My 1969 Bug restoration

Hey guys, my name is Chris and this is my build thread for my beetle. Early last year, I bought this bug from a fellow member on here. I found it through a friend on one of my Reef club forums that I am apart of. My original plan for the bug was to drop a 13b rotary engine in it.. After much thought, I decided that for a considerable amount less, I could have just as much fun. I also thought the car would be more drivable , daily. I now plan on putting a AS-41 Case with 92mm jugs, Progressive weber, 8 dowel fly wheel, etc...

When I bought the engine case, I also picked up a rag top. The seats are going to be replaced with seats from a 1983 Porsche 944. I had to modify the stock seat frames for them to sit flat on top. I took the bottom part of the Vw seat off the seat frame(never liked the springs). I then cut the tabs of the frame and cut the seat positioner " hook" thing off. At this point the new seats could be welded to the frame. The seats will be recovered in cloth. This will only be a two seater .... I say that but, I will probably get a back seat recovered, so if I wanted to have it I could. The interior will be all black. I hope to also find a wood grain steering wheel. I will have heat and sound deadening material all through it. Sounds system will have Two 6x9 in the rear and two 5x4 in the front and a 10 inch sub in the back.

Anyway that is all for now.. can't tell all my plans now haha.

Some pics of the progress
Chris C

you almost got it lol change the end tag to match the tag in front

i played with that for like 20 mins. But I did what you said and now i don't see anything ...lol

the end tag has to be [/img]

You need to find the correct url for the pictures that aren't working. One is working and you can see the url you copied/pasted below.

Code:

[img]http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/270470_2229171846363_1159836831_32708986_7091648_n.jpg[/img]

See how the one above ends in .jpg. All the others end in "theater". Those won't work.

Code:

[img]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2229172126370&set=a.2229161846113.2133523.1159836831&type=3&theater[img]

And yes, once you get the correct url, make sure you end it with [/img]

I was the one that fixed the one to get it working.....you need the exact address of the picture not the page address it is on...

GOT IT lol

Currently I am taking the transaxle and swing arms off. Then it will be time to media blast it , paint it, and then re-assemble.
Chris c

What year is the X-19 next to it?

1987......bertone really .......but x1/9 yes haha

Bug is now sandblasted and ready for paint and body!

Rust free!









Drivers side damage..


Passenger side damage...












This will be replaced with a new quarter pan


Not sure what happened here




The worst of the rust repair

You may already know this, but that decklid is wrong for a 69.

vw57drvr wrote:You may already know this, but that decklid is wrong for a 69.

Yes, I plan getting one with-out louvers.

The hole in the tunnel usually indicates that the clutch cable tube has broken loose, and someone's welded it back in

Grifspop wrote:The hole in the tunnel usually indicates that the clutch cable tube has broken loose, and someone's welded it back in

That's right, I remember someone telling me this before.

Could someone tell me if this is in fact a 69', and if my doors are right?

Deck Lid is not a 69. other than that it looks correct to me. 69 should have only 2 slots or none. my 70 came with 2 sets of vents from the factory.

Actually worked on the bug on sunday..lol it has been a little bit

On the first page of pics, there is a pic of where the clutch cable tube was re-welded and the hole in the tunnel. Do I just close up the hole or leave it accessible?
Chris

I would recommend closing it. The tunnel is a vital piece of structure. Plus any open holes is just more sound to come through.

But I laid some hot glue on the bug today. I am just starting to weld..never really done it just know the concept of it.Have not really learned how to do it professionally yet.

Good work bud, looks like it will go together well at the end.

Looking good man I'm trying to make time to work on some of my project but not enough time

I think I did ok on the welding...or tacking.. not "really welding" I guess. I have never welded anything before just know the concept,watched a few youtube videos and have a little not so common sense. The only way to learn is by doing it
Chris