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Tue May 17, 2011 9:36 pm

My 1967 Daily Driver

Stock 1500, Stock transmision, Adjustable beam, dropped spindles, Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/60's in the rear and Kumho Ecsta AST 195/50's up front, all on Empi sprint stars. I drive 12 miles to work M-F and love it!

Wish list is a 1914, freeway flyer, narrow my beam so I can do discs up front.

Tue May 17, 2011 10:01 pm

You don't need a freeway flyer, your 67 gearing is perfect for all around driving (even freeway) and the bigger engine. You may want to beef it up so you don't break it! I'd leave the gearing alone though.

Tue May 17, 2011 11:55 pm

Rowroy wrote: Here is my '66. I drive it everyday . . . rain, shine, or snow. I've taken it on several +1200 mile trips and will be putting another 1480 miles on her over the holiday weekend.

Very impressive! And great looking ride!

Wed May 18, 2011 10:20 am

I drive my 67 sedan every day. Usually about 115 miles to and from work

Wed May 18, 2011 10:52 am

69 beetle 'vert
1641 DP with ICT's
stock trans
195-65's rear 165-80 front
Haven't checked MPG yet, but lots better than my Nissan Titan
6 miles one way, no freeway
On a nice day, top down, Jimmy Buffett on the stereo, BIG smile on my face
wish list: MORE POWER!!

EDIT.....Note: These are NOT the tires I'm now running. After sitting for three years during the rebuild these 205-60's were shit.

Wed May 18, 2011 6:18 pm

Wow its great to see all these VW's still going!

My Chevy colorado blew its ehad gasket at 69,000 miles and burned up the crank bearings.... last GM POS vehicle i'll ever buy.

I'm searching for a VW to replace it!

Thu May 19, 2011 10:00 am

To and from work 5 days a week without a hitch. Just carry a spare quart of GTX under my seat and add a little oil every couple weeks as needed. Tank of gas depending on how I drive can last me almost 3 weeks.

Thu May 19, 2011 12:46 pm

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/808925.jpg
My 62' Ragtop daily driver, "Candy"...but currently in shop for paint job... shop had fire, and had to relocate.. so a little behind schedule.... :cry:

Thu May 19, 2011 12:47 pm

Thu May 19, 2011 1:08 pm

pitbug wrote:

Specs we need specs

Thu May 19, 2011 1:59 pm

1776cc dual 40 Empis, 3-4times a week to work(trade with driving Ghia, other daily driver).

Wed Jun 01, 2011 9:51 pm

pic one....365 days of the year

Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:31 pm

I drive my 62 bug everyday.Its my only car.Ive put 10k miles on it since march with a few days it was down and i didnt go anywhere but to buy parts for it.

She gets dirty (after the puudle the passenger realized he didnt shut his went window :lol: )

But she always cleans up real nice:

Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:14 pm

squareonair wrote: pic one....365 days of the year

Squareonair,

Is the "Show me buggy center" still in Springfield?

Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:29 pm

rat70fj wrote: squareonair wrote: pic one....365 days of the year

Squareonair,

Is the "Show me buggy center" still in Springfield?

thats been gone for at least 10 years ...i remember randy running it when it was out on cambel street almost to nixa....had a lot of good stuff below the hill out back

Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:36 pm

Bought a fresh 1500 from him in 1975. $230 installed in my '63 including my extra core, ran great. I'd blown my 40 horse 1500 miles from home. Bailed me out of a pickle, big time.

Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:45 pm

rat70fj wrote: Bought a fresh 1500 from him in 1975. $230 installed in my '63 including my extra core, ran great. I'd blown my 40 horse 1500 miles from home. Bailed me out of a pickle, big time.

yep they was always good people to know for sure.

Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:57 pm

Any day above freezing...

Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:24 pm

thanks for posting, please list your daily commute distance and car specs.

car
engine
trans
tires
mpg
miles
satisfaction level
wish list

Sat Jun 04, 2011 4:13 pm

Both wife and I drive Bay's as daily drivers