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Sam Cates
Joined: 14 Feb 2012
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Location: Spokane
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 Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject: New member intro... |
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Well I suppose since almost all of you don't know me, I suppose I should introduce myself...
My name is Sam, I just bought my first "REAL RUNNING" VW last week. I owned an '89 Fox long ago, but I gave up trying to get the turd to go. I now own a '66 bug, and I LOVE it. I have lived in Spokane all my life and am looking forward to meeting people here, and attending some VW events this year.
...and since I don't know a WHOLE lot about air cooled, anything I should know is really appreciated, I know I have tons of questions already!
Here she is the day after I brought her home (excuse the mess, I have unruly neighbors in my apartment building and I haven't made a dump run lately...)
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ONEBADBUG
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Location: Spokane
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So, you know 66 is kind of a one year only weird car right? Does the engine number start with "f"?
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Sam Cates
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| Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I was told that '67 was the one year car, I know a lot of things were changed between '65 and '67 but '67 was the major stuff...I plan on leaving the body the way it is for the most part, I like the patina. I bought a 2 1/2" drop spindle kit and new interior stuff. Engine runs really smooth, but I think it needs a valve adjustment. Also bought a new exhaust system. |
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sandals
Joined: 27 Oct 2008
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Location: Sandpoint, I Don't Know
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| Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: New member intro... |
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| Sam Cates wrote: |
...and since I don't know a WHOLE lot about air cooled, anything I should know is really appreciated, I know I have tons of questions already!
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Your car has a flat tire.
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JCWagar
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Location: Newport
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| Welcome and best wishes... |
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williamalan
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Location: South Hill
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I saw you driving that beast last week! Even took a picture cuz i want my 68 to have that same stance youve got now. Love the look with the dropped front end. Did you narrow your beam also or just do the spindles?
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Sam Cates
Joined: 14 Feb 2012
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| williamalan wrote: | I saw you driving that beast last week! Even took a picture cuz i want my 68 to have that same stance youve got now. Love the look with the dropped front end. Did you narrow your beam also or just do the spindles?
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Just put a pair of 2 1/2" drop spindles on it so far, I think I will either narrow it 3-4" or run a bit smaller tire up front, they rub when cornering. I am at the moment in the process of going 12v and creating a little "artificial patina." I stripped and sanded the center section down the the original white so it is now two-tone. Also plan on painting the wheels red. |
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williamalan
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Sounds rad. I'm going through a similar process with my 68. Only it's been in a couple accidents so every fender and door is a different color underneath, so it's looking pretty funny. Haha. Also doing the drop spindles and 2in narrowed beam. We may have twin bugs here soon. Here's mine right now:
I just came into a bunch of 67 bug parts so let me know if you're in need of anything. I'm stoked to see the finished project! |
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