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Well folks, that's it for now. Had I had my ducks in a row a little better and had more ambition when it counted, then I probably would be driving it onto a trailer this week instead of pulling it. There'll be minimal wiring to do along with whatever happens with an engine. http://i695.photobucket.c...

Thanks! The tank itself is grounded to the frame.

Did a little more wrapping up today. Nothing major... just getting it ready to sit.

So... here's an abrupt and very disappointing end to this project for now. All my engine parts came in so I started tearing things down. Under the grease, I found a crank case that has been helicoiled, cracked, and poorly welded on. Then while removing the flywheel, I unfortunately discovered dowel ...

Godspeed to all of you! I've talked with Joe a little bit about this trip already. He has my number if anyone needs anything while in MN. Bemidji is only a couple hours north of me. Safe travels!

The last couple days has worked out for a few new working systems that include the USB socket, front turn signals, front marker lights, and high/low beam headlights. Had to take apart the column... again :roll: ... to clean the contacts in the dimmer trigger ground along with fixing the pins in the ...

... still at it. The wiring is going pretty good. A bit slow, but it's still going. Things were getting to the point where the dash needed to be finished so I can make sure I've got all these colorful strings going to the right place. :lol: Mock up... http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/...

Little by little, I'm getting there. I only got to spend a few hours on it this weekend which was kind of a bummer. Things started where I left off with the wipers. The wiper motor works just fine when power it put directly to it. The switch is kind of wonky when testing that. Pretty sure the switch...

Got a little further with eating my whale today. I went as far as running the front wires to the front, the rear to the rear, and the dash and column wiring sorted. http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_1194_zpsmgxgsfcz.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_1195...

Hmm... progress. :D I've really liked how every buggy has this goofy gap between the hood and the front bulkhead. Here's my fix... http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_1176_zpsriyu8kxn.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_1177_zpstmbij1hp.jpg http://i695.photo...

We had a showing on the house today, so I didn't get a whole lot done. I took a page from "Joe's Big Book of Buggy Building" and got myself a quart of Red-Kote. Really good stuff!... stinky though. I made up the upper mounting tabs on the tank and finished the welding, then put the tank ou...

There's been a few changes since the last update. Pretty much everything is painted, back together, new parts added, and it's looking like a car again.

Been a little distracted lately, but things are still moving forward. Cage has been painted and is currently just sitting on the finished chassis. Waiting on some parts to come in before putting the trans back in. I was going to take some pictures of my own, but there are some of the buggy found her...

This would be awesome! I'll be living in Colorado by then... maybe the buggy will be done too?

Brake lines done. Went a little long with one but it'll be under the car, I guess. It was nice to finally start adding some new fluids to this thing. http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_0873_zpstteftcua.jpg http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv319/neohic/VW/IMG_0874_zpsi9qud7d9.jp...