The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

You're doing a great job documenting all of your work! I'm definitely staying tuned and watching your progress.

Is it a big deal to remove the engine deck lid? Right now it is aligned pretty nicely. I would hate to remove it and have it fit worse than it does now. Maybe it's not a big deal. I don't know.

There is a metal lip on the very top of the light opening. Make sure that you catch the metal rim on that lip. Apply downward pressure to make sure that it stays engaged while you insert the screw and plastic spacer that goes behind the metal tab on the bottom of the light fixture. Does this make an...

Thanks for getting back on this. Do you think that moving the spring to the lower slot would increase the tension?

Can anyone tell me if the engine spring is in the right spot. The spring tension is pretty weak, and I'm wondering if the end of the sprint should be in the slot below...

...and if it is in the wrong slot is there a trick to getting it into the slot.

I don't know but I'm interested in hearing the experts weigh in on this forum. I will probably rebuild my 1300cc this winter and I'm inclined to keep it absolutely stock. Probably silly right?

I don't know but I'm interested in hearing the experts weigh in on this forum. I will probably rebuild my 1300cc this winter and I'm inclined to keep it absolutely stock. Probably silly right?

I'm really loving the new look of your 66! The shot of your Bug and the buses is awesome!!! That's a poster ready to be marketed.

Welcome to the 66 club! You picked a great model year. Welcome to the forum and please post pics of your new acquisition.

UPDATE! so finally after what seem's the longest winter ever, the sun is shining and the shows have started. more due to luck than anything else, Volksworld magazine ended up using the car to promote their national Volksworld Show here in the UK, it's probably the most prestigous show in Europe and...

Love the aggressive stance of that 66! NICE. Keep writing and send along more pictures please!!

Cool car, matches the bug on the forum!

Love your new car and a VW towing a VW. Classy! Welcome to the forum. I'm working on my engine as well. Hopefully will have it up and running by our first local cruise-in on May 1.

The body cart is very clever. I bet other people who restore bugs will be inspired plus you don't have to go out and purchase some expensive body dolly. I'm enjoying watching the fruits of your labor. Well beyond my capabilities. When did you pick up your welding skills?

Wow you are really coming along. Thanks for sharing the progress on your Bug. It's going to be very COOL.