RESTORATION PROCESS= Iam still in the process of restoring my 1974 volkswagen beetle.I bought it earlier in the summer of 98. I have stripped out the interior, and have rebuilt the 34-pict3 carb. I have most of the engine stripped out except for the actual engine(case,block,etc)I took out all the engine tin sandblasted it and repainted it with high temperature ceramic paint.I took out all of the following parts (manifold,alternator,muffler and valve covers,etc) all these parts were sandblasted and or painted. Next I find that my right rear brake cylinder is leaking,after struggling with the axle nut for a few weeks I finally got it off .I bought two new rear brake cylinders and a brake rebuild kit and installed them painting all surfaces so not to have them rust again. This is where Iam at so far.I will keep you updated on my progress.=D.Baugher MY BEETLE'S SPECIFICATIONS= Type1 1974 Volkswagen Beetle standard(not super)manual shift. Solex 34-pict3 carb. Bosch.09 distributor. Karmann Ghia front disc brakes. Interior orginal gray seats and grey felt carpet. Stock rear wheels,Imperial low profile aluminum front wheels. Original green paint. PARTS BOUGHT SO FAR= 2 rear brake cylinders. 1 rear brake rebuild kit(does both rear brakes). 1 3pc firewall set. All gaskets needed(manifols ,etc). 2 rear axle nuts. 2 white Empi sunvisors(previous owner smoked). 1 Carberator rebuild kit. 4 Bosch platinum spark plugs. 4 Bosch plugwires. 1 of each,Bosch distributor cap + rotor. INTERIOR PARTS NEEDED= 1.) Headliner. 2.) TMI seat apohlstry kit. 3.) TMI German square weave carpet. 4.) Jc Whitney sound barrier padding. Please sign my guest book!
