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New member, long time beetle owner...
fusqueiro - November 13th, 2016 at 05:57 PM

Hi fellow veedubers...
My name is Julio and im a new member here, I'm 36yo and bought my 1st beetle in Brazil when i was 17. Its a 1961 model and i still have it back in Brazil.

I just purchased my 2nd Beetle yesterday (same day that my 1st son was born). Its a 1966 model with 42000 miles on the clock and it was sitting in a garage for the last 45 years.
logbook+vw booklet.
It needs a bit of work but its in very good condition (rust free) for its age.


The main job will be cleaning the tank+fuel line and brake system. Ill try to find some info but tips or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I'm really excited to start this little project and to be a part of this group.

ill be posting a few photos as soon i figure out an easy way to do it :)

Thank you


fusqueiro - November 13th, 2016 at 06:06 PM

1966


fusqueiro - November 13th, 2016 at 06:11 PM

my 66'


fusqueiro - November 13th, 2016 at 06:12 PM

my 66'


fusqueiro - November 13th, 2016 at 06:32 PM

logbook


beetleboyjeff - November 13th, 2016 at 08:35 PM

Wow. What a find. Good on you


Yogie - November 13th, 2016 at 08:36 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great score you have found for yourself. Keep us all updated with your intentions and progress.

Yogie


wombatventures - November 14th, 2016 at 05:58 AM

Awesome find Julio.
Welcome to the forum. There are plenty of people here who can help you with any questions you have.
And congrats on on the birth of your son.


fusqueiro - December 11th, 2016 at 09:08 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Yogie
Welcome to the forum. Great score you have found for yourself. Keep us all updated with your intentions and progress.

Yogie


Thank you, My intention is to have it running before the vw nationals 2017!
At the moment I'm just cleaning it and getting organised to go shopping for ignition and break parts...