r/beetle

Bought this beautiful 1972 bug from a guy that completely restored her! She's entirely rewired, with a completely new engine & parts, only really needs cosmetic work! I named her Sunny💛

I bought this beetle from my buddy around 3 years ago, before that he told me it was running perfectly before he parked it but he hadn’t touched it in about 5 years, it took me a while to get it back to Oregon (I bought it in California) but it was a pretty straightforward repair, I just had to replace starter as well as fuel pump and get some new hoses, I cleaned the fuel tank as well but honestly it wasn’t to necessary, any tips on what to do next?

I’ve got a ’65 Beetle on a ’71 chassis with a 3” narrowed adjustable front beam and stock spindles. I’m trying to get the front end sitting around 1–2” off the ground like it used to.

The problem is every shock I’ve tried seems to be too short. When I adjust the beam, the beam ends up hitting the ground before the wheels do, so I’m thinking the shocks are limiting how far the suspension can move.

The two sets I’ve tried are KYB 343208 and EMPI 00-9653-0. I’m wondering if I’m using shocks that are meant for a different setup, possibly drop spindles, since I’m still running stock spindles.

I’m not trying to have the front end completely slammed with no suspension travel. My old setup sat about 1–2” off the ground and still had a little bit of travel and actually rode pretty good. I’m trying to get the car back to how it was before.

What shocks would you guys recommend for a 3” narrowed adjustable beam with stock spindles that would let me stay low but still have some suspension travel?

The old shocks worked great, but they were basically seized into the car after sitting for years and had to be burned off to get them out, so I can’t really use them as a reference for what they were.

update the car does have drop spindles i apologize

Hi everyone! Long-term lurker but thought I’d post my own ride for once!

This is Willoughby, my Australian-built 1967 Deluxe. He’s got a few period-incorrect pieces on him, like his front indicators being from an early 60