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I took the paint off and applied header paint. Go stainless if you can afford it.

I had to take the tops off and tighten parts up. Pretty disappointing given these were $9600 Canadian with manifolds.

I got a second project that I’ve been working on. I’ll do an update video this weekend.

Can’t beat them. Best fit for my application. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for that. I’m doing my second beetle now.

I had to re apply the rtv. Small leak but they’re still the best.

Highly recommend them.

Thanks for watching. Got a 61 convertible I’m starting in a month. Stay tuned.

It is a great look tho.

I'm over the look. More lowered bugs than normal or high bugs in the world. I have a 64 with Bus reduction boxes on it and its awesome to drive! ALso can roll over curbs and park anywhere I want. 14 inches of clearance and body is stock. More practice than lowered in my own mind. @@garagechronicles9008

Who doesn’t love a Rickie!

Thanks. It just left after a brief return to fix a few issues.

It’s coming back for a wrap up episode later this summer. I go over it all then. :)

@@garagechronicles9008well, im subscribing right now,..great video… i jus ordered a sidewinder AA exhaust for my 72 ghia. Stock 1600 single carb engine, hoping it sounds good. I also hav a 64 bug, which i want to lower a bit, give it a cool stance just like yours.

Thanks for watching. I just did another one on my 61 convertible. I realize I didn’t add the audio of the car running. I’ll do another video with my new one and new engine.

Fontana grey

@@garagechronicles9008 thanks I think I'm gonna go with that color for my 64 bug

We started building content today. Thanks for checking in.

Thanks. It’s the wife’s truck. I’m going to help her do it but we’ll film it all. It is a great song too!

Thanks Gord. It’s for a buddy who is giving it to his bro. Pretty nice!

I didn’t do the degrees, I did it twice and settled in the middle. I believe it is 21 degrees tho.

It worked great. I would wrap the area to make sure these areas didn’t dent to be sure.

Welcome aboard. It’s coming back in a month or 2. Then it’s a bunch of other cars!

Awesome. Send a pic

The lighter carpet always looks great in these cars. :)

I’ll take some tonight when I’m back in the garage. Thanks for coming on board. You have good content, sir

@@garagechronicles9008 Thanks, I just found your channel. I look forward to watching your vids.

@@ElrodsGarage 2”. If you send me your email I can send the photos

@@ElrodsGarage I sent a pic to Instagram. It’s 2” overall

Nah, a 55 has an oval rear window

The tire sizes are listed in an earlier video, maybe have a look at them. The spindles are -2” and the drop beam is adjusted to 2.75” The video shows the drop at 2 notches or 4.5”. Really happy with the ride height.

Looked at all the 65 rebuild videos several times, no mention of tire size. Can you get the tire size and possibly where to buy them. Ive had no luck so far on the web. Also did you use 2 1/5 drop spindles with the adjustable narrowed beam? Greatly Appreciated!!!

Sorry I see you already answered the spindle question, my bad. still looking for the tire size and where to find them. Thanks!!

@@Danbrooks-yc3rm they were purchased at CIP1 in the Vancouver Canada area. 145 front. 165 rear. They have a great website. Used the white wall inserts.

Thank you sir. Just ordered more parts today!

I rebuilt the steering box a few years back. It’s not easy. Not sure what an RNp is

@@garagechronicles9008 rack and pinion

@@tospicy4ya ah. Not something I’m familiar with. The factory steering gets much better with new parts and greasable joints. I’d start there. I wouldn’t rebuild a box again, it’s better and safer to get one rebuilt professionally. You could try to retrofit a 3-piece Porsche rack and multi shaft from that time period. That’s going to be a lot of work tho.

I have found the number one issue with split bus steering and wandering, is tires. Without proper sidewall rating, it will be terrible. Soft passenger car tires will cause it to be all over the road.

That’s the hardest part in trying to keep them original while restoring. Welcome to.the channel!

I recommend this system. Although I would go stainless if I did it again. Thanks for watching. G

Thanks Ron! I’m on it.

Thanks Gord.

Hey there. The tires are from CIP1 in Canada The fronts are 145/14 The tears are 165/15 I used the white wall inserts rather than buy whitewalls. Thanks for checking in. Let me know if there’s anything else you need to know.

ACC-C10-6726. Atlas brand whitewall inserts. 👍

Thanks man. Welcome aboard

It’s a Carter p4070. I used a relay for switching and power from the coil positive as a signal for ignition. Ran a fused power direct from the battery.

Thank you sir! I subscribed to yours. Looking forward to seeing your projects.

@@garagechronicles9008 nice one cheers

Will do. Next episode. Thanks

Thanks sir. Welcome to Garage Chronicles

I got it on Amazon. It’s pretty good. Carbs are tough because the metal reacts with corrosive cleaners. I like it tho and it cleans anything you can fit in it. Mine is a 6L

Thanks Bill!

Thanks man. No better way to spend a bday than wrenching on cool stuff