1970 VW Bug Rebuild

Ok, here we go with a (somewhat) orderly posting of the pictures of my 1970
VW Beetle rebuild project. I may use this space to try out a few image
widgets…

I’ve posted a general update about the VW’s alternator and fuel systems. Check it out for the latest pictures.

The list of things I had to do to get the VW registered and (now) roadworthy was long - full of small stuff like broken wipers, turn signals, speedo and plates…






You can see I’ve gotten the “euro” bumper blades                      on. Yes, they’re the cheap Brazilian ones. It was pay either                      $80 now for the front & rear or don’t have any at all.                      Sooner or later, I’ll get nicer ones.


Just another shot from the outside driver’s door.




A look from the back - early rear decklid (offset but w/ working                    keeper spring), shaved exhaust holes…


2110cc engine (82mm crank, 90.5mm cyl) w/ dual Weber 44s, alternator                    conversion, 009 distributor, CompuFire electronic ignition,                    spin on external filter.




A look down the front left fender. You’ve gotta like the lines…


Just another picture. Note the shaved door handles.




I’ve gotten the original rear quarter panels in - again,                    I’d like the nicer ones but these will do for now. Original                    rear seat upholstery is in place as well. The new headliner                    looks good, if a bit wrinkly for now.


I put the passenger side door solenoid in - it and the driver’s                    side work fine. Pretty cool… all that stuff stuck all over                    is Dynamat,                    in case you’re wondering.




Here, you can see the Bugpack merged header w/ hide away muffler                    that I’ve heat wrapped it, coated with a silicone spray &                    clamped the ends with stainless steel bands. Hopefully, that’ll                    keep the heat down.


Front gas tank… since I shaved the gas filler door, I put                    in an earlier tank with an in-trunk filler neck. The wiring                    is a little clearner now… and you can see the re-plumbing                    of the brake fluid reservior…




Quick look at the Dynamatting in the rear passenger footwell                    and under the rear seat. If I could get to it, I put Dynamat                    on it.


More Dynamat in the front…




I’ve put the turn signals behind the horn grilles - don’t know                    if they’re going to be legal there. If not, I’m working on some                    brackets to hang them under the front bumper.


A shot from under the fender, showing the simple bracket I’m                    using to get the signals up & behind the horn grilles. This                    one (passenger side) isn’t quite as close to the grille as it                    should be, in my opinion.

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You can see I’ve gotten the “euro” bumper blades on. Yes, they’re the cheap Brazilian ones. It was pay either $80 now for the front & rear or don’t have any at all. Sooner or later, I’ll get nicer ones.	Just another shot from the outside driver’s door.
A look from the back - early rear decklid (offset but w/ working keeper spring), shaved exhaust holes…	2110cc engine (82mm crank, 90.5mm cyl) w/ dual Weber 44s, alternator conversion, 009 distributor, CompuFire electronic ignition, spin on external filter.
A look down the front left fender. You’ve gotta like the lines…	Just another picture. Note the shaved door handles.
I’ve gotten the original rear quarter panels in - again, I’d like the nicer ones but these will do for now. Original rear seat upholstery is in place as well. The new headliner looks good, if a bit wrinkly for now.	I put the passenger side door solenoid in - it and the driver’s side work fine. Pretty cool… all that stuff stuck all over is Dynamat, in case you’re wondering.
Here, you can see the Bugpack merged header w/ hide away muffler that I’ve heat wrapped it, coated with a silicone spray & clamped the ends with stainless steel bands. Hopefully, that’ll keep the heat down.	Front gas tank… since I shaved the gas filler door, I put in an earlier tank with an in-trunk filler neck. The wiring is a little clearner now… and you can see the re-plumbing of the brake fluid reservior…
Quick look at the Dynamatting in the rear passenger footwell and under the rear seat. If I could get to it, I put Dynamat on it.	More Dynamat in the front…
I’ve put the turn signals behind the horn grilles - don’t know if they’re going to be legal there. If not, I’m working on some brackets to hang them under the front bumper.	A shot from under the fender, showing the simple bracket I’m using to get the signals up & behind the horn grilles. This one (passenger side) isn’t quite as close to the grille as it should be, in my opinion.