Can't wait to get saterted

[ecdez]

I’ve had my ’74 Type 1 since high school. This is how it looked the last time I drove it. That was in spring of ’99. I took it apart to fix one thing that summer. The further I took it apart, the more I found that I wanted to fix. Next thing I knew, it was a complete redo.

I got married the following winter, and the bug hasn’t been touched since. With new bills, responsibility, and a new house, there was not much time (or money) left for my bug.

My wife and I were talking about the future. She’s been wanting kids for some time now, and I’m just finally coming around to the idea. We decided that we are going to start trying this winter for a spring baby. My wife doesn’t want me to regret taking on this extra responsibility, which I’m sure I won’t. She asked me if there was anything I would like to do before we have a baby. I said I would like to try skiing once, and finish my bug. I just threw the bug in there to see her reaction. We’re going skiing next month, and I’ve been given the green light to go balls out and get the bug done. Then she asked me if I would mind finishing her wagon (’65 Belair) too. Would I mind ?. I'd love to.

I’m diggin’ up all my parts and starting to locate the stuff I need and don’t have. Hopefully I will start as soon as the weather breaks. If anyone’s interested, I will keep you posted on my progress.

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Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412

[jeremyrockjock]

Let me know if you need anything. I have some late beetle parts and alot of cool tools.
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Why buy what you can build.
Step away from the fiberglass and no one gets hurt!!

[ecdez]

This is where I'm at so far. When I did this car the first time, I welded in a center console that came down from the front of the dash and then went all the way to the back seat area. The bondo was all cracked, and the welds were popping loose so I decided to cut it all out and start over. Also welded up the defrost holes in the middle of the dash and welded in the steering column support on the right hand side .

Since I don't have a back seat, my front seats are lower and further back. I used to always have to reach forward to shift gears. Because of this, I decided to move the shifter mount back 6" for easier access. Watch out for the finger in that one picture .

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Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412

[ghop78]

Hey - if you need anything for that 65 belair wagon give me a call. I work for Hubbards Impala Parts in NC. 1-800-846-7252 ext. 616. You can also see our website at www.impalaparts.com - I'm the marketing guy here but i still know a good amount about the big cars. If you have any questions PM me or call.
Greg
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78 westy

[1973 1303S]

keep us posted, i'd like to see how you get on

being as though everyone is being helpful, i'll offer you an elephant foot rear light if you want it
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[ecdez]

As a matter of fact, ghop78, I need a rear passenger side window for the wagon.

1303S, thanks for the offer, but I think I'll stick with the lights I have.
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Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412

[ghop78]

Right now they're not making side windows for that year car. You can call Richards @ 336-857-2222. He runs a pre-1972 salvage yard and has lots of impalas. Dont know he has any v-dubs though... Good luck on your rides.
ghop
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78 westy

[ecdez]

Thanks man, I'll check it out.
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Type 1 - '68, '74
Type 2 - '69, '79
Type 3 - '66 Fasty
Type 4 - '74 412