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Rust question by george taylor
Ok for all of you body guys out there here is a question. back in '92 when my father got me my first car, '70 Bug, I had it repainted. I striped all of the paint off with a paint striper and told the shop to sand the rest off (not much was left) and then repaint. well not knowing what I know now...
October 28th 08 08:17 PM
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Transmisison mounts... Whats it going to take? by applefr3ak
Hey guys, Long time lurker, normally can figure things out myself.. and im sure i can figure this out just fine, but I need to replace all my transmission mounts. What do i have to do? Can this be done without pulling the entire Transmission?? (not sure about the mount on the nose cone although i...
October 28th 08 03:58 AM
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Gene Berg Oil Pump Cover Failure by Bob Hoover
Hi hope your doing ok. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hahahahaha... Other than having been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, an incurable form of cancer, yeah... I'm doing okay...
October 27th 08 04:05 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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VWs. by [email protected]
There is a guy who lives about a mile from me, he has his own VW shop, mostly he works on older moder model air cooled VWs.He has been there for many years.I ought to get over there some day and check out his place.I know where there is an older model 1960s/1970s VW dune buggy about three miles...
October 27th 08 01:50 AM
by george taylor Go to last post
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Idiot Insurance Agent by John J[_3_]
The thread on Chinese parts reminds me of my former Allstate insurance agent. When I asked why his rates were so high for my Bug he said, "Parts are expensive". I told him I could get a fender for under $50 and he answered, "Well that would be a part made overseas and we aren't allowed to use...
October 25th 08 02:29 AM
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1st gear shimmy - Time for a new clutch pad? by [email protected]
I have had some trouble the past few weeks. While sitting rolling up to a red light a few weeks back I heard a pop - a click - and a spring noise. It sounded like pinball parts falling around my ankles. I cut the engine, and rolled my Bug into a service station to have a look. But there was...
October 24th 08 11:27 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Esquire magazine: Why 3 out of 4 White Supremacists Support BarackObama by .[_9_]
Why White Supremacists Support Barack Obama How do racists, anti-Semites and all-purpose hate-mongers view the possibility of America’s first black president? Not necessarily the way you think they would. By David Peisner If recent polls are to be believed, white voters favor John McCain over...
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October 24th 08 07:49 AM
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inflated your tires lately by Joey Tribiani
"Joey Tribiani" > wrote in message news:... > "Rev Turd Fredericks" > wrote in message > ... >> Joey Tribiani wrote: >>> "Rev Turd Fredericks" > wrote in message >>>...
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October 24th 08 07:17 AM
by Rev Turd Fredericks Go to last post
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Hey Latarsh, This Is Not An Adult Newsgroup! This Is An Aircooled VWNewsgroup! by [email protected]
Hey Latarsh, This Is Not An Adult Newsgroup! This Is An Aircooled VW Newsgroup! If any of us care to view that sort of thing, we will go to an adult newsgroup. Please limit your posts here to automotive, preferrably aircooled auto type of topics.
October 23rd 08 10:48 PM
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selling price Q by LLBrown
If I have a 73 VW standard Beatle and a 73 standard Thing and they are both in the same condition (doesn't matter what condition you pick) which is worth more? LLB in Laredo
October 23rd 08 12:48 AM
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6 volt optima battery by gino
will a 6 volt optima battery fit in my 1965 beetle. does the optima battery hold up much better than an interstate battery. thanks, gino
October 19th 08 05:06 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Cooper Classic Cars by Mel P.[_2_]
I was called by them but refused to have my 70 KG used in a photo shoot for a variety of reasons. Has any one had any experience with them? If so, how was it? thanks, Mel
October 18th 08 03:40 AM
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What is the aspect ratio of a 165 R15 tire? by [email protected]
I went to a local Sam’s Club and asked the tire man if he could get me some 165 R 15 tires for my classic 1973 Beetle. He said he would have to know the ‘aspect ratio’ of the 165 R 15 so he could look it up. What is the aspect ratio of a 165 R15 tire?
October 17th 08 03:43 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Thanks Speedy Jim by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_]
I had to work on a 1979 Super Convertible that would not start up. TG it had no a/c on it and is a manual trans!! It has less than 3,000 miles on it and it is SUPER CLEAN. Just some small scrapes on the RR fender, a very slight ding in the engine lid and that was it with the body. Now the...
October 15th 08 10:33 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1[_2_] Go to last post
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HVX Mods & Oil Cooling by Bob Hoover
Dear Buglover, Yes.* The idea of using #4 as a restrictor to increase either flow or pressure has merit.* But I do NOT think the purpose was to improve oiling of the main bearings.* As you know, the main bearings are the source of pressurized oil for the connecting rods, although not on...
October 15th 08 04:48 AM
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Randy's 67 Herbie look alike by [email protected][_1_]
this is thefront apron and wheel well rust repair on Randy's 67 beetle that he want to look like Herbie. http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2165470980101866121NEBeRt this is going to be a fun project
October 15th 08 03:37 AM
by Leopold Stotch[_2_] Go to last post
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OT-do you do your part? ( VW related) by [email protected][_1_]
http://community.webshots.com/album/560088269FDkEKd?start=252 Because I was tired of looking at the trash and not knowing a way to get it picked up, I vented on the Full Moon Bus club site and was told to talk to the Adopt the Highway so I give them the credit and sign for the miles of road side I...
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October 15th 08 12:00 AM
by Scott H[_2_] Go to last post
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Source for hood vent cover by vgonman
Hello, I hope to find a source for an old accessory, or perhaps someone can tell me how they solved this issue. My hood seals great, but thru a series of tests i have determined that the drafts in the cabin of my car are from air lieaking thru the hood vent and the air box below it. That area...
October 14th 08 05:45 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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OT I'm a professional. Do NOT try this at home. by Shag
OK, so not a professional deck builder but I'll bet this thing will last longer than I will. :-) http://www.employees.org/~travist/deck/deck.html Been working on that the last three weekends with my wife. Hoping to finish the floor joists next Saturday and maybe start on the decking next Sunday.
October 14th 08 02:09 AM
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OT - Time to buy another air-cooled vehicle by Shag
Putting a deposit on one exactly like this one tomorrow. http://www.employees.org/~travist/streetbob.jpg Looking forward to riding while sitting upright again. :-)
October 13th 08 08:00 PM
by Shag Go to last post
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