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Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:20 pm

Working on that now! I've been in contact with a few different people recently.

Sun Oct 04, 2015 12:28 pm

Been looking for an active Bus VW group in West Michigan

Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:42 am

Even though this forum looks like a ghost town I'll ask anyway.

Can anyone recommend a place to have a front end alignment done on my 71 Beetle. I went to Belle Tire near me in Chesterfield Twp (bottom of the thumb area) and even though he had the specs he most likely had no idea what he was doing, it drives worse than before to the point of being dangerous! I should have figured something was up when he asked if it was a Super Beetle. Looking to get a refund!

The guy at the local Leslie Tire said my car won't fit his rack, something about the car being too narrow...thank God I don't own a Smart Car!
Anyway, I'm looking for somewhere near New Baltimore, Chesterfield down to Mt. Clemens area or northward of those areas as well.

Thanks in advance.

Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:30 am

Maybe these guys?
Name Der Vintage Werks
Categories General Service/Repair
Location Ortonville
Description Der Vintage Werks is a welcome alternative to the mainstream repair facilities with high overhead(and high prices!).
20 years of Volkswagen knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm will ensure that your car gets the personal service it deserves, at a price you can afford.
References include the following;

Museum restoration tech for the VWoA Inc. classic car collection.

Lead tech for the Herbie and Friends Cruse Across America transcontinental cruise in 2005

Performed mechanical restoration of 5 "Max's" for the new VW ad campaign.

Services offered are;
Mechanical restoration and repair
Tune ups, engine and trans work
Brakes, steering and suspension
Stock to high performance tuning/modifications
Off road and race fabrication

We also specialize in per purchase inspections and insurance appraisals

Large stock of used/new parts to fill your order. Call with your want list.

Located in north Oakland county, Michigan

Hours by appointment
Contact Info Der Vintage Werks LLC.
108 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
Phone 248 421 8409
Email [email protected]

Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:24 am

Thanks but unfortunately Ortonville is way too far to drive the way it is.

I went back to Belle Tire and was told that an alignment has nothing to do with the "memory steering" my car is experiencing! Really!?

Guess I'll be looking into the Fasttrack caster/camber gauge and do it myself like 99.9% of everything else I've done to the car in the last 16 years.

Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:28 pm

Try calling Chris at Munks.
https://www.munks.com/
If he can't do it or it's too far, I'm sure he can point you in the right direction.

Sat Oct 08, 2016 6:02 am

Anybody got a 67 daily driver for sale? I'm looking to spend 2k also fro shelby

Mon May 21, 2018 5:26 pm

vdubrookie, Battle Creek. Berrien Venture sand rail. Looking for fellow VDubers in the area, events, cruises,etc.

Mon May 21, 2018 6:06 pm

Volkswagenaholic are you still active in the VW scene. It sounds like you guys do a lot of neat things & have a lot of fun. If you still are in it please pm me or call me. My wife & I are looking for something like this. We're a couple of old farts very new to the VW scene but like to ride & have a good time. She's an ex-biker chic so poker runs & swap meets are in her wheelhouse. Thanks

vdubrookie - samba member
George Slotman [email protected]

(269)366-6252

Thu May 24, 2018 7:20 am

I finally ventured out of my normal forums and found this thread. Hello all, I'm currently living in Eastpointe and building a rail. Haven't owned an air cooled VW since the mid 80's, so I'm kind of reliving my youth.....and having a blast.....and dealing with aftermarket crap......and spending way too much.....and getting very frustrated.....but still having a blast! :lol:

Tue Aug 20, 2019 9:34 am

Like many others, this thread was found by going out of my "backyard".

Been a VW guy for four fifths of my life, first real job out of home town was at Wells Motors VW in Bay City. I was the Computer Diagnosis guy there. Also worked at Seaway VW in Dearborn.

Retired ASE Master Tech. I now have a nice little coffee shop and bakery on US 23 in Au Gres.

Currently with a '56 oval, '73 Sport Bug and a Cal production IM Speedster. Also, (don't hate) a '62 Corvair Greenbrier Van.

We are a great stop if taking a color tour up the east side of the lower...

Tue Aug 20, 2019 12:43 pm

I can't believe I've been on The Samba as long as I have, and have never seen this thread!

I live in Clinton Township. I have the same 1984 Mexican Beetle I've always had since joining. I have moved on from my career as a GM dealership technician, but still have all my tools. If anyone in my area needs help, please let me know! I wouldn't mind having some other VW friends!

Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:38 am

Paul, I will remember your offer to help. I've got two engines (1641 & 1760) that I'll be attempting to get running in the next year or so.
I just built both engines, and they're almost done. They'll be going in my sandrail, which I'm also putting together at the same time. The rail is all VW, which makes it nice.
Clinton Twp. is close to Eastpointe, so you may be hearing from me down the road. 8)

Wed Aug 21, 2019 10:08 am

Right on! My first job as a technician was in Eastpointe (had just changed from East Detroit!), 8 mile and Gratiot (Drummy Oldsmobile, closed 2001).

I am north-east of 16-Gratiot, near Jim Causley.

Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:30 am

If you see this car, it’s me! I drive through Eastpointe every day going to work.

Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:25 am

Wow, sharp lookin' car. It won't be hard to spot in Eastpointe. :D

Thu May 28, 2020 7:16 am

I'm out of Midland and have a 64 bug and a 70 Squareback

Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:20 am

Hillsdale here! 58 single cab, 69 standard bug and 71 ghia.

Sun Apr 18, 2021 3:44 pm

I’m about half an hour from hillsdale... 62 beetle and 57 ghia

Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:02 pm

Bump, link to Goodvolks goes to a Jap Massage parlor :lol: