Michigan Dubbers

[jkrishak]

Working on that now! I've been in contact with a few different people recently.
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1974 Bali Yellow Westy

[sunvale1]

Been looking for an active Bus VW group in West Michigan
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I'm from the government, I'm here to help!

[jwd722]

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.

[67rustavenger]

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]
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I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!

There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo!

[jwd722]

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.

[Krustybus]

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.
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Tim

[adamhasnofood]

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

[vdubrookie]

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

[vdubrookie]

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

[dennismcd707]

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!
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1971 Super Beetle, 1776, dual Weber's, roller crank, big valve modified racing heads, close ratio trans, lowered suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, car has over 368,000 actual miles. (RIP 1970 Beetle/Baja, 1986 GTI, 1999 Jetta, 2002 Jetta)

[Gearfinger]

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...

[Paul Windisch]

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!
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*ASE Recertified Master Automotive Tech*

1984 Mexican Beetle
-1914cc
-L3 Heads 35x32 valves 52cc chambers
-0.040" deck for about 9.1:1 Compression
-Engle W110 cam
-CB Super Stock 1.1:1 Rockers
-Stock Heat Exchangers w/ Tri-Mil Muffler
-Dual Weber IDF 40s w/ 26mm venturis
-034 SVDA Distributor

2013 Chevrolet Volt DD
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6

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[dennismcd707]

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.
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1971 Super Beetle, 1776, dual Weber's, roller crank, big valve modified racing heads, close ratio trans, lowered suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, car has over 368,000 actual miles. (RIP 1970 Beetle/Baja, 1986 GTI, 1999 Jetta, 2002 Jetta)

[Paul Windisch]

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.
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*ASE Recertified Master Automotive Tech*

1984 Mexican Beetle
-1914cc
-L3 Heads 35x32 valves 52cc chambers
-0.040" deck for about 9.1:1 Compression
-Engle W110 cam
-CB Super Stock 1.1:1 Rockers
-Stock Heat Exchangers w/ Tri-Mil Muffler
-Dual Weber IDF 40s w/ 26mm venturis
-034 SVDA Distributor

2013 Chevrolet Volt DD
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6

MAHLE Service Solutions
Applications Engineer

[Paul Windisch]

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

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*ASE Recertified Master Automotive Tech*

1984 Mexican Beetle
-1914cc
-L3 Heads 35x32 valves 52cc chambers
-0.040" deck for about 9.1:1 Compression
-Engle W110 cam
-CB Super Stock 1.1:1 Rockers
-Stock Heat Exchangers w/ Tri-Mil Muffler
-Dual Weber IDF 40s w/ 26mm venturis
-034 SVDA Distributor

2013 Chevrolet Volt DD
2005 Pontiac Montana SV6

MAHLE Service Solutions
Applications Engineer

[dennismcd707]

Wow, sharp lookin' car. It won't be hard to spot in Eastpointe.
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1971 Super Beetle, 1776, dual Weber's, roller crank, big valve modified racing heads, close ratio trans, lowered suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, car has over 368,000 actual miles. (RIP 1970 Beetle/Baja, 1986 GTI, 1999 Jetta, 2002 Jetta)

[Ceckert64]

I'm out of Midland and have a 64 bug and a 70 Squareback
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[buspeople]

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

[anthracitedub]

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

[madmike]

Bump, link to Goodvolks goes to a Jap Massage parlor
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"