Yes, the car needs to be totally striped and painted inside and out. Sometime
in its past it had an air conditioner in it so there are 1" holes under the
dash and in the fender wells that need to be filled. The prior owner cut the
dash to install a modern stereo. I bought the patch panel to repair this from
Wolfsburg West. I am not comfortable with welding these patches in place so I
will find someone that is skilled in that area. The original headliner is
showing its age and needs to be replaced. So I wanted to go ahead and paint the
entire interior. In the past I have had good experience with the rubber
products from Wolfsburg West so I will use them for the rubber parts. I have a
prospective painter to paint the car. I need to take it by his shop so he can
give me an estimate on the paint and body work. I have worked on various parts
of the car over the years however; I have not taken on a project of this
magnitude before.
On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 9:32 PM, 'Rayvwbug' via VintagVW - Air Cooled
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Do you plan to do a total repaint? I believe you said inside and out? If so
you will likely want to strip everything out including the wiring and have it
painted first. The problem is that's the most expensive part of the resto.
Then build it back together a system at a time. This will allow for install of
new rubber seals without paint overspray
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From: "G. Tipton" <[email protected]>
Date: 10/5/16 12:07 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [vintagvw] 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Before I parked the car the starter had been dragging (ie. not starting as fast
as it once did, and occasional strange noises). The last time I tried to start
the car a plume of smoke came from that area so I figured I would have it
rebuilt or purchase a rebuilt. The wiring is original and the prior owner did
not take care of it too well and hacked it in a few places. I figured if I am
going to spend the money and time to restore the car it would be in my best
interest to also replace the wiring thus eliminating some of the quirky
electrical issues etc... I will soon have the room to once again work on my
Beetle inside a garage (hopefully by Thanksgiving). Thank you for the input. I
will work on the mechanical first.
On Tuesday, October 4, 2016 7:16 PM, 'Rayvwbug' via VintagVW - Air Cooled
Volkswagen Discussion List <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Greg. I have done a couple body off restos now. My strategy is to work on
a system at a time. Start with brakes and complete the hydraulic and mechanical
portions. Then suspension system then engine and trans etc., then electrical,
Leave paint etc for last. How do you know you need wiring, generator etc?
Ray
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From: "G. Tipton" <[email protected]>
Date: 10/4/16 1:44 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List
<[email protected]>
Subject: [vintagvw] 1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Hello,
I have a 1966 Beetle that has sat since 2011 outside for two years and inside
the rest of the time. I was dealing with a divorce, death of my father etc...
and I let her just sit. I am now ready to get back into restoring the car.
Before the car sat the engine and the transmission had been rebuilt. She needs
new paint inside and out. The prior owner cut the dash for a modern stereo so I
have a patch panel from Wolfsburg West. The rear portion of the pans have
fiberglass mat and POR15 patching the holes. I have one small dent in right
rear fender and a rust bubble below the rear window. The car has an inexpensive
paint job that has been on the car since I owned it. The paint needs to be
removed prior to repainting. Before she was parked I was working on the
mechanical parts of the car in hopes that one day I would have the funds for
the cosmetic portion of the restoration.
Okay, with all that said. I am feeling a little overwhelmed and I don't know
where to begin again in her restoration. The brakes are locked up, the engine
turns over, I have some issues with the starter. I know I need to replace the
starter with a rebuilt 6 volt starter, I also want to purchase a rebuilt 6 volt
generator/regulator. I want to replace the entire wiring harness. I have a 6
volt AM Radio that needs to be gone through (currently in storage, which I need
to locate). I figured all new rubber from Wolfsburg West, etc... etc... etc...
Has anyone on here rebuilt a car from the ground up? If so, how do you stay
organised and on task?
Thank you for your time,Greg
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