This is my 1966 Beetle...
The plan is a fairly mild rat...- cheaper that way!
Have done all the electrics...
Its just been converted to 12 V.
1300 Removed...
1776 Engine going in soon.
In the photo, it shows the brightness of the 6V Bulbs (candles!!)
Awesome interior...
Some custom looks...

We like that..reminds me of ours

From this....

To this....

Today i did a bit more....

I cleaned out the gearbox - amazing what you can do when you use your elbow grease!! Before and After pics are there

I will be putting new gearbox mounts on later...
I also pulled out the fuel tank, will be repainting it... RED!!

Will also be putting new tie rods in!
And will be putting new brake fluid bottle in..

Am grinding out gearbox this week end.
After Gearbox grindout, the gearbox will be cleaned again, and 1776 engine will be put in...

Looking good mate

Thanks Mate. Will try and keep everyone posted. Does anybody know where you can get VIN Plate replacements?

1966 vehicles were not fitted with vin plates! Dave

OK. How funny! Mine seems to... you can see it below and to the left a bit of the brake fluid bottle!

Another Update:

Gearbox Mounts have been put in. Gearbox has been ground. New Pressure plate with collar type has been purchase and fitted. Fuel Tank has been sanded back to metal nearly all over. Has been sprayed with primer. Been sanded back with wet sandpaper. Ready for final coat of primer. Also removed firewall insulation and prepared area for new one.

Good stuff

Clearancing gearbox went ok?

Yep. Too easy. Did the whole thing with 2 X 60 Grit Emery Flapper Wheels.

Did a bit more:
Fuel tank painted and installed.
New Firewall insulation kit installed.
New engine bay seal installed.
New throw out bearing installed.
New J Pipes and Extractors With Single Glass Pack Exhaust installed.

The engine is turning and working but is having fuel problems to sort out now...

Lookin Good!

Got a new fuel pump in and all is well.
Just needs a good tune - any tips?

Is that your fuel filter in the engine bay near your dizzy area.I'd be moving that mate.I run mine where they come out under the car near the gear box.

Yeah. Was thinking of doing that, but its not under any pressure so it doesn't really matter. But i suppose you can't be too careful!?

Another update.

I have put on my new bumpers and given them a good polish.

My front end has been pulled apart, and thanks to fellow Dubbers, i have successfully installed drop spindles, new King and Link pins, new bump stops, new tie rods and new shock absorbers all around.

I have bought some 15 X 6inch Widened Rims to go on the rear too!

Pics

amazing work by the BROTHERS
and dad
when did you turn 31 ??? great job!

Looks Great Denver

Thanks B. Try swapping the 3 & the 1

Mark, how are your projects?

was a compliment...BIG one!!!
congrats
cheers
B E

Looks good in the pics,but better in person,great work your doing

Thanks Shaun!

More updates coming soon!!

Did a bit more on the Beetle, as it was raining, so no outside activity

I ground back the Decklid for rust repair asap. Found that it was full of half a ton of bog!

Also, got the back bumper on, all the dents work perfectly for the Original Classic rat!

The number plates were on just for looks, makes me feel closer to the day when they are bolted on for rego!

lookin good...
your front nudges on the bumper are a different look , they normally sit on the outer sides......

I used to have double set toprotect the front more
inner& outer lol