JJs 65 resto mod

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JohnnyJet
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Engine is installed.....I'll be rolling in less than 2 weeks I'm hoping.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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look good.
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Raj
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Nice! Almost there
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
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NICE!! Good Luck !
we know that the early bird gets the worm however,
the second mouse gets the cheese.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Car is officially back home! Runs like a Swiss watch. Has no interior so it's like driving a tuna can, front suspension is a little stiff. Also slight toe in issue. The shims are set at 1 on top and 5 or 6 on the bottom. I need to correct that and would love a little more adjustability. Tie rods are new. Spindles are new. No other issues at this time. After I figure out the toe in then a wheel alignment is in order. I'd also like to soften the front up a bit. The 1835 purrs, has amazing power and the car really pulls through the 1st 3 gears. The interior is on order and I should be able to start in about 2 weeks. Eventually ill be looking at painting it.
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Raj
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pics pics pics!
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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The car still looks the same as above...sorry for the delay I've been busy working on my 73 plymouth. Now it's back to bug work... I had ordered a scat interior and when I got all the pieces I test fit them and the door panels did not fit. They were off by 1/8 of an inch an thus did not recess into the door. I called scat and they were great, they sent a ups tag and I sent them my original panels to copy. I have not yet received then so I'm as a standstill. Plus I have vacation coming up So in time I'll post up and hopefully see y'all soon. Thanks for all the kind words and support.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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OK been away from the bug a bit....anyway Ill cut to the chase, just gutted the interior, doing the headliner first, any tips? heat and stretch i got those......
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Raj
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get a few helpers or at least some good clips to hold it in place while the glue dries. Most of all.. be patient. ( hence why my headliners look like poo)
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Lol, I went to staples and bought about 100 clips so I'm good there. Thanks
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Headliner is done but I accidentally bought another bug so I'm taking a week off. Pics coming
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JohnnyJet wrote:...I accidentally bought another bug...
Best.
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:lol: well that's what I told my wife... It didn't work
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Raj
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ObnoxiousBlue wrote:
JohnnyJet wrote:...I accidentally bought another bug...
Best.
Line.
Ever.

this is pretty much common place in VW world..... my view. they are small, hence you can have more than one.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Brown
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JohnnyJet wrote::lol: well that's what I told my wife... It didn't work
Good one! I'll have to try that! I always tell my wife that I have to buy it, it's a great deal and I'll part it out and make a lot of money. :D
She's still waiting for the big payday!!
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JohnnyJet
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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car is being picked up in nebraska on thursday, i hope it all goes well, i want it for a december club meeting. stay tuned. lol :mrgreen:
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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okk got the baja bug from nebraske and the guy was very accurate in his description. ugly seats....no gas gauge(fixed already) no blinkers and no brake lights. runs great. onto the electrical crap asap. seats go in the 65 first.....
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Pics or it didn't happen.
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Raj
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nice. Enjoy that puppy!
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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VwJay
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Nice, I'm jealous
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Re: JJs 65 resto mod

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Previous owner did electrical like I build arks. Not so good
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