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Putting together a rocker assembly always feels like a bit of a guessing game to start. Just throw some shims on, toque it down, then adjust from there. I like to work from the inside out. • The 2 things I’m looking for here is where the adjuster is landing on the valve tip, and then the axial play between the components. For axial play you don’t want it too tight that it will bind when things get hot or too loose where it feels sloppy. There is a spec I shoot for that I check with a feeler gaug

Putting together a rocker assembly always feels like a bit of a guessing game to start. Just throw some shims on, toque it down, then adjust from there. I like to work from the inside out. • The 2 things I’m looking for here is where the adjuster is landing on the valve tip, and then the axial play between the components. For axial play you don’t want it too tight that it will bind when things get hot or too loose where it feels sloppy. There is a spec I shoot for that I check with a feeler gaug

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Catching up on some stuff that happened just before and during the holidays! This rear wheel/brake assembly went together just before Christmas, but I was taking a bit of a break during the holidays from any current content posting, so I’ll be catching up the next few days. Still not entirely finished with Fenders chassis rebuild, but it’s really close! | Annie's VW

Catching up on some stuff that happened just before and during the holidays! This rear wheel/brake assembly went together just before Christmas, but I was taking a bit of a break during the holidays from any current content posting, so I’ll be catching up the next few days. Still not entirely finished with Fenders chassis rebuild, but it’s really close! | Annie's VW

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Quick update on what we did and just some other info for the folks who want to dive in a bit more on equipment I used as well as what is coming next. • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

Quick update on what we did and just some other info for the folks who want to dive in a bit more on equipment I used as well as what is coming next. • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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Installing the 1904cc into Helen. Finally. First thing I noticed when putting this engine in was that with the extra sump on the bottom (giving it some extra height sitting on the cart) I had to jack the body up a few more inches to clear everything for it to roll it into place. Not really a big deal, but worth mentioning as it was the only “hiccup” during the whole process. The thing I find most difficult is just scooching the engine back enough so that the threads on the bolts are far enough t

Installing the 1904cc into Helen. Finally. First thing I noticed when putting this engine in was that with the extra sump on the bottom (giving it some extra height sitting on the cart) I had to jack the body up a few more inches to clear everything for it to roll it into place. Not really a big deal, but worth mentioning as it was the only “hiccup” during the whole process. The thing I find most difficult is just scooching the engine back enough so that the threads on the bolts are far enough t

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I am actively trying not to open up this can of worms any further than it is right now. Which is why I’ve decided to swap in some new bearings and call it a day on this differential. There is evidence leading me to believe that this transaxle has already seen a rebuild within the last 20 years, so I am going to put things back where they were and squeeze every last mile out of this thing that I can. • This assembly was only the dress rehearsal. Things were put together “dry” so I could try and g

I am actively trying not to open up this can of worms any further than it is right now. Which is why I’ve decided to swap in some new bearings and call it a day on this differential. There is evidence leading me to believe that this transaxle has already seen a rebuild within the last 20 years, so I am going to put things back where they were and squeeze every last mile out of this thing that I can. • This assembly was only the dress rehearsal. Things were put together “dry” so I could try and g

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Project Helen Wheels - masking the body. The front trunk, engine bay, and under the luggage tray will all be painted black. Just getting things prepped! | Annie's VW

Project Helen Wheels - masking the body. The front trunk, engine bay, and under the luggage tray will all be painted black. Just getting things prepped! | Annie's VW

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Project Helen Wheels - So satisfying popping this filler out of these holes | Annie's VW

Project Helen Wheels - So satisfying popping this filler out of these holes | Annie's VW

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I am absolutely loving that we are in the reassembly phase of this chassis rebuild! This is where all the rust removal, painting, and prep work really pays off. This chassis will last another 25 years with the work we’ve done. Worthy effort! | Annie's VW

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Quick update on the 1904cc engine break in. • She has officially been run about 300 miles and everything went so good. No weird noises, no unexpected rises in temperature. We are very happy. Now we will change the oil and put in our regular 10W30, which is a great option for my climate. • I’m using oil products from @drivenracingoil and am honestly happy and impressed with their focus on manufacturing motor oil specifically for classic engines, like this one. Definitely worth checking out if you

