Subject: New to forum - Beetle overhaul - any pointers
Becstar
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posted on February 2nd, 2012 at 08:13 PM
New to forum - Beetle overhaul - any pointers
Hey Everyone
So happy I found this forum, so far so many of my questions have been answered.
I have just got a 70 Beetle on a 65 chassis (made in Australia) which I am going to completely strip down and fix up.
It has been around 8 years since I owned my last VW so I am very rusty Smile and I have never completely re built a beetle before.
So Any advice would be appreciated.
So far I have taken out all of the interior including flooring, roof lining, etc.... and I plan on taking the body off very soon.
I am going to replace all rubbers/seals along with a install a brand new engine, trans, clutch, etc......
So far I have found rust in these places
- Heater channels both sides (only near where the vents sit in on the floor)
- Rear window pillar (both sides )
- Spare wheel area - only at the bottom where it sits)
My question is, is that a common place for the rust to show and is it fixable?
Is there anything that I should really look out for?
Also I want to get a new engine/trans/clutch - anyone have any tips on what may be suited, this will be a daily driver on both normal and highway
roads. I was thinking a 1800 or slightly bigger (TURNKEY would be preferred)
And if anyone has any other info they think would be useful I would love to hear it!
Thanks in advance!!!
xo Bex
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posted on February 7th, 2012 at 06:21 AM
In my opinion the best thing to do would be install the original type of pan with the ball joint front end,this will give you disc brakes and dual
circuit master cylinder.
