Did that to my 1956 Oval as well, its not as destructive as you may think.
Its done so that that section can be bolted on and off as needed, allowing you to take the engine strait out the back rather then having to take off a lot of parts, and then lifting the body over the engine once its on the floor.
When bolted back, you can not see anything but a very thin line on either side of the engine lid.
Herman
This one's for the purists
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retrovan
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Re: This one's for the purists
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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vw59beetle
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Re: This one's for the purists
Herman I hear what you saying, but taking a beetle engine out is already such an easy process. I think it is more to do with laziness. This guy in the video is only doing it to get attention.
Wernher.
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retrovan
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Re: This one's for the purists
Maybe, you right,
but as I have a 56 body with a 1835 with twin carbs, its a pain taking it out the body,
and is not as easy as you may think.
Herman
but as I have a 56 body with a 1835 with twin carbs, its a pain taking it out the body,
and is not as easy as you may think.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: This one's for the purists
Finally, someone that understands me!vw59beetle wrote:Herman I hear what you saying, but taking a beetle engine out is already such an easy process. I think it is more to do with laziness. This guy in the video is only doing it to get attention.
Wernher.
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Re: This one's for the purists
FIxed ir for youvw59beetle wrote:Herman I hear what you saying, but taking a beetle engine out is already such an easy process. I think it is more to do with laziness. This guy in the video is only doing it coz he's probably building a RATROD(insert pukey smiley).
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Re: This one's for the purists
Im thinking of doing the same on my oval. Jut to make it easier to get the engine in and out.
The guy in the video is a bit of a cowboy.
The guy in the video is a bit of a cowboy.
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retrovan
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Re: This one's for the purists
The thing that most do not know, is that the oval has a more upright gearbox, it has a smaller rubber surround for the engine to fit through, and should you have any non standard parts on the engine, it is near impossible to get it in from the bottom.
Now the last statement also goes for a newer model, should you have twin carbs or such things.
One does not always want to strip the whole engine to get it in or out.
Herman
Now the last statement also goes for a newer model, should you have twin carbs or such things.
One does not always want to strip the whole engine to get it in or out.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
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2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
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Re: This one's for the purists
If someone that never owned an aircooled reads this he will definitely think twice before getting one.
Sounds like they only last a week.
Sounds like they only last a week.
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retrovan
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Re: This one's for the purists
They are the worse car ever.........Jdt1976 wrote:If someone that never owned an aircooled reads this he will definitely think twice before getting one.
Sounds like they only last a week.
Something to get rid of as soon as possible........
Please let me know when you get rid of the 1952........
Will humble my self and take it off your hands......
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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retrovan
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Re: This one's for the purists
Maybe we should talk, desperate for a 1952, any colour........Jdt1976 wrote:Herman,
What color you like, there's three to choose from.
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: This one's for the purists
Will hold my breath till then.... 
....Thanks
What Grinder are you talking about.........
.......I do not have a grinder........
Would never grind a 52, thats sacred ground .......
Love to see your 52's, please e-mail me some photo's
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Herman
....Thanks What Grinder are you talking about.........
.......I do not have a grinder........ Would never grind a 52, thats sacred ground .......
Love to see your 52's, please e-mail me some photo's
pi-dss(at)mweb(dot)co(dot)za
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc