My 66 beetle project.

66deluxe · 2006-03-12T23:02:16+00:00

For about 8 years now i have been collecting parts for the build up of my bug. These are IRS floorpan, gearboxes, type 4 engines, Porsche brakes and wheels, suspension components, 914 guages speedo and tacho, Interior trim pieces, basically lots of parts andof course the bug itself. Here's some photos: There is still a of work to do, but progress is getting made, Cheers Damo. [ Edited on 12-3-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 13-5-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 13-5-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 2-10-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 8-10-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 9-10-2006 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 21-4-2007 by 66deluxe ] [ Edited on 5-8-2007 by 66deluxe ]

Carter Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 31 Mar 2012, 8:21 am

#894629

haha that explains it! looking awesome, man

66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 30 Apr 2012, 6:48 pm

#899543

Ignition is fixed just required a ballast resistor from power to coil. Been doing some highway driving and it sits on 100kph and my foot is just on the throttle. So i have full travel on the go pedal. When i roll on the throttle at 100 it hits 150 real quick id say a minimum of five or less seconds and it just keeps accelerating the power does not drop off at all. The torque of the type 4 is amazing. Now to get it to Lakeside Raceway for some laps. Oh and the 944T brakes all round superb.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 30 Apr 2012, 6:56 pm

#899551

Great news mate. Now go do laps.... 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 30 Apr 2012, 6:59 pm

#899553

matberry wrote:Great news mate. Now go do laps.... 🙂

Gotta get a skidlid for my oversized head first.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 30 Apr 2012, 7:01 pm

#899555

Good to hear the fix was simple.
Now we need some decent vids or a heads up of when you go to Lakeside. 👍👍

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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 30 Apr 2012, 7:47 pm

#899564

vassy66T1 wrote:Good to hear the fix was simple.
Now we need some decent vids or a heads up of when you go to Lakeside. 👍👍

Saving for a go pro camera as well.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

Carter Seriously Crusin Dubber

104 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 3 Nov 2012, 1:13 pm

#929539

how's the go pro saving going Damo, would love to see some cool in car stuff in addition to what you have!

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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 15 Apr 2013, 6:00 pm

#951551

Hmmm don't like this. I was driving and then couldnt get gears. Gearbox is ok but flywheel and crank are not. I figure that one should not use the flwheel bolt steel gasket with aftermarket flywheel bolts. The flywheel bolts came loose either from me dumping the clutch into second with high rpm or that the aftermarket bolts don't have the serrations under the head and didnt grip into the steel gasket. Crank looks saveable but flywheel might need replacing.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 15 Apr 2013, 7:19 pm

#951567

Bummer mate. Glad you found it before the crank got ruined

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 15 Apr 2013, 7:32 pm

#951571

Bugger

You considering nationals supersprints at all?

66deluxe Custom Title Time!

1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 15 Apr 2013, 7:48 pm

#951577

Is it time to go type 1? 😉

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 15 Apr 2013, 8:00 pm

#951580

Nah, needs fixing anyway. Too nice an engine

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

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2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 23 Apr 2013, 8:04 pm

#952666

66deluxe wrote:Is it time to go type 1? 😉

Someone get the soap and wash his mouth out lol

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 23 Apr 2013, 8:05 pm

#952667

66deluxe wrote:Is it time to go type 1? 😉

Someone get the soap and wash his mouth out lol

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 23 Apr 2013, 8:25 pm

#952673

Well i do have the parts to build a 2007cc type 1 and another pair of 45 DRLA Dellortos.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 23 Apr 2013, 9:30 pm

#952677

Or we could build 2465cc type4, 2703cc type4 too!!

ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 24 Apr 2013, 6:18 am

#952697

I have a 2733 Type 4 in mine and wouldn't go back to a Type 1- ever.I used the OG flywheel bolts and steel disc, but using a flexplate though,and never had any issues.

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1,593 posts · joined Aug 2005 · 24 Apr 2013, 6:25 am

#952698

nbturbo wrote:I have a 2733 Type 4 in mine and wouldn't go back to a Type 1- ever.I used the OG flywheel bolts and steel disc, but using a flexplate though,and never had any issues.

I am staying with type 4 power. The 2270 is just too nice an engine. The driveability and torque it makes is great. I can be doing 150kph and roll on the throttle and it just keeps pulling to higher speeds. I also love the fact its nearly idling at 60kph in fourth with an .89 4th and 3.88 r&p. brilliant engine.

This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.

61 Karmann Ghia 2110cc type1 w Los Panchito's
66 Deluxe Beetle 2270 type 4
10 Subaru WRX Impreza

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 24 Apr 2013, 8:06 am

#952702

I'm biting my tongue....type one eats type 4 as far as I'm comcerned.

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Boozo Back in the bug

359 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 1 Mar 2014, 1:04 pm

#984752

this is a bit of an old dig up, how did/does this thing go around lakesdie? what lap times? I love that track, have been around it many a time...but never in a bug.

'59 or Kombi?....feeling confused

'59 bug
'68 bug
'82 import T3 BUS. aircooled

tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber

165 posts · joined May 2006 · 11 Mar 2014, 2:49 pm

#985674

I have only ever had type 1's but its interesting to hear what other people with expirience think.