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jonathanbuys
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Joined: September 16, 2021
Posts: 18
Location: Iowa
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 Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:07 am Post subject: Introduction - 1969 Beetle Autostick |
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Hello! I'm the proud new owner of a 1969 Beetle Autostick, in fairly good shape, but it needs a bit of work. I used to drive a bug way way back in high school, sold it when I joined the Navy and regretted letting it go ever since. I'm glad I've found a new one, can't wait to get it out to drive.
Some interesting finds so far,
This emblem isn't supposed to be there, but I'm not sure if the entire hood was replaced with an older bug's, or, more likely, if someone stuck the emblem on the current hood. The fit and color matching of the hood seem to suggest the latter.
Only half the headlights work, only one wheel brakes, and I'm about 95% certain that the servo is not activating to disengage the clutch. There's loose wires hanging out in places they shouldn't, and a previous owner helpfully cut through the dash at some point to install an aftermarket tape deck.
My goal is to eventually get it back to the state it was when it rolled off the assembly line, but my immediate goal is to just get it safe to drive. That means brakes, electrical, engine tune up, & transmission check. I'm sure I'll be here a lot over the coming months as things come together for the little guy. |
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volksworld
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Joined: November 26, 2011
Posts: 2529
Location: formerly NY currently NC
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 6:15 am Post subject: Re: Introduction - 1969 Beetle Autostick |
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| wolfsburg crest added...post 67 hoods are different shape....eVWparts.com is a good source for hard to find autostick stuff...good luck with it |
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sb001
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Joined: May 19, 2011
Posts: 10406
Location: NW Arkansas
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Introduction - 1969 Beetle Autostick |
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Fellow 69 autostick owner here, let me know if I can be of any assistance. Congrats on the new bug!
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heimlich 
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Joined: November 20, 2016
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Location: Houston, Texas
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| Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:48 am Post subject: Re: Introduction - 1969 Beetle Autostick |
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I've got a 68 autostick as well as others. They are a real treat to drive.
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