Womballs project 67 beetle

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by womball, Mar 24, 2018.

  1. Yep it' got the funny gearbox in it i have every thing to put it back together but not the bonnet strip dam :rolleyes:what is different with the door popper:thinking: still learning the differences any help gratefully received :thumbsup:
     
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  2. Fish

    Fish Administrator

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    Other features of the 67 are:
    Longer handbrake lever
    dash knobs
    Ignition barrel
    seat vinyl pattern
    headlamp rims
    bumpers
    fuel tank
    hub caps
    z bar
    deck lid
    rear apron
    all exterior locks
    door lock mechs
    1/4 light latches
    winder handles
    and a few others...

    Happy hunting.
     
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  3. Fish

    Fish Administrator

    Doors wings and bonnet are all "one year only" but the 1500 is even more unique.
     
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  4. That's wot i have is the 1500 one :)I have nearly all the bits just rear apron is missing and bumpers aswell but every thing else is there on your list :thumbsup: cheers for help
     
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  5. Fish

    Fish Administrator

    sounds like you have a very viable resto. I miss my 67 and I'm slightly jealous... the door popper is spare. Pm me your address and I'll post it to you.
     
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  7. For being sat in a field for 20 years the chassis spine is perfect :)its just that bit on the frame head. It was coverd in thick underseal that protected it but the body didn't do to good.
     
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  8. Cut the ends of the Napoleons hat of and started to make new ones .but run out of gas so have to wait for that to be delivered plus a new fuel pipe to go down the spine 20180408_155429.jpg 20180408_155633.jpg 20180408_160531.jpg
     
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  9. Make sure you add the reinforcement around the 2 bolt holes.
     
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  10. Not much to show:) 20180411_173401.jpg taking time lot of cutting and grinding to be done on this bug so don' want to upset locales:D thats the ends finished .

    Started frame head 20180411_175135.jpg
     
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  11. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    Lovely bit of fabrication! Are they not available then, or did you just fancy making them?


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  12. You can buy a complete panel but its £40 plus it's thinner than original :thumbsup:. They cost nothing to make and its that bit that I enjoy cheers
     
  13. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Brilliant. I wish I had half your metalwork/ welding skills!
     
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  14. I'm the same, there's something satisfying about doing that.
     
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  15. Got the bottom 4" of the frame head repaired just need to grind it down:) then fit the frame bottom panel but its not the best copy :rolleyes:will need to modify it a little bit to fit better 20180413_181741.jpg 20180413_181751.jpg 20180413_182854.jpg
     
  16. Got bit more done on the frame head just some cleaning welds to do 20180416_183435.jpg 20180416_183415.jpg 20180416_183420.jpg 20180416_183440.jpg
     
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  17. I have the same welder as you and wish my welds looked like that! Brilliant.
     
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  18. Cheers
     
  19. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Any updates or are you in too much pain bud?
     
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  20. No more updates:( as yes lot of pain and just don't want to get infection:confused: as im diabetic so have to be carefull. Hopefully couple of weeks be back up a running. Thanks for asking :hattip:
     
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