The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Few words about the birth certificate. I expected the car to be produced in the very early days of August 1965, to be a 66 m.y. (as confirmed by the ball joints front axle) and the birth certificate to confirm it. The only doubt was about some details that are typical of earlier car, such as the lac...

Body works completed.

Works in progress: engine

I hope to ride the car next summer ....

Works in progress: body 2

Works in progress: body 1

Works in progress: chassis

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Sand blasting completed.
As can be noticed, rust damages are not alone.
The car has been badly damaged in the rear left side, the body deformed and the alignment affected.

Here are the following pages.

Waiting for the completion of sand blasting, let's go back to the moment when '66 beetles started, I mean August 1965.
It may be of some interest to read haw the than new 66 m.y. beetle was presented on Gute Fahrt.

As scheduled, the body has been transferred to the sand basting shop, while the engine to the mechanic. On the trailer (foreground) is also a set of 356 Lemmerz wheels, that will also be sandblasted, and that will probably be installed in the car. In fact, I am considering the option to install on t...

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As usual, the first phase of any project goes fast. Stripping completed, engine ready to be sent to the mechanics, body ready for sandblasting. The car will be sandblasted next week. As can be seen, the body is badly rusted and extensive panel replacement and welding will be required. The right side...

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