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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 2:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

I'm not done, I can turn a thread around:

djkeev wrote:

"I just saw a White T-bird driven by a beautiful young redhead!"

Pictures, or it didn't happen !!!

In other words: time to move on !!! There are VW dudes and dudettes of all types !!!
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: owdlvr
Posted: Today 2:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Looks like a good start. Keep your build all in this one thread, makes it easier for us to follow the progress, and when you're done you have a great history of the work in a single car.

-Dave
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: WHAT WAS VW THINKING?

Author: Glenn
Posted: Today 2:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I bet they were thinking that none of these cheap cars would be around in 30 years.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Tachometer

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 2:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

I don't go over 5000 rpm in mine, and not too much over 4500 rpm. That's why I say that his tach should go higher than 4000 rpm.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 2:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

djkeev wrote:

Not the best of photos

Yeah - because it's quite hidden back there !!!
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 2:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Boot and Bonnet..... Good European terms!

How far are you planning to take this apart? Body off?

Dave
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Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Problems starting when warmed up

Author: dubllyou
Posted: Today 2:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

It sounds like the carb is leaking internally somehow and flooding the intake with fuel. It could be that your fuel pressure is too high or a faulty needle seat on the float, improperly adjusted float or any of a number of reasons. I'd start with the carb.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: WHAT WAS VW THINKING?

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 2:32 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

What were they thinking?

Ok.......

Drill hole,
Insert INEXPENSIVE Rivet,
Mash into place.
DONE!

Vs......
Make metal thicker or weld in blind nut,
Drill hole,
Run tap into hole (taps wear out, need replacing)
Install EXPENSIVE screw with screw driver (driver bits wear and need replacing)
Tighten screw
Done!

Cost $$$$$'s my friend.... Time and material.

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Rust Repair, 74 Super Convertible

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 2:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 286

Well, brakes are adjusted, fluid levels checked...... All is good under the car!

Took off the Steering Wheel to see how this ignition key cover is installed. Turns out that there aren't any screws needed as the 1973 has.
All one needs to do is loosen the Four Multi Function Switch Screws......
Pull up a fraction of an inch on the assembly.........
Snap the cover on around the key, make sure it is mated with the trim housing around the column
Push the Multi Switch back down into place and reinstall the screws.

The two little hooks are held in place by the white plastic of the Multi Switch.

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Note the intersection / mating of the cover and trim housing (by the lower Right screw)...........
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The horn has been erratic, not honking in all steering positions so I took this opportunity to clean all of the contacts and apply some Di-Electric grease on the rubbing surfaces..........
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Getting Closer! There IS a light at the end of the Tunnel!

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Problems starting when warmed up

Author: camaroboi13
Posted: Today 2:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I say stuck float or check timing. My car didn't really like a certain timing spec, it would run great cold but wouldn't start warm. After a small change of timing it was good.

By you saying you have your foot on the floor, that sounds like a float out of adjustment to me.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: jazbug
Posted: Today 2:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

DUBSLIFE5150 wrote:

ive heard people call it many different things. The "trunk" is actually called the bonnet. and bonnet lid. thats what i call it. for the rear, engine compartment, engine bay. then the deck lid is the cover.

I like bonnet - all the European and Australian guys on the Fiat Spider forum use that term for the hood.
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La Verne, California

1969 Standard Beetle - under restoration
1969 Fiat Spider - daily driver, rolling restoration

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: jazbug
Posted: Today 2:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Last post for today - should bring us up to date. This morning we got the front fenders off, and that required dealing with some wiring removal as well since we had to get the headlight and turn signal wires out of the fenders to get them off.

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More photos on Photobucket. http://s369.photobucket.com/user/seubanks-photos/l...%20Removed

-- Zach and Steve
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La Verne, California

1969 Standard Beetle - under restoration
1969 Fiat Spider - daily driver, rolling restoration

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: DUBSLIFE5150
Posted: Today 2:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

ive heard people call it many different things. The "trunk" is actually called the bonnet. and bonnet lid. thats what i call it. for the rear, engine compartment, engine bay. then the deck lid is the cover.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: bowtiebug
Posted: Today 2:14 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

great project , have fun and enjoy it ..

Seeing Mugs root beer in your photo reminded me of these bugs

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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: jazbug
Posted: Today 2:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Second day of work found us getting the doors off and the starting in on the fenders. We had to drill out three of the door hinge screws, but eventually got them out and got the doors off. Then we got the car up on stands and took off the wheels.

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We got the rear fenders off, but like the doors it was more work than expected. Three of the fender bolts were spinning the nuts inside the body, and we couldn't get a wrench on them, so we ended up cutting the bolts. We also removed the front and rear deck lids, and got a head start on the front fenders by getting the lights out.

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Quick question - for the sake of using the right terms. Do you call the front area the trunk, and therefore the lid is the trunk lid, and the rear area the engine bay, and therefore the lid is the hood? I just can't get used to calling the front lid the trunk and the rear lid the hood.

As always, more pics on Photobucket. http://s369.photobucket.com/user/seubanks-photos/l...ders%20Off

-- Zach and Steve
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La Verne, California

1969 Standard Beetle - under restoration
1969 Fiat Spider - daily driver, rolling restoration

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: DUBSLIFE5150
Posted: Today 2:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

looks like a good project! im 16 and doing the same thing with my father. have fun!
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: jazbug
Posted: Today 2:04 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

On our first day of work, we started off easy, just trying to get the doors off and clean out the interior a little. It was a good introduction to the patience required when working on an old car because three of the door hinge screws were rusted in place, so we sprayed them with penetrating oil and let them sit.

