i tried to post this before so sorry if it double posts.... 71 squareback, hit pretty hard in drivers side. pretty nice custom seat covers and panels. working sunroof. everything is there except the turn signal lenses. free without the engine and FI components. pick up only. it might tow...

Hi all, Yes smells like cookie, and it's alive. Just finished putting in my refreshed 1600 dp motor that I been putting together during thanksgiving. Took me 2 days to remove old one swapout all tin, accessories exhaust, and everything else. One the second day I started around 7am and by 7pm i...

The Volkswagen logo exposes the swastika as intertwined "S" shapes symbolizing "Socialism" for the monstrous National Socialist German Workers' Party, and provides more proof in support of discoveries by the noted historian and symbologist Dr. Rex Curry....

Being a new *old* VW owner, I have a question about fuel. The last time I drove a VW, leaded fuel was still available. I have heard it said that with unleaded fuel, I should use premium, is this true? or does it even matter? -- They have the internet for computers now? -Homer Simpson

I just got in a 74 Ghia coupe with 24K mileage but still have a lot of problems to deal with. this has been sitting since 86. The ghia looks in very good condition, the original spare tire has never been used nor has the jack or the tool case been open. there is only minor surfice rust in a dozen...

Hi all, frankly, I'm not getting any progress on my bug's 'bad running' issue. So far; I've changed the carb from 31PICT-4 in a 31PICT-3. Adjusted it by ear. It ran better but still died after the choke has disengaged I've checked leakage from the manifold

Posted for a friend. 1966 VW bus disassembled. In primer finish. front end apart. $3,000 of new parts. Interior and exterior trim, all new rubber parts. Must be pick-up in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. $1,500

Hello Jim....i need to pick your brain, is it okay if i send you a private email? thanks, Chris Perdue

I did a google search and I see how to remove the sterring whell with the 27mm Nut. But my problem is how do I get the Horn cover off with out breaking it? My 71 Super already has the cover off so it should be easy to take off. But the 72 I am taking it off off has a Wolfsburg Sterring Wheel and...

Hi all. As of today I am a proud owner of a Marina Blue 1971 Super Beetle. I bought the following car http://www.oldbug.com/1owner71.htm It was just as advertised. Understandably the owners were sorry to see it go, but they needed the space. I have owned several other bugs in my "former life" in...

Due to the great weather we are having here in WI. I'm picking up my bug from storage tonight. Because I MUST do something beside drive it, I'm thinking of going from points to Electronic Ignition. I thinking of going with something like: PERTRONIX ELECTRONIC IGNITION FOR STOCK VACUUM...

What's the best way to clean the aluminum alternator stand. A lot of elbow grease?Any tips

just joined up on the newsgroup so sayin hi got a 1970 beetle that i am starting to work on in the near future .. likely will end up with a lot of questions .. hehe

Besides using a compression test or disassembling the engine, what would and engine sound like or do if a head was cracked? tia, -- Mel P. 77 Bug w/ stock FI 70 KG Cabrio

This vehiche auction is supposed to mark the largest dollar amount of money ever spent for a vehicle. Click on link for article. http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/hitler-race-car-could-fetch-12-million/20061206064009990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001

On a 1971 Type 3 Squareback is this the same engine that is used in the rear enigine bug/beetles? If so, are there aftermarket parts for this engine? Thanks Jennifer

I just installed my new turn signal switch into my bug. It is the '71 turn signal w/ the brass horn contacts and the tail of wires (8 wires to be exact). This is a one-year-only model. What are the two grey wires (grey & grey/black) used for? Using my multimeter I confirmed that these two wires...

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Saw an interesting article about Hazet Tool kits. If interested click on link. http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/retro/hazet-going-superrare-vw-toolkit-199266.php It said that Hazet was the only outside manufacturer allowed by the factory to put the VW logo on their tool kits.

Saw an interesting article about Hazet Tool kits. If interested click on link. http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/retro/hazet-going-superrare-vw-toolkit-199266.php It said that Hazet was the only outside manufacturer allowed by the factory to put the VW logo on their tool kits.