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VWDog
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 12:01 pm    Post subject: Brasilia Information Reply with quote

Hello,

I am looking into buying a Brasilia. I live in Canada where they were never imported. I am having trouble finding information on the mechanical parts used. I am hoping someone might be able to help me out.

For example:

What kind of beam does it use?

Is it like a type 1 in the rear?

Are the shift rod linkages special to the Brasilia or do they use Beetle mechanicals?

Are there other specialties that I should be aware of?


Thanks very much for any light anyone might be able to shed on the Brasilia model.

Cheers,
Don
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you want to import a Brasilia I can help to find one for you
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 3:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually know where one is, but don't know if it is a good idea to buy it or not, considering the parts and service manual availability.

Do you sell parts etc?
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VWDog wrote:
I actually know where one is, but don't know if it is a good idea to buy it or not, considering the parts and service manual availability.

Do you sell parts etc?


Its pretty much a BUG in a square shell from mechanical perspective I mean...
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Brasilia Information Reply with quote

Hi,

A bit delayed response, I guess.... but let´s go

VWDog wrote:

What kind of beam does it use?


The Brasilia uses two pair of non sealed 5" beans. The outside bean has a little 5W park lamp in a separated socket. The bulb are P45T ones (40/45W)

VWDog wrote:

Is it like a type 1 in the rear?


Yep, but the torsion bars are longer, because of larger floor pan. The Z bar is a bit diferent than Typ 1. All Brasilias are swing axle.

VWDog wrote:

Are the shift rod linkages special to the Brasilia or do they use Beetle mechanicals?


No, same of the beetle.

VWDog wrote:

Are there other specialties that I should be aware of?


No, the Beetle and Brasilia are very similar. Only the oil level stick are diferent: in the Brasilia the oil level stick is in the body, at the botton of rear lid frame. There is a rubber hose inside the engine trunk to protect it.

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 7:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool Brasilia article on Jalopnik with some awesome photos: http://jalopnik.com/volkswagen-once-tried-to-kill-a-journalist-because-of-t-1594678986

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: Brasilia Information Reply with quote

[quote="tecnica"]Hi,

A bit delayed response, I guess.... but let´s go

VWDog wrote:

What kind of beam does it use?


The Brasilia uses two pair of non sealed 5" beans. The outside bean has a little 5W park lamp in a separated socket. The bulb are P45T ones (40/45W)

I believe he actually was referring to the front suspension beam (torsion tube housing). I love the look of those 5" headlights though. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:26 am    Post subject: Re: Brasilia Information Reply with quote

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tecnica wrote:
Hi,

A bit delayed response, I guess.... but let´s go

VWDog wrote:

What kind of beam does it use?


The Brasilia uses two pair of non sealed 5" beans. The outside bean has a little 5W park lamp in a separated socket. The bulb are P45T ones (40/45W)

I believe he actually was referring to the front suspension beam (torsion tube housing). I love the look of those 5" headlights though. Smile


You are correct wbrown45. I am still strangely attracted to these cars, but will probably never own one now. As they say though, "never say never" Very Happy.

Thanks for the info from all above.
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