Restoration of a split window VW Beetle

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PuNk (PuNk) 2010-12-28 01:42:29 +0500 #101

You guys are doing amazing job. Just reminding you, let me know if I could be of any assistance. Gave you links for the parts

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 04:56:08 +0500 #102

thanks buddy....

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 05:18:29 +0500 #103

just to document what parts the car may need, here's a list which will surely increase as the restoration progresses

frame to body rubber seal
engine bay seal
door rubber seals (basically a weatherstripping kit)
axle boots
brake master cyllinder
brake hoses (will fabricate new copper brake linings)
wheel cyllinder kits
1 x jacking point
bonnet handle
one door handle
one window winding machine
one window door window glass
rear split screen glass
interior door and window crank handles
seats from a pre-1964 vw
complete headlight set
rear light lens
bonnet badge
horn trim on front fenders
steering centre horn push
indicator switch assembly
original vw ignition switch with keys
wheel caps
set of body mouldings
radio aluminium moulding
choke cable knob
heater control knob
fuel tank
wipers with swivelling base and wire
shock absorbers
interior roof light

let me know if anyone of you know of a source to buy these parts.....

qasimshah (qasimshah) 2010-12-28 05:48:45 +0500 #104

siver me timbers!.thats a NIGHTMARe on rust street!:S
himmat hai mohsin bhai qasam se..i wud pass out aftsre just watching the car in that condition!
i dont hav words to appreciate this...
rokk on!

qasimshah (qasimshah) 2010-12-28 05:49:27 +0500 #105

n theres a black firebird standing next 2 where the split is being dented..wat shape is it in?wat model......?

PuNk (PuNk) 2010-12-28 05:58:43 +0500 #106

@Mohsin
Unfortunately, I cant identiy these parts for the specific model !
Is there any code ?

khurram110 (khurram110) 2010-12-28 06:20:42 +0500 #107

Sir.. best of luck with the project...

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 06:23:21 +0500 #108

@ Punk
hey thanks...I just put them up for 1) myself as reminder of what I need and 2) for those who might have one of the part or more or know of a source to find parts for splits....I am also searching myself.

Storm (Storm) 2010-12-28 06:23:44 +0500 #109

seems that the split has come a long way since it first arrived. it's great news that you got it, at least it'll haev a chance to live again.

Now that "el presidente" and "captain KP" are in your city i'm sure you'll have your hands full for the next few days.

enjoy and keep us posted on the updates.

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 06:25:21 +0500 #110

its a 1980 I think...pm me your e-mail, will send you pics tonight

yaserag (yaserag) 2010-12-28 06:59:37 +0500 #111

@mohsin, what year is the firebird next to the beetle

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 07:31:08 +0500 #112

I think its a 1980...belongs to a pw member Agha Abbas

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 07:35:25 +0500 #113

know about Romano but didnt know about KP...... good that regd papers of my split are now in order...

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 07:36:44 +0500 #114

thank you

madhouse12 (madhouse12) 2010-12-28 07:49:44 +0500 #115

loving the restoration mohsin sahab. hats off to you. i think it would be only appropriate that in the main post, u edit some history of the bug and how u came to get a hold of it because as i remember u said in the VCCCP thread that a german couple drove it all the way from germany to here or something. it would make a nice read.

waitnbl33d (waitnbl33d) 2010-12-28 08:01:46 +0500 #116

@mohsinikran: best of luck with the restoration...a split window is indeed a rare classic.

Also, can you kindly send the pictures of the firebird to me too at umerss@gmail.com....thankyou

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2010-12-28 13:20:44 +0500 #117

big compressor and loads of media in a plastic sheet room - Ive done it and its definitely worth the investment and time

mohsinikram (mohsinikram) 2010-12-28 16:32:39 +0500 #118

it certainly is....had the stuff 20 years ago. I still have sand blasting gun but a small compressor....money very tight these days....barely able to pay the denter who's quite expansive. Have tackled this kind of rust before, will take care of it. Wait till u see my next project, a 1953 Chevrolet pick up truck...its R U S T galore.

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2010-12-28 16:58:06 +0500 #119

sweet

Sharo53 (Sharo53) 2010-12-28 18:17:02 +0500 #120

HATS OFF to u uncle g..
my father dont even allow me to restore my 85 charade which is in alot better condition then this saying that "purani gari purani he rahti ha"..
bt now i'll show ur this project to my father and i hope this time i'll get the permission...
once again HATS OFF to U... (Y)