Job 1: Remove doors. Fail

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So we spent the morning removing the tar paper (or whatever it's called) from the floor to see what kind of condition the pan is in underneath. We found some surface rust, but overall it was in pretty good shape, and the area under the battery is intact, even though it looks a little rough. Some additional clean up and rust preventer should give us a good foundation to work with.

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More pics on Photobucket. http://s369.photobucket.com/user/seubanks-photos/l...0of%20Work

Any thoughts?
-- Zach and Steve
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La Verne, California

1969 Standard Beetle - under restoration
1969 Fiat Spider - daily driver, rolling restoration

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: WHAT WAS VW THINKING?

Author: spikedog
Subject: WHAT WAS VW THINKING?
Posted: Today 1:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I've restored several vintage cars (52 Jag XK 120, 49 IH KB 1 Panel delivery), but I've never seen a worse system for hanging the doors than in my 78 VW Beetle convertible that I am currently restoring. The bottom hinge pin on the passenger side was broken off when I bought the car, and getting the broken pin out proved to be a formidable challenge.

First of all, what was VW thinking when they riveted the door half of the hinge into the door? If the hinge was screwed in instead of being riveted, it could be easily removed, put into a press, and the pins could be pressed out. In addition, I've never seen a system where the pin has to be pressed through the top ear of the hinge during installation. Without the VW tool, this is very difficult because if the door is not off the car, there is no easy way to support the bottom of the hinge.

Now that I have the door off the car and the pins finally removed, I'm going to switch to a more sensible system. VW used 8MM pins which are about .004" larger than 5/16", so I am going to ream the hinge pin holes to 11/32" and use regular 11/32" hardened hinge pins which are readily available in any auto parts store. If the door ever has to be removed again, these new pins will be able to be driven out with a punch. I'm tempted to do the driver's door at the same time, but getting the pins out is too much trouble.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has ever tried this.

Spikedog

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: 72 seat track removal?`

Author: DUBSLIFE5150
Subject: 72 seat track removal?`
Posted: Today 1:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

Putting low backs in the 72 and i need to put the early style seat rails. I have the seat rails im gonna be putting in, but i still need to remove the ones that are in it. Whats the best way to remove them from a 72? i drilled the 69 ones out. but the 72 rails looks different. any help would be appreciated. thanks
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug

Author: jazbug
Subject: Our 1969 Standard Restoration - First Bug
Posted: Today 1:57 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Been lurking and learning on the forum for a while, and wanted to jump in at this point and begin posting progress on the '69 standard that my son and I are restoring.

We've had this deal since he was about 4 years old that when he turned 15 I would buy him an old bug and we'd spend a year restoring it together, then when he got his license at 16 it would be his first car. Well, he turns 15 on June 1, so started looking for good project cars a couple months ago, and actually came home with this '69 standard Beetle in mid April for $1450.

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It drove well enough to drive it home about 15 minutes away. There are seat frames (no pads or covers) and bumpers, but other than that, what you see is what you get.

This is the first bug in our family, so we're not real familiar with the specifics, but I've been doing work on my 1969 Fiat Spider for a couple years, so while I'm no pro, at least I'm not a total noob around cars.

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Dual Port 1600 (as best I can tell anyway - not having ever seen one before), and definitely missing some parts in the engine bay.

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No interior to speak of.

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Surface rust in all the usual places, but no major rust-through anywhere that we've been able to find. We've already had a few work days, but I'll throw them up as separate posts so I don't get too many pics in one post. There are more pics at Photobucket. http://s369.photobucket.com/user/seubanks-photos/l...mes%20Home

We're obviously excited about the process ahead, and will appreciate any and all input, feedback, pointers and advice from the forum.

Thanks!
-- Steve and Zach
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Steve and Zach Eubanks
La Verne, California

1969 Standard Beetle - under restoration
1969 Fiat Spider - daily driver, rolling restoration

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: Problems starting when warmed up

Author: HungLow
Subject: Problems starting when warmed up
Posted: Today 1:56 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

OK On my 71 the car runs ok, but after running it for a while, if i turn it off for a few secs i have to battle to get her bad started, i have to crank the engine with my foot to the floor for around 15 seconds, i thought it might be my coil going out i toolk it to get check the people at the auto parts store tell me the coil is ok, i have no idea what it could be, any help will be appreciated

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: 68IHscout
Posted: Today 1:52 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Dj thats a great pic , now what is that nut torque down to? Also the intake ends to the head torque value ...tanks guys

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 1983 bug made in mexico

Author: BenJAMin
Posted: Today 1:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

This thing won't be fuel injected. In fact, the possibility exists that this car could be a 1200cc model.
Here's a general overview
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle_in_Mexico

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: brake Pedal wont return- sticking

Author: bug1000000000
Posted: Today 1:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

You MUST pull the assembly and slide the brake pedal out of the assembly. It rotates on an inch and a half cylinder that PB Blaster will not penetrate and clean. Polish that up and you'll be good to go. If there's one hard learned lesson i have, this is it. Forget the broken spring.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: neil68
Subject: 68 Beetle engine removal
Posted: Today 1:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I have removed and reinstalled the engine from my 68 Beetle several times (to experiment with different camshafts) and do this by myself:
-jack stands under torsion bars,
-remove two bottom 17 mm nuts & left top bolt,
-floor jack under sump & remove top right 17 mm nut,
-lower engine to floor,
-jack up one side to provide clearance to slide engine out behind the wheel.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 1:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Arnooij wrote:

I'm not looking for something to identify my car.
I've got a birth certificate from Wolfsburg, so all original information is correct. Only the engine is different en that's why I refer to the engine numbers. I just hope to find the correct motor-information.

