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Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:44 am

great find! i look forward to watching this one. i hope everyone can figure out, that we know its a standard now. no more voting or opinions, it is what it is. lol. keep the pics comin!

Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:49 pm

Congratulations on that free bug! You are very lucky. I would like to hear the story of how you got it. I wouldn't lower it, they look so much better stock in my opinion. Everyone is lowering them these days, be different.

Wed Aug 19, 2009 6:02 am

videoguy009 wrote: Come on guys.You should all know how you can easily tell that it is a Super Beetle.They have the vents behind the rear windows.A change that was made in the 71 on the Supers to increase air flow.

Cut the noob some slack - all Beetles / Supers from 1971-on had the half moon vents behind rear side windows...

bnc

Wed Aug 19, 2009 1:29 pm

finished my project of 7 years bugger

Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:06 pm

stuco wrote: Congratulations on that free bug! You are very lucky. I would like to hear the story of how you got it. I wouldn't lower it, they look so much better stock in my opinion. Everyone is lowering them these days, be different.

Thanks. It just goes to show that hard work does pay off...

I told the story a couple pages back you can take a look for your self if you like. well this bug has been sitting for a while so the rear end sangs alot and it just looks funny. I'm thinking just some 2 inch drop spindle for the front not no narrowed beam or anything...

Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:10 pm

boomsvw wrote: finished my project of 7 years bugger

Thats kinda the stants im looking for. not ridiculously low but, a good looking low. I'm looking for those empi 8 spokes also. I almost bought a pair off Craigslist for $100 with tires but, a guy before me called and bought them.... :(

Wed Aug 19, 2009 5:29 pm

little BUGer wrote: stuco wrote: Congratulations on that free bug! You are very lucky. I would like to hear the story of how you got it. I wouldn't lower it, they look so much better stock in my opinion. Everyone is lowering them these days, be different.

Thanks. It just goes to show that hard work does pay off...

I told the story a couple pages back you can take a look for your self if you like. well this bug has been sitting for a while so the rear end sangs alot and it just looks funny. I'm thinking just some 2 inch drop spindle for the front not no narrowed beam or anything...

Oh ok, I missed the story the first time looking through your thread. Great story, great bug, and good for you. It's nice to be recognized for your hard work. Consider me jealous!

Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:22 am

you can buy those rims at discount import parts the number i gave you and i went down i pline in the back and drop spindles and a beam in the front

Thu Aug 20, 2009 8:56 am

boomsvw wrote: you can buy those rims at discount import parts the number i gave you and i went down i pline in the back and drop spindles and a beam in the front

I need a job. I'm workin with minimal amount of money and trying to get the ball rolling on this bug. Its sucks.....

Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:01 am

thats fine until the last 2 years i was working minimum wage jobs just keep pluggin away at it youll get there .

Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:00 pm

hey thanks

Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:39 pm

we'll heres a little update. I bought some empi 8 spokes off craigslist for $100 with tires. ill get a picture as soon as I can find my camera.

Does anybody have any tips for painting them? there the polished aluminum color right now and wanting them black..

Wed Aug 26, 2009 12:32 am

news paper, green painters tape and gloss back enamel paint.

Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:46 pm

why thank you kind sir. I have been watching some videos on how its done the right way...

ill get pics up soon.

Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:49 pm

nice car.

you would also benifit from joining one of the local clubs. there are two in the area, absolute vw and the rose city volksters.

both are good and full of info pic the one that suits you the best, or is simply closer.

i joined the volksters when i bought my car and they have helped me out alot. utilize their knowledge for your car and you will also make some good friends.

you also get a discount at most of the local parts houses. i used it when i put the disk brakes and suspension on my car and saved $300 that time.

check them out at www.rosecityvolksters.com and www.absolutevw.com

Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:07 am

catbox wrote: nice car.

you would also benifit from joining one of the local clubs. there are two in the area, absolute vw and the rose city volksters.

both are good and full of info pic the one that suits you the best, or is simply closer.

i joined the volksters when i bought my car and they have helped me out alot. utilize their knowledge for your car and you will also make some good friends.

you also get a discount at most of the local parts houses. i used it when i put the disk brakes and suspension on my car and saved $300 that time.

check them out at www.rosecityvolksters.com and www.absolutevw.com

hey thanks. How would I go about joining one of these clubs?

Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:33 pm

Nice ride, bro. Just bought my first VW too. Didn't get it for free but got a damn good deal on it (I think so anyway).

I too might be joining one of those local clubs.

By the way, as local Oregonians seem to be replying in this thread...I have a question for you all (sorry to hijack your thread little BUGger)...

I don't have a garage can any western Oregonians/Portlanders give some suggestions as to what I should do to prepare for winter? My '72 Super will be my daily driver and I want to get it as water tight as possible. Unfortunately, I've already noticed that a little water was on my driver floor when it rained the other day. Same thing used to happen to my old Austin Mini. I searched through the archives here and it seems to be a common problem. I reckon it might be coming from the hood vents or maybe the doors...not sure. I'll be more investigative next time it rains.

Any winterizing tips for the coming rain would be useful.

Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:56 pm

All I can say is damnnnnn...nice find! For $825 my '72 Super was nowhere near as nice as your free one.

Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:22 am

joining our club is easy go to the web site and there is a link.

or you can show up at the meeting and check us out before you commit.

we meet the second tuesday of every month at the round table in Beaverton at 7 pm.

the other club i believe meets the same tuesday as us at the stark street pizza on stark and 92nd on the east side of portland.

we both support the big vw car shows in the summer, we have the woodburn bug run and they have the rose city bug in at PIR.

as for the water on the floor i was driving during a huge thunder storm and water started pouring on my foot as i was racing home. i believe it is due to the hood vent getting stuff in it and then plugging up the drain holes in the vent box. this in turn rots stuff and/or fills the box with enough water it then leaks into the car and finds its way to the floor.

i am going to remove the cover in my trunk('73) to try and clean this issue out. it has taken the life of my blower fan and i need to also replace that while i am in there.

PeterB Rose City Volksters Cyber-Stalker

Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:56 am

red if you have no place for your car i would eater get one of those carports made of pipe and really anchor it to the ground cause as you know living in oregon you never know what to expect and if carport isnt a option get one of the nicest car covers you can find that is durable to any weather.