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
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 8:56 pm
by vw59beetle
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.
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 9:44 pm
by retrovan
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
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 1:34 pm
by Noodles
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.
Finally, someone that understands me!
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 3:44 pm
by buggyfan
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 coz he's probably building a RATROD(insert pukey smiley).
Wernher.
FIxed ir for you
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:14 am
by Donovan D
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.
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:40 am
by retrovan
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
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:52 pm
by Jdt1976
If someone that never owned an aircooled reads this he will definitely think twice before getting one.
Sounds like they only last a week.
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:04 pm
by retrovan
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.
They are the worse car ever.........
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
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:48 pm
by Jdt1976
Herman,
What color you like, there's three to choose from.
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 3:41 pm
by retrovan
Jdt1976 wrote:Herman,
What color you like, there's three to choose from.
Maybe we should talk, desperate for a 1952, any colour........
Herman
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 5:18 pm
by Jdt1976
Maybe one day, not now. When I'm ready we will talk, but you first need to sell the grinder.
Re: This one's for the purists
Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:00 pm
by retrovan
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
....Thanks 
.......I do not have a grinder........