Very Green Newbie!!!!!

[Jonny_Dirt13]

Whats up ppl. I am a recent convert to the world of air cooled VW's. I just purchased my first Beetle, a 1969 std 1399cc 4 spd. I love it, it is the most fun you can have. I have noticed that it takes alot of work to keep these things on the road, and its worth it. I am a 4x4 guy so the work dosent bother me, but i am new to the little quirks these guys have. any love would be appreciated. I just fixed the wiring in it, new front brakes, and now my clutch cable broke.


I need to figure out how to get the pedal cluster back in, with the pedals staying upright. I get the cables hooked up, and the pushrod for the brake mc hooked up, and then the pedals fall to the floor. any tips would be a saving grace!!!!

I know im a newbie, so I expect to be flogged. But im stuck.

[Kirk]

Hey man, welcome to the gang. Glad to have you aboard.

As for your pedals, are all your parts in place? Check to make sure the metal "stop" is still there. It's #18 in this diagram.

http://www.oldbeetle.com/pcat/T1_60.jpg

[mechmark]

Whats up ppl. I am a recent convert to the world of air cooled VW's. I just purchased my first Beetle, a 1969 std 1399cc 4 spd. I love it, it is the most fun you can have. I have noticed that it takes alot of work to keep these things on the road, and its worth it. I am a 4x4 guy so the work dosent bother me, but i am new to the little quirks these guys have. any love would be appreciated. I just fixed the wiring in it, new front brakes, and now my clutch cable broke.


I need to figure out how to get the pedal cluster back in, with the pedals staying upright. I get the cables hooked up, and the pushrod for the brake mc hooked up, and then the pedals fall to the floor. any tips would be a saving grace!!!!

I know im a newbie, so I expect to be flogged. But im stuck.

I use a small zip tie to keep the cable on the hook as you put it back in the tunnel. The first time you step on the clutch, the zip tie will break off and just fall inside. doesn't hurt a thing.

[tommiebsmith]

I use a small zip tie to keep the cable on the hook as you put it back in the tunnel. The first time you step on the clutch, the zip tie will break off and just fall inside. doesn't hurt a thing.

A bread twist tie works also..

[Jonny_Dirt13]

Thank you for the tips, Im gonna head out and check on the pedal stop. also use the zip tie trick. you guys are awesome, the besy welcome ive had in any forum. I will keep you guys updated and thanx again.

[DocWible]

Lets see some pics!

[DocWible]

Oh yeah, and welcome! Now.... lets see some pics!

[gixxer 711]

welcome to the gang and congrats on your new venture into the vw world. hope you catch the bug, so to speak. start a pic thread in the showroom section.

[Jonny_Dirt13]

I will get some pics out there when I actually take some. Just got the thing, and it need lots of tlc. This is my first venture into classic cars, im a toyota tech in training, so its a whole new world for me. I got the "BUG" the day I drove it home.

As for the pedal stop, it bolts to the floorboard right?

[Kirk]

As for the pedal stop, it bolts to the floorboard right?

Yep. If your pan was replaced at some point, you should see an indention where it goes.

[Notcho]

Yeah, what they said.....I use a zip tie.
Who told you it's a "1399" cc engine?

Oh, and welcome to the gang :cool:

[Jonny_Dirt13]

all you guys helped out alot! I got the pedals back in and its going strong. Thanx you guys have given me the greatest welcome to your gang.

The gentleman who sold me the car told me it was a 1399cc motor, i guess i could do some research rather than take his word for it, but like i said before, im very green when it comes to these cars. If you know what I should look for to find out what the displacement is, please share. thanx again.

[VeeDubDK]

all you guys helped out alot! I got the pedals back in and its going strong. Thanx you guys have given me the greatest welcome to your gang.

The gentleman who sold me the car told me it was a 1399cc motor, i guess i could do some research rather than take his word for it, but like i said before, im very green when it comes to these cars. If you know what I should look for to find out what the displacement is, please share. thanx again.

It most likely has a 1600cc engine, but with these cars you never know with all the engine swapping that goes on.

[VeeDubDK]

Oh yeah, welcome to the gang. Post up pics in the showroom and keep us post on your progress. Hopefully you can stay motivated and help motivate others with your progress.