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Offline James Buchan

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« on: August 28, 2003, 11:03:50 AM »
Well I guess i'll add my project to this forum, maybe it will give me incentive to get it done before next season :)

I made a mad rush to try and get her done by the GCVW drag night this year but fell short so I have gone back to redo the things I was forced to rush. I'll post some pictures of different aspects of her as I go, please make intelligent, insightful comments as you like. I am open to ideas and suggestions as well.

So here is some info on my car:
1966 Standard Beetle - purchased in Levingworth Wash 3 years ago.
At the time was a poor runner but pretty solid throughout.

Currently she is dissmantled, but not pan off.
With the help of Dave Cosgrave I have a 1915 waiting to go in her once the tranny is taken care of.

I'll post some pics in the next while so you can see where I am at.
 
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Offline Mike Scott

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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2003, 12:18:59 PM »
Hi James,

I met you at the show this year, I own the red '74 with big wheels and a small motor. Anywho, I was wondering if you've registered your car in Canada yet........... I bought a '63 from the states and am looking to \"import\" the car. you have any tips?
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2003, 01:09:14 PM »
I havent registered it as of yet. I figured it would be easier to do after I have finished rebuilding it. Aircooled Angel recently transfered hers into canada and found that it was pretty easy.
Some things that you should look for:
1.Working electrical components ie. Horn, lights etc.
2.Visible rust, they look for structural integrity
3.Brakes, and other mechanical like fuel gauge, wipers etc.

I believe you can get a check list from the place you plan to have it inspected that guides you through things they check for.
Good luck, let me know how it works for you.
J
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2003, 05:52:09 PM »
Hey there,

I still have the list of things that they checked if you want I could email it to you. As James said I thought it was going to be a diffacult experience but they took the car in for 1/2 an hour, took my money and we were done. As James said they will check for rust, they will put the car up on a hoist, and check out the floor pans/heater channels etc, so as long as your car is structurally sound you shouldn't have a problem. They also checked my engine to make sure I wasn't leaking any oil, and that all the fuel lines etc were hooked up right. They checked my transmission to make sure all the gears worked, they checked my suspension system, braking system, electrical. Basically everything you would want to work anyway. I can't make any recomendations as to where to take the car as we did our inspection on the island. Maybe Russ could suggest someplace cause he brought his 57 home from Cali and he was who instructed me as to the import/export process when I originally started thinkign about this (thanks again Russ). I took my bug to a heavy transport place and they seemed so excited to see a bug that I think there were lax with us a little bit. Anyway let me know if you need the list or have any other questions. Good luck!

Anna

 
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Offline James Buchan

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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2003, 06:02:59 PM »
I just thought of another good idea, I'm going to have my wife take it through....maybe wear a low cut shirt....hmmm might even make it through now :)
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2003, 09:24:51 PM »
QUick update, Thanks to Kirin I now have a 72 box converted to Swing with short axles that I can build into my close ratio box. I also picked up a 1500 complete engine from him, needs some work but will make a good aircare engine. I'll let everyone know when it's good to go and lend it out for aircare's. (for beer of course :)
SPeaking of beer, get ready Brian....
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« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2003, 10:06:05 AM »
Ok here's another update:
On Sunday Brian was nice enough to help me out be trailering my car(one of the only times it will ever see a trailer) out to \"AutoMattic\". Matt's going to be working his magic on my car, he'll be replacing both rear bumper mounts and both quarters with a few minor other fixes here and there.
He are some before pics stay tuned for after pics:

Notice the $5 Door




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« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2003, 10:15:13 AM »
Hey I don't see walters rims/tires anymore,  I thought you were saving them for me.......hahaha....

Kevin
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« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2003, 10:16:56 AM »
I finally sold them at GCVW - He gave me some cash for doing it so I'm happy.

 
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« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2003, 12:30:33 PM »
YAWN!!! :rolleyes: Here we go again.  
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Offline James Buchan

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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2003, 03:34:34 PM »
Time for another quick update:

Picked up the car from AutoMattic (Matt) today, can we say better than new???? Well that's where it's at!

Pics to follow!
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« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2003, 07:10:58 PM »
Hey James..
How about we get some pics before christmas?
-Kirin
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« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2003, 07:14:03 PM »
Geeez you high school guys must have all the time in the world!!! Once I dig my car out from under the carpet/mouldings/laminate/everything else that it's under than I will snap some pics.
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« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2003, 07:26:51 PM »
lol
Hey at least your car is in the garage! Mine is completly full of vw stuff and furniture due to my moving out of the room. Just have a little more time since I'm single again. Geoff is going to love me.. I should be coming in soon for my disc brakes...
-Kirin
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« Reply #14 on: March 09, 2004, 11:13:36 AM »
here is a small update, call it a teaser if you want. I will be adding a larger update soon.



Picture of my homemade breather outlet for my oil return.



Brakes are all done, almost ready to go back on the ground - the engine will be in within the next week...
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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2004, 12:06:41 PM »
Is it me , or does that breather outlet look crossthreaded? ;) Looks good James.
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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2004, 07:20:07 PM »
The only thing crossed is you ya cross dresser!

 
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« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2004, 08:32:06 AM »
Notice anything different?????

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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2004, 08:57:51 AM »
The only thing I noticed is that its still sitting in the same place as it was last year!! :P  
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« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2004, 09:02:47 AM »
Looking good James.
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« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2004, 09:15:46 AM »
The engine is in two days early dipshit!
 

And the airspeed sticker centre top of my tall toolbox.
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« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2004, 09:23:52 AM »
James, now I see the motor. Would not even thought to look there so early in the year! It looks like a cute little motor. :lol:  Keep plugging away, the progress your finally making is paying off.
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Offline James Buchan

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« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2004, 09:29:30 AM »
Tmrw I tackle the body, bare metal here I come!
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« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2004, 03:06:57 PM »
DGLVK DGLVK!!!!! :rockon:  :rockon:  
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« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2004, 06:50:28 PM »
Bout damn time that engine got in. Now will it make it to springfling thats the question..
-Kirin
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« Reply #25 on: May 03, 2004, 02:44:13 PM »
Well....ah never mind.....
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« Reply #26 on: May 11, 2004, 10:56:20 PM »
Quick update, sorry pics are B&W - didn't know my camera was set to that before taking them.

More pics next week as I am on holidays for 2 weeks and plan on finishing this damn car!

Freakin shaw! Hold on for pics had to enable frontpage extensions!
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« Reply #27 on: May 12, 2004, 07:15:32 AM »
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« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2004, 07:25:15 AM »
Hey its coming together.
What are you going to use for restraints?
-kirin
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« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2004, 07:46:44 AM »
Looks good James. But what happened to the custom intake? That was my favorite part on the car.

Matt
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