1966 VW Beetle

Restoration Highlights

“Lindy”

Project Lead: Brian

This 1966 Beetle was picked up for $100 in 2019.

We got her home, cleaned up, fired up, and was driveable!

Check out the video!

Barn Find Thread
VW 1600 Engine - Custom Painted

Engine Refresh

  • Cleaned up a spare 1600

  • Custom paint makes it look outstanding!

VW Beetle Manual Transmission

Transmission Refresh

Cleaned and repainted.

1966 Bug Patina

Patina Preservation

We are going to save that gorgeous patina with a clear coat. Still undecided on matte or glossy…

Rust Prevention

POR-15 everywhere!

1966 Beetle sheet metal replacement

New Sheetmetal Welded

  • New pan sections

  • New running-board metal

  • New sections such as this fender well

1966 Beetle custom interior paint

Interior Paint

The interior will be painted to match the engine. Panel edges like the frunk received a few coats of the same color to tie it all together.

1966 VW Beetle tires and rims

Hot Wheels

We are going with a Hot Wheels look with Lindy. She has a roof rack with surfboards, 19” wheels with low-profile tires, and a trick set of rear louvers with a moving Hot Wheels car!

Wiring and Modern Fuse Block

We replaced the wiring that needed replacing and added a new fuse block.

1966 Beetle Restoration

40% Complete

Check out the image gallery via the link below.

Lindy Image allery