BIG update:
Engine freshened up and ready to put back in, did the clutch, thrust bearing, new muffler and pipes, carburettor, heater boxes, distributor, leads, plugs and oil.
Engine installed.
Front Brakes completely redone, new front disk rotors, callipers, brake lines, master cylinder and shocks.
Rear brakes, including drums, pads, cylinders, bearings and shocks
Old wheels ready for the sand blaster, my wife's choice of custom colour on her old rims :? .
Back from the sand blaster and ready for a fresh coat of paint.
Paint done, back to factory spec colours, new set of hub caps as well. Vintage bling!
Time for the fun bit, sanding down the clear coat with 1200 grit wet and dry paper and then countless hours of careful polishing with a mechanical buff.
But well worth the effort. Time to start putting her back together.
New tyres installed on rims, as well as white wall inserts for that vintage 60's look. I was a bit dubious about going for the white walls but I think it works quite nicely.
From the front.
Closeup of the wheels.
Running boards installed, parts for the beetle are plenty but it's actually quite a task sorting out the good from the **** in regards to quality. There are so many replica parts available from so many countries, I had to send back 3 different pairs of running boards until I finally received a satisfactory pair.
well that's it for now, still need a few small parts to complete the engine side of things and then she'll be right to drop off the stands and I can begin the interior starting with the roof lining but that may be a few months away as yet.
Thanks for watching.
Ryan