67 squareblack

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 4th May 2008 - 11:00pm

Here is my 67 squareback which i shipped in from California late last year. Being a genuine black plate claifornian car it's completely rock solid , never welded and It's still wearing it's original paint. It's had no paintwork done anywhere. The original red interior is still in great condition and the spare wheel still has the original crossply tyre.

This is it straight off the boat...

loaded up and ready to roll

the arty shot

The interior before i cleaned it

nice window sticker

I thought i would keep it as stock as possible for Stanford Hall before i get to work on it

It appears the judge didn't like the fact that the paint was all original and polished through to the primer in places. Perhaps i should straighten every dent, repaint it and lose all it's character? NOT A CHANCE!

Post by **Editor** » 5th May 2008 - 12:14am

I wish I'd looked more carefully at the car now, rather than just the curious paint effect - almost looked like marbling.

As far as the judging is concerned, the guy doing it has been showing his Texas yellow 412 for about 20 years and winning lots of trophies from other judges, so I think he was only doing what judges have to do.

It's hard to take that step from original but imperfect to refurbishment, and only you can decide when and how much you do to put right the shortcomings. In a way, it isn't original paint when it wears through - the inspectors wouldn't have passed it in the factory like that!

If you do decide to have a repaint of the bonnet and wings, I suggest you avoid having a bare metal job. Make use of the original primer and rust-proofing layers and work from there.

panalvan · Post by **panalvan** » 5th May 2008 - 10:23am

Hi nidge
I love your car i passad you on the a14 never paint it original cars like these are rare any one can have a car restored with anough money but it will always be a restored car and not original.I have the same problem of a original paint car which has a few rust spots and dents but i dont want to paint it as it will loose its apeal and become just anouther nice restored car.Dont get me wrong i like show cars i have done it myself but never have the same appeal as a car with its history still on display.Keep it as is as i would love to own it
Cheers

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 5th May 2008 - 1:39pm

i'm not taking it out on the judge far from it.( His 412 is amazing.). He has to work within the peramaters given. With my car you either get it or you don't. Mr panalvan has hit the nail on the head. I only put in the concourse as I just wanted as many people to see the car as possible. All the comments i got were good so i'm happy.

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 11th May 2008 - 9:29pm

fitted some flat all red rear leses today

anmd some rain deflectors

it was abit warm to be working on a black car in direct sunlight!

that's 45 degrees!

1-star · Post by **1-star** » 27th May 2008 - 6:49pm

Man, that car is beautiful. And I too, wish I'd paid more attention to it at Stanford Hall...I bloody will next time.

Great job you're doing on it too.

DongKG · Post by **DongKG** » 19th June 2008 - 1:24pm

Your Squareback is one fine driver.

With the exception of the arms rest, dashboard, carpet, streering wheel and column, it really looks like a pigalle interior.

beales9 · Post by **beales9** » 5th July 2008 - 2:42pm

can i just put a beetle engine into my squareback or do i have to do some modifications to it?

Post by **Editor** » 7th July 2008 - 12:35am

Nope - a Beetle engine has a mid-seal that stops the cooling air mixing with the warmed-up waste air. Plus it sticks up into the boot area in the car.

You can modify it - basically you need a means of checking the oil level, different oil-cooler mounting studs, the Type 3 flat oil cooler, means to mount the rear fan housing, a rear cross-bar engine support, Type 3 exhaust system or a version to work with a Type 3. I may have left the odd thing out.

Fundamentally the engine is the same as a 1600 Beetle one, but some of the fittings on it are not.

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 24th October 2008 - 10:00pm

back on topic

thanks

look what i got

For those who have never seen a set before these are Huls camping hinges
I've only seen 1 set fitted to a car and that was in Vegas a couple of years ago. If there's another set in the Uk i would be surprised. Anyhow they fit in place of the original rear seat hinge and allow the seat base to move forward and sit in the stock position or horizontal allowing 7ft of flat load area

ideal for sleeping!! Here's a trial fit. More pics when fitted later

variant · Post by **variant** » 25th October 2008 - 6:36pm

I really really want some...

variant · Post by **variant** » 7th November 2008 - 8:58pm

Just a quick question Nidge.

My squareback is due to arrive in about a month from Australia. Was it a hassle to get yours registered? As far as I can see I need to get an MOT and fill some forms for the DVLA. Is that about it?

Adrian · Post by **Adrian** » 7th November 2008 - 10:08pm

variant wrote:Just a quick question Nidge.

My squareback is due to arrive in about a month from Australia. Was it a hassle to get yours registered? As far as I can see I need to get an MOT and fill some forms for the DVLA. Is that about it?

Registering your Square is easy mate. I would advise that you get the appropriate forms from the DVLA now, then you've got them. To register, you will need mot, insurance cover note ( issued using the vin number ), and most importantly proof of the age of the Square, either Aussie registration documents which must clearly show date of manufacture or a birth certificate from VW.
I think the forms are V55/5, please dont quote me on that. You can order them online from the DVLA website. Hope that all makes sense.

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 10th November 2008 - 9:46pm

i had problems with my local DVLA office , didn't have the correct customs form and they wanted to inspect it. My ghia was a different story and was done and dusted in under an hour!

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 19th May 2009 - 10:26pm

Pulled the engine out at the weekend as there was severe juddering when taking up drive on a hill or when towing. This is what i found...

Someone had fitted HD clips on the release bearing but 1 had come off and was laying in the bellhousing. Also the gearbox mounts are perished and need replacing. time to clean up and a visit to GSF me thinks

paulbugman · Post by **paulbugman** » 19th May 2009 - 10:44pm

that lovely

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 24th May 2009 - 10:06pm

all cleaned up , new gearbox mounts and release bearing. Now i just need an engine

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 25th May 2009 - 10:42pm

sorted

nidge · Post by **nidge** » 15th June 2009 - 10:24pm

Went along to the Alive N Dubbing show yesterday and picked up the best type 3 award.

cool trophy

To be honest there wasn't any competition

choplee · Post by **choplee** » 22nd June 2009 - 5:54pm

Coolio .....Square looks great....wish i had gone...

volkswalker · Post by **volkswalker** » 17th February 2011 - 6:39pm

any news on this beast? wer is it who owns it etc etc

neatbeard · Post by **neatbeard** » 22nd February 2011 - 1:45pm

As far as i'm aware Nidge still owns it (and probably ALWAYS will!?) and it is still in this neck of the woods.

resto73 · Post by **resto73** » 22nd February 2011 - 7:10pm

Love this square

I NEED to see photos of those camping hinges fitted!

Paul

ghia n square · Post by **ghia n square** » 9th April 2011 - 10:57pm

neatbeard wrote:As far as i'm aware Nidge still owns it (and probably ALWAYS will!?) and it is still in this neck of the woods.

True

It's been in hibernation since Sept but I'm planning on getting it to Stanford Hall.

All going well it should be featured in a well known non VW magazine next month

rustydubs · Post by **rustydubs** » 10th April 2011 - 9:30am

any piocs of those seat hinges in action?

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