Itinerant Air-Cooled

Ya know there really isn't a point to this thread other than me doing things, then complaining about it. THE HUMAN CONDITION? Maybe the "bob" condition lower case b.
It will be a fine car. I'm reluctant to post pix because it's not done yet. Mysterious.

Hey it looks like the gas line from the tank is dry. Must be a clogged tank filter.
John and I pulled the sender and the tank was clean and fresh.

Update: apparently cars need gasoline to run, who knew?
I can't believe I ran thru 2 gallons. The car ran less than 1/2 hour at idle, total. I guess a lot leaked out etc. while testing.

ANYWay, it did start and run OK. Still a slight hunt at idle but it could just the be F.I. working properly. I am glad it's not something serious.

When Sluggo and I were over the other day, did I or did I not tell you to PUT MORE GAS IN THE TANK...?

Dork...

It drove today! Colin was the first pilot. A mad dash in the pause between showers, without windows, holding the doors closed. It's got pep.
And thanks to Kirk for showing up with bodywork tools and beer and good cheer. Man what a week, I need to go rest somewhere.

I witnessed.


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"No rain" claims the weather-man. Bullshit, as it showers outside th window. It's a good thing I got done early.
I have been doing the last of the bodywork, and Bondo fun. A couple more hours and it will be officially ready for paint.
Need to find out if I can do it myself, and if the weather will break.
Monday-Tuesday:

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night: Frogs.

It's hard to find a local painter that will work for cheap or even do the job! Wasted my morning riding around my neighborhood.
Best I could find is Maaco at $400-500. Pretty spendy for a car without windows etc.

hambone wrote:It's hard to find a local painter that will work for cheap or even do the job! Wasted my morning riding around my neighborhood.
Best I could find is Maaco at $400-500. Pretty spendy for a car without windows etc.

Too bad you don't know someone with a spray gun and garage.

Yeah, me. If only it would stop raining...
Well a Russian guy is coming over tomorrow to take a look and give me a quote. If that doesn't work out I may be painting it myself.

hambone wrote:Ya know there really isn't a point to this thread other than me doing things, then complaining about it. THE HUMAN CONDITION? Maybe the "bob" condition lower case b.
It will be a fine car. I'm reluctant to post pix because it's not done yet. Mysterious.

Like when you were a kid and didn't want mom to see your crayon picture until it was finished? That's kind of normal.

Found a very local shop that will do it for $350 labor, I supply the paint. Got a good vibe from the guy too. Looks like it will be next week before he can get to it.
I got a SHADY vibe from Maaco, like talking to an old school used car salesman. "HEYyyyy Paly"
They wouldn't even give me a firm quote on th phone, the scallywags.

hambone wrote:Ya know there really isn't a point to this thread other than me doing things, then complaining about it.

No, there's a point. I have a '71 Squareback in only somewhat better condition and I need your example to see me through when I tackle it, hopefully in the Spring.
And post more pictures!

More than zero pics? Yeah I gotta get working on it.
Did the final sanding today, pretty much ready for paint.
I gotta figure out why a fuse keeps blowing, get the wipers working, and remove the fresh air box and clean out crap.

Crap cleaned out, all back together. Nice working with low mileage parts, everything goes back together so nicely.
I am at a loss about the electrical troubleshooting. All those wires, going willy-nilly in different directions, oh man where do you start??? I could seriously use a hand if someone can spare an hour or 2.

hambone wrote:All those wires, going willy-nilly in different directions, oh man where do you start???

Aw quit psyching yourself out, Hambone. Wires have origins and destinations. Your ohmmeter can help you establish that origin and destination are all that the wire is doing, not sneaking out for a short against the body or an open circuit.

Follow your diagram and nice and easy, go look for the actual wires that correspond. Then check them.
Colin