tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36942709401321450152011-04-21T16:06:45.085-07:00A blog about the restoration of my 1972 Super Beetle.Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-44045542281704624572009-03-05T05:35:00.001-08:002009-03-05T05:37:53.626-08:00I went up last Sunday and picked up a replacement hood and tank off a doner 1971 Super. I wish i could of taken the entire car, but he wanted a bit too much. I hope to work on the car this weekend, swap the hoods, transfer the hardware to the "new" tank, and pull the hubs.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Jon<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-4404554228170462457?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-76528350345149521202009-02-19T12:46:00.000-08:002009-02-19T12:51:52.826-08:00I have found some parts i hope to pick up on the 28<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>. Hood, gas tank, headlights, Taillight covers, and turn signal covers...<br /><br />Once i get the garage back in order i am planning on moving the car to a more central location in the garage, then starting to take it apart.<br /><br />Once i get it to the body and pan roller I am going to cut out the battery area and get a new one in there. Then it needs to go to my buddy to get some body work done to it, along with some flat black paint.<br /><br />Next step is order my wiring harness and rewire it. Once that is done we can start putting her back together.<br /><br />Sounds quick...but i know its not.<br /><br />Jon<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-7652835034514952120?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-44750218318325014122008-10-21T11:23:00.000-07:002008-10-21T11:24:12.335-07:00I am slowly getting the garage cleaned out.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-4475021831832501412?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-71044782823041508712008-09-29T11:21:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:24:22.591-07:00I did not make either show, but missed them for a good reason. Me and my family were able to get a lot of work done at my parent's house. It looks like I will be trying to get my garage back in order soon so look for new pics and progress soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-7104478282304150871?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-13347552445345742162008-09-22T13:03:00.000-07:002008-09-22T13:06:04.594-07:00Well late last night i got power back at the house. Means i can get the garage back in order and get back out working on the Beetle. I hope to make it to 2 shows this weekend, the V-Dubs and Texas Nights show on Saturday night and the Volks in the Village show on Sunday. Both should have a swap meet so i might find a few things. I will post some pics for all to see.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-1334755244534574216?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-81488783982766073202008-09-16T11:14:00.000-07:002008-09-16T11:15:41.032-07:00Well the family, house, and 72 Super are ok. My parents house did not fair quite as well as ome 2 foot of sea water flowed into their home due to the storm surge from Ike. So my mom, dad, and brother are living in my house. I am not sure the next time I will be working on the bug, but i hope soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-8148878398276607320?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-27120857399957151412008-09-11T07:43:00.001-07:002008-09-11T07:47:19.529-07:00It looks like Hurricane Ike is coming our way, and my zip code has a mandatory evac...<br /><br />The car is in no shape to move, so I will take as many pics as I can and hope for the best.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-2712085739995715141?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-72799847463652531522008-09-09T09:56:00.000-07:002008-09-09T09:59:02.289-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMarL1PjRSI/AAAAAAAAADo/KKtGMJE8iGA/s1600-h/Blue+and+Tan.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 558px; height: 232px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMarL1PjRSI/AAAAAAAAADo/KKtGMJE8iGA/s400/Blue+and+Tan.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244067035878737186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thoughts? Post it in the comments.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-7279984746365253152?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-69995533759895403492008-09-08T07:32:00.001-07:002008-09-08T07:34:24.382-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMU3v0yg8fI/AAAAAAAAADg/1cpSbY45E4U/s1600-h/VW+BlackRed.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 499px; height: 219px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMU3v0yg8fI/AAAAAAAAADg/1cpSbY45E4U/s400/VW+BlackRed.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243658635906707954" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Flat black and candy red? some accenting pinstripes.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-6999553375989540349?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-27002165286762330022008-09-07T20:43:00.001-07:002008-09-09T06:00:51.663-07:00Well my Dad and I did some work on the VW this weekend....<br />I pulled the fuel tank, and we get a good look at the original color of the car.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSfpagWI-I/AAAAAAAAACQ/_tTocOKZsFQ/s1600-h/IMG_0499.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSfpagWI-I/AAAAAAAAACQ/_tTocOKZsFQ/s400/IMG_0499.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243491400004543458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />She is up on jack stands with all for wheels pulled off.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSgLqjY3FI/AAAAAAAAACY/OyUTPF0dxww/s1600-h/IMG_0500.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSgLqjY3FI/AAAAAAAAACY/OyUTPF0dxww/s400/IMG_0500.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243491988427824210" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Rear driver's side, nice and shiny valve cover! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSgi7hqicI/AAAAAAAAACg/-bqBkXChYxs/s1600-h/IMG_0505.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSgi7hqicI/AAAAAAAAACg/-bqBkXChYxs/s400/IMG_0505.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243492388120988098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Front driver's side, when all is done a set of loweing struts will take home here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSg8fGLnwI/AAAAAAAAACo/J7b3EHD5gqQ/s1600-h/IMG_0506.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSg8fGLnwI/AAAAAAAAACo/J7b3EHD5gqQ/s400/IMG_0506.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243492827166121730" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hood damage, most likely going to replace it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMShTwscjzI/AAAAAAAAACw/O2wonmFdsRI/s1600-h/IMG_0507.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMShTwscjzI/AAAAAAAAACw/O2wonmFdsRI/s400/IMG_0507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243493227027009330" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Bondo trying to hide the hood damage....booooo.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMShy_FPnkI/AAAAAAAAAC4/UdxIyMU7Dv4/s1600-h/IMG_0508.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMShy_FPnkI/AAAAAAAAAC4/UdxIyMU7Dv4/s400/IMG_0508.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243493763465059906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Battery tray rust....surprise surprise.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSiR80mvYI/AAAAAAAAADA/53-mReApdX8/s1600-h/IMG_0502.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSiR80mvYI/AAAAAAAAADA/53-mReApdX8/s400/IMG_0502.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243494295434345858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The underside of the tray....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSixadgZ9I/AAAAAAAAADI/fHmgPzbMxBs/s1600-h/IMG_0509.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSixadgZ9I/AAAAAAAAADI/fHmgPzbMxBs/s400/IMG_0509.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243494835966470098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Engine minus the carb.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSjLH5vU-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/xxf29NX4feI/s1600-h/IMG_0501.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 281px; height: 372px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSjLH5vU-I/AAAAAAAAADQ/xxf29NX4feI/s400/IMG_0501.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243495277661213666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The carb...needs to be cleaned...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSjwTAR5EI/AAAAAAAAADY/Vwf2eQ0IIWU/s1600-h/IMG_0504.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 278px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SMSjwTAR5EI/AAAAAAAAADY/Vwf2eQ0IIWU/s400/IMG_0504.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243495916296594498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />More to come.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-2700216528676233002?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-56956074931104140672008-09-03T07:52:00.001-07:002008-09-03T07:59:57.530-07:00Here is an idea of what i want the 72 to look like when i am done.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SL6lUjcVszI/AAAAAAAAACE/mFzuik6dKC0/s1600-h/BlueWhite.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 489px; height: 238px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SL6lUjcVszI/AAAAAAAAACE/mFzuik6dKC0/s400/BlueWhite.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241808788835906354" border="0" /></a><br />Lowered Blue and White, t-bars, white walls, painted/powdercoated stockers, black interior.<br /><br /><br />Speaking of interior, i am thinking of ditching the stock seats for some low backs. Not 100% yet.<br /><br />I hope to do some work on here this weekend, after we get the other half of the garage cleaned out.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-5695607493110414067?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-31997793528987722092008-09-02T08:27:00.000-07:002008-09-09T11:33:31.741-07:00Got her home and did a little cleaning on her. Next weekend's plan is to make some room so we can start to take her apart.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-3199779352898772209?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3694270940132145015.post-13487845590506088812008-08-25T06:48:00.000-07:002008-08-25T08:16:16.196-07:00Here are the pics of the 72 as she sits now. I found her south of San Antonio and I am waiting on the guy to receive a copy of his title he had lost.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLK6jLyIsRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/57FyTO3UCxA/s1600-h/IMG_0352.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLK6jLyIsRI/AAAAAAAAAAU/57FyTO3UCxA/s200/IMG_0352.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238454430206570770" border="0" /></a><br />Here she is as she sits now...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLK64H_SuhI/AAAAAAAAAAc/IyysrgNN5DQ/s1600-h/IMG_0353.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLK64H_SuhI/AAAAAAAAAAc/IyysrgNN5DQ/s200/IMG_0353.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238454789965265426" border="0" /></a><br />Busted taillights...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLDWqSYQnI/AAAAAAAAAAk/KKnKLqDnTwk/s1600-h/IMG_0354.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLDWqSYQnI/AAAAAAAAAAk/KKnKLqDnTwk/s200/IMG_0354.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238464110661223026" border="0" /></a><br />1968 Motor....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLETIEzj7I/AAAAAAAAAAs/5qUDYHFT0XE/s1600-h/IMG_0356.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLETIEzj7I/AAAAAAAAAAs/5qUDYHFT0XE/s200/IMG_0356.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238465149449506738" border="0" /></a><br />Interior.....needs work, plus he "modified" the radio hole...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLHUbTIFbI/AAAAAAAAAA0/Ayd6evsAMYo/s1600-h/IMG_0357.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLHUbTIFbI/AAAAAAAAAA0/Ayd6evsAMYo/s200/IMG_0357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238468470324598194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLIA_7UwQI/AAAAAAAAAA8/0v6VLmmCv-Q/s1600-h/IMG_0360.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLIA_7UwQI/AAAAAAAAAA8/0v6VLmmCv-Q/s200/IMG_0360.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238469236071121154" border="0" /></a><br />Heater channel rust on driver's side and passenger's side....<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLJjfaopGI/AAAAAAAAABE/UXfaVktRcPM/s1600-h/IMG_0358.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLJjfaopGI/AAAAAAAAABE/UXfaVktRcPM/s200/IMG_0358.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238470928151127138" border="0" /></a><br />The front, missing the spare...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLMESwRvAI/AAAAAAAAABM/9ptXefEsGFk/s1600-h/IMG_0359.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8VMHC3-tUXM/SLLMESwRvAI/AAAAAAAAABM/9ptXefEsGFk/s200/IMG_0359.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238473690711178242" border="0" /></a><br />Busted headlights and turn signals...<br /><br /><br />So there she is, keep coming back for updates and pics!!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3694270940132145015-1348784559050608881?l=projectoldskool.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12469768297485190495noreply@blogger.com0