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I found a stock 71 super with a slight engine fire.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:26 pm    Post subject: I found a stock 71 super with a slight engine fire. Reply with quote

The owner said slight Shocked
Melted rear window, head liner gone, sun visers toasted.
By slight I guess they ment it still resembles a VW bettle.
This is a flat window 71 super(with struts)........Did a search and came up with no info....
I have never put a baja kit on a super??
Does a regular close eye Baja kit fit the front end?
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bet the "firewall" is deformed and the rest of the sheetmetal is a mess.

Forget it.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glenn wrote:
I bet the "firewall" is deformed and the rest of the sheetmetal is a mess.

Forget it.


I just kind of laughed at first at the $500 price tag Laughing
Then after some thought?? Rolling Eyes
It has a clear title SO I offered $100 Very Happy
I'm in no hurry to get another car in the driveway, just figured in this 115 degrees heat for $100 I could make a buck on it in parts (trans, rear arms, torsion housing, title etc)
Wish I took the camera....It's a mess.
If the owner takes the $100
I'll put up some pictures for reference to help others.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You realize a Super has STRUTS and no torsion beams...

Cutting front end sheet metal does have consequences on strength - Strut supports.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a 71 super that is being turned into a baja. Cutting the framehead and replacing it with the standard framehead. I don't think the baja kit mounts any differently then a standard one, but you have to buy one for a super beetle.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dale M. wrote:
You realize a Super has STRUTS and no torsion beams...
Dale

Shocked What??? Laughing
Just Kidding Yes I know Very Happy
I hoped it would be a beam car when I looked at it.
Just thinking outside of the box.....I have a guy looking for a cheap/free car, but If I get the car it will become parts for something else.
The kicker here is I just threw out a 70 pan bulk head last week Rolling Eyes
Seroiusly, I just cant keep everything (says my better half)
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