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Project Helen Wheels - installing the engine onto the transaxle/chassis for less hassle when we drop the body onto the chassis. | Annie's VW

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Project Helen Wheels - gets pretty exciting when parts start coming off and you know the next time they get intalled on the body it will be in full paint!!! | Annie's VW

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Nothing but a good time when you cut out the rot and weld in the new. This was DEFINITELY needed 😅 | Annie's VW

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Y’all have no idea how good it feels to finally be solely focused on Fender again, and working at putting his chassis back together. It’s like the brain static is finally tuning to a frequency I can enjoy again ☺️☺️☺️ • Torsion arms, with new ball joints, and spindles have been reassembled onto the front beam. Everything has new grease, and all the grub screws have been tightened down. I like to check things off the list in an order that makes sense, so we even pumped the beam with new grease an

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Re-working some spots I wasn't really happy with. It's all a learning process, and it's taken some time to get the hang of | Annie's VW

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Quick update and PSA— I don’t hire out for things I can reasonably do myself, and I don’t really like purchasing my solutions. So I won’t typically respond well to people trying to get me to hire someone else to do my hobby, or when I’m told to just buy it new. • If you are exasperated by seeing someone pulling on threads and solving problems, my content isn’t for you. (This is mostly for my new audience over there on Facebook… you guys here on Instagram have been here long enough to know how I

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Project Helen Wheels - I've learned that "looks fine" and "is fine" are two different things. These blocks don't lie | Annie's VW

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Project Helen Wheels - Every pass with the block gets me closer to glass | Annie's VW

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With all the work we did on Fenders pans/chassis to get it ready for paint, this 2K Chassis Black paint from Eastwood will really be the cherry on top for creating a long lasting finish and barrier against future rust. • To recap- we first used the Rust Encapsulator Plus, then epoxy primer, then the 2K Chassis Black. All from Eastwood. • There were a few armchair experts out there who were less than thrilled with some of the repairs I made to the pans and frame head. But I know everything I’ve d

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When it’s accessible and feasible to do, I’ll always take the time to inspect and clean up parts I plan on reusing. I’d rather take a few moments now and find a potential problem, rather than have something happen on the road that could’ve been preventable. • So these leaf springs got a quick clean, inspection, and new grease, before being installed in the front beam. They are still in fantastic shape. • I like to pull one of the leafs out when installing it, to help locate the hole it needs to

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Oh, Fender. You just aren’t willing to make things easy for us, are you. Haha. • This repair was already going to be a bit of a pain to do, but that’s alright! We’re here for the journey and to pull on whatever thread is necessary to get him back on the road! • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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UPDATE. • Also, it’s windy out today and I’m aware it looks like my hair has been wrestling with a herd of tumbleweeds. Well, that’s how it feels anyways. Thank you. • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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The 1966 VW Beetle Annie Is Just Old, Not Useless. #proaging #vwbeetle #sweetstory

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It’s Tuesday. And I can’t find my hat. So I’m quitting until Wednesday ✌️✌️ • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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Stealing some running boards off the parts car | Annie's VW

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A past front end collision, along with poor after market parts, always make extra work | Annie's VW

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Come tidy up the garage with me, as I get ready to leave town for a week. Everything in the shop has a place. Can’t stand wasting time trying to look for tools, so everything has to belong somewhere. • I also always think I’ve run out of rolls of tape, until I tidy up the shop 😂😂 • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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Fine tuning the fit with all other components installed | Annie's VW

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Long update. The TL/DR version is it’s a busy time of year and I’m trying to find the time to keep things moving. Haha. • Special thanks to @california_import_parts for sponsoring the ignition and charging systems! I make it no secret that I prefer to source a lot of my parts from CIP1, so it is extra fun to have them helping out!! • • #VDubRun25 #builtnotbought #onefemalebuild • #VW #VWlife #VWbeetle #VWrestoration #aircooledVW #girlswithtools #garage | Annie's VW

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Project Helen Wheels - Be honest: who else hates sanding as much as I do? | Annie's VW

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