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‘73 Super Beetle Convertible

Discussion in 'Quitters' Club' started by Buildflycrash, Apr 18, 2022.

  1. Apr 28, 2022
    shadetreetim

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    Cool project. Takes me back to all the bugs, busses, and Type 3s I had back in the 80s. I had a 71 Super Beetle I removed all the trim and shot in Lacquer. I finished buffing it out the same day it was supposed to go in the OKC Daryl Starbird Rod and Custom Show. Raced down there just in time to be let in the doors. Here's a pic, our OKC VW Club had a display with around 6 bugs in it.

    This bug was pretty stock except the bodywork, wheels, and lowered struts. This was my wife's daily driver bug. At this same time, my daily driver was a '61 bug convertible, all in primer, new top, 1835, dual dellorto's. They were both fun rides. I always enjoyed owned a 'vert. One of many reasons I got my CJ5 was to cruise around with the top off.
     
  2. Apr 28, 2022
    Buildflycrash

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    Thanks for sharing that Tim. I was considering removing the trim as well, but it’s my my wives car and she wants a stock look.

    Did a bunch of grinding rust off the convertible frame this evening. Good therapy - time to think.
     
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  3. Apr 29, 2022
    jeeper50

    jeeper50 jeeps 'till I die

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    Just think about keeping your fingers out of the way of the grinder
     
  4. Apr 29, 2022
    Wmi68CJ5

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    How many "wives" do you have Scott? Tee Hee
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2022
    Buildflycrash

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    Cleaned the surface rust. Rust converting primer and some grey paint.

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  6. May 1, 2022
    Andrew Theros

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    I don’t know about the bug top, but the Jeep in the background in sweet!
     
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  7. May 4, 2022
    Buildflycrash

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    Driver door is going to need a new skin or a part-out replacement.

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    Fitting the fender for fun.

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  8. Jun 3, 2022
    jeepdaddy2000

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    Too much work. I think you should go in this direction................:)
    . th.jpe
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2022
    Keys5a

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    Any updates on the superbeetle?
    I went to different U-pull yard off the beaten path a couple weeks back, and they have a couple early ‘70s bugs; about a ‘70 convertible, and a flat windshield super hardtop. Need any parts?
    I still haven’t started working on a ‘69 convertible I got while back. I missed the old bugs. Picked up a 2.0 914 Type 4 engine that may go in, or may just build a stroker dual port.
    I used to build Bajas back in the day for beach use. I probably built 15-18 for side money. I love the air-cooled VWs!
    I sold all my engine jigs and tools when I move to Florida 25 years ago, but still have a 6 cyl Suby powered Vanagon syncro.
    -Donny
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2022
    Buildflycrash

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    I do need parts and that might give me some motivation.
    Engine
    Dashboard
    Drivers door
    Windshield
    Top
    That much would get me a long way into this beetle.
     
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