Odds are high that you will never stumble across the original engine number.
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 68 swing axle to wide 5

Author: VwZackVw
Posted: Today 1:08 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Ok awesome that sounds a lot easier than anything else. Have you done that before without any problems?

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: Arnooij
Posted: Today 1:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I'm not looking for something to identify my car.
I've got a birth certificate from Wolfsburg, so all original information is correct. Only the engine is different en that's why I refer to the engine numbers. I just hope to find the correct motor-information.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: One more ? while Im at it...

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 12:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

Sorry ashman I meant one of those leads goes to the BATTERY not the starter. At any rate the Haynes manual was indeed referring to removing B+ wires from the regulator, to run voltage and current check tests from the generator. But for whatever reason I cannot start the car if I remove those B+ terminal wires from the regulator. Following is word for word transcription:

Generator - no load voltage check

1. Disconnect the wires from terminal 51 (B+) on the regulator and make sure the positive ends cannot touch any nearby part and short to earth.
2. Connect the positive lead from the voltmeter to terminal 51 (B+) on the regulator and the negative lead to earth.
3. Start the engine and increase speed slowly to a fast tickover. The voltmeter should rise to a reading of 7-8 volts on a 6-volt system, 113-14 volts on a 12 volt system, and stay there. If there is no reading the fault is most likely in the generator. If the reading is incorrect then the regulator is most probably at fault. Nevertheless, both could be faulty in either case.

Should I be able to start the car with no problem even if those B+ regulator wires are disconnected? Because I couldn't at all- but immediately after I plugged them back in the car fired right up.
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1600 SP motor
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 12:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

In years LONG gone in the USA, many States used the Engine number as the vehicle ID number.

Occasionally a "sleeper" will surface with paperwork that way but rare.

Stamp whatever darn numbers you wish into your case! As Johnny said, even your girlfriends phone number..... No one will care.

Now...... Messing with the modern Vehicle ID plate...... Different story!

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 12:36 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

johnnypan wrote:

There is no VIN number on the case,nor is the engine number used for verification...therefore the legal issue is moot..a builder can stamp whatever he wants on a case,generally its an indicator that the case has been machined.

75smith wrote:

and you need to check local laws, but most of the time you can't re stamp numbers(used to, but not anymore) and if you do restamp, you had better make sure the original block is gone and destroyed(I'm assuming it was in the fire and nothing is actually original in the engine) so tread carefully

So which is it??
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1969 Type 1 Autostick Sedan
1600 SP motor
Bosch 113905205AE DVDA distributor
Solex 30 PICT3 carb

"I'll miss you and your car with the funny seat belts!"

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: '69Custom
Posted: Today 12:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Wow. I give up. All of you are making far more of this than a simple observation by turning it into something it's not.

I'm done.
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1969 Frankenbug
1965 Ford Mustang
F-U-M-P!
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Please excuse any typos as my iPhone doesn't speak English very well.�

tham64 wrote:

Why tune a big round again and again????? For me.... 1 hour will solve the case

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.

Author: Q-Dog
Posted: Today 12:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Tim Donahoe wrote:

... The front apron is for a bug with A/C. Does it still have a working unit? ...

Ok, where do you guys get this incorrect info? ALL Supers for US import had slots in the front apron. NO Beetle shipped from the factory with A/C ... it was an accessory added by the dealer.

Sorry to hijack your thread Jeramy. I just really don't like folks perpetuating incorrect information. But I do like yellow Beetles!
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'69 Dune Buggy, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=419624
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544918

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Muffler

Author: camaroboi13
Posted: Today 12:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Are you looking for a stock muffler, or are you looking for a replacement for your stock muffler?

There's a stock muffler in my garage I keep tripping over...come take it home for 10 bucks if you need it...I'm sure my wife wouldn't mind seeing it gone
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2001 Yukon Denali 6.0l AWD 24s TVs surround sound playstation 6 disc dvd etc etc.
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5l stock mama's car

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 12:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Relax people......
It's all story telling...... Painting a verbal picture.
What's brings a better image to your Brain........

"Yeah, I saw a lady in a white T-Bird"

Or

"I just saw a White T-bird driven by a beautiful young redhead!" (You don�t even need to make note of Gender)

Story telling makes us human......... Chill.

You can call me a White British Boy if you want to........

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: camaroboi13
Posted: Today 12:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

HankScorpio wrote:

What's all this jack the car up stuff? I lowered the engine down on a floor jack then my brother and I lifted the rear of the bug up in the air and rolled it forward over the engine.

Some of us don't have big brothers. I am 6'0" 236lbs and I am the biggest person of all my friends. Plus I'm not looking to kick a friend in the balls for dropping my car ontop of my motor
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2001 Yukon Denali 6.0l AWD 24s TVs surround sound playstation 6 disc dvd etc etc.
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5l stock mama's car

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: Throw out bearing collar adapter: who has used one?

