Yuzee's 1966 Bug

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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Yuzee
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Yuzee's 1966 Bug

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This is my 66 when I purchased it in 2008 I really did'nt like the low ride and Cal look the previous owner prefrerred

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Then the stripdown started after the initial assessment showed that a full resto was required.

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Right the way down to this.

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And This.

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Then the chassis rebuild began

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Theres a lot more work gone on since these pics were taken and I'll post a link to my resto thread in Vzi if anyone is interested in seeing further pics.
tofufi
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Post by tofufi »

8) I was only speaking with Reno (the previous owner) the other week about this!

How is it going? :D
Ferdykid
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Post by Ferdykid »

Let me guess.... Pearl White with grey detailing?? Welcome aboard! :lol:
pachizeron
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Thats great!

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How's it going with the bug? Where do you get the volkswagen parts? Is everything going well?
Yuzee
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Re: Thats great!

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pachizeron wrote:How's it going with the bug? Where do you get the volkswagen parts ? Is everything going well?
Hi there,
I've Just finished the engine rebuild whilst I sourced a new welder. I bought a new welding set yesterday so will be carrying out repairs to the body soon.

I get my parts from several UK parts dealers but mainly from VW heritage as they seem to have a good supply chain. I also try to make my own panels whenever I can.

Heres a picture of my engine half way through assembly.

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Dave H
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