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Thanks for the paint name and trunk idea both. Im gonna order the paint ASAP now that i know what to get. The weather has been really crappy lately but its changing so im gonna start stripping her down soon. I will post pictures of progress…
Great info, now that i know “what” im working with it will make it a bit easyer to deal with. I will start getting it cleaned up soon , i will post pictures of my progress. Also im sure more pictures will be comming. I did conferm that the Engine is a 74′.
Ok so if i understand correctly since my rear tires are wide 5 lug, that means is a pre 68′? Not an IRS but swing anxle?
Ok from best i can gather the VIN starts with a 5 really hard to make out from wear and paint. I assume that makes it about a 63 or 64 which would make sence on how the front shocks are mounted. And i believe the engine is a 74, that one still baffles me the VIN on the crankcase is AH261292, so if you can help figure that one out be my guest. I believe that makes it a 1600cc? Also how do i know it its single or dual port, Would a better picture help?
Thanks for all this help guys.
OK i just had a revelation, looking at other frames from JC whitney and looking at mine, i assume mine is a 65 or later? Is there a way to tell? I wanna make sure i order the right parts.
Also a little confusion, ive looked at both the manuals one for Migi II and the other one for CRC, just by looking it seems that the CRC is more like my car is this correct?
Paul,
Ok i read the post by PingMG. And im sure i can do it IF i had a picture of what he was talking about. Im not a car guy at all so i need some sort of idea on where to start then i can figure it out from there, any help?now for you kit car guru’s i would guess then first step is to clean this up and anti rust it and paint it. Then disk brakes?
Ok i will admit im going backwards now, first it was running and driving but i really want to do this up nice for the wife, so here is my UNProgress i guess.
Ringo,
Thanks for the great answer, im gonna get started on it as soon as the snow melts.One more question for anyone. The wife loves the trunk made by warren in one of these topics? Anyone know what he used to paint the inside, and what was used to separate the gas tank from the rest of the trunk? The pictures look awesome and she wants to work on that part.
Thanks for the great info ringo. Your Dash looks so, cool. Any advice on how to refinish the wood on mine? For now we want to sand it and finish it but not sure what to use, like regular wood finish or something for out door wood?
Thanks so much for the replies. I have so many questions i dont know where to start. Actually thats my first question. Where do i start. I have a 77 Scout II that ive some what rebuilt but thats my only experience. VW is a whole new world to me. So here is what ive experienced so far.
Got it running and fix the breaks so it will stop. I have little power in 3rd gear and NO power in 4th. I assume my timing is not set right but again i dont know VW so is this normal?
Next i want to refinish the Dash but not sure what to use. I guess thats good for now. As i get going i will post more pictures of my progress.
Thanks again for the prayers. Her dad was race car driver back in the day and she wants it so have some of that feel. Any pictures would be a great start. I have to get her to pick the look first i guess.
