1968

[Chris]

What I have is a 1968 sunroof Beetle. Its a pretty nice car overall, freshly repainted, dropped spindles, lowered in the back, low back seats, cd player with sony speakers. There are a few touches that I would like to add. A new engine (Mazda RX7 swap), new carpet as well as door panels. Its a pretty solid California car overall, with little rust on the pans. I will try to attach a few pics to see if it works.

[bren]

Car looks good Chris. I like the wheels and the stance of the car. Very aggresive looking.

Where did you take that second photo?

[Dustin]

Is that along side the road trying to go to Funfest? The car does look really good. We need more pictures though.

[TaylorMutts]

Agreed...that is a nice, clean looking car. Very similar in color to my '70 (before my crazy paint work). Like you, I have the sunroof--very cool.

[Chris]

THanks for all of the feedback, that pic was taken on the side of the road waiting for the tow truck. I at this time cant take pics, my girlfriend has both of our cameras, and she is on vacation.

[Chris]

As many of you may know, I have had some engine trouble in the past month. Well finally time allowed me to pull the motor. And when it was all said and done, I need to replace the short block. Spun the #3 rod bearing. Luckily, I have another block to transfer all of my stuff over too. Only time will tell how long this takes to complete.

[Chris]

Well, I am making some headway on the motor. I have it half assembled, and I am waiting on a tap for the case saver. Which will be here tommorow. So god willing, many of you will be seeing my car this coming weekend at gilmores.

Chris

[jmallen05]

I just noticed when I read your update, that you painted those 8 spokes black. They look much better now rather than that blue. Keep up the good work.

jerry

[Chris]

Haha, thanks for the compliment on those. I am now thinking of powdercoating a set of stock steelies white, and running a smooth hupcap, but I am not sure. The gunmetal painted wheels is not something you see everyday.

Chris

[bren]

I like the black wheels. Really sets off the look of the car. Gives it a nice aggressive look.

-Bren

[Chris]

well, all in all she runs good now. As of today, I spent a few long days getting her going. She should be ready to roll with a few adjustments to the carb and such

CHris

[Dustin]

Of course, You'll have it at Gilmore and now I'm not going to be there. I was just asked to work on Saturday and I going to do it since I am about out of unemployment benefits. I'm hoping this is the beginning of full time employment again.

[Chris]

congrats on the job...Its alright, I will have it at our show at Martin . What is the best way to rinse out a motor in case there are any shavings. I put fresh oil in it to start it, and I was planning on changing it before I even drive it.

Chris

[Dustin]

Just drain the oil, Then to make sure its clean run a quart straight through it with the oil screen out. Then it should be good.

[Chris]

Just a couple more things and shell be ready to roll. readjust the valves, change the oil, and hook up the throttle cable. I will be out test driving it tommorow.