'62 Turkis bug project

gotpatina · Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:35 pm Post subject:

i'm loving the stance / look of your bug!
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Culito · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 5:35 pm Post subject:

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Slathered on a fresh springtime coat of linseed oil. Never got around to it last fall.
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imadechili · Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:31 pm Post subject:

Buscowboy · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject:

Nice save, any future plans?

Culito · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 11:37 pm Post subject:

Culito · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:47 pm Post subject:

Another successful driving season is drawing to a close here. Put lots of miles on her this year. I didn't have to do any major work, but it's time for a new throw-out bearing and I'm planning to install a longer clutch arm at the same time.

Clutch hook upgrade from Unique VW parts:

Camping / VW show in Weston, MO

I let my brother practice his pinstriping skills on it recently. This is the first car he's done. I like it!

Still driving it daily until it gets cold!
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beetjunky · Samba Member Joined: January 09, 2007 Posts: 313

Is there a trick to applying linseed oil. I have some for my bus but i have not tried it yet. Do i need to knock the surface rust down a little? What do you rub it down with?

Culito · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject:

You can pour it right over the rust. It doesn't matter.
I usually just pour it right on the car and rub it in with a rag. I try to plan it so there are a few hot sunny days in a row so that the oil can "bake on". It'll lose its stickiness and last longer.
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Culito · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:25 pm Post subject:

I was able to strip my replacement fender down to OG turkis this last week using no-name oven cleaner and #0000 steel wool. I then wet-sanded the whole thing with 600 grit sandpaper to even everything out.
The paint / funk underneath matches this side of the car pretty well, so I'm happy with it!
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Culito · Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:05 pm Post subject:

I think that's aprox. 6000 miles since June of 2010, depending on odometer accuracy.
It is now in hibernation until warmer days.

Next year is a possible clear coat. I met a guy that volunteered to teach me how to paint with a professional setup, all I need to do is supply the materials. It may not happen, though, since I used silicone spray to install the windows. Some discrete testing will be in order.

Lots of trips already planned for this spring and summer!
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Mr. Mofo · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 7:32 pm Post subject:

I couldn't find linseed oil in our kitchen at home so i used some grape seed oil instead. Does the same thing just doesn't last that long. About 2-3 months in the Arizona sun

nele22 · Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:13 pm Post subject:

I have been looking for this car on the forum. I see you downtown Columbia all the time. My office is in the Guitar building on 8th.

Culito · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:42 pm Post subject:

Nice day, got a new cheap HD video camera. Went for a quick spin downtown.

Link

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Culito · Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 8:54 pm Post subject:

Damn late March snow. I'm itching to get this thing back out....first "event" in a few weeks.
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Culito · Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:09 am Post subject:

Playin' around with the camera again.

Link

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Culito · Posted: Fri Jul 12, 2013 4:55 pm Post subject:

Been all over the place this summer! This thing just keeps on goin'.
Just drenched it in linseed oil again for a show tomorrow.

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couch · Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 9:07 am Post subject:

Culito · Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:23 am Post subject:

Couple of vids from this past Labor Day weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYYGVMq99U0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eq_cxbu7L8

Random pics:

Eureka Springs:

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'62 bug

Culito · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2014 9:58 pm Post subject:

Well, it's been 4 years on the road.
I finally had to buy a set of rear tires.

I could have rotated these around but they were freebies anyway. I've also gone through a couple of throwout bearings and axle boots, but other than that, smooth sailin'.
Just got back from a 400-ish mile round trip for a show in Iowa. She ran flawless as usual, and I'm pretty proud. Someone snapped this pic there:

Currently dodging spring storms, and back on daily driver status until fall!

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