What did you do to your Bug Today?

[Cusser]

Just today I noticed a leak in a short piece of my fuel line, between my all-metal fuel filter and my single Weber 40DCNF carburetor. I had brand-new German fuel line in my trunk, and I replaced that leaky fuel line, including using a piece of rubber hose as the protective "grommet".

I was not able to pinpoint exactly the reason for the leak. I know some here hate braided fuel line, and I know some here hate worm-style hose clamps....

Yes, also noticed that the ground wire to the generator has cracked insulation; yes, folks - it gets real hot here in Arizona !!! Original factory ground wire there.
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1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297

[Maddel]

[boxer74]

Installed some Corbeau Moab seats in my 74 super last night using their adapters for 73-79 beetles. Was a 30min bolt-in job. No cutting or welding or modification required. How often can you say that when installing aftermarket parts? I really like how they look and feel. Can't wait to get the car on the road soon.

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74 Super
84 Westy

[OTTO 1303]

[radstude]

[radstude]

[radstude]

[radstude]

[boxer74]

[cletus_zuber]

Replaced my radio and was able to hook up a couple wires that I had knocked loose at some point. Now I have a 2-speed fan again and the brake light works again. the brake light wire was the black key on hot wire, I don't know how it didn't ground itself years ago, it was just floating around in there.
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1972 1302
HPMX 40's & 019

[AlmostHeavenWV_VW]

Spring tune ups and checks with my diagnostic box

Oil change
Timing and dwell
Voltage and charging
Air filter
Carb settings

And a new state inspection sticker this morning
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1973 Standard Beetle
1600DP AK case
Solex 34PICT3 Carb
Bosch DVDA 205AJ Distributor

[OldSchoolVW's]

Finally got around to installing a power port underneath the dash.

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Tom

"Following distance is proportional to IQ."

'63 Beetle Sedan
'69 Beetle Sunroof
'70 Beetle Sedan
'73 Type 3 Fastback

[hopkin]

[Cusser]

Mine, 1971 Super

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1970 VW (owned since 1972) and 1971 VW Convertible (owned since 1976), second owner of each. The '71 now has the 1835 engine, swapped from the '70. Second owner of each. 1988 Mazda B2200 truck, 1998 Frontier, 2014 Yukon, 2004 Frontier King Cab. All manual transmission except for the Yukon. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335294 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=335297

[plastikman187]

Ordered a refurb pedal cluster from Avery's Aircooled. My current pedal cluster has a broken hinge where the stock accelerator pedal sits, I currently have a roller pedal that my wife hates.

Guess ill get around to installing this when it arrives in the mail. Ill post so pics once its all done. hopefully this weekend.

[clockworkbox]

Rebuilt a speedo using a mix of '69 and '68 parts. I like the look of the '68 speedo but wanted the parking light indicator so I modified the '68 speedo face for the park light warning and used the housing from a '69.

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'69 Beetle (pieces)
Learning the hard way is still learning...

[vamram]

Replaced the front-left blinker assembly w/a good original. Old one had too much corrosion to salvage, driving/parking light would turn off when going over bumps in the road.
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Eventually, "we are what we pretend to be.’”
Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!

'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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Save the Supers!!

[OTTO 1303]

Finished repairing some previous bodywork, fix some crunch areas and welded holes, in rear apron. Included the removal of the inner heat shield with all rust treated and heat shield spot welded back into place.

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74 Super Sun Bug - OTTO
74 Super - DANZIG
74 Super - HERZOG

[plastikman187]

Cleaned up the new to me pedal cluster. I didn’t take any before shots. The clutch hook was new and the rest of the cluster was pretty good. I hope to actually get it installed this weekend. The clutch will be easy to hook back up right?

The foot was my dads I took it from his house when I cleaned it out. I think it will be a cool addition.

[67rustavenger]