Author: gargamel
Subject: Throw out bearing collar adapter: who has used one?
Posted: Today 12:27 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

http://vwparts.aircooled.net/Throw-Out-Bearing-Ada...sleeve.htm

At first I thought I needed a later throw out bearing, pressure plate and operating arm (71-72?) but now I wonder if this would require machining the later operating arm to fit the transmission. Is this also required to convert to the older throw out bearing? I was hoping it was just modifying with this adapter and new parts.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Tachometer

Author: camaroboi13
Posted: Today 12:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Your rpm ranges are pretty normal from what I've heard. The bus tends to be a little higher in the rpm range on the freeway than the bug.

As for how high you can take it? Some say don't go over 5k if you can avoid it. Your car in stock configuration isn't making any power past about 4500-4700. I have my shift light set to 4700
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69 bug 1600sp buckpack ceramic header w mondo muffler, riviera wheels, 185/65 front 205/70 rear stock height for now
2001 Yukon Denali 6.0l AWD 24s TVs surround sound playstation 6 disc dvd etc etc.
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5l stock mama's car

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.

Author: Q-Dog
Subject: Re: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.
Posted: Today 12:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

JeramyM wrote:

... So I am very proud to introduce all of you to Bumblebee( cliched I know but what else are you supposed to name a canary yellow bug) ...

Couldn't you could call it Canary?
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'69 Dune Buggy, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=419624
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544918

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 12:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Truth is I dont think of black guys owning VWs at all anymore these days--that idea just doesnt fit the current time we live in-- but this story reminded me of one time way back in the 80s when my dad and I were in the bug at a gas station, parked under a street light so we could see putting oil in the car. Well under this street light was where the gas station allowed a lot of owners to park their cars for sale, and a black man pulled up in an old truck and asked if ours was for sale, and I just now realized that at the time I didnt think it odd at all for a black guy to own a VW. Weird.
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1969 Type 1 Autostick Sedan
1600 SP motor
Bosch 113905205AE DVDA distributor
Solex 30 PICT3 carb

"I'll miss you and your car with the funny seat belts!"

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: Q-Dog
Subject: Re: THANKS!
Posted: Today 12:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

tjettom wrote:

It just amazes me that whenever I have a VW question I can't find an answer to, I never have to look any further than the fine volks at Samba.com...

Thanks,
Tom

Or you could go to the technical section and do a little research. Lots of pics, owners manuals, wiring diagrams, paint and interior colors, etc.
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'69 Dune Buggy, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=419624
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544918

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Rust Repair, 74 Super Convertible

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 12:12 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 286

SevenThreeSuper
Thanks for the photos and information!

This is what I have........
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I sourced a cover, I thought from a 74 but who knows?
My "new" cover snaps in somehow........ I'll need to take my wheel apart and see if I have screw holes........ Hmmmmmmmmmm .........
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750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1062689.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: tjettom
Subject: THANKS!
Posted: Today 12:06 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

It just amazes me that whenever I have a VW question I can't find an answer to, I never have to look any further than the fine volks at Samba.com...

Thanks,
Tom

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Tachometer

Author: Auler
Posted: Today 12:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Also how do you wire them up?

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: Tim Donahoe
Posted: Today 12:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Maybe the OP was just trying to show that vintage VW owners, in particular, are a closer-knit community--no matter how different we are.

He mentioned that the old dude was black. I immediately wondered if a Chevy or Ford passerby would stop to help the guy for stereotypical reasons. Whereas, old (and young) V-dubbers tend to stick together a bit closer, regardless of race, or age, etc. In other words, I'm making a broad, general statement here. And it's this:

Dubbers don't care who your daddy is!

For instance (although I wore my hair down to the middle of my back for years, but don't now), I saw a kid in an oncoming Bug a few weeks back, and he flipped me the peace sign as he passed me. I waved back, of course--like I wave at all VW owners. But I had to smile a little. Although, I had my fun in the '60's, I've led a fairly conservative life for many years--although I'm not THAT conservative, mind you. The point is, although the kid and I may be separated by time, experiece, and lifestyle, we both share a special kinship as a direct result of knowing something that others don't (if you have to guess what I'm talking about, you don't own an old bug, by the way).

Yes, I use skin color, race, etc. to describe people. I also mention size, proportion, hair color, eye color.

To be honest, mentioning the race of the old black man, improved the story for me, by reminding me that we do, in fact, share an unspoken bond.

Now if anyone disagrees, you may now go to a Mercedes-Benz web site and eat your Triscuts and drink your prune juice and complain about how the country is going to hell in a handbasket.

Tim

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 1969 Std Bug

Author: kieferlikens
Posted: Today 12:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

The pictures as promised. Just a little later.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: Arnooij
Posted: Today 12:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Thank you all for you're reply's.

Yeah that's also the problem, it's 45 years old (engine).
So anything could have happend to that engine.

If it's an 1600 engine from 1968 (if the first number is the original) then I'm happy. My dad's neighbour used to work at Volkswagen in the 70's.
He was the one who said: "This cannot be a 1300, this is more powerfull".
That got me thinking

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Rust Repair, 74 Super Convertible

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 11:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 286

NEW WINDSHIELD!!!!!!

