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Installing Beetle Window Seals

VolksRide — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:18:42 +0000

So, I’ve manged to install window seals on my Beetle

This was the easy part. Reason being, the rear window is more or less symmetrical. Meaning it is not like the front in which it curves inward. They sell window seals with the rubber pre-formed, but since I already purchased the ones I have, i’m trying to make it work. Anyone has any tips, that would be apprciated.

-Marquis

Giving up on Headliner Install

VolksRide — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:14:36 +0000

HELP! Is there anyone in the Greater New York City area that charges for a great job doing a headliner install. I’ve tried it too many times and now I give up. I’m too picky about being perfect to let my attempts ride. Let me know.

-marquis

BedBug (vw)

VolksRide — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:23:32 +0000

After having to deal with a bedbug problem in my home in New York City (big problem these days), this Beetle reminded me of my experience. I had to throw away my not so heavily used Sealy mattress, remove all the fabrics out of my house and have them cleaned multiple times and the building spray multiple times.

This car reminds me!

Original 1958 VW

VolksRide — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:57:48 +0000

This is a picture of my car before I started the project. Some times I wish I left the car alone. In retrospect, the car looks pretty mean on the streets of Brooklyn. Nobody could easily guess it only had a 36hp engine in the rear. I expect to have this project completed by the mid-summer of 2007 complete with a 2000cc type 4 engine.

VW Rabbit - Diesel

VolksRide — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:43:26 +0000

2007 marks the 30th year since VW diesel engines were introduced to the US market. If you own one with the original engine, Volkswagen would like to talk to you http://www.vw.com/tdi/. They are in search of the oldest diesel rabbit and one with the most mileage. If you happen to have the oldest or the most mileage car, you will get to drive a Touareg V10 TDi at no cost.

Check it out!

More 1956 Photos

VolksRide — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:09:22 +0000

I am looking to have this car restored. I was going to do it myself, but I know very well, it will turn into a 10 year project. I’m still looking for a few parts which includes wheels, rear upper seat and running boards. E-mail me if you have any of these items for a 1956 Oval.

-Volksride

Oval Window Beetle Rear Fix

VolksRide — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:39:27 +0000

I am looking for body work advice for an 1956 Oval Window. I noticed the tail of the oval that I purchased a few years ago hangs low. After taking off the fenders, I realized that the car was impacted in the rear. Under the fenders, there are two bends behind the wheels. I guess a car rammed into the rear bumpers at one time cause this to buckle in a bit. I am looking for suggestions on how to fix this problem. I’ve included pictures of both sides.

Thank you for your comments.

-Marquis

1958 Peanut turn signal Installation

VolksRide — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 03:13:10 +0000

Just when you thought most VW parts were interchangeable, some install will completely reminds you that they are not. I purchased a nice set of chromed peanut turning signal from a VW show for my 1958 project. Although the Hella lenses were pretty cracked up, the chrome was in great shape. I purchased it from one of those guys that have everything setup completely and nicely with a yellow or green price tag strapped to it. I am sure those type swappers exist in every Volks show across America. Presentation = more money. :-) This also translate into an easy installation process. Fortunately, I bumped into the #1 price negotiator on the East coast, my friend Bob. He talked the vendor down from $75 to $50 dollars because of the cracky Lenses. So, I took them back to my lab, replaced the lenses with my original non-cracked pair and tried to assemble them to my car. The bolts were too short and after one hour of trying to push the signal down so the screw could catch underneath the fender, I stood up and check my original turn signal and I noticed the post were about an 1/8 of an inch longer. So, I swapped them out and mounted the signals. At that time I noticed the wire connector was different as well. The older one had a screw in wire apparatus vs the 1963 version that had a prong for clipping. So, basically I purchased the chrome for $50. I already had the seals and plastic. The moral of the story is, make sure you review things carefully before purchasing things from at swap meets. What you think you are about purchase, might not be what you need. I think swap vendors start as people who purchased a whole bunch of parts the thought they needed, but found out it was not applicable. So, if you never want to have a surplus of parts that do not work for you, make sure you select carefully. Ask question and cross reference with people in the Auto Show, their cars are already done.

1958 Beetle Restoration re-cap

VolksRide — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:37:03 +0000

I had to post some previous pictures of my car before it was painted. I stumbled on these pictures and thought I’d share them. I stripped all the paint of the car and had it taken to German Vintage and Performance down in GA. I think they recently move to Northern Florida.

This is the Painter of my car. His name is Corey and he is located in North Florida.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=5125

More pictures:

Please comment if you will….

Broken Type 4 Cyclinder, Good or Not?

VolksRide — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 02:11:25 +0000

My 96mm type 4 cyclinders were broken during shipping and Fedex crapped out on my insurance. Does anyone know if this is still good or not?