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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#998464
This is my 1966 Beetle...
The plan is a fairly mild rat...- cheaper that way!
Have done all the electrics...
Its just been converted to 12 V.
1300 Removed...
1776 Engine going in soon.
In the photo, it shows the brightness of the 6V Bulbs (candles!!)
Awesome interior...
Some custom looks...

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bugmaniaar Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·

#998591
We like that..reminds me of ours

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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#998616
hellbugged wrote:Cool
Where you located?
PM Sent. Brisbane Southside, QLD.

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001264
Today i did a bit more....

I cleaned out the gearbox - amazing what you can do when you use your elbow grease!! Before and After pics are there

I will be putting new gearbox mounts on later...
I also pulled out the fuel tank, will be repainting it... RED!!

Will also be putting new tie rods in!
And will be putting new brake fluid bottle in..

Am grinding out gearbox this week end.
After Gearbox grindout, the gearbox will be cleaned again, and 1776 engine will be put in...

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fish26 Fahrvergnugen

903 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#1001267
Looking good mate
bitten by the bug..........several times

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001273
Thanks Mate. Will try and keep everyone posted. Does anybody know where you can get VIN Plate replacements?

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1001275
1966 vehicles were not fitted with vin plates! Dave

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001303
OK. How funny! Mine seems to... you can see it below and to the left a bit of the brake fluid bottle!

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001307
Another Update:

Gearbox Mounts have been put in. Gearbox has been ground. New Pressure plate with collar type has been purchase and fitted. Fuel Tank has been sanded back to metal nearly all over. Has been sprayed with primer. Been sanded back with wet sandpaper. Ready for final coat of primer. Also removed firewall insulation and prepared area for new one.

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#1001313
Good stuff

Clearancing gearbox went ok?

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001340
Yep. Too easy. Did the whole thing with 2 X 60 Grit Emery Flapper Wheels.

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1001419
Did a bit more:
Fuel tank painted and installed.
New Firewall insulation kit installed.
New engine bay seal installed.
New throw out bearing installed.
New J Pipes and Extractors With Single Glass Pack Exhaust installed.

The engine is turning and working but is having fuel problems to sort out now...

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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1002743
Got a new fuel pump in and all is well.
Just needs a good tune - any tips?

beetle_nut Wolfsburg Wizard

465 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#1002744
Is that your fuel filter in the engine bay near your dizzy area.I'd be moving that mate.I run mine where they come out under the car near the gear box.

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1004650
Yeah. Was thinking of doing that, but its not under any pressure so it doesn't really matter. But i suppose you can't be too careful!?

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1008466
Another update.

I have put on my new bumpers and given them a good polish.

My front end has been pulled apart, and thanks to fellow Dubbers, i have successfully installed drop spindles, new King and Link pins, new bump stops, new tie rods and new shock absorbers all around.

I have bought some 15 X 6inch Widened Rims to go on the rear too!

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1008494
amazing work by the BROTHERS
and dad
when did you turn 31 ??? great job!
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

Dibsy Seriously Crusin Dubber

182 posts · joined Apr 2012 ·

#1008498
Looks Great Denver 👍

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1008516
Thanks B. Try swapping the 3 & the 1 🙂

Mark, how are your projects?

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1008522
was a compliment...BIG one!!!
congrats
cheers
B E
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1008523
😂
😁

Deadpan Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Apr 2014 ·

#1008834
Looks good in the pics,but better in person,great work your doing
Shaun,Part-time secret snake relocator,full time reptile keeper and small collector of ugly projects bugs ...🤪

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1008835
Thanks Shaun!

More updates coming soon!!

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1010157
Did a bit more on the Beetle, as it was raining, so no outside activity 🥲

I ground back the Decklid for rust repair asap. Found that it was full of half a ton of bog! 🤪

Also, got the back bumper on, all the dents work perfectly for the Original Classic rat! 😎

The number plates were on just for looks, makes me feel closer to the day when they are bolted on for rego! 😁

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56oval resto Officially Full-On Dubber

212 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1010180
lookin good...
your front nudges on the bumper are a different look , they normally sit on the outer sides......

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1010184
I used to have double set toprotect the front more
inner& outer lol
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!