One of the last major annoyances of my Bug is the windshield.
Cracked
Badly Pitted
Delaminating
Discolored............. That white haze?...... IN the Glass!
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I ordered a new one from Chucks Convertibles...... After sourcing a New one locally which ended up being for a Super Sedan!
I got that glass for a song! But...... I Paid too much in the end.......It's mine.....all mine...... . Does NOT fit...... But it's mine....... (Anyone want a Super Sedan Windshield?.... Seriously....anyone?)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=542070&highlight=

Anyway, I took the short "cheap" cut already, time to do it right Stupid!

FedEx just rolled in and handed me a surprisingly small box......... Inside was a windshield.
Completely engulfed in expanding foam and foam pellets!
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Not wanting to force or flex the glass I cut away the box from the glass and began to carefully pull apart the foam.......
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Until I found a perfectly intact windshield!......
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I HATE the mess foam makes..... Sticks to everything!.......
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Labels on the new glass......... Thanks Chuck!
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Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: HankScorpio
Posted: Today 11:25 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

What's all this jack the car up stuff? I lowered the engine down on a floor jack then my brother and I lifted the rear of the bug up in the air and rolled it forward over the engine.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.

Author: JeramyM
Posted: Today 11:24 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

It's a 73. As far as I know there is no AC. I could be wrong where would it be at?

As far as problems, got some shimmy at around 40, pretty sure thats the tie rod ends.

And I am pretty sure one of my pistons exploded. Pulling the engine today. Was gonna take pictures but forgot my phone. Will take some once I have a chance.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.

Author: Tim Donahoe
Posted: Today 11:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Looks pretty good, Jeramy!

The front apron is for a bug with A/C. Does it still have a working unit?

What year is it, problems, etc.?

Tim

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: 68IHscout
Posted: Today 11:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Awesome ,, thanks cusser ,.....

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Muffler

Author: badufay
Posted: Today 11:10 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=.../Resonator
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: '74 Super Beetle - was running - now doesn't run...

Author: Brazimoto
Posted: Today 10:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

O.K. thanks for the pic

And again I appreciate the advice and proper direction in resolving this engine issue...

Will go through the correct TDC procedures...

Will respond when it's running correct...

Thanks again!

P.S. It's a learning curve for me as I am helping a friend resolve this...

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Super Beetle not getting fuel.

Author: SW86
Posted: Today 10:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 24

did you ever figure this out? im having the exact same problem.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.

Author: JeramyM
Subject: Bumblebee and Jeramy: Love at first sight.
Posted: Today 10:40 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

not sure if this is the correct forum, mods please move as you wish.

Hi, my name is Jeramy and several months ago I fulfilled a life long dream of owning my own VW Bug. So I am very proud to introduce all of you to Bumblebee( cliched I know but what else are you supposed to name a canary yellow bug)

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He was found pining away for someone to love and drive him behind a garage. So I fell in love, bought him, and brought him home. He needs some work, was running until about a week ago, but hopefully with some love and care he will once again be cruisin the highway and byways, turnin heads, and causing people to get punched in the arm.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 10:39 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Not the best of photos but you can clearly see the intake manifold mount behind the fuel pump.........
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 10:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

68IHscout wrote:

Thanks cusser , was youres double nut , or just one against the mounting surface and the case?

Excellent question. Because that engine is original 1971, and the intake manifold has never been removed from the engine, so I went out to take an additional look.

The stud threads into the right hand side of the engine case. There's a part of the left hand side of the engine case that slides over that. There is only one nut.

So the order is, from right to left: right side of engine case with stud installed/left hand side of case/center section of manifold/lock washer/nut.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 10:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

I typically would get the dropped engine onto the ground under the VW, then use a 4x6 inch block of wood on my jack on the transmission cross-support to lift the VW rear up, then slide the engine out.

I don't typically do the "remove the wheel, then out the wheel well" thing, but that does eliminate the need to jack up as high.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Center Steering Wheel on a bug

Author: zimmyjim
Posted: Today 10:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

the attempt on car wars didnt go well at all....
LOTS of fabrication, and looked horrible.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Charging System

Author: LABug
Posted: Today 10:04 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Oh dang, West Covina is super close. Also, dan I just replaced the Brushes about a week ago and pressing them shows sparks and seems to be in good working order.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 9:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

There is actually a lot of discussion and information about engine numbers in these forums........
Some have the old number spot milled away and a new number stamped in........ Or not.......
Numbers stamped on top of numbers.......
Some have tags like you have.......
Some have a new number on the right side and the original number left as well.......

Letters, numbers, symbols...... I find the history aspect of it all quite interesting...... but as Johnnypan noted, it is of little, if any, value 40 years after the fact.

Dave
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: '74 Super Beetle - was running - now doesn't run...

Author: djkeev
Posted: Today 9:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Q-Dog wrote:

Brazimoto wrote:

Thanks for all the help guys!

Could someone post some pics of the distributor with wires in place...?

I want to compare with my set up...

Thanks a million!

This point has to driven home, YOU MUST locate #1 firing Top Dead Center before you can proceed. Keep in mind, all cylinders will reach top dead center twice during a combustion cycle, once to fire, once to exhaust.

Two revolutions of the crankshaft = one combustion cycle.

On the firing TDC both valves are closed.
On the Exhaust TDC the Exhaust valve is open.

