Hey all. Most of you would know my 1966 VW beetle.
The one thats registered as a 1962.................
Anyhow, started the strip down process today and
its coming along nicely. Removed deck lid and bonnet,
chrome trim on bonnet, side steps, chrome trim on wheels
headlights, tail lights.
Tomorrow i will start on the guards and see how we go.
Funny, the passenger side step was a bitch. Broke all the
bolts along the sill except one and it took me 25 minutes
work to remove the 2 bolts into the front and rear guards.
The driver side..... whole thing off in 5 minutes, all bolts out
and no hassles at all.... I guess you cant win em all hey. 🙂
I'll keep you all posted as much as possible.
Oh yes, and plenty of pictures. nn[ Edited on 24-7-2005 by BLUE_62 ]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Resto photo 2
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Resto photo 3
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
good to see you kept her and are fixing her up🙂🙂
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looks good
keep us updated! wish i had the space/equipment/skills/knowledge/bravery to do this on my own, my car needs new paint too
boersch wrote:looks good :thumb what you got planned for it?
Hey,
Thanks for the kind words. I dont want to disclose too much at the minute as plans will probably vary bewteen now and completion. Its nothing super special but it should come out a pretty sweet, clean cruiser in the end which is what i want.
Nothing with huge power, or sparkly paint. Just tidy.
😉1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Front guards are now off and rears to go.
A little disappointed at the rust which appeared very minor in
the front passenger guard. After poking at it with a screw driver for a while,
its been decided its getting cut out and a new sheet welded in as best i can.
On a positive the heater channel is still very solid,
rust only being the sheet metal.
Whats a resto with out rust thou hey.
Hopefully rear guards off tomorrow. Will see how time permits.
[Edited on 23-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
resto photo 5
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
resto photo 6
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
:cussing I hate rust
Another day of glory.
Rear guards came off a treat. Only borke one of the 12 odd bolts so luck was on my side.
No hiden secrets in the rear either. Tomorrows job will be
intereor out and whats left of the dash, Cd player and
speakers came out yesterday. (last night)
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Resto photo 8.
All coming together nicely.......
or should i say appart 😉
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
what do you do when the bolts break and you can't get them out?
I HATE RUST :cussing
Looks like you're having fun
speeding is bad!
relax - god's in charge
That rust aint to bad check out my 66, all 4 wheel arches have it bad too
Both A pillars are no longer connected to the heater channel
And the windscreen frame is rotted
.
All the bolts that are rusted and now broken will have to be drilled out and the thread re-tapped.
It'd not going to be too bad as the broken bolts are easy to get too.
After seeing that photo chewy i feel glad. I recall seeing that
same photo when you first posted it on your little peice of the web Not good. :duh
[Edited on 19-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
No photos for today. Not a hell of a lot of progress in the major department.
All the glass is out and the seating except for the driver side. Chrome side moulding stripes are off so too is the glove box, rear parcel secton carpet,
front bumper and all rubber seals from boot lid, deck lid, window surround etc.
[Edited on 20-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Look mum, no doors!
or much else for that matter...........
All i need is a hole in the floor and its fred flinstone eat your heart out. 😉
[Edited on 21-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Resto photo 10
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Ok, pulled the pin today. Took it for one last crazy drive with
everything stripped. Did a ripper doughnut in the dirt.....
wish i hadnt now as everything is filthy.
All good! Pulled it back in the shed,
pulled the battery and disconnected the fuel tank and
unvolted the body from the chassis. Now seperated
i will start removing and cleaning up salvagable components
and get what needs restoring, retored. Started to sand back
what i thought was bubble rust near ariel. My luck, it was a
slight dint thats been filled with filler and the paints cracked.
Woohoo. Once less pot of rust. 🙂
Oh, chassis bolts. Only broke 2 🙂
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
resto photo 12
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
resto photo 13.
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
big day i see looking good keep it up!
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd
Can someone tell me, i am pulling the beetle to bits madly.
Now when it comes time to rebuild and bolt it back
together..... How do i go about sorting out bolts?
Most of them are stuffed and need replacing. Is there a
cross reference chart that will tell me what size each bolt is
or do i just organise the old ones in a manner, so i can get
them matched when its time to replace?
**Me thinkin i should have bagged and labeled all bolts that
i have already taken out...... :duh
[Edited on 23-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
i think if you ring around the VW places they do sell kits of bolts etc i remember an ad about stainless bolt kits but cant seem to recall where!
cheers
rhys
it aint just cool its aircool'd
good idea to bag and label everything..and take photos..a general rule is things are always much easier to take apart than to put back together lol what are your plans for her? good luck 🙂
[Edited on 23-5-05 by Canni.]
Heidi - 1960 White Beetle
'65 Kiwi Ghia
What are my plans for her.....
That i cant tell you yet. I have some ideas
as mentioned a while ago. Something simple but
effective. I hope anyway. I started off thinking, i'll remember
where those bolts go..... HA! I feel like a dick now dont i..
All good. time will tell, i'll just be bendigo Bolts and Fastners
best customer. :thumb
1958 Beetle, 1966 VW Beetle, 1996 Holden Statesman!
Its an obsesion for engines and fuel.... 😏
Looks like your not short of workshop space goooood shed
proper preparation prevents piss poor performance
BLUE_62 wrote:Can someone tell me, i am pulling the beetle to bits madly.
Now when it comes time to rebuild and bolt it back
together..... How do i go about sorting out bolts?
Most of them are stuffed and need replacing. Is there a
cross reference chart that will tell me what size each bolt is
or do i just organise the old ones in a manner, so i can get
them matched when its time to replace?
**Me thinkin i should have bagged and labeled all bolts that
i have already taken out...... :duh
[Edited on 23-5-2005 by BLUE_62]
Yea bag and label everything, even if the bolts/bits are stuffed, keep them so when you buy new stuff you know exactly what you need.
Dont throw anything out..
Bag all the bolts/bits from an assembly in one bag so you know when it goes back together you have everything you need there and your not missing anything.
Take photos of everything together so you can see how things fit when you re assemble
Lookin sweet as man keep it up.
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Wow.... Bugs look so sad when they're bottom is not attached! 🙁
I'm sure it'll look awesome whatever you decide to do to it. Be prepared for your budget to go flying past though..... 😉
