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Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:35 pm

little BUGer wrote: I have a couple of those distributors in the second picture from the last. how much are those runnin? Theres one already on the bug.
DVDA's with a good can are probably worth about $100, possibly more. SVDA's maybe $60.

Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:53 pm

cool. I wen't down there and got the window crank ($3). not quite the same but, it'll work. I seen some cool yellow fogs also. Do you think $40 is to much for a set? there the round style that bolt to the bumber...

Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:16 pm

little BUGer wrote: .....another question will the adjustable beam with avis adjusters work on my bug?

as long as it's a balljoint beam you can use it... narrowed/adjustable or both :D
You might wanna start with drop spindles.. then decide if you wanna go lower

Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:05 pm

where can I get a nice cheap set of these? will my tires rub my fenders?

Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:20 am

little BUGer wrote: where can I get a nice cheap set of these? will my tires rub my fenders?
what size are your front tire ? you may need some lower profile

I got my drop spindles from www.kustom1warehouse.net

Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:43 am

you can get the spindles at that discount place i gave you the number for there on mcloughlin

Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:56 am

thanks.

My tires size is 164/80/15

Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:49 pm

So here is a little update on what I eventually want it to look like:

Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:13 pm

Congrats on your Beetle! Awesome!!
I scored this year also. I picked up a 74 SB from California, it was shipped to Pa. approx. 6 months ago. I got it for a grand! It even had a rebuilt engine just put in, and of course, the underneath is like brand new. I know how you feel!

Sat Jul 25, 2009 1:02 am

little BUGer wrote: does anyone know what type of suspension this has?

Standard has the beam axle, look around here, search and you'll understand them in no time.
The rear is torsion rod irs, it's hard to explain suspension design in text :lol: just look for pictures and such and you'll see in no time.

Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:14 am

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This is my 69 standard that I got for FREE from Tim & Gene @ STALL20RESTORATION. All OG NY car--last registered in 1987.Came with an extra 1600 DP.Needs floors & channels etc....etc.....(everything...)
Plans are to leave it as OG lookin as possible but slam it slightly and drive the hell out of it!!! I towbarred it from Long Island to NC--what a trip! I want to thank Stall20 and the guys of Long Island VW club for all their help!

Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:17 pm

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.

Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:55 pm

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.
Say what???!!! :roll:

Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:25 pm

mnussbau wrote: 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.
Say what???!!! :roll:
just look at the hood. if the bottom is wide, it's a super. if the bottom is narrow, it's a standard. super also has a vent under the front bumper (for whatever reason)

Fri Jul 31, 2009 9:57 pm

Videoguy009 you may want to study up on VW's a little more.

Sat Aug 01, 2009 10:38 am

My 73 standard.
Super Beetles were too expensive for my dad when he bought this car new... First car I rode in, on the way home from the hospital at three days old. Now it's mine and I had to alter a few things... I had a 72 exactly like yours- yellow even. These are really good driving beetles but then again, which aren't? Great deal you got there!

Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:23 pm

i vote its a standard

Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:58 pm

agreed. it is a standard.

Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:30 am

LeviMan2001 wrote: little BUGer wrote: does anyone know what type of suspension this has?

Standard has the beam axle, look around here, search and you'll understand them in no time.
The rear is torsion rod irs, it's hard to explain suspension design in text :lol: just look for pictures and such and you'll see in no time.

I get them now thanks for the advice though...

Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:31 am

VintageVulture wrote:

hey do you happen to know what size of tire are on those wheels?