Dave.
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1974 Super Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=482968&highlight=rust+repair

Creating a 69 1/2 Ghia Convertible out of a 69 Coupe and a 70 Convertible
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=392473

And the newest arrival!....... 86 Vanagon Westy!
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6315537#6315537

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: What kind and how much oil in my air cleaner?

Author: Tim Donahoe
Posted: Today 9:41 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Don't you have a red line inside the air cleaner for referrence?

Tim

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: waco69bug
Posted: Today 9:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

When I remove the engine from my Beetle I leave the car on the ground drop the engine to the ground inside the engine compartment then jack up one side of the car, remove the rear tire on the lifted side. I then slide the engine out through the wheel well.
On my Bus I removed the rear apron and slide the engine straight back,no lifting.
I was intimidated by lifting the entire car, but last time I took the engine out of a Beetle, I tried lifting the rear of the car, just forward of the transmission and it wasn't as difficult as I had thought. Just make certain your front wheels are chocked!
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1971 Beetle - 1776CC, dual carbs
1971 Super Convertible - my wife's car
1969 Bus - my newest, still getting the PO out of her.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: type 1 engine removal

Author: Tim Donahoe
Posted: Today 9:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Yes, you're going to have to jack higher for a bug.

I have a floor jack with a 23 inch lift, so, for me, it's no big thing. Others have smaller jacks--with less lift--so they use boards on the jack face to get more lift.

The place to put the jack plate is at the center of the "Y" on the frame forks. Jack here until you can pull the engine out from under the car. Some have an alternative method, where they don't jack as high, and they tip and pull the engine from one of the wheel wells (after removing the tire).

Tim

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Spark Plug Read Engine Tuning

Author: mrbigmax
Posted: Today 9:25 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

It hard to tell because the part of the plug that needs to be seen has no light on it.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Tachometer

Author: waco69bug
Posted: Today 9:22 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Since we are on the subject of Tachometers, at what speed is a 160DP too high?
I have a Bus that seems to want to be at 4,000RPM at 60MPH and a Beetle that is at 3,000 at 60. I realize it is the transmission and tires, but is 4,000 too high for sustained driving?
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1971 Beetle - 1776CC, dual carbs
1971 Super Convertible - my wife's car
1969 Bus - my newest, still getting the PO out of her.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 68 swing axle to wide 5

Author: cseay1
Posted: Today 9:16 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

68 swing axle will be long axle with long spline. To put the short axle short spline wide 5 drums on you will need these spacers between the drum and nut

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C13-22-5281-7

Might be better in the long run to swap in some 66 and earlier short axles .. that way if you want wide 5 rims and extra clearance you're all set.

My 68 Ghia I am swapping out the long axles for 66 and earlier short axles for more tire clearance, but I want to keep the four lug. So I am going to have to mill down the snout on the 4 lug drum 5/8" to be able to get the nut to go on.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Tachometer

Author: mrbigmax
Posted: Today 9:12 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

You might want to consider a VDO tachometer like this:
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?Type=Tachometer&Series=Vision&PN=333-158

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Please clarify the cable clutch adjustment Pics

Author: Eric&Barb
Posted: Today 9:10 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

Here is the NLA TO bearing:

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That is the front side (FIF) of the bearing with the dust cover that can be carefully removed to add in new grease.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: johnnypan
Posted: Today 9:08 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

There is no VIN number on the case,nor is the engine number used for verification...therefore the legal issue is moot..a builder can stamp whatever he wants on a case,generally its an indicator that the case has been machined.As for what sense do the numbers make that the builder used? it could be the builders internal code,his girlfriends phone number,whatever he felt like stamping at the time..I don't trust any numbers a rebuilder stamps on a case to indicate linebore cut size or crankshaft dimension,the case could have been machined at a later date and left unmarked...measure and verify.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Can this be done? Narrow Super Beetle front end

Author: cseay1
Posted: Today 9:06 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 10

If you want to go low and narrow in a Super this is what I would do

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=460537&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Please clarify the cable clutch adjustment Pics

Author: Eric&Barb
Posted: Today 9:06 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

CD looks almost new. Note the straight sanding lines across the friction material. Those are from the finish manufacturing process of the friction material.

FW surface is going to have those marks due to normal wear.

Looks like your FW seal is good since you do not have any oil on the CD. Have had to score up the FW surface on engines that have a slight amount of oil getting to the FW surface. Otherwise the flat surface of the FW and CD with a little oil can act like a suction cup causing early morning shifting problems. A drill bit held by hand so the side of the tip of the drill bit does a good job of scoring "W" shaped marks on the FW surface.

PP is probably good, we would use it for now. Though never have liked the diaphragm type of PP.

Replace the operating shaft (VW called the cross shaft that) and make sure the throw out bearing is centered in L/R relation to the transaxle input shaft. Failure to do that will result the TO bearing getting shoved side to side when pedal is pushed. This in turn wears out the OS arms all too quickly. Which looking at the image might be what happened to yours.
Have had to buy special washers to shim the OS to the right a tad to get the TO bearing centered, and even then you might need to ever so slightly bend the arms L/R to get that last bit to as centered as possible.

Get the right early TO bearing retaining clips. The not so good ones as just "U" shaped. The much better ones have a full spring loop in the bottom of the "U" shape.
Like this:
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The other problem is the new replacement early style TO bearing (as shown in the image above) are getting a lot of bad reviews.
If you can find the older style of TO bearing they are better and can be re-greased to make them last MUCH longer.

