The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Getting there

Don't cut all the rotten areas out in one go either. do a section at a time. Do first crossmember, then weld it all up, then second crossmember etc....

VERY NICE WORK!!! Couple of questions, as I contemplate my own 66 bug rebuild, with much the same work required on mine. (1) for the repair around the rear body mounting points behind the rear wheels: did you actually replace those mounting points, or just reinforce / repair the metal around them? ...

rareair wrote:I'm pretty satisfied with it's current stance-

Nice

Love it. Java green? I love that colour.

It's been a while, but lots of progress on Pip. Did all the filler work, then put her into some high build primer, final rub down before laying on the paint.... I took loads of pics, but here is a selection. Thanks for looking :D http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%...

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/IMG_3750_zpsjxpmt1vo.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/IMG_3752_zpsqpnniimr.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/IMG_3753_zpsoxcdgavm.jpg Time for a bit of U-pol fantastic. :D https://www.instag...

Body is all epoxy primered. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3725_zpsflu0qauc.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3727_zpslrkrlqff.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20bee...

Got a couple hours today, so i masked windows and door gaps. Hopefully get epoxy on tomorrow. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/IMG_3719_zpsmcqicqxs.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/IMG_3721_zpsawqi4fqq.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leo...

Thankyou
Would be nice to replace a lot of the patchwork welding from previous owner, but it's solid and my boy only has a small budget.
Makes me want to get myself a bug again, but doubt i'd be lucky enough to convince the wife a bus and a bug were necessary in our lives.

Lining up of the aftermarket wings/fenders. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3645_zpssrbfy5ws.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3649_zpsl4aggaqe.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylo...

Welding it all back up. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3178_zpsebtsrib6.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_3180_zps07pv2rdf.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%...

cutting out of old metal. http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_2941_zpsmbh7zuxj.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetle%20resto/IMG_2960_zpswyhkn4zt.jpg http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm266/leontaylor1973/1966%20beetl...

My son bought a 1966 ruby red bug over the summer and we decided to give it a bit of a tidy up whilst he was learning to drive. Didn't quite realise what we were letting ourselves in for. It has turned into a bit of a full resto, but wanted to get it back on the road as soon as possible so decided n...

Thanks for the welcomes. Work has started and coming along nicely.
This is how she stands at the moment



I'll post the resto pics when i get a min.