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Title: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: buggal on August 03, 2011, 11:11:35 AM

Hey there just thought I'd post 'cause I'm excited.
35 years ago my '68 beetle, with a brand new engine, was destroyed by a 5 ton truck that ran a red light. Fortunately my bug and I were there to stop it. Unfortunately my little bug became a little narrower. Now after all these decades I'm finally getting a 1972 std beetle to rebuild delivered today. That '68 saved my life so I'm going to save the life of this '72. I'm on disablity so a severe lack of $$$ means it'll be a long long time before she hits the road again and I'll love every minute of it. At least I have the skills, training and experience to do it right. It's gonna be a thing of beauty.

 ;D

Title: Re: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: DarrenE on August 03, 2011, 01:09:05 PM

'Good to hear!   PDT_Armataz_01_37

Title: Re: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: Bruce on August 03, 2011, 04:04:38 PM

Does it run?  If so, bring it to the big show at the end of the month before you tear it apart.

Title: Re: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: buggal on August 03, 2011, 05:41:30 PM

I wish I could come, but this poor thing is a mess!! I actally found some metal. Wrong RF quarter (no gas filler), no front cowl  wtf, and I've only looked at it for about 15 minutes. I thought swing axle was wrong, but I guess some Canadian bugs still had 'em. I do have extra glass though. Oh my I have a HUGE job ahead of me. Looking forward to it.

Title: Re: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: Bruce on August 04, 2011, 04:10:59 PM

Swing axle would be correct for a Canadian non-Super.

Pics???

Title: Re: Finally, I get my project car
Post by: buggal on August 04, 2011, 04:32:11 PM

I checked into the swing axle and you're right. The US only had IRS, we had both at that time.
Pics coming soon