Nice work, that front beam wasn't in too bad of shape. I wonder if the ball joints had been replaced at some point. When I did my 74 beetle, the ball joints were extremely loose and floppy. Getting them out was a huge pain. I basically had to carefully cut and hammer them out. I had a shop press in new ones. Best 150 dollars I ever spent.
Yes the beam is in surprisingly good condition. I would suspect that the ball joints have been changed at some point in the vehicles life. Replacing ball joints can be a real tough job, one method would be to chisel the lower cover off, hammer out the thread with the ball on the end then using a hacksaw, cut incisions into the pressed part and drift out using a hammer. Unfortunately is a press is needed to press the new ball joints in. I think you have done an amazing job removing the ball joints by yourself. Cheers.
It’s great watching this progress. Also nice to see someone giving some insight to modding and also what parts would be needed when refurbing a unit. Wouldn’t shipping from the states be cheaper for VW parts or even Mexico?
Thanks for the comment. Yes it's possible that getting parts from the US or Mexico is cheaper. I can't find a few bits that I need for the beetle from anywhere other than the UK so I decided to get a few more parts at the same time. Maybe further into the project other parts such as the interior may come from another country? Thanks for watching
@@MEZURASHII.lifeinJapan that’s kinda crazy that the parts you need are over here in the U.K. I suggested Mexico as that’s where they built them so thought they would still have parts, unless the parts for the old style beetle are different. Good luck with your parts hunting!
@@chrispybee it is crazy! The UK has some great VW parts companies. For example a bonnet/deck lid seal holder (Not fitting to mexican beetle) is unavailable in Japan. I'll keep you posted on the parts hunting. Cheers!
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As always, love the little details you cover as you work through each part talking through the process and what to look out for.
Thanks as always for watching and commenting. If my rambling helps just one person then it's all worth while 😊
Nice work, that front beam wasn't in too bad of shape. I wonder if the ball joints had been replaced at some point. When I did my 74 beetle, the ball joints were extremely loose and floppy. Getting them out was a huge pain. I basically had to carefully cut and hammer them out. I had a shop press in new ones. Best 150 dollars I ever spent.
Yes the beam is in surprisingly good condition. I would suspect that the ball joints have been changed at some point in the vehicles life. Replacing ball joints can be a real tough job, one method would be to chisel the lower cover off, hammer out the thread with the ball on the end then using a hacksaw, cut incisions into the pressed part and drift out using a hammer. Unfortunately is a press is needed to press the new ball joints in. I think you have done an amazing job removing the ball joints by yourself. Cheers.
It’s great watching this progress. Also nice to see someone giving some insight to modding and also what parts would be needed when refurbing a unit.
Wouldn’t shipping from the states be cheaper for VW parts or even Mexico?
Thanks for the comment.
Yes it's possible that getting parts from the US or Mexico is cheaper. I can't find a few bits that I need for the beetle from anywhere other than the UK so I decided to get a few more parts at the same time. Maybe further into the project other parts such as the interior may come from another country?
Thanks for watching
@@MEZURASHII.lifeinJapan that’s kinda crazy that the parts you need are over here in the U.K. I suggested Mexico as that’s where they built them so thought they would still have parts, unless the parts for the old style beetle are different.
Good luck with your parts hunting!
@@chrispybee it is crazy! The UK has some great VW parts companies. For example a bonnet/deck lid seal holder (Not fitting to mexican beetle) is unavailable in Japan.
I'll keep you posted on the parts hunting. Cheers!