What is this AND front suspension question

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 4 Jan 2011, 3:50 pm

#819712

I have been cleaning up the chassis for a project that I am working on and came across a cable outer that I couldn't figure out what it was.

anyone have any ideas?

Also,
I want to clean the front torsion arms and replace the bushes, is it a matter of unbolting everything and then pulling it off? How do I realign it after the bushes are replaced.

66brm Seriously Crusin Dubber

140 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 4 Jan 2011, 3:51 pm

#819713

Choke cable

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 5 Jan 2011, 6:54 am

#819824

ah, awesome cheers. I assume it runs all the way to the enigine through the tunnel?

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 5 Jan 2011, 7:15 am

#819831

has that bulk head had a hit.........looks bent

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 5 Jan 2011, 7:51 am

#819838

I agree with Daimo, the frame head appears bent??? Beam seems further rearward on the LH side ???

What bushes are you wishing to replace???? Torsion arm bushes (inside the beam), king pin bushes (inside the king pin carrier) or link pin bushes ???

As for alignment, it all will need resetting anyway as it appears to be getting some repairs so no doubt some new parts will go in.

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 5 Jan 2011, 7:53 am

#819839

hellbugged wrote:has that bulk head had a hit.........looks bent

That's what I thought too. Maybe it's a 'camera' thing?

Do a wheelbase check on each side. You may have to straighten that frame-head before you go any further.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 5 Jan 2011, 2:14 pm

#819893

Im hoping that it isnt bent. The bulk head hasnt been hit but the side you can see cracked (top right) was hit and I have to bend out. 😢

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jan 2011, 2:30 pm

#819898

Yes choke cable as that is an early chassis
no steering damper...

I would be measuring from the rear of torsion bar tube to the bolt holes in the chassis near the floor...

it looks really bent from the pic....

LEE

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DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 5 Jan 2011, 2:32 pm

#819900

my next question then, if I find that it is bent how do i straighten the bulk head. Its on a farm so tractors are available 😀

Peter O Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Nov 2008 · 6 Jan 2011, 7:58 pm

#820189

Buy a new frame head and weld it in

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 7 Jan 2011, 6:44 am

#820260

DPV2010 wrote:my next question then, if I find that it is bent how do i straighten the bulk head. Its on a farm so tractors are available 😀

If you PM your email address, I'll tell you how to fix it.

Cheers, Greg

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!