First the brakes... then the generator

The brakes are now ok, but a week ago my generator failed. I finally got it changed today, but it wasn't a pleasant job since its 30 degrees outside... and thats not what we're used to in Norway :P The new front seats have been mounted, and they are just awesome! Tomorrow I'll have to start the work with the new front wings, as the car MUST be ready for the VW Internationals show this weekend.

Brake failure, and more...

Lost all brake preassure two weeks ago on Spot, but since it's dual circuit it didn't create any dangerous situation. Found a leak on the breakpipe inside the car, it made a real mess. Changed the pipe, but then I found out that the hydraulic cylinder on the left rear wheel leaked. I also have to change the oil seal and bearings on the rear wheel, so I'll do it while the brake drum is off.

What I should have been doing instead of this, is change front seats and front wings... but that will have to come later (or inbetween).

Picked up our Heinemann camper today

Today I got some help from Einar and Vemund, and we picked up the Heinemann combi-camp I got for free from a neighbour :) It's pretty big actually, so the beetle looks small compared to it. But it should look just right behinf the Squarback! There are some work to do on it, but nothing that can't be done by ourselves.

Custom tacho dial

Just finished the design of my custom tachometer dial (for Spot)... I'm pretty pleased with it, and hope it'll look as good in the car as on my computer :) The tacho is a dirt-cheap one, but it should fit the car now. Just have to figure out what to print it with, and what to print it on.

New exhaust in place!

Didn't get the time to do it before today, but now it's done :) It was way easier to install than it would have been to install a NOS one... it was easy to access all the bolts. And the fit was perfect, so Danish exhausts are great! I have tried a Brazilian made exhaust on the beetle, and the fit was terrible, and rust... oh lord... As usual, here's some pics:

Ready to assemble new exhaust

Yesterday I painted the final coat on the exhaust parts, and today I'll assemble it (at least that's the plan ;) ). The heat resistant paint got a really nice finish, and hopefully longtime protection.

Removed old exhaust

There was almost nothing left of the old exhaust, the rust had eaten almost all of it. I painted the heater elbows, and tomorrow I'll get some paint for the new exhaust...