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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:19 pm Post subject: New to the super convertible realm |
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Just recently purchased a 73 convertible and slowly will be making a few changes from its current state to a more original look (interior wise).
Someone took its original front seats out (railings and hump as well), the back seat was replaced with some speaker boom box and a few odds and ends that need to be replaced or acquired to make it ok (in my eyes).
I bought it from a guy who bought it in Vegas. The title is still under the information of a previous owner in Las Vegas, an auto shop of some sort. I called them, wanting to know a bit about the motor and what not, but the gentleman didn’t know much, other that is was on a lien, he stored it until he was able to get the title and then sold the car to someone who sold it to the guy I purchased it from (something like that).
My question/curiosity: Is there a way to know what type of motor this car has?
Anyone have an idea what type of seats these are? They are bolted on to the pan but do not recline (which I don’t like).
I wonder if anyone knows any info about this bug… if so, I would greatly appreciate the info.
Thanks
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Keithinky Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2014 Posts: 435 Location: Bradenton, FL
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I am not one of the "wise" ones. There are many on here that are so sharp. I'm sure they will be able to tell you everything you need to know. Congrats, looks awesome. |
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wbrown45 Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2008 Posts: 1318 Location: ada, ok
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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It appears to have a 1600 dual port engine, but that is just what it started out as. The engine could have bigger pistons, and cylinders and a crankshaft making it anywhere from 1585cc (called a 1600) to 2275cc or bigger. The cylinder heads will need to come off to determine the size.
The dual carburetors look like Weber IDF, or Dellorto's and are a nice set up for VW engines.
The seat bases can be bought aftermarket and welded in to use stock seats. I can't see enough of the seat to tell you what kind you have. A trip to the junkyard can yield you some very nice seats that recline for a good price. _________________ OK Thang |
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Cusser Samba Member
Joined: October 02, 2006 Posts: 31270 Location: Hot Arizona
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Keithinky... hopefully I am able to use it soon enough. There seems to be good power on the motor but just doesnt show it when I put it on 1st and so on. I will have to check the tranny/clutch and all that.
Thanks wbrown45... I was hoping there would be some way of knowing how many cc's it has without needing to open it. So I guess I'll never know.
I am in the process of acquiring 73 front seats and so forth.
Cusser... Yeah, with all that chrome in there, i figured it was mostly aftermarket. It looks nice and does have quite the nice strong sound. |
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Her74buggy Samba Member
Joined: September 29, 2013 Posts: 367 Location: Houston
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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If it had Nevada plates I bet there's a shop there that worked on it and knows that engine. It has unique paint so I bet if you emailed that photo to a few of the VW shops there you might get a bite. It's worth a try.
Is the owner before the show name on the title? Maybe look him up and give him a call?
A little investigating is easier than pulling the engine to pop the heads..... |
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Hola - Her74buggy
Well I wont online to check info on the shop that shows up on the title, got their number and called them. Talked to a gentlemen there but he doesn't have any info on the motor or car.
But I guess as long as the motor works fine and seems strong I guess I can live with the mystery of the specifics on that motor.
thanks for your help though. |
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trynne Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2009 Posts: 101 Location: Milwaukee
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:13 am Post subject: |
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The seats look to me to be off road type sold on the aftermarket for Jeeps etc. They are available in a narrow and wide width? There are lots of seat replacement threads here if you do a search and you will see everything from Miata seats, BMW, Fiero, and Honda being used. Make sure whatever seats you get are from a 2 door coupe or convertible so the have a forward tilt release so you can get to your back seat area. Also they need to be pretty narrow to fit easily without interfering with the hand brake and center seatbelt coupler. I am using Fiero seats.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=569446&highlight= |
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djkeev Samba Moderator
Joined: September 30, 2007 Posts: 32433 Location: Reading Pennsylvania
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allsidius Samba Member
Joined: February 02, 2010 Posts: 1475 Location: Norway
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 6:03 am Post subject: |
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djkeev wrote: |
Don't be too quick to revert back to factory Beetle seats.
Many, myself included, find them a tad hard and unsupportive, they are a literal pain in the Ass!
I put Honda Civic seats into my 1974 Super Vert...... far Far FAR Better!
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Jap seats in a bug! I thought they all blew up if you did that?
The 76 and on have Golf seats, much better than the old springy seats. _________________ 1973 1303S w sunroof Click to view image
1978 1303 convertible (sold)Click to view image
1966 1300 RIPClick to view image
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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Trynne - Gracias for the info and the link. I had previously searched and read a bit here in Samba about what people had done with the front seats but the set up that you did on your vert is definitively quite similar to the set up in regards to the frame that supports the seats on my bug. The only difference is that instead of being welded they bolted on to the pan. I will have to find either some Fiero seats or do my research as to what type of seats would work well and the whole placement on the pan. But thanks for the info.
Dave - Thanks... I will check into that. Having to drive a couple of hours during the weekends will definitively make me check to see a comfortable pair for this car.
allsidius - I'll check into the newer 76 and up seats as well. thanks |
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Joel Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2006 Posts: 11099 Location: NSW Australia
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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wbrown45 wrote: |
The dual carburetors look like Weber IDF, or Dellorto's and are a nice set up for VW engines. . |
They are Weber ICTs which are pretty well the smallest of the twin carbs, just 34mm single throat so I'd be surprised if the engine was bigger than 1600. _________________ Quick little bug, you got a Porsche motor in that?
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wbrown45 Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2008 Posts: 1318 Location: ada, ok
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 10:27 am Post subject: |
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Joel wrote: |
wbrown45 wrote: |
The dual carburetors look like Weber IDF, or Dellorto's and are a nice set up for VW engines. . |
They are Weber ICTs which are pretty well the smallest of the twin carbs, just 34mm single throat so I'd be surprised if the engine was bigger than 1600. |
You are right, I broke out the old magnifying glass, and they are ICT's. They are still a decent carb if you get the jetting, and linkage set up right. _________________ OK Thang |
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Tim Donahoe Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2012 Posts: 11739 Location: Redding, CA
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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I installed new Wolfsburg West horsehair (coconut fiber/latex) and new TMI seat covers, and they are quite comfortable for long rides.
Tim |
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latinporsche911 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2005 Posts: 121 Location: Walla Walla
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Posted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Joel for the info. I was hoping the motor would be bigger than a 1600 but it is what it is.
Thanks Tim.. I will check into that. |
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