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Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:31 pm

My first beetle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQ_MaY8Q9AE

Only 2 things that need fixing. The driver's side door handle doesn't move trying to turn it with they key, but will lock by hand. Might just needs some oil. And the driver's site seat adjustment knob doesn't lock the seat position in place very well. Anyone know what that part is called?

Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:57 pm

congrats on your purchase! :D

Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:28 pm

enjoy it

Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:28 pm

nice dash. nice steering wheel. looks clean. gotta love the classic black seats, door panels etc.

cd player is always a plus

good job. keep it together. lol

hey- youre in austin. lets hang out, and dont forget the Texas VW Classic in Fredricksburg next month!

Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:40 am

I have a '71 Super and love it. What month was yours made? How many miles?

Jim

Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:16 am

thats nice and original

with the door handle its probably the same old story ppl are always breaking them and most just get a 2nd hand one so the key probably doenst match the ignition
if it works in the other door u can swap the door handles around
one screw hidden under the door rubber

the handles actually have the key code stamped on them
if they dont have the same code as each other u definately have another handle fitted

Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:19 am

wow...thats a nice, clean ride... :D ..i like the smooth front apron.

Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:41 am

Congrats on a clean, nice looking car. It looks like Kansas Beige, I like this color.

Looks like the seat guide rails or the rail stops are worn out. It's easy to replace, I guess.

Eren

Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:57 am

Nice looking '71.
It looks like you need to adjust the brakes & parking brake.

Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:17 am

Crippler wrote: nice dash. nice steering wheel. looks clean. gotta love the classic black seats, door panels etc.

cd player is always a plus

good job. keep it together. lol

hey- youre in austin. lets hang out, and dont forget the Texas VW Classic in Fredricksburg next month!

Yep - definitely going to Fredricksburg, but I think staying in Kerrville. Everything else already full. What part of Austin are you in? I'm North Central-ish.

Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:18 am

Scott H wrote: Nice looking '71.
It looks like you need to adjust the brakes & parking brake.

yeah, breaks have a slight squeek

Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:26 am

Nice ride clean and all.like the color same as my72 super.enjoy the time working on it.

Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:06 am

jamesdagg wrote: I have a '71 Super and love it. What month was yours made? How many miles?

Jim

12,000 since the engine was rebuilt. I haven't found the chassis plate yet :oops:

Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:15 am

rmoore wrote: jamesdagg wrote: I have a '71 Super and love it. What month was yours made? How many miles?

Jim

12,000 since the engine was rebuilt. I haven't found the chassis plate yet :oops:
There should be a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb that tells the manufactured date.

Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:12 am

rmoore wrote: Crippler wrote: nice dash. nice steering wheel. looks clean. gotta love the classic black seats, door panels etc.

cd player is always a plus

good job. keep it together. lol

hey- youre in austin. lets hang out, and dont forget the Texas VW Classic in Fredricksburg next month!

Yep - definitely going to Fredricksburg, but I think staying in Kerrville. Everything else already full. What part of Austin are you in? I'm North Central-ish.

I'm in far South Austin. Slaughter off I-35.

I thought about camping in Fredricksburg, but I think I am just going to drive out there for the cruise on saturday, then drive out early for the show. the gas i use is going to be the same price as a hotel room. lol

Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:17 am

Have fun with your new bug - looks great!

Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:50 pm

Take your car to a locksmith and he can re key the handle cheaply. I thought my ignition switch was gone but a lock smith made a new key from the no. on the old one and it's good now. Just the key was worn.

Jim

Mon Mar 24, 2008 12:54 pm

congratulations
relly very nice car

Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:32 pm

is the chassis plate on the front apron, by chance? I can't find it anywhere and I know the front was replaced to get the smooth look...

Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:36 pm

Scott H wrote: rmoore wrote: jamesdagg wrote: I have a '71 Super and love it. What month was yours made? How many miles?

Jim

12,000 since the engine was rebuilt. I haven't found the chassis plate yet :oops:
There should be a sticker inside the driver's side door jamb that tells the manufactured date.

yeah unfortunately, it isn't there anymore. Is there another way to find my beetle's birthmonth?