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Post by ghiastein on Mar 31, 2009 19:37:30 GMT -5
Oh wait my deck lid is still installed.
To all you Beetle guys if I wanted to now I could lay a sheet of plywood down over the engine hole. Then take a nap in my engine bay with the deck lid shut. I am even 6'-7" Tall but would have to curl into the fetal position. ;D
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jbrandt01
1500sp
1972 Super Beetle
Posts: 148
Joined: Sept 30, 2008 0:23:53 GMT -5
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Post by jbrandt01 on Mar 31, 2009 19:51:25 GMT -5
Folding back seat, folding front seats... 6'3" guy here. Not exactly a california king but if you are tired it gets the job done.
I really wonder why more people don't put T3 or T4 motors in ghias though, that would be nice for doing things like that.
Glad to see I'm not the only tall one in an ACVW, people have a hard time believing I even fit, let alone that I'm comfortable in it.
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 6, 2009 6:44:10 GMT -5
I have finally fixed my foot problem. No more removing my shoes to drive my Ghia. I have stretched my pedal assembly out to accommodate my large feet. See  I have also ran new Clutch and Accelerator Cables and I will keep my old ones as spares. I have finally received the correct Main Bearing and was over my cold and check what I did. No more yucky cracking yellow paint.  There still is a bit of paint on it mostly in the hard to reach and see area but with full tin you will never see them. |
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jbrandt01
1500sp
1972 Super Beetle
Posts: 148
Joined: Sept 30, 2008 0:23:53 GMT -5
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Post by jbrandt01 on Apr 6, 2009 18:41:32 GMT -5
Nice job on the pedal work. I'd like to do that but I also have my speaker kickpanels to deal with as well.
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wells
40hp
Posts: 70
Joined: Aug 22, 2008 20:52:06 GMT -5
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Post by wells on Apr 6, 2009 20:18:28 GMT -5
Nice work, GS! Inspiring! I have my garage almost rearranged to start again on mine. I can't wait!!!
Wells
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Post by bren on Apr 6, 2009 21:27:09 GMT -5
Looking good AJ. I like the pedal widening.
How did you end up taking the paint off?
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 7, 2009 6:39:49 GMT -5
Removing paint is not fun. I just used 1 can of Aircraft Remover (paint stripper) in a spray can. Just spray and scrape and repeat. I also enlisted the help of Steven to help scrape.
Last night I finished removing the paint from my carb and assembled it.
I too like my new pedal assembly I can't wait to drive it. I plan on keeping my old pedal assembly in the car just in case something happens.
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Post by Dustin on Apr 7, 2009 16:29:02 GMT -5
The paint stripper will work 100 times better if the parts are warmed up first.
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 14, 2009 9:08:28 GMT -5
Here is my long list of Ghia activities that I did this weekend.
Installed the pistons and heads
Measured crankshaft end play
Installed flywheel
Torqued up Gland Nut to spec.
Installed the clutch
Installed the engine in the Ghia
Rebuilt and cleaned the Generator
Cleaned the fuel pump
Rebuilt the 1970 only Distributor no more 009 for me but my current one is a vacuum advance only. So I will keep the 009 for a spare.
Its been a busy weekend but I don't feel like rushing things so I will be driving my truck to the GTG/Tech session. The good news is that I can carry more tools.
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Kirby
1500sp
Posts: 477
Joined: Sept 5, 2008 10:38:18 GMT -5
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Post by Kirby on Apr 14, 2009 10:57:07 GMT -5
Congrats AJ! Keep up the good work! I hope to see the Ghia on the road this summer.
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Southpaw
1600dp
The Green Tin Can
Posts: 1,521
Joined: Sept 9, 2008 5:56:22 GMT -5
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Post by Southpaw on Apr 14, 2009 11:20:26 GMT -5
Biszzzzy Bee , That much done in one weekend I don't think having it done soon will be an issue .
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wells
40hp
Posts: 70
Joined: Aug 22, 2008 20:52:06 GMT -5
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Post by wells on Apr 14, 2009 14:35:07 GMT -5
Wow, what a busy guy! Sounds almost ready to turn over!
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VDub63 ( Steven )
1600dp
Club Photog
63 Beetle, 63 Beetle #2 project, 62 Beetle project
Posts: 2,108
Joined: Jul 5, 2008 14:14:20 GMT -5
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Post by VDub63 ( Steven ) on Apr 14, 2009 16:39:09 GMT -5
It would be if the guy that has his tins could get them powdercoated.  |
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Post by bren on Apr 14, 2009 21:49:18 GMT -5
My powder coat guy was much faster!
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Post by ghiastein on Apr 16, 2009 19:34:09 GMT -5
Powder coating is finished now comes the fun part just the install. The good news is that everything is clean. Just assemble tab A into slot B.
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