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 zayus
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:20 PM |
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1966 Volkswagen Deluxe Beetle (yes, another 1966)
My Beetle and I have been together since the 7th September, 1992.
1966 1300 Deluxe
Indigo blue (or is it Volkswagen Blue?)
Grey basket weave interior with a white perforated
headliner
First registered in 1967
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:22 PM |
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I purchased the car in September 1992,
I am the 3rd owner.
For the last 10 years or so, Old School Cal-Look Beetles have set my heart on fire....
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:24 PM |
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My history with the car
The early 90s...
When I purchased the car in 92, the car was close to stock, except:
Lowered AVIS adjusters in the front beam, rear splines turned, one piece glass, and a short shift the work was completed by the 2nd owner,
Michael.
Chrome 356 replicas/175 Klebers... it handled well
The original 1300 engine had been replaced with 1500 single port My dad and I added a Holley bug spray carb, Bosch 009, S&S
extractors/aluminium silencers: this upgrade really improved the mid range power.
The interior was almost stock grey basket weave seats with grey cards. The second owner had added a Grant steering wheel, a number of Picol
gauges, and a cool brushed aluminium gear shift with a pool ball for a handle.
The car was a loads of fun!
The lowered stance, the KYB shocks ensured I could take on the twisty bits. However, I did learn about sudden lift off oversteer, while chasing a
Charger, down to Brooklyn (old Pacific Hwy, NSW) in the wet! The car was fine, my ego dented.
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:28 PM |
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The mid-90s:
Time for more power, stronger brakes and bigger wheels.
The engine, brakes and wheels were upgraded:
Porsche Cookie Cutters: 15x6 - from a mates 77 911
VVWS front disc brake kit & Type 3 rear drums 5 x130 Porsche
The ubiquitous Stan Pobjoy 1916 standard - Kadrons, 040 heads/40mm & 35.5 big valves, T-Bird exhaust with a hotdog muffler.
Standard gearbox it easily revved to 6000 RPM in 1st & 2nd.
1997 VW Nationals Drag Day @ Oran Park, the car ran a best time of 9.97... my little sister was behind the wheel! I like to think it was her 45 kilo
frame that achieved the time!
More changes followed:
In 1998, while living in Fitzroy, VIC, the transaxle was replaced by Mr.Bug. The new gearbox had been built for a Formula Vee and was gathering dust
in their showroom, untill I arrived with a broken axle and a shot transaxle.
The new gearbox:
1st: 3.1 2nd: 1.93 3rd: 1.26 4th: 0.89 final 4.125.
Basically a 1500 gearbox with a tall 1st & 2nd.
In early 1999, the car was re-painted in Indigo blue. I look back now and think: the patina was fantastic, I should have left it!
To prevent the annual replacement of the exhaust system, the rear end was raised, slightly.
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Early 2000s
February 2001, the Pobjoy engine suffered a broken big end, uhmm... this destroys an engine (maintenance every 5000 miles should have been a
priority)
The engine was re-built by Bob Whymm and Andrew Dodd fully balanced, semi-hemi big valve heads, same carbs & ignition. Plenty of low end
torque, but not as quick as before (the low compression?)
The interior was replaced with used bright red seats with white piping and a baby seat.
By 2003, I was married with a new born son in Newport. It was decided, the time had come to say goodbye to my VW. It was parked on Pittwater Road,
Newport, with a For Sale sign in the window.
I couldnt let my car go.
I told potential buyers why they shouldnt buy the car or I simply didnt return phone calls to interested parties. The 66 Beetle is part of me
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:32 PM |
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Mid-naughties (2005)
In early 2005, I decided it was time to transform the car into a Cal-Look Beetle
Removed the bumpers and installed cheap T-Bars.
Removed Vitiloni mirrior and replaced it with a chrome Bullet mirror (now a broken rusty piece of s@%!)
Cleaned the underside of the car and discovered the floorpan was painted a steel grey colour from Clayton, and the paint on the front bulk head was
like new!
The only rust was in the bottom of the A-pillars and the bottom of the doors. A garage, TLC and 3 owners do wonders for a cars health!
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:34 PM |
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My blue 66 was taken off the road in February 2006 a leaking fuel tank, rust, a new job, and divorce, had blown a hole in my enthusiasm to create
an old school Cal-Look Beetle.
2015...
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:36 PM |
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My Beetle has been out of action for 9 years.
During this time:
The engine was removed (sits in Andrew Dodds workshop)
The rust was removed from the RHS & LHS A-pillars
Tunnel repaired near the peddle cluster (in the ol days the local garage use to cut the tunnel open to provide easy access to the clutch cable)
The L&R turn signals were removed from the section just forward of the doors and the holes filled
The after market side mounted aerial was removed and the holes filled.
Bottom of both doors repaired rust removed and new steel welded in.
Beaver tail repaired
New paint applied to the repairs.
Engine tinware repainted
Loads of new stuff collected over the years:
- Wolfsburg West Fuel Tank
- Dual Weber 44s/manifolds CSP
- CSP Python exhaust and heater boxes
- CSP centre mount cross linkage
- Pertonix II distributor, coil and leads
- Porsche Fuch 6x15 rims
- Flat 4 Fuch 5.5x15 rims
- Stainless Steel Bullet mirror
- German running boards
- Early 60s front turn signals
- Set of red Konis
- German Square Weave carpet kit
- Modern equivalent of the beige Mohair style headliner
- Cobra Classic seats
- Flat 4 steering wheel and gear shift
- Oval style Plastic sun visors
- RHD rubber floor mats
- TMI rear seat covers and door panels
- Engine bay rubber and rear window rubber German (of course)
Now, I need to really stay focused and finish the car.
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| posted on February 13th, 2015 at 10:39 PM |
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February 2015
The car is home, temporarily. It has been cleaned & buffed (thank you Bruce @ Sands)
I need to finish the easy stuff, well, the stuff thats supposedly not too difficult for a lay person:
Put the dash back together
Check the electrics, EG: indicators, headlights, speedo lights etc. (I think I can)
Tidy the engine bay and boot (damn you show queens in VW magazines!)
Fit: running boards, front turn signals, DS mirror, rubber floor, fuel tank
Call a tow truck
Stay focused
I will try to keep the updates, photos and commentary coming.
Zayus
PS: f*&$, I hate one piece glass.
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| posted on February 14th, 2015 at 06:34 AM |
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Great story!
Keep going!
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| posted on February 14th, 2015 at 03:54 PM |
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Cool story. I remember seeing this at Dodd's many times over the years. I'm in mona vale so I hope to see this tearing around the northern beaches
soon.......
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| posted on February 14th, 2015 at 05:57 PM |
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Great story mate
Sweet car to boot 
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on February 18th, 2015 at 08:03 AM |
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Stick at it dude, that's a sweet little bug you got there.
6 Dubs in and counting..
1966 1300 Deluxe Beetle in polar white.
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| posted on February 18th, 2015 at 08:05 AM |
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Ps can I ask where you found RHD rubber floor mats? My 67' needs some and all I can find new is LHD stuff.
6 Dubs in and counting..
1966 1300 Deluxe Beetle in polar white.
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| posted on February 18th, 2015 at 11:45 AM |
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Great thread!!
I am in Manly Vale with a '67.
Did you do your rust repairs yourself or get it done somewhere locally?
Cheers
1967 VW Beetle Deluxe
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