"Bell" my 66 vert

Just thought I would start a thread for the vert.
Its a 66 vert that was originally Yukon Yellow but was repainted sometime in the 80's. I'm not 100% but I think it is now sea blue. I got the Bug from Edwinn who bought it from the original owner. It has a newly rebuilt 1300 in it and I have the original engine as well that I am going to rebuild and eventually put back in. Interior seems to be original except for the drivers seat. It has been replaced at some point. I need to put a new steering box in it and do some brake work but otherwise she runs and drives great!
She had a starting issue and I thought it was the starter but after getting under the car I saw some bad connections. I fixed those and she seems to be starting fine. Also coming home from the club meet last night the headlight were almost non existant. It's still 6v but they were not bright at all. I started checking wiring and everything looked good I finally pulled the actual headlights out and they had 2 brand new 12v headlights Now she has correct 6v headlights and all is good again
Anyways here is some pictures. I'll post some more soon

She's a beaut Gary! Thats a good looking car!
I came home from the hospital (first car ride!), grew up in (family of 7 going to church!) and learned to drive in a blue '66 my folks had. It was a metal sunroof model. I've got a very sentimental appreciation for those.
Are the solid rims OG? I'm not 100% sure, but I thought Dads old Bug had holes. Enjoy!!!

Don Hall wrote:She's a beaut Gary! Thats a good looking car!
I came home from the hospital (first car ride!), grew up in (family of 7 going to church!) and learned to drive in a blue '66 my folks had. It was a metal sunroof model. I've got a very sentimental appreciation for those.
Are the solid rims OG? I'm not 100% sure, but I thought Dads old Bug had holes. Enjoy!!!

That's awesome! I love hearing stories like that :-)
The og wheels are slotted.it came with the original slotted wheels and Smoothies. I just like Smoothies better :-)
Bugs had the Smoothies up to 65 then 66 & 67 had the slotted wheels.

The first Beetle that I started driving was a Savannah Beige 1966 with a 1500cc engine- brings back memories!

I replaced the steering box today so no more play in the steering

Paint buffed out real nice

Damn Gary! That is one beautiful ride! I know it's not the original color, but it sure looks smooth!

ping349n wrote:Damn Gary! That is one beautiful ride! I know it's not the original color, but it sure looks smooth!

Thanks

Awesome Gary, next time I'm up for a new ride your pickin it!

rpm750 wrote:Awesome Gary, next time I'm up for a new ride your pickin it!

lol

Installed a working 6V sears radio I got from a friend today

Finally got the stance done. I dropped the rear today two splines and installed the drop spindles on my 5 inch beam that Tim built for me.

Sits nice!!

Thanks Pete

Looks good garyb

sploval53 wrote:Looks good garyb

Thanks!

Nice it looks good!

Nice vert - Keeper ?????

Major62 wrote:Nice vert - Keeper ?????

Thats the plan This is my all time favorite VW I've owned by far

Attorney Isaiah Loophole wrote:Nice it looks good!

Thanks Bryce!

This was my favorite car at the show Saturday!

hly3rd wrote:This was my favorite car at the show Saturday!

Thanks Hank!! Its always good to know that people like what you've done but when somebody like you (whose work I have always admired) compliments your car.....thats better than any trophy I could get

very cool vert