What did you do to your Bug Today?

[71bugmann]

I got her running!
Finally!
Thanks to all who contributed posts. They were a great help in troubleshooting.
Been sitting since 2009. Gonna try to take it for a spin around the block tomorrow, but still running rich. I know I still got more work to do.
Ecstatic right now though. Had to post.
Gn

[Mid Engine Bug]

I finished up the trunk lid. Got the mesh all epoxied in and set it back on to see what it looks like. Not too bad.

[VERTED71]

Decided to find out what was underneath those pesky rust bubbles!

Driver side:

Passenger side:

Driver door:

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Aloha'z and have a great day!

71 Super Beetle Vert
15x4.5 Front
15x6.5 Rear
155/60R15 74T tires FRONT
205/65/15 tires REAR
1600 Dual Port
Progessive Carb
Electronic Ignition
Tri Mil "hotdog" exhaust

[mark tucker]

it was pouring rain this am so I went out and rolled up the windows...then covered the engine& air cleaners

[fightclub]

installed this rack and luggage on my '70. also tuned my new carb (volkzbitz 34pict3) and dizzy (bill fowler)

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1964 Ford Falcon Sedan
1970 Volkswagen Beetle (autostick)
MH-60R Seahawk

[Buggeee]

Adjusted the front wheel bearings.
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72 Super Duper http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=672387
(adopted out) 61 Turkis Pile https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=728764

[Buggeee]

[RainbowManFan]

[Mid Engine Bug]

Almost done painting! Should get the hood done tonight then only a door and fender left.

[fightclub]

[CluelessCorpsman]

I bought my first Bug today. 1972 Super Beetle

[Dan Hiebert]

Rebuilt the carburetor over the weekend. You know, so instead of running well, it'll run great. It was indeed rather cruddy, and both the choke and accelerator pump diaphragms were on their last legs. Naturally...it won't start now. Didn't have time to dink around with it, but I imagine it's something simple.

Update: It was the automatic choke. Checked it cold when I got back home, it wasn't even coming close to closing the choke plate. I had been having some starting issues, that's why I rebuilt the carb in the first place. Idle doesn't slow down now, looks like the replacement element I put in is too tight on the factory settings. I can step it down manually to a normal idle, so I just have to readjust it.

Update 2: Repositioned the choke element to about 1/4 turn clockwise from the factory marks, the connector blade now points down, vs. to the front of the car. Car "cold". Loosened the clamp, held the throttle open, and rotated the element clockwise until the choke butterfly valve was loose, then rotated it back counterclockwise until the valve just snapped closed, tightened up the clamp, problem solved. Only a day and a half into the "fix", but the car now starts almost instantly. Time will tell.

[vamram]

[Patty B.]

A week ago I replaced the defroster tubes on the driver's side deep dark hole. There is definitely an order to that job--first being scratch up your hand, arm then test your patience. Now I have lovely stinky heat again! =)

Since I drove around without tubes while I waited for the parts it occured to me that some may be experiencing gas smell in the cab because of bad or ill fitting heater tubes, letting the smell in, on top of whatever venting issues a gas tank under the hood can cause.

[thesmellylady]

I picked my 74 beetle up from the mechanic today. Super excited to be able to drive it again! It's been 4-5 years.

[Patty B.]

Welcome to The Samba Thesmellylady! Enjoy your ride!

[thesmellylady]

[vamram]

The rear left tire had gone flat during the day while at work today. I used the factory jack for the 1st time ever to change the tire, and I've owned 6 Bugs over the years! Worked pretty well and was easy to use.

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'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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[FGT1958]

Installed the body back on the pan. It is going back together!

[MSBenko]

Removed the aftermarket mirror that the PO installed to modify it for a modern courtesy light upgrade.

VW logo LED.

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Mike

75 Standard Beetle
72 Standard Beetle (first car) sold in '96