So how's the beetle? Still stock? How's the new garage? Full of tools and a workbench?

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What's with all these nonsense spams that are getting posted in the middle of the night? They're not even commercial! I checked a few out and they don't have any links or sales pitch or anything...just a string of nonsense sentences. Any clues why they're being sent or how to stop them? Mark

Here's mine http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y29/Sal29/car%20pics/Photo-0323.jpg It was all highway mostly downhill and my car has a 0.27 coefficient of drag. The funny thing is that my car is only supposed to get 28 MPG under the NEW EPA standards and 30 MPG under the old standards on...

So, what is everyone working on this winter? I'm going to hopefully finish my doorpanels and seats. My wife is being patient with them in our bedroom, but I'm sure she'd like them out of there. Then there is the motorcycle in the corner next to the dresser............ Sneaks '68 T1

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I remember Shad Laws used to frequent RAMVA back in the day, but haven't seen his postings in years. His name came up in a Samba thread about LN biral cylinders, was surprised to see it appeared he'd made a bad name for himself in a certain...

I noticed alot of bajaz there and found a business thats closed whenever I am in town with a lot of bugs piled in the yard. Anybody know what they are up to?

To restore a VW air-cooled these days. A few scenarios . A disassembled rolling good body bug. With and without a motor. One with welded in rust repair panels. that needs assembled and painted. Not running. or with the original motor that was running when it was parked. A running...

I have a customer that wants me to convert his ac from R-12 to 134 the conversion kit that the local parts store comes with a screw on tip to charge it but I'm not sure if it goes on the lt ot right connector. has anyone done this conversion? Any info would be greatful. Mario Vintage Werks resto

Hi, havn't been on RAMVA in a long time so hello to all. I'm getting ready to paing my 74 Super and want some advice on whats the best/right way to clean up and paint the little compartment that is behind the cooling louvers that are directly above the engine compartment. Is there a trick here,...

I've seen the term used on the samba but what does it mean? I know Ratrod is kinda like baja or some cut up job (Non Stock) right? Thanks Steven

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On my first Bug in the 60's I had some wheel adapters on the back so I could use some 5 spoke American Mags. My question is, after all these years are they safe to use? I have my chopped 66 running and it has late model 4 lug drums and I want something different than the wheels that are available...

My front pass. side wheel is wearing on the inside a lot faster than the middle and outside edge. Is this an alignment fix, individual adjustment for that wheel or is my framehead crooked? Mind you DS wheel is OK. tia, -- Mel P. 77 Bug - stock FI

I am getting ready to replace a noisy front wheel bearing on my '78 Cabriolet. It has been quite awhile since I have done this. How much grease should be used? When I took off the drum I found the whole inner cavity filled with grease. Is that necessary? Should one use more grease than a...

Hi Ramva! This is my first post here, but I've been reading along for a while now. Hope to find an answer here for my question, so here goes ;-) I have a 1974 standard beetle on which I'm rebuilding the front axle. But the spindles are causing trouble, I've got 4 of them and all show wear...

I think it's called camber... One of my front wheels is wearing on the inside edge more than the rest. Can I adjust something? Is it possible that my axle is crooked? -- Mel P. 77 Std FI Bug & 70 Ghia Cabrio www.geocities.com/mpernice PARTS FOR SALE:...

I have a set of wheels on my dune buggy that I can't remember where they came from. All I remember is that they were called " dune buggy specials". Anyway, the center caps are flash chrome plated plastic held on by five screws. Anyone familiar with these. I need to replace a broken one. Thanks,...

I've been losing brake fluid for the past season in my stock 56 oval & finally found the source (well, it really revealed itself). My right front wheel cylinder is now leaking pretty seriously. I've looked at Bentley for "how to" but reading the lack of detail leaves me a little...