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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 3:46 pm 
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Today i got all four fenders cleaned up real nice and I washed the car too. Then i put 3 of the fenders on the car. I'm going to have to do some metal work on the passenger rear quarter panel. I banged on it and tried bending it, but I'm no professional, so it will probably need to be replaced. I got the new ignition installed, and i did a little 'adjustment' on the fuel line where it passes next to the tranny.

Also, My engine is pretty much ready to install. I'm going to get it in the car and get the car running and worry about the quarter panel down the road a bit.

My camera is MIA, I will try to get some pics up soon.


do we get to come help you put the engine in? As easy as bug motors are, four or more hands are better than two! :thumbs: :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 4:36 pm 
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gostros wrote:
Today i got all four fenders cleaned up real nice and I washed the car too. Then i put 3 of the fenders on the car. I'm going to have to do some metal work on the passenger rear quarter panel. I banged on it and tried bending it, but I'm no professional, so it will probably need to be replaced. I got the new ignition installed, and i did a little 'adjustment' on the fuel line where it passes next to the tranny.

Also, My engine is pretty much ready to install. I'm going to get it in the car and get the car running and worry about the quarter panel down the road a bit.

My camera is MIA, I will try to get some pics up soon.


Glad to hear that you are making progress Bo. Let's have some pictures!

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:41 pm 
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did you keep the motor you were gonna put in the bus?

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 3:29 pm 
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gixxer711 wrote:
did you keep the motor you were gonna put in the bus?


yes, she's almost ready to stick in the bug

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:17 pm 
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i hope to have the engine in the car soon.


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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 5:45 pm 
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I like the color w:pw

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I like it! :thumbs: :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:12 pm 
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gostros wrote:
i hope to have the engine in the car soon.


Looking Good! :thumbs:

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
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Cool! Are you going to rattle-can it for now?

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 Post subject: Re: 65 Beetle Project
PostPosted: Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:31 pm 
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kostya.lyt wrote:
Cool! Are you going to rattle-can it for now?


Fenders will be black, the rest of the car will stay as-is. I'm debating on the wheels, red or white?

i think i'd like both.

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