Even with the NLA TO bearing, do not sit for very long with the clutch pedal pushed down. Say if you pull up at a traffic light, better to just shift into neutral, get your foot off the clutch pedal and let the TO bearing rest.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 9:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Q-Dog wrote:

The beading matched the paint, from the factory.

Well $h*t.

Back to the store.....
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1600 SP motor
Bosch 113905205AE DVDA distributor
Solex 30 PICT3 carb

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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Center Steering Wheel on a bug

Author: dirtkeeper
Posted: Today 9:00 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

dereksavy wrote:

Bad ps I know, but it's early. Hope this will help. I want to try and build this.
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Man that center seat is really gonna hurt with that shifter up your ass

I kinda remember that show where they did the center steering and I recall at the end it was less than optimum mostly getting the pedals right seemed to be the hardest part

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: '74 Super Beetle - was running - now doesn't run...

Author: Q-Dog
Posted: Today 8:59 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Brazimoto wrote:

Thanks for all the help guys!

Could someone post some pics of the distributor with wires in place...?

I want to compare with my set up...

Thanks a million!

Not sure what a picture is gonna tell you. You have to figure out where TDC is on YOUR engine. The distributor drive can be in any of 12 different positions depending on where the gear was installed when the engine was built.

You can't always tell where #1 is from a picture.
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'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544918

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 8:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I think what he is asking is why his number plate would have BOTH numbers stamped into it. My guess (and it is absolutely a guess) is that your engine was rebuilt at some point to those 1974 specs, and--whether or not they used the original case again-- the rebuilders stamped the original case number into the new tag along with the number designation for the new engine type case. I dont know why they would do that unless it was a law thing.
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1600 SP motor
Bosch 113905205AE DVDA distributor
Solex 30 PICT3 carb

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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: Q-Dog
Posted: Today 8:48 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

The beading matched the paint, from the factory.
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'69 Dune Buggy, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=419624
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle, http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=544918

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: dirtkeeper
Posted: Today 8:46 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

johnnypan wrote:

The only way the price should be higher based on original paint is if the car is a candidate for a show quality survivor...in my opinion that is an extremely rare proposition...most times the 'survivor' tag is a hustle by someone searching for a sucker.

X2

I thought the beading was always black too .

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: bled the brakes now ive got no brake lights?

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 8:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

What year is your car?
The brake light switches are screwed into the master cylinder housing, kind of angled downward just a bit on the drivers side of the master cylinder. From my Haynes manual, #7 in the diagram:

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You should have two brake light switches, and if your car is stock original with the dash mounted brake system warning light, you may also have a third switch screwed in between the two brake light switches for that (#23 in the diagram.) Chances are you only have the two though.
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1600 SP motor
Bosch 113905205AE DVDA distributor
Solex 30 PICT3 carb

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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Please clarify the cable clutch adjustment Pics

Author: gargamel
Posted: Today 8:35 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 33

Epic fail on what looks like a HD cross shaft. That and a T/O bearing need to be replaced. The PP looks new inside but beat on the outside but you think it good? I will need to find a 7mm wrench to measure the clutch. Can you tell by the marks how used a clutch is? It almost seems new until you spot those marks. If it should be replaced, I figured a simple rigid one would k.i.s.s.. Flywheel has what I believe are marks from the clutch? No oil. Based on the pics, what advice can you give? If the clutch is usable, put it back in, clean it up, etc?
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: type 1 engine removal

Author: VWest77
Subject: type 1 engine removal
Posted: Today 8:31 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 6

Hello!

I have removed an engine from a 1977 bus before... and I was able to slide the engine off the transmission, and then jack up the back of the van over the engine.

Now I am going to be removing an engine from a 1968 beetle, and all of the information online that I have found talks about jacking up the entire car. I would like to avoid this if possible.

Is it possible to do it with just jacking the back over the engine, the same way I did the bus?

Thanks.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Spark Plug Read Engine Tuning

Author: johnnypan
Subject: Re: android
Posted: Today 8:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

cferry7 wrote:

Thanks Johnny pan
And your patience w my Android phone. !!!

Links corrected gotta love this new technology $$%&/?

Hey,are your engine vent covers selling?

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: johnnypan
Posted: Today 8:29 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

The only way the price should be higher based on original paint is if the car is a candidate for a show quality survivor...in my opinion that is an extremely rare proposition...most times the 'survivor' tag is a hustle by someone searching for a sucker.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: '74 Super Beetle - was running - now doesn't run...

Author: Brazimoto
Posted: Today 8:20 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Thanks for all the help guys!

Could someone post some pics of the distributor with wires in place...?

I want to compare with my set up...

Thanks a million!

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Spark Plug Read Engine Tuning

Author: cferry7
Subject: android
Posted: Today 8:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Thanks Johnny pan
And your patience w my Android phone. !!!

Links corrected gotta love this new technology $$%&/?
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: johnnypan
Posted: Today 8:16 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

The engine case rarely lives the full life of the car..yes,they can be machined and reused but depending on the way the engine failed it may be a different case.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 2 engine numbers why??

Author: Arnooij
Posted: Today 8:09 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

bowtiebug wrote:

that is most likely a rebuilders tag , the OEM number would be under that tag .

Okay, so to know for sure I have to remove that tag?

