Daisy's 1968 deluxe beetle full restoration

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by 1973daisey, Dec 27, 2015.

  1. davidoft

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    Can't remember, didn't look to bad just one side wasn't it ?
     
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  2. Yeah mainly one side I'll patch it !! I wanted to !! What gauge woul I use for this !!
     
  3. davidoft

    davidoft Sponsor

    2mm I think, can you measure the thickness ?
     
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  4. I'll get a vernier on it !!
     
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  5. Better to repair than replace with repro tat.
    Mines like this on the front, is completely rotten underneath and has holes in the sides of the tunnel so i've not got that option. :(
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  6. Wow, your really flying along!
     
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  7. Parts on order for next stage #teamdaisy
     
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  8. Not much to update but have been busy ordering front beam bits ect !!
    Did soak the calipers to try unseize the weekend and after 60bar they both came free and started to clean up the pistons and clown them out just gotta get brake fluid to refit /seal the new seals ect !!
    Then cleaned the steering box of ready for rebuild which I can't find a kit for yet !!
    Hope to have new ball joint her next few days and tie rods ect and front beam built up might even get a few hours the weekend welding the the front chassis [​IMG]
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  9. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Give it a rest, you're making the rest of us look bad!
     
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  10. surely you havnt given up already si its not even ten yet :eek:
     
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  11. Once I get the bug Steve I'm on it mate I can't just leave it in the drive as planning to be out all summer in the bus
     
  12. Had to get out the kitchen barn Mrs was cooking a curry (butter chicken was lush )
     
  13. youve got it made ant ya
     
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  14. Iv not met Mrs Daisy have u barn she a keeper this one
     
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  15. no has she got any older sisters :eek:
     
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  16. She is only 27 barn 28 on the 26th this month
     
  17. well some have older :D aunties ??:D i hope youve got her a nice prezzy ;)
     
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  18. My birthday 1st
     
  19. Just to digress.
    Capricorn and the Aquarian ?
    Capricorn the workhorse, Aquarian the entrepreneur
     
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  20. I work my nuts off and she has a wedding buisness
     
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