Beryl the Outlaw bug

joesbuell · 2012-06-15T01:52:52+00:00

Hi all, After being seriously ripped off with my last beetle i thought id start over. I found this one owner beetle on the trading post web site. She's had a few bumps in her life was stolen in 1987 then recovered, I have the newspaper story from that. the Little old lady kept a note pad for fuel repairs etc which was given to me too. Genuine 40000 mile car. I fitted the 2" narrowed adjustable beam and adjustable spring plates from my rat shit box also the 12 volt system. Ordered a 12v wiper armature from Vintage Veedub plus a new ignition switch. Scott, Lee Noonan's son showed me how he modified his head lights to fit the indicators in them so i did that mod yesterday and then welded up the indicator holes in the fenders looks so much better me thinks...finally got to fit my new wheels i got from my lovely lady for xmas. Car is a pleasure to drive the gear box is smooth little underpowered (for now) 1200cc run like a dream. My future plans are a full airkewld air ride kit body off restoration in original paint and replace the tan interior with a red TMI kit. then to drive and enjoy! Oh and some more ponies 🙂 Cheers Jodie Original purchase invoice dated 13/8/1964.

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 4 Jan 2016, 3:43 pm

#1022517

video from wet track day

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 15 Jan 2016, 10:12 am

#1022845

Bit of an update.

fitted a new repo L/H guard just needed some of the mounting holes filed to get decent alignment and sharp edges cleaned up. painted valance too.

also fitted a speed hut Dehn fuel gauge. And prepped and painted the deck lid, spring and mounts

hus22l Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 15 Jan 2016, 8:40 pm

#1022867

Amazing work. Looks really good. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up.

Kroozzn61 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Apr 2016 · 10 Apr 2016, 3:16 pm

#1025332

looks amazing

1cut808 Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Feb 2015 · 3 May 2016, 6:26 pm

#1025939

Time for the latest updates Slim 😉

oldturtle22 Officially Full-On Dubber

267 posts · joined Nov 2011 · 8 May 2016, 9:32 am

#1026065

Great result! Looks amazing!

Kroozzn61 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

94 posts · joined Apr 2016 · 8 May 2016, 10:01 am

#1026068

looks like lotsa fun

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jun 2016, 10:53 pm

#1027324

Great Pics...

nice rear valance.... and don't see too many early [1964>] engine lids
with the push button lock that was used in later beetles.

I can't actually remember those on early beetles at all....
but I've seen a few engine deck lids with the rectangle hole so they must have been on some.... on cars at some time...

I know they were on the 1966-67 USA German made beetles....

cheers

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 19 Jun 2016, 9:01 am

#1027329

Thanks Lee my engine lid was rusty on the bottom and inside and I had a super beetle engine lid here so I cut the lock section out n welded it into mine then made a new catch on the valance.

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 19 Jun 2016, 9:03 am

#1027330

oldturtle22 wrote:Great result! Looks amazing!

thanks 🙂

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 19 Jun 2016, 9:03 am

#1027331

Kroozzn61 wrote:looks like lotsa fun

it sure is 😉

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Jun 2016, 9:01 pm

#1027347

joesbuell wrote:Thanks Lee my engine lid was rusty on the bottom and inside and I had a super beetle engine lid here so I cut the lock section out n welded it into mine then made a new catch on the valance.

Yikes... a very good Job.... excellent work ....

is the rear valance welded into place or is it removeable??

I did notice the catch on the rear valance...

also looks great....

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 30 Jun 2016, 10:02 am

#1027684

Yes valance is removable now

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 30 Jun 2016, 11:48 am

#1027685

Shit what an awesome job-Don't know how I missed this post.First time read-very impressed.

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 30 Jun 2016, 2:33 pm

#1027686

Thanks NB

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 30 Jun 2016, 3:04 pm

#1027687

Few updates Beryl now has cross drilled rotors all round and 17x7 Empi Fuchs replicas with 195/40 17 fronts and 215/50 17 rears. I'm now needing a new engine as I just pulled it out to fix some oil leaks and fit a new cam....But my motor is cactus! bearings, crank and case are fucked! not bad for a $250 engine done 15000k's since I've had it and 2 track days lol have to start saving now...New seats too. also fitting long axles and widening the rear guards soon. Maybe fitting a stock width beam and widening the front guards too.

kiwiev Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Jun 2016 · 30 Jun 2016, 6:59 pm

#1027695

Love the colour mate nice job. Do those wheels come in 4 stud?

Cheers Kiwi

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 30 Jun 2016, 9:48 pm

#1027702

Thanks Kiwi. Not sure if they do a 4 stud version

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jun 2016, 9:53 pm

#1027703

You certainly do a good job

all excellent work...

Sorry to hear of the engine..

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 1 Jul 2016, 6:53 am

#1027710

I have just been thru the whole post again- I am so glad you didn't listen to the bleeding hearts.You have an awesome car mate.I think I read you had a desire for a Chico turbo engine- that would be the crowning glory- fantastic job.

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 5 Jul 2016, 1:47 pm

#1027857

Thanks again nb I never listen to them lol its my car n ill do with it as I please 🤘

joesbuell Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 5 Sep 2016, 10:27 pm

#1029699

Some updates on Beryl.
My motor had a bearing failure so this is happening, new AS41 case, 69mm crank, Engle W110 cam & lifters, scat crank install kit, deep sump. reused my 1641cc barrels and heads as they were not that old.

Also fitted a Wright gears reconditioned transaxle, new late long swing axles with 1 piece boots and new OEM axles. These were installed for extra inner guard clearance required because of the trans raise.

Waiting on some CSP 4cm wider stock styled guards to arrive from Germany.

Here's some pic's

Always wanted to do this...

Before.....and after picture once the guards turn up and are refitted