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Hi.
1600 cc engine
1979 vw 1303 beetle

Long trip, very hot weather
Makes now an extra squicky noise, associated with engine rotation. What is your diagnosis?

Hi, this is my first time posting and i need help or guidance on how to restore a type 3 fastback model. I've found one abandoned that I planned to buy and fix it myself but unlike the beetle that I can find some many guides and videos about how to work on the car, I couldn't find any of that for the type 3 fastback, does anyone know any tips or recommendations that I could use for this car?

1964 bug

Was 94 degrees and the old 68 crew cab held up. Drive this gal more miles today than she’s driven in the last 40 years.

Heading out now to be in the July 4th parade with the kids. They will be giving out candy while sitting g on straw bails in the back of the truck. More photos later today.

I am looking for some thoughts on these plaid panels my upholstery guy gave me. They are really growing on me.

What a great day. :)

Hi everyone, this is my car. It's a 1981 Mexican Beetle (1982 model). It was first registered in March 1982, and I'm the third owner since 2000. I don't know the mileage because the odometer, after being reset twice, stopped at 43,600 km (about 27,000 miles). I also don't know how many resets the previous owners have done (I estimate it's at about 400,000 km total, or about 250,000 miles). In any case, I'm taking it to a mechanic/body shop this year for a complete overhaul. I forgot to mention that it still has the original license plates from the era.