Due to the family growth I have to put my beetle away for a few years (I intend to give it to one of the kids as a 16th birthday present).
What processes would people recommend I go through in order to keep it in decent nick for when I get her back out of the garage?
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- Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:10 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Garaging my 66
- Replies: 2
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- Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:47 am
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Australian 66's
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3320
- Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:04 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Australian 66's
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3320
- Wed Jul 04, 2007 9:19 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Australian 66's
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3320
Australian 66's
Now then....there are some issues I am finding with the Aussie 66 I have bought. A lot of the changes made in 66 seem to be absent. However the garage, my reggo and the 1300 engine and badge all say 66 (as does the peculiarly Aussie vin.) However things like the air cooling holes for the brakes and ...
- Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:41 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: original stock heads
- Replies: 4
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- Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:38 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: In trouble with the wife!!
- Replies: 4
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That's kind of how I feel. I chose the car so I have a duty to look after it! (bit like a pet). If I get rid lord knows what will happen to it...its not as if they are going to make more 66's. I am going for it!!!! I want a nice shiny (but original) colour.....is the fontana grey a flat grey or is i...
- Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:41 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: In trouble with the wife!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3421
In trouble with the wife!!
Recently bought a '66 for $2500 Took it to the garage and it needs $1000 of work done which requires the engine being pulled out. Then $2000 to sort the rust. Then $2500 for a new paint job. $8000 for a 40 year old car!!!!!!!!! She told me to cut my losses and sell!!! WHAT TO DO!?? Start saving or s...
- Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:50 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Describe the engline noise please.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7819
Go the book yesterday and impressed so far. Not that I understand it but it's the first step I guess. Best advice in it was 'How to drive' and giving the speeds for gear changes etc. good to have confirmed what I thought. Also good to find out lugging was bad for the engine. I hav been cruising in n...
- Thu May 31, 2007 9:06 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Describe the engline noise please.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7819
- Wed May 30, 2007 6:45 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Describe the engline noise please.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7819
- Tue May 29, 2007 9:34 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Describe the engline noise please.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7819
It sounds like a vacuum cleaner so that is good. There is a little chugging as well but that may be my driving. In third until 40 mph (rare occasions) so that sounds good as well. It has the original engine so will need to keep an eye on it. What are the chances of it being able to drive 2 hours a d...
- Thu May 24, 2007 7:59 pm
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from South Australia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6238
- Thu May 24, 2007 4:36 pm
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from South Australia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6238
- Wed May 23, 2007 10:10 pm
- Forum: New Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from South Australia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6238
Sorry to ask tech questions here but it seems pointless to start a new thread. The rust (and it is pretty bad 2 HUGE HOLES TO THE GROUND)) is under the spare tyre. Any hints or tips in how to sort it? I am thinking of cutting it out and replacing with a metal plate? Will this work or is this bludgeo...
- Tue May 22, 2007 11:09 pm
- Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
- Topic: Go ahead and laugh...
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5534