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7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 2:15 pm

#863982

Hey guys..

ive been on here a while been looking around and seeing others projects and cars..

ive always wanted a project car..

and ive always been quite fond of beetles..

i recently purchased a beetle..=) i'm not sure of the year of it because the rego papers are different to the chassis..

chassis says 1971 tho..

at the moment it looks like everything is there..but everything is in a million peices in boxes.. and i dont know where to start..and being not too mechanically minded makes it a little harder..

maybe i need to track down a tear down/rebuild manual seeing as its already in peices..

at the moment i am just repairing rust and dents ect

from what the previous owner told me it has a 1500 engine..

it also has a autostick..

i haven't started the engine yet because like i said it is in peices..and am really keen on atleast hearing it running..i suppose it will make me more motovated..=)

this is my first time posting on a forum..

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zaney_studios Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 2:16 pm

#863983

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MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 26 Sep 2011, 2:29 pm

#863986

Well done on the project, it will keep you busy and frustrated at times for sure! 😉

Before you do anything, the first investment you need to make is this book:
http://www.pitstop.net.au/view/marques-volkswagen/page/query/plu/1255

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zaney_studios Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 2:47 pm

#863989

I was actually looking at buying that book the other day..

I think I definately will buy it now..=)

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7,671 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 26 Sep 2011, 3:20 pm

#863994

welcome aboard
yep you will be busy but when it's born again you'll get to enjoy the ride 😉
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Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 26 Sep 2011, 3:21 pm

#863995

Hey welcome to here !!!

Second thing to do... well something to do RIGHT NOW is seal up that intake manifold !!! (the hole in the middle of the engine).

Just stuff a rag in there, cover over with a plastic bag and tape it down... don't want any water or wildlife getting down in there !!!

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9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 26 Sep 2011, 4:33 pm

#864005

It's a 70 model

Welcome to here, looks like a good solid body.
The semi-autos were fully imported and had a much better rust proofing at the german factory than the locally assembled aussie bugs so they are usually better for rust.

zaney_studios Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 4:46 pm

#864009

Joel wrote:It's a 70 model

Welcome to here, looks like a good solid body.
The semi-autos were fully imported and had a much better rust proofing at the german factory than the locally assembled aussie bugs so they are usually better for rust.

thanks..thats good to know..but how can you tell the year by looking at the pics..? (not doubting just curious) because the rego papers said 73 :/

*ps i took the whale tale off because its not in my envision

zaney_studios Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 4:49 pm

#864010

i want my beetle to look brand new and all shiny from top to bottom and am contemplating taking the shell off to repair and paint the pan..

suggestions..is this a good idea..?

and i suppose if it is..how is it done..?

zaney_studios Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Aug 2011 · 26 Sep 2011, 4:53 pm

#864011

Sides wrote:Hey welcome to here !!!

Second thing to do... well something to do RIGHT NOW is seal up that intake manifold !!! (the hole in the middle of the engine).

Just stuff a rag in there, cover over with a plastic bag and tape it down... don't want any water or wildlife getting down in there !!!

👍

Welcome to the wacky world of us that love Volksy's...

😉

thanks..i will..i am assuming that is the pipe with the hole poking upwards in the centre of the picture..it seams like it isnt connected to anything at the moment because it moves around and such..

please parden my engine/mechanical parts ignorance..i really DO wanna learn..gottah start somewhere though..=D

MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 · 26 Sep 2011, 5:01 pm

#864014

Yes, defiintely unbolt the shell from the pan and scrub, repair and rust bullet paint the whole thing. What's the point in having a shiny paint job if the pan is crap. Like rolling a turd in glitter really?

Another tip, before you do anything with that motor, get yourself some tinware!!!

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1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
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2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"

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9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 27 Sep 2011, 7:09 am

#864115

zaney_studios wrote:
Joel wrote:It's a 70 model

Welcome to here, looks like a good solid body.
The semi-autos were fully imported and had a much better rust proofing at the german factory than the locally assembled aussie bugs so they are usually better for rust.
thanks..thats good to know..but how can you tell the year by looking at the pics..? (not doubting just curious) because the rego papers said 73 :/

*ps i took the whale tale off because its not in my envision

I just know my shit 😂

Nah, there is a few identifying features, the defroster vents on the dash put it before october 70, front heater outlets put it after mid 69 and the original honey brown colour didnt start till 70.

I'll make a bet too it has a cable release fuel door.