuator etc, rubber just won't stay in place. When all else fails, power drills prevail.
Drilling it in when I get home, using the pre drilled holes from the two screws holding the chrome in place.
Enjoy doing your doors... I've replaced everything including bolts for window reg vent post door actuator etc, rubber just won't stay in place. When all else fails, power drills prevail.
brindog
Likes Dirt
Looks like it will turn out good binner. Way better than the alloy strips. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Im spending today degreasing and replacing axle boots. What a filthy job, good fun....
I also got to bog up a bit of rust in my drivers door so it can pass N.S.W blue slip. What a pain in the arse. Passed QLD inspection no worries but not in NSW. I even took it to a shitty little garage and he wouldn't pass it. Oh well, a quick doggy bog job will do until I can fix it properly.
Are you going to 'bug in' event next month binner?
Im spending today degreasing and replacing axle boots. What a filthy job, good fun....
I also got to bog up a bit of rust in my drivers door so it can pass N.S.W blue slip. What a pain in the arse. Passed QLD inspection no worries but not in NSW. I even took it to a shitty little garage and he wouldn't pass it. Oh well, a quick doggy bog job will do until I can fix it properly.
Are you going to 'bug in' event next month binner?
binner
Hath shat hymself
Fine line
What's bug in?...... And axle boot replacing is an ass of a job! That and replacing cv joints sux balls....
Kinda finished.....
What's bug in?...... And axle boot replacing is an ass of a job! That and replacing cv joints sux balls....
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brindog
Likes Dirt
^ diggin it! Looks heaps nicer. :thumb:
Bug in: http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/ Im thinking about checking it out on the sunday.
Well today was productive with the bug.
Degrease engine and gear box, gear box had about 1/2 inch of oil and dirt caked on, even had to get into it big time with the scraper. New Axle boots on, they seem to fit a bit funny on the join at the closest end to the gear box but got them on as good as possible.
Cleaned interior, absolutely 0 rust in the pan, need to sort out seats though as they currently don't slide forward or back.
Front shocks had a bit of play so new brushes? Upon removal they are actually completely farked. 0 rebound. Think they may be original as they have VW logo on them? Sourcing new ones tomorrow.
and prepped small area of rust in the door, will bog it tomorrow arvo.
Also I can't turn the heater off so I have to find a way to shut it off because every time I drive it I stink like an engine bay. haha!
Bug in: http://www.vwdcqinc.org.au/ Im thinking about checking it out on the sunday.
Well today was productive with the bug.
Degrease engine and gear box, gear box had about 1/2 inch of oil and dirt caked on, even had to get into it big time with the scraper. New Axle boots on, they seem to fit a bit funny on the join at the closest end to the gear box but got them on as good as possible.
Cleaned interior, absolutely 0 rust in the pan, need to sort out seats though as they currently don't slide forward or back.
Front shocks had a bit of play so new brushes? Upon removal they are actually completely farked. 0 rebound. Think they may be original as they have VW logo on them? Sourcing new ones tomorrow.
and prepped small area of rust in the door, will bog it tomorrow arvo.
Also I can't turn the heater off so I have to find a way to shut it off because every time I drive it I stink like an engine bay. haha!
Elbo
pesky scooter kids git off ma lawn
Still can't get over how good your Beetle looks! What's the plans for it? Narrowed and slammed? :cool-new:
Have a search on The Samba for manuals. I only know about heater controls in >68 Beetle's so I can't really help you there.
This might be a good place to start (a couple of pics in there): http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488811
Have a search on The Samba for manuals. I only know about heater controls in >68 Beetle's so I can't really help you there.
This might be a good place to start (a couple of pics in there): http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=488811