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Jon
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:34 pm    Post subject: Sunday project Sept 27 & beyond Reply with quote

I aquired a 74 Standard Beetle from Mark last week. I got it to give to my sister-in-law who is having money troubles. She has two vehicles that both have 250000 + miles and need work. I figure I can maintain a VW easier than her other cars. That brings me to Sunday. There are some things I could use help with on the bug.

1. Window regulators-remove, clean, grease, and reinstall (Steve)
2. Pull engine- clean, put cool tin on correctly, fix oil leak (push rod tube seals most likely) (Shane)
3. New engine compartment seals (Me)
4.Figure out why all lights work except signals & flashers
5.Pull and rinse gas tank-reinstall
6. Put all back together using new seals and hoses

If anyone is willing to give some time, we'll start at noon and I'll buy pizza and have drinks. anim_32

Clyde I'll call with my list tomorrow.

If you can/will help, please let me know.

Thanks,
Jon
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in.

I've seen the car. It is a really nice solid and complete car (other than orange paint color). It will make a really nice driver. The body is straight with a little surface rust on the edges. The worst part of the car is rust behind the "half moon" vent on the passenger side. The bumpers are in great shape and the interior is also in good shape.

Jon is doing a really good deed with this car and could use a hand making this thing daily driver worthy.

I'm willing to tackle the window regulators and re-install door panels. If time permits, maybe I'll figure out how to install the front seats properly.

Please stop by Jon's on Sunday and pitch in if you can.
Consider it a mini Volkstock...Volkstock III 1/2 Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll handle the motor stuff Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Friday night- the engine is out and down to a long block. Tomorrow it goes to Shane's house for cleaning, sealing, and tuning.
I'll be cleaning and painting the cool tin and then I'll take it to Shane for engine reassembly.

Still waiting for a wiring guy to step up. (hello James can you hear me?) Very Happy

If everything gets done, Jon and I may drive this bug to Circle yer Wagens. Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't wanna be a project hog or anything, but if nobody takes it by sun. I can get the electrical straight after we get engine wrapped up. That is if time permits. Worst case, after we get engine done we can get it to my house and I'll straighten out wiring during the week. Whatever Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So how did it go?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So far, thanks to Steve and Shane, we have a working window regulator on the passenger side and we have determined the drivers regulator is shot. The engine is torn down to the pistons, cleaned and resealed. It is ready to go back in.
I helped a little. I painted the cool tin, pulled out the old engine compartment seals, cleaned up residue from the carb fire it once had, and cleaned the starter connections and body.

(I also had some Dodge truck maint. to do) Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:46 pm    Post subject: u Reply with quote

Jon would u like to have 2 electric window regulators to go in this bug at a cheap price?!!!!

Ron
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, but I think we'll stick with cranking the windows.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

did you get it all back together!! sorry i would of liked to come by and helped but i just found out today-i have been working the later shift at work at usually dont have time to get on the computer-sorry!! would of been fun!!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't worry the funs not over Very Happy I think me and Jon are alot alike. We both think we can do alot more in 2 days then we actually can. I keep forgeting that just because I plan a weekend of work doesn't mean everything else stops and waits for me Rolling Eyes Jon brought the engine to me sat. morning. I finished it mon. evening but he just picked it up last night. I think there is still enough for a Volkstock 3 3/4. Cool
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The engine is sealed and painted up all purdy. I have the gas tank cleaned and hole JB welded and a new screen inside. I fixed the ground in the rear and cleaned the grounds up front. Two wheels are painted and all hubcaps are polished and waxed. New window regulators are ordered and tomorrow I plan to put in the engine and replace the left front wheel cylinder. We'll be on the road later this week. Cool

Oh yeah, the new engine compartment seals are in and the starter is cleaned and ready to go back in.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Engine is in. Starter back on. One new regulator in place. I hope to be driving by the end of this weekend. Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have been driving the bug and even took it to the club meeting Sunday. On the way to the Varsity, in the turn lane on Timothy Rd., it was confirmed that my charging system is not working. Rolling Eyes Luckily, I had my jump-box with me. Once it was hooked to the now dead battery, I finished the trip.
I charged the battery and am now driving on battery power until I fix the alternator. Today as I parked at work, the brake pedal went to the floor. ??? What the heck??? I've already been thru the brakes. Confused
When I start out driving and the engine is cold, it runs great, but after about 2 miles it starts to surge. It is most noticeable in low RPMs. Any ideas?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What is it with Mark and brakes Shocked
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