When I search for the 2 numbers separately I get this:

B 5649:
Modelyear : 1968 Type 1
Period : 01.08.1967 / 31.12.1967
Engine : 1,6 L
Power : 34 kW / 47 PK

AS - 34686:
Modelyear : 1974 Type 1
Period : 01.08.1973 / 31.12.1973
Engine : 1,6 L
Power : 37 kW / 50 PK

Still a bit confusing...

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: tjettom
Subject: Still Concerned
Posted: Today 8:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

Well, I wasn't sure, but my problem is that it's being advertised as original paint being a survior so to speak therefore the asking price reflects that in the higher amount. I just thought that all original bugs came with black fender bead....? Yes or No? The car color is a pastel creme/beigh/yellow which is an original color. (not sure of the proper name for it) and the bead is the same color. I do have another beetle that color with the matching color bead but I DO know it has be repainted. But just not sure on this other car with what I consider a higher asking price due to it (supposedly ) being original paint.

BIG THANKS<
Tom

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Window Regulator How-To

Author: snailovercello
Subject: Great instruction set
Posted: Today 8:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 65

I totally knocked this job out in just a few hours thanks to this post. I had recently picked up some new/used vent windows. Mine were in pretty bad shape. So I went ahead and swapped those out too. Now my windows can be rolled up and down without destroying any more handles!

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: bled the brakes now ive got no brake lights?

Author: ryanperkins16
Subject: bled the brakes now ive got no brake lights?
Posted: Today 8:03 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

basicly i installed dropped spindles with disk brakes, after bleeding them all up and testing the brakes... ALL FINE and firm.
the brake lights just wont come on... ive tried searching but am not getting the results i need because i havent touched the master cylinder or ANY wires i litteraly just bled the brakes and thats that.
i did only bleed the front brakes... the car went for an MOT to today and the back brakes passed and there is no sponginess in the pedal.
no fuses are blown.. no bulbs are blown. im really stuck on this.

could someone show me how to get to the switches (if its them?) or where they are?
HELP please

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 69 Bug, flasher and turn signal issue

Author: sb001
Posted: Today 8:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I'd bet a shiny new nickel you either have crossed wires at the flasher relay, or crossed wires at the double filament turn/running light bulbs at either the front or back of the car or both.
The guy who painted my car crossed 4 or 5 of the wires when he put the light lenses back together, and I had the exact same problem about the dash turn signal warning light flashing one time when you first hit the turn signal switch, and then wouldnt flash again. You have to have the correct wires attached to the correct filaments on those bulbs to allow the flasher relay to work properly.
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Solex 30 PICT3 carb

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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: 1835cc

Author: Cusser
Subject: Re: 1835cc
Posted: Today 7:57 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

76VwBug1600 wrote:

I know theres soo many topics all over the internet and everyone rages back and forth 1776 1835.. im not here for that mind is made up..
My question is.. with Everything tip top. NO turbo.. what hp am i looking at.

76VwBug1600: I've run 1835 DP in mine since 1976, stock cam, stock heads, single Weber 40DCNF. I figure mine is 80-90hp, sure has a ton more power than 1600cc, that's for sure. If I drove it from Phoenix to Lakeside I'd never have to downshift or drop below 70 mph.

Contact gt1953 who lives in Show Low, he's got a 1776 engine, befriend him, maybe you can drive his and talk to him.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Dual port center question

Author: 68IHscout
Posted: Today 7:55 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 17

Thanks cusser , was youres double nut , or just one against the mounting surface and the case?

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: My good deed for the day (and payback)

Author: '69Custom
Posted: Today 7:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 19

Guys, I'm not making any accusations of racism here, not am I being sensitive. I'm simply making an observation that, as people, when telling a story or something, often throw a person's ethnicity into the details when it has no bearing. I find it odd is all, not offensive. For a people or culture who is trying to get away from things like "race cards," we still do a lot to draw attention to it.

Maybe we shouldn't be. A person is a person is a person. That's all I'm saying. My apologies for inadvertently turning this into something it wasn't.
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1969 Frankenbug
1965 Ford Mustang
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tham64 wrote:

Why tune a big round again and again????? For me.... 1 hour will solve the case

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: '74 Super Help...

Author: slione
Posted: Today 7:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 22

I know you said you talked your client out of the EGR but I can appreciate her wanting it to look original (I share the sentiment). Can't you plug the hole at the manifold but leave the valve and tube and dead-end it where it passes through the tin? In this way you would not need the EGR filter and it is not visible anyway. This is my plan for when I replace my current muffler.
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Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Original Paint or not?

Author: 69vduber
Posted: Today 7:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 11

I beleive that like other have said that the Welting orig was the color of the car in most cases. At least my 69 was.

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: brake Pedal wont return- sticking

Author: MRJEL
Posted: Today 7:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

You are gonna need to pull and rebuild the pedal assembly. It has crudded up!

Beetle - Late Model/Super - 1968-up :: RE: Which battery terminal does this wire go on?

Author: Cusser
Posted: Today 7:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

That's a owner/mechanic added crimp to that black wire.

I can't tell from your photo or description where the other end of that yellow-crimped wire actually goes, trace that out.

Most likely that goes onto the positive terminal though, because anything else that needed a ground would almost certainly be grounded directly to the pan or body, and not have a wire snaked all the way back to the battery, no need to do that. Track down where that wire leads to, post a photo.
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