Part II. He even found that the thermostat and everything else is in place (he took the air deflector out for a closer look; see photo).
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Part II. He even found that the thermostat and everything else is in place (he took the air deflector out for a closer look; see photo).
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Jjr is still sorting out some details in his 914; the newly rebuilt engine is in and it's finally getting ready to hit the streets again. But....he couldn't resist the Bug bug and he got this 1964 Bug for a very reasonable price in Arizona. Being a desert car it's a barn find; it has been unmolested. He has already started getting parts from Bugs for You such as a new interior (the only thing that was totally shot) and new rubber weatherstripping. Of course it will be repainted right. He's already started to clean up the floors and treat them with POR-15. Rest assured this thing will be restored appropriately. Here's some pics.
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WOW,seeing projects like this always makes me feel a little strange. Over the years, I have come to know my car pretty well, but outside of one or two rides as a passenger, I never even drove an original Beetle prior to my speedster. Whenever I see one, I find myself looking at all the engine and suspension bits to see what the original looked. On many parts of the speedster, I have no idea if it has been modified during build, or if it came that way originally. No past emotional ties whatsoever. Maybe that makes me a "newbie" forever?
Actually Dave, since the pan is the same, Speedster replicas and stock Bugs are very much alike; things start changing from the pan on up.
A un molested barn find . I already green with envy. That will be a nice one if he does not drop the ball. I'd start with BFY for the Rubber they have the best..
I wish him well on this one they are hard to find that complete.
I wish him well on this one they are hard to find that complete.
Exactly Barry....he already bought the interior and rubber weatherstripping from BFY. Rest assured this one's going to be done right; it's in good hands.
Update; this car finally hit the streets today and it's working fine. Jjr wants to tweak the brakes a little to get it running perfect and then tackle the restoration per se. The floorpans have been treated with the POR-15 and a new pedal assembly was installed.