66 bahama blue is not leaving me alone

Let's hear about your 1966 VW Beetle - How long have you owned it? What attracted you to this specific model year? what makes it unique? PLEASE - NO TECHNICAL OR MECHANICAL QUESTIONS IN THIS FORUM - PLEASE POST THEM IN THE TECHNICAL/MECHANICAL SECTION. Thanks John
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66 bahama blue is not leaving me alone

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after 60 hours of work my 66 is starting to wink at me.in fact it keeps bothering me for more!!!
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WOW!!! She's a beauty Matt!!!

PS: Love the whitewalls!
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John:
thank you....will keep you up dated.yes i like the wide whitewall tires also.
The down side is if you let them sit to long you will get flat spots because they are nylon bias.So it takes about two miles to get the thumping noise out.And do you feel it..
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1966 BAHAMA BLUE UPDATES

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john:
Some more updates
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more 1966
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Nice shots Matt - she really looks great!
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Good job Matt! looks great. I like the racks!
66vw,62vwtrike,71vw super project car and 73vw bus,and one sometimes understanding wife
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Matt Don't let your 66 Wink at you

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more 1966


- Beautiful little Bug, and very nice racks. She looks ready to travel!
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Hey Matt - I think the attachments didn't take in your last post - give it another try...I want to see the pics! :D
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