Thinking of a resto with abit of hotting up, super bug spoiler and making it more like a race style, original hubs spoiler lowers a tad and sports exhaust ext. Also planning on running white walls, anyone know Much about white wall inserts?
At the moment though the goal is to get her running, fix the paint, clean the interior and get the breaks working! Then will be getting her on the road haha... Going to be a good project!
Thinking of knocking one of these together sometime after shes on the road... basic speaker box however you don't loose space for storage like i know a lot of people do... this is just a rough un-measured model of what i am hoping to build, will get measurements soon and maybe post blueprints (seeing as there are none on the internet) haha.
any thoughts on it?
in the next I month or so i am hoping to clean up the engine, replace all fuel lines, replace the fuel filter and fuel, change the spark plugs, change the oil, clean the oil strainer, do something with that front guard, clean out the interior, remove the flacky paint from the rims and give them a respray (not hub caps) maybe get my new tyres (if funds are available) same as a new exhaust from: classicveedub.com.au, clean the windows from the inside, clean out the trunk, connect the battery up, and hopefully get her running 😵💫 I also need to take a look at those brakes :/ handbrake is fine but the others need some attention...
This may not go as quick as I hope... But a goal is in place haha
Anything i may have missed?
Hey guys, last night i decided i would drain the oil from the bug, i then left it drip overnight, cleaned the strainer and plate this morning, reassembled it all, added some oil (going to flush it soon), replaced the spark plugs and replaced some fuel lines and put some high octane fuel in it. i then connected a battery however it too low on power (old battery i had) so we jump started it, it took a while as to be expected from a vehicle that hasn't run in 16 years but eventually got it running. it has a pretty good tone to it as it is and i will upload a video soon.
Cheers,
DaLyrics6
It's a Beetle, they go forever and ever! 🙂
Haha that they do 🙂
So excited... (my first car)
hey guys, i took the front bumper and indicators out today as well as the headlights with the hope that i could remove the front guard (rusty one) however i don't know how to remove the headlight cables as the plugs on the end are bigger then the hole, anyone know how to get around this or do i have to cut the cables?
Cheers,
Matthew Vandenbelt
Hi
You need to release the tangs on the terminals in the block so that the terminals push out of the block, some people cut them of and resolder them on later.
Steve
1303Steve wrote:, some people cut them of and resolder them on later.
Or use a connector strip for later removal
Futue te ipsum!!!
Thanks guys, much appreciated, also what colour rim gloss black or matt black? I can't make my mind up and they will be with original hubcaps
I have decided to go with the gloss black rims and have used killrust after using a wire brush to remove all the old paint and rust.
also i have bought some rust converter to work on the front guard with, i will then prime it and hopefully get it painted.
I love black rims 😎
Rob
"The best trophies are stone chips"
1969 1500 Beetle "Otis"
2008 Golf GTI
Today i finally removed the headlight plugs thanks to Steve. cheers
i removed the front guard, changed my newly painted rim and as i was putting my spare on the back end, i noticed a huge (really big) puddle of oil on the shed floor... i thought my gasket failed after i changed it when i did the oil, but thats not the case... i think i blew a rear main seal... 🙁
oh well... an excuse to clean up the engine and engine bay...
Just read your thread, good luck with the resto, based on my experience whatever your budget is double it lol. I read earlier that you should get the car running then do bits and pieces as you go that's exactly what i have done and found it very rewarding, you can click on my link in my signature to my 69 bug.
different owners have different views on what you should do, I have always listened to advice but in the end it's your car do what you want thats why no Beetle looks the same.
Look forward to seeing your progress
Thanks Mate, I have also read majority of yours, looking good 🙂
Thought i'd post i pic of the oil leak
Also I have an old bonnet (rear hood) that is fairly rusty and 2 old bumpers, one is OK but the other is a little rusty also. I Also Have a Front Guard that is rough but should be able to fix hopefully (no promises) Giving them away other wise i will just scrap them. PM if interested...
Today i cleaned the Tyre well out, cleaned a few rust patches and used some rust converter as well as swap another painted rim over. i will be getting the necessary equipment tomorrow to clean up the oil. Also checked my air filter... tad bit stuffed : haha just a touch...
Internet is playing up so i will add the other pictures later
Does anyone know where I can get a new hub cap? One of mine has a huge rust hole through it :/ unrepairable
Just disassembled the front disk brakes. removed the pads and for some weird reason, 3 pads look dirty, but almost brand new, not really worn, but one of them looks stuffed, there is not really any thing left of it??? anyone else had a similar issue?
Going to replace the rubber brake lines ASAP as well as all new brake pads... $86 deliverd to my door, no arguing with that...
Sounds like your pistons are sticking, time to give the callipers a birthday
haha yeah it does abit :P
Does anyone have the issue of not being able to upload a single picture, because the file is to big???
i havent been able to upload because of this :
just got all the money up for my brakes 🙂
buying them this week
So I got my rear drum shoes on last night, now I have to change my lines and swap my brake pads over, bought disk pads on eBay and got sent 4wd ones... Swapping this week.
I have also disconnected (labeled) all the wires running to the engine as I have realized I have blown a main seal 🙁 whole engine out, to replace it...
Dalyrics6 wrote:Does anyone have the issue of not being able to upload a single picture, because the file is to big???
i havent been able to upload because of this :
Yeah - you have to get the pics down to 150kb or so
Easy with several programmes
I use
www.irfanview.com
Otherwise just sign up for
www.photobucket.com and host your pics there for free and click the link
Gimme an email if you are having trouble
Futue te ipsum!!!
Thanks, may take a while but I'll get there eventually :p
So I have changed all my taillight bulbs, cleaned all my seats and vacummed the whole car. I am in the process of removing the engine but the last nut (behind the engine up top) is a little tight so I'm just spraying it with wd40 a few times and leaving it to soak in...
Finally after ages of waiting I got the time and money to get all new engine gaskets, main seal and socket for the flywheel... Got the engine out and now I'm having troubles removing the flywheel nut. Anyone know how to remove this? I have tried using a breaker bar with a steel tube to make it even longer and yet even with my dad standing on it it wouldn't crack, I don't have access to an impact wrench either.
I also got my brake pads and shoes assembled however my brake pedal and master cylinder need replacing :/
get a LONG bit of 2" angle and drill 2 holes in it so as you can bolt it to the fly wheel
That will act as a "brake" on the fly wheel turning while you use the breaker bar on the nut
Futue te ipsum!!!
Futue te ipsum!!!
They are worth their weight in gold, will also do the hub nuts when you get to them.. get some pics up mate!
👍It will all be OK in the end, if it's not OK it's not the end!
Thanks for the reply's guys, I currently don't have enough money for the gadget and can't wait as the car must be running in 3 months, however I shall try the 2" angle, I have just spent today cleaning and respraying my exhaust in mat black engine enamel and will post pics as soon as I can, I also am having a hard time trying to find a master cylinder for a RHD vw 1303/super beetle, the cheapest I can find is $150 anyone know where I can find one cheaper?
Will try to keep up the posts.
Once again thanks for the replies, I really appreciate them.
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