1966 Beetle Project
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1966 Beetle Project
I got a 1966 Beetle a couple of months ago and after taking some time to sort out the paperwork, I’m finally starting to work on it. The worst job on this car is repairing the badly repaired RHS A-pillar.
I found a 70s front section, and it looks like I can use the a-pillar and wheel well areas.
I found a 70s front section, and it looks like I can use the a-pillar and wheel well areas.
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
Nice one, keep the photo's coming.
Herman
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
Agree with Herman, keep the photos coming.
Wanted parts:
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
If you need front suspension or steering box, or rear suspension or gearbox let me know. We can talk.
Keep the photos of your project from start to finish.....feels good lookin at it later years..
Keep the photos of your project from start to finish.....feels good lookin at it later years..
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
Thanks. Good to know. I actually need a set of front seats for this ‘66. I don’t want to fit ‘70s seats.
Progress is slow, as I still need to decide the best way to graft in the replacement A-pillar. Hopefully I’ll have it mocked up this weekend.
Progress is slow, as I still need to decide the best way to graft in the replacement A-pillar. Hopefully I’ll have it mocked up this weekend.
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
nice project ! Boeta !
I noticed the fuel gauge shows just on 3/4 .......please don't weld close to the tank !!!!
haans
I noticed the fuel gauge shows just on 3/4 .......please don't weld close to the tank !!!!
haans
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Just looking at the car, that must be classic petrol at R2 per liter.......
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
There must be a kink in the fuel gauge cable, as I’m sure the tank is empty. I’ll remove the tank once I start welding.
I’m busy preparing the section to be welded in. Still deciding where the best cuts would be. We plan to go on a road trip from Cape Town to Drakensberg mountains in two weeks’ time, so I’ll probably only do some work on the car by 22nd Dec. Hopefully no drastic lockdown before then.
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
Best is to cut the doner car 1st, then you have a temple to cut the receiving car,
much easier to get the joint right.
Herman
much easier to get the joint right.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Thats sounds like a lot of fun,, you taking the Classic's or the plastic's ??
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
The family has more faith in the plastic car, so we’ll use that. I did many long distance trips in my Beetle in the past, so I wouldn’t have an issue, but majority rules!
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
I’ve returned from the family road trip and finally have time to work on my ‘66 Beetle. The below looks like a pile of scrap, but I’m getting closer to the piece to be installed:
I knew there would probably be some repairs to be done to the replacement piece, so I was greeted with previous brazed repairs. I’ll repair this before tacking onto car:
I knew there would probably be some repairs to be done to the replacement piece, so I was greeted with previous brazed repairs. I’ll repair this before tacking onto car:
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
I decided to do more cutting. The post section was installed first in order to give access to areas to be welded and properly reinforced. Door was installed and final position noted. Post tacked in place:
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Re: 1966 Beetle Project
Nice progress.
Not the eases post to do, but think you got it.
Herman
Not the eases post to do, but think you got it.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc