Rob W. Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Ok I know its not a Datsun but I have been keeping my eye out for a Volkswagen that was restorable for a long time. Twenty years actually I crashed the first one I had in high school and never could find the right deal at the right time since. So even though it would make things tight money wise for a week at my house I knew I could swing this one. I saw it on craigslist for $500, I told my wife I was buying it if it had a motor in it but I realize now she thought I was joking. So went to see it and it looked doable so with out any further consultation of the old lady I bought it. (not a good idea really but I knew her answer so...) I was able to make things alright with her but only because she is awesome. With out further ado the oics. So it doesn't run yet but it will start on starting fluid and I think once the gas tank is rehooked up it will all work fine. a little tlc and some paint and I'm on the road. I do however, and by decree of the all powerful wife, have to sell a couple of things so buy the 210 for sale in the Datsuns for sale area. PS don't buy cars older than you are that don't run with out the old lady knowing it will definitely give you an uncomfortable afternoon and in some extreme cases lead to your demise at the hands of your wife. PPS anyone know what the ratsun of VW's is called?? 1 Quote Link to comment
MicroMachinery Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Check TheSamba.com Quote Link to comment
screamer510 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Nice ride. I bet that'll buff out! Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission... case in point Get it running soon! Quote Link to comment
Skib Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 PPS anyone know what the ratsun of VW's is called?? there can be only one...... 3 Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 there is only one forgive me. I meant is there a helpful, not stuffy forum where stupid people are appropriately ridiculed like they are here oh and yes the forgiveness thing is much easier if you survive it. My wife said I was lucky I didn't tell her in person. I made sure she had about 5 hours to cool down. Be careful using the same method though... Quote Link to comment
fuzz's '71 510 Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 there is only one forgive me. I meant is there a helpful, not stuffy forum where stupid people are appropriately ridiculed like they are here Nope, pretty much all there is is the one and only Ratsun!!! And if any of the dmt guys are looking :fu: Now get out there and buff that vdub out :frantics: Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Old VW dub's are cool. I think the engine is easier to fix than a Datsun engine. Make sure the fittings on the fuel pump are secure. On many older VW's the brass pipe is just pressed into the fuel pump body and can work loose. Then it pumps gasoline on to a hot engine. If you ever smell even a trace of gasoline when driving the car, find out why. Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Now get out there and buff that vdub out :frantics: All I wanted to do was buff that bug and get it running today but the old lady had a list of what I had to do to earn the forgiveness I am almost done with the list so next weekend is all mine. It will be shiny and running very soon... I really don't need much help getting the bug going so one Ratsun will work for now. I need to find a couple diagrams (found the wiring just need the vacuum hose routing now) and I'm good so I won't be going anywhere now. I only keep around ratsun for the lollz and oics anyway What's the buffing compound everyone likes I know its T3 or something anyone know?? Quote Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 Volksrod, if you have the front beam suspension DO IT. Also you should buy my 2109cc motor and finish building it I have a 73 super beetle myself, The stock VW motors are really easy to work on and run pretty good, they can be finicky but they take a beating. I'm currently swapping a Subaru motor into mine and building it all out. Looks like you have a early 71 Super beetle? not sure. Also keep the single carb if you want, If the heat risers in the manifold get plugged up it won't heat the manifold and you'll basically just drip gas down into the cylinders when running. VW basically designed your car to vapor lock in order to run right. Anyways I personally threw on some Dual Kadrons onto my car, Totally changed it made it drive better start faster and it was faster. With a stock 1600cc I was getting 25mpg in town (Driving it hard all the time) and I got 35mpg on the highway. Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 No its a 73 regular beetle no struts up front We'll see how she goes stock before I change it. I had a 69 in high school bone stock and never had any trouble but I do like the Weber on my 620. We'll see what the budget is like Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted January 29, 2012 Report Share Posted January 29, 2012 well atleast you got a real bug not one of those people call a "bug" Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 if any of you guys need some of this "junk" I'm selling to satiate the the old lady you would get a great Ratsun deal My homemade Moped http://santafe.craigslist.org/mcy/2824970691.html and a pile of Honda CL350 Scrambler http://santafe.craigslist.org/mcy/2824874886.html I assure you that some of the proceeds of these sales will be used in the restoration of fine old Japanese vehicles Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Beetle Bug 2 Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 So went to see it and it looked doable so with out any further consultation of the old lady I bought it. That's a fuckin' MAN right there! YOUR money YOUR shit! (not a good idea really but I knew her answer so...) I was able to make things alright with her but only because she is awesome. Okay.. That's a fuckin' 7/10ths MAN right there! YOUR money YOUR shit (with permission)! :fu: :P Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 That's a fuckin' MAN right there! YOUR money YOUR shit! Okay.. That's a fuckin' 7/10ths MAN right there! YOUR money YOUR shit (with permission)! :fu: :P Hey I had to go home eventually so I had to smooth things over before I got there. Any its all better now she is already helping me pick paint colors and talking other details with out me bringing them up. I looks good from here. Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 Beetle Bug The new ones don't do it for me either its got to be old school for me. Pretty much all new cars (1985 or so and on) are pretty lame in my opinion. You got a plus one from me Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 There is a kid here in Vancouver who had a Beetle with a wrecked frame and a WRX with a wrecked body. Guess where the shell of the Beetle ended up. :) Bright silver and blue Beetle with a license plate of 'WRXBUG'. All wheel drive turbo in a '68 dress. :) Quote Link to comment
Ratty260z Posted January 30, 2012 Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 There is a kid here in Vancouver who had a Beetle with a wrecked frame and a WRX with a wrecked body. Guess where the shell of the Beetle ended up. :) Bright silver and blue Beetle with a license plate of 'WRXBUG'. All wheel drive turbo in a '68 dress. :) FUUUUUUUUUU Quote Link to comment
Rob W. Posted January 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2012 I bet that's an interesting ride. Oics or it didn't happen though... Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted January 31, 2012 Report Share Posted January 31, 2012 Beetle Bug the name Bug was earned by the original not by that plastic ff piece Quote Link to comment
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