help please

3 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 28 Jan 2004, 9:34 pm

#133224

My husband and I have just bought a 66 beetle which we are restoring. It is our first attempt at this and we can't wait to get it on the road.
We are having trouble getting the door rubbers completly removed. is there an easy way of getting the doors completly stripped. and ready for painting. we have the panels removed. do the door skins come apart? any help would be most welcome....:sandrine

lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jan 2004, 2:24 am

#133302

Hiya,ive got a 67 there almost the same,the door rubbers should just pull out unless there glued in,pull harder,the door skins dont come off unless your REALLY keen.Check out the doors REAL GOOD before painting,ie open the door fully and lift if theres any play your probably up for new door pins(there readily available),its getting the old ones out thats a challenge.And if you get new pins get the one on the right with the thread for the RHS mirror(TIP).😉

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jan 2004, 5:22 am

#133308

I use a screw driver to remove the door rubbers ... it just takes time and effort.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

gypsy_purple Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 30 Jan 2004, 9:09 pm

#134002

Cheers....thanks for the tips
beetles are certainly contageous we are all ready looking for a second one.

lugnuts Custom Title Time!

1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 Jan 2004, 1:40 am

#134067

What for SPARES,or is it a his and hers thing.🙂

gypsy_purple Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 31 Jan 2004, 5:16 pm

#134207

Ha Ha Ha Yes I guess we have the his and Her thing happening.....We are looking a 3 tomorrow :kiss