65' VW Bug project

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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by toxicavenger » Mon Mar 09, 2020 7:32 pm

Even after all new shifter bushings I still had a little notchiness when shifting. I just picked up a copper Hurst shifter that was only made from 69-71. I freaking love how smooth it is now.
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It came with the bakelite black shifter ball and the original rosewood.
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by Selym » Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:41 pm

Has your daughter driven it yet?

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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by HapaHapa » Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:46 pm

Selym wrote:
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Has your daughter driven it yet?
Yeah, T. This car you “bought for your daughter”. How does she like driving it?
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by toxicavenger » Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:14 pm

We need some new tires on the ride. I wanted to stick with as close to stock as I could. I ordered some Nankang CX668 Low Noise tires from Discount Tire Direct. They were $50 a piece.

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I have to say combined with an alignment it is rolling really good. I might need to lower the air pressure to get it riding a little smoother.

I will try and remember to do a longevity report on them.
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by toxicavenger » Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:31 pm

3rd brake light
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by Henryj » Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:28 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:31 pm
3rd brake light
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Why?
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by toxicavenger » Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:16 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
Mon Mar 09, 2020 10:46 pm
Selym wrote:
Mon Mar 09, 2020 8:41 pm
Has your daughter driven it yet?
Yeah, T. This car you “bought for your daughter”. How does she like driving it?
No. She has been driving my Saab some but she isn't comfortable enough to drive the Bug yet. She said she is working up to it.

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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Apr 06, 2020 9:25 pm

Henryj wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 8:28 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:31 pm
3rd brake light
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Why?
the taillights are so low on the Bug that people tend to ride up on you since they are on their phone the whole time. with this third brake light installed it is at eye level.

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Post by mellonb1 » Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:25 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:31 pm
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Very smart, T. It looks pretty good too :thumbsup:

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Post by toxicavenger » Fri Apr 10, 2020 10:52 pm

mellonb1 wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 10:25 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Mon Apr 06, 2020 4:31 pm
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Very smart, T. It looks pretty good too :thumbsup:
thanks brian it is a cafe bike tailight. :mrgreen:

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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Apr 15, 2020 1:31 pm

Installed custom shifter knob from Martin Shapes (surfboard maker) for my kids bday. I also rebuilt the Hurst shifter and added a Race Plate from Bruce.
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toxicavenger wrote:Installed custom shifter knob from Martin Shapes (surfboard maker) for my kids bday. I also rebuilt the Hurst shifter and added a Race Plate from Bruce.
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That’s dope Terry!! I had this one made for the Bus...

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Post by toxicavenger » Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:46 pm

JDC222 wrote:
Wed Apr 15, 2020 2:12 pm
That’s dope Terry!! I had this one made for the Bus...

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Nice that is really cool!

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Post by toxicavenger » Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:33 am

Since I got the Bug on the road there was a few nagging issues I wanted to address.

I pulled the engine and transmission again. Resealed the trans, new OEM mounts, new flywheel and gasket.

On the engine I reinstalled the factory thermostat system. It was a pain in the ass since people removed them a long time ago and parts are not readily available.

Now I have the front beam out to refresh it. I have some rust converter on it now. I have rebuilt the steering box, and refurbished the gas tank.

When I install the front beam I will be installing disc brakes also.

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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:32 am

Nice work T. You’ve got skills. :thumbsup:

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Post by mellonb1 » Tue Sep 01, 2020 12:13 pm

Very cool T. Nice to see the Bug coming along. Can't recall if this will soon become your daughter's ride. If so, she's a lucky girl.

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Post by deepcdvr » Tue Sep 01, 2020 4:45 pm

No idea how old you’re daughter is - I have a 24 year old who has issues... wouldn’t wish that on anyone

Anyway, you’re project is SO cool!
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Post by Captdave » Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:35 pm

I’m so jealous. Great project. You’re really showcasing your talent.


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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Oct 25, 2020 6:58 pm

I love the low hp in the snow
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Post by unixshrk » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:00 pm

toxicavenger wrote:I love the low hp in the snow
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Looking good

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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:26 pm

I just got this under the dash parcel tray from Foreign Concepts. Pretty decent for $59.
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A while back I had a persistent flange leak on my transmission. Unfortunately it required me to drop the motor/trans out to fix it. I used these flange stiffeners to fix the issue.
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At the same time I put a new flywheel in. The old one had some rough teeth on it. Now it turns over smoother.
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I also added a front sway bar, rear axle camber bar, braided brake lines on every corner and disc brakes on the front. It handles like it is on rails now. And stops really good.
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New headlight lens and bulbs.
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The engine now with ethanol rate fuel lines and a rebuilt carburetor.
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Re: 65' VW Bug project

Post by HapaHapa » Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:57 pm

You’ve got a lot of hours of blood sweat and tears into this bug. Can you get a restored vintage vehicle appraisal and insure it for what’s probably a very respectable resale value?
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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:14 pm

HapaHapa wrote:
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Can you get a restored vintage vehicle appraisal and insure it for what’s probably a very respectable resale value?
It still just a VW Bug no matter how much I put into it. :mrgreen:

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Post by toxicavenger » Thu Dec 03, 2020 6:09 pm

my wife wanted a car with airbags for our kid to learn in. luckily i found this beetle super cheap from a guys whose tractor I worked on last year. of course I have to do a little work to it but it will be a killer ride for her.

oh i redid the bug roofrack. the shitty stock boards were junk. i cut and installed some real oak boards and cleaned up all the stainless steel with ospho rust converter. this shit rocks. i have also put 12k on the bug since we bought it. it is getting drive like a bitch
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Nice...

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