Monday, June 21, 2010

Lights ...

Tonight I was able to get the headlights in, and the front bumper on. The bumper looks kinda junky compaired to the body and paint job ... but that is fine for now. More then ever I just want to get everything put together and on the road! I started it up and let it run for about 10 minutes. It's been a while since its ran.

I found a great image that helped me get the wiring correct on the headlights.

I also ordered the headliner, padding, glue and an interior restoration CD tonight from jbugs.com. Not sure how long it will take to get the parts because it didn't give me an option when I ordered. I'm assuming about a week or so.











Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day ...

My kids asked what I wanted for Father's day a couple of weeks ago and I said "an afternoon to work on the bug would be great". We'll I got just what I wanted. Thanks family!

Tyler helped me a lot today. First thing we did was put the new little moon shaped vents by the rear windows in. Easy and quick and on to the next thing. While I was putting the rear fenders and running boards on he put the rear tail lights in. I installed the door handles and closing hardware. Tyler put the front turn signels on and played around with the headlights. We didn't get that finished and will pick up there tomorrow.

Tyler helped me with the wiring of the rear tail lights by pressing the brakes, turning on and of the running lights, flipping the blinkers and hazzard lights. Really make the process easier when there are two people.

Other noteable events this weekend ... we camped in the backyard on Friday and Saturday nights in our new (1989) StarCraft pop-up camper. My dad joined Tyler and I for most a day at the "Back to the 50's" car show. For not being a "car guy" my dad really knew a lot of stuff about 40's and 50's cars. It was a great time.

Great weekend, thanks to everyone!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Happy Birthday ... kinda

Well its been one year since I picked up the bug. I've made a lot of progress but wish that I was farther along and had it back on the road and drivable. Soon. A little more money and a lot more time and she'll be making the rounds.