Ron’s 1962 Patina Beetle

[Dario]

#46918

Looking good Ron…  that is a sweet patina beetle

“Life is a waterfall,
We’re one in the river and one again after the fall”

[Ragtop Ron]

#46920

I agree Dario love this bug can’t wait to get it back on the road. Today we finished up the engine and swapped out and fitted the door. Franz ordered new door/window rubber seal set kit whatever so that’s the next thing to do I think. Or maybe install the tranny and engine. Regardless it’s another step forward and more progress. KCW is just awesome! Can’t wait to drive this!

 

[John Jones]

#46943

Tell me you are done with this by now🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[Rustabus]

#46995

Translation, Yo Ron, shit is Dope!!!! 😉

[Franz]

#46997

Kendall put the trans and engine in this morning.👍

 

[Pat K]

#47006

Spent last night lovin on this. Installed starter, heat tubes, hooked up all cables, lines, and wiring on the bottom side.

Carbs, linkage, and wiring are all good to go in the engine bay. Trimmed and installed new rear engine tin.

Few more items to take care of. Should be ready for a test drive tomorrow!

 

We will build it if it comes.

[Ragtop Ron]

#47008

Stopped by the shop to check things out bug looks great but Franz noticed some welding issues that might need to addressed, lol.

[Rustabus]

#47009

Heh, yeah fix that!!!! 🙂

[Franz]

#47011

Whoops. New transaxle was a late model converted to swing axle. We installed the engine with the early clutch…the sleeve for the throw-out bearing was keeping the clutch pressed in. The car would not move. Easy fix tomorrow.

[Ragtop Ron]

#47012

Hell fucking yeah!!! I knew the Coors Light would help fix the problem. As always KCW, Franz and Pat rock! Thanks guys.

 

[Baja Mark]

#47016

Getting close now! That welding 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Pat K]

#47022

Fixed all the problems with the throwout bearing and pressure plate. Motor is back home. Carbs and a few more parts to hook up and then it’s time for burnouts!

We will build it if it comes.

[Ragtop Ron]

#47026

You da man Pat! Blow off all the cobwebs and take it for a couple of laps. Let me know what ya think. Take it home if you want it’s registered and insured. I’m camping, back Wednesday afternoon.

[John Jones]

#47043

Super sweet!!!!    I’m sure Ron can’t wait to drive it…😀

Been a wild ride, but it got me here 😎

[Franz]

#47073

Looks much better with short axles

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