What was "Hot" - Available in the 1970's

[itjustbugsme2]

Anybody out there have or know where to get, review as to what was "Hot" , what were VW Beetle owners doing, adding on in the 1970's. I don't want what's available NOW, but what was (original) "Hot" back then.

JPL/Ohio

[busman78]

Pick up some Hot VW magazines from those wonderful times, available at VW shows and her in the classified section, read all about it.

[Cusser]

1970s (from Hot VWs Magazine)

2018 with 1600cc DP engine, from my 1971 convertible (which now has the 1835cc)

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[itjustbugsme2]

Great reply and excellent idea as to the older issues of VW mags. Thanks.

[Frodge]

Love the post Cuss!

[bluebus86]

Turbos seemed to be the rage. Fancy graphics on the Bugs was also a big thing back then. I know, I lived it. I have a 40 year collection of Hot VWs and many VW Trends magazines too! lots of cool ideas in them. Hot chicks too!, maybe not so hot anymore.

Bug On, Retroly!
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[67rustavenger]

[Dwayne1m]

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[Cusser]

[Xevin]

Body hair 😉
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[Tim Donahoe]

I got hold of a number of 70’s VW magazines, and there were a lot of kit car bodies. 1930’s Fords, Rolls Royce, etc. They were very cheap. In fact, all the parts were cheap.

Tim
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[Lingwendil]

[gt1953]

Mr. Cussers car is the real deal I can attest that.
The 70's was kinda a hay day for the VW crowd. Cheap VW's at give away prices. Engine rebuilds for hundred not thousands. Good German parts abound. Mulholland fiber glass kits.
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[hitest]

Visit the cal-look threads- the earlier the better

What comes to mind immediately:
Flared fenders and oversize tires.
American mag wheels on adapter plates.
Biscuit and or houndstooth interiors
pinstriping
murals
zoom tubes
street Baja kits
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[itjustbugsme2]

Some great post/replies and I also did my growing up in the 70s, Began collage in 1969. I like the idea of picking up some old VW Mags and seeing what the advertisers were offering. As for the "Kit" cars, the Bajas,.....I am thinking for of the add-ons that would keep my 72 somewhat more "original", that is for the year itself. Thanks to everyone responding.

[mukluk]

[67ctbug]

[Glenn]

1981 74 Beetle with 1776, dual Dells and single QP.

2006 74 Beetle (same) with 2180, dual 48 IDAs and dual QP.

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[Xevin]

That’s really cool about your bug. Big thanks for the new IPhone background photo