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1971 Super tunnel question by DPWeber
I am in the slow slow process of restoring a 71 super...noticed today that the front 5-6 inches of the tunnel is rusted through... i guess what i need to know is, is that part of the tunnel just sheet metal covering or is it so structural that any repair will be a major undertaking?? BTW the pan...
April 24th 06 04:36 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Replacement Glass Cant find Help! by [email protected]
I am looking on where to find the replacement glass for the driver and passenger side windows (1960 Sedan) --- all of it... I cant seem to find it on the Major VW sites but perhaps I am looking in the wrong places Matt
April 24th 06 04:11 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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"Upgrading" horn by Mel P.
I want to put a more 'beefer' horn on my Bug, maybe something from a domestic car. Has anyone done this? Would I need to use a relay. I'm tired of the 'meek' horn sound. -- Mel P.
April 23rd 06 09:45 PM
by bug '59 Go to last post
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OK guys new problem Brakes on my chopped 66 by Mike West
I can not drive the car more than 10 miles or so and the brakes lock up. If I let it sit and cool off and then readjust them by backing them off, I can drive again but only around ten miles! My car has a new 67 Master cylinder and disc brakes on the front/drums on the back with new wheel...
April 23rd 06 03:04 PM
by Speedy Jim Go to last post
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1972 Beetle Loses Power at Sustained High Speed / RPMs by [email protected]
Hi all. Bear with me, I'm brand new to this. I have a 1972 Beetle that I recently bought. It has run perfectly until a few days ago when it stalled on the freeway. I was eventually able to limp home, and I replaced the fuel filter, which looked like it might be clogging, and cleaned the screen...
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April 23rd 06 02:37 PM
by KWW Go to last post
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Scat Drag Fast shifter troubles by Mike West
Any of you have experience with this type and brand of shifter? I got one last weekend to replace my Hurst shifter. After close to an hour of trying to get it to work correctly I gave up and pulled it out. Put the old Hurst shifter back in and it worked right the first time. Any advice would be...
April 23rd 06 01:35 PM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Help with Oil Pressure Relief Install by Zadamax
All, I am currently trying to find the source of my sp 1600 / 1970 bug's overheating. After cleaning the oil pressure relief valve that was stuck, I find that when I put it back in, it still sticks somewhat at the top. After some tapping it will fall out. Is it supposed to be completly free and...
April 23rd 06 05:20 AM
by Zadamax Go to last post
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Oil Filter by [email protected]
Does anyone here have any experience on this oil filters? Do you think that there are benefits on using them or if we change the oil regularly it isn't very important? http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=202 Joćo
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April 22nd 06 11:51 PM
by Randall Post Go to last post
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Renting/Borrowing old VW for Wedding by [email protected]
Not sure if this will make a whole lot of sense, my Fiance is a huge beetle lover and it has always been our dream to have an old convertible bug as our 'getaway' car from the wedding... He would prefer something 65ish or older, but anything old and convertible in decent condition would probably...
April 22nd 06 06:50 AM
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Renting/Borrowing old VW for Wedding by [email protected]
Not sure if this will make a whole lot of sense, my Fiance is a huge beetle lover and it has always been our dream to have an old convertible bug as our 'getaway' car from the wedding... He would prefer something 65ish or older, but anything old and convertible in decent condition would probably...
April 22nd 06 06:47 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Renting/Borrowing old VW for Wedding by [email protected]
Not sure if this will make a whole lot of sense, my Fiance is a huge beetle lover and it has always been our dream to have an old convertible bug as our 'getaway' car from the wedding... He would prefer something 65ish or older, but anything old and convertible in decent condition would probably...
April 22nd 06 06:47 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Tiger CDI - How Long Do They Last? by [email protected]
Hi! My Tiger CDI is about 6 years old now. But I have not driven my '73 Beetle all that much since then. How long does a Tiger CDI last or when should it be replaced or removed? Thanks!
April 21st 06 12:15 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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74 VW Beetle 1835cc $2500 by
74 VW Bettle $2500 or TRADE. 1835cc dual port engine. Weber 32/36 Progressive Carb, 92 mm pistons, competition cam, Bosch 009 distributor, bosch (blue) coil, bosch points condesor, high compression valve springs, custom exhaust and street rod transmission. 4 wheel disk brakes, VDO gauges...
April 20th 06 02:53 PM
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Idle Cut off valve by bob tonucci
I have a 1970 Beetle Conv't Type 1, I am looking for the idle cutoff valve (mine is open) carb. is 30 PICT 3 seems to be only one year for this. Tried all the local parts stores but this is unique to this year only, any leads appreciated
April 20th 06 01:24 PM
by Packrat46 Go to last post
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Best way to tow a Super Bettle? by Noice87
I went to go get my 1971 Autostick and it's a supper bettle so my Bug tow will not work. Any ideas on the best way to tow it? Which is worth more/more sought after Bugs or Super Beetles? Thanks Steven
April 20th 06 12:20 PM
by Noice87 Go to last post
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Precious parts by george taylor
Does anyone know anything about them? Done buisness with them? or anything?
April 19th 06 07:07 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Front hood handle with lock and key by [email protected]
I am searching for a front hood handle with a lock and key for my 1968 beetle. Any suggestions?
April 19th 06 07:03 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Air Cooled Oil by Bill Payer
Is it OK to use a 15w/40 turbo diesel oil in a air cooled 1800engine, 1974 type 2? Will it thin out at higher temperatures than normal 15w/40 oils? Thanks
April 19th 06 03:02 PM
by wrenchwench Go to last post
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Bypass Screw after a pict 34 rebuild by Cal-Look
If you slowly turn in the Volume Control Screw until it bottoms lightly. Then back it out 2-1/2 to 3 turns this gives a starting point. What is the starting point for the Bypass Screw after a pict 34 rebuild?
April 19th 06 02:26 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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73 wiper blades? by LeRoy Prosic
What is the correct size of windshield wiper blades for my 73 Super Beetle convertable ? Is the left and right the same size ? Thank you LeRoy Prosic Ontario Canada 73 V/W Super Convertable 59 Studebaker Lark 4/dr. 62 Studebaker Champ p/u
April 19th 06 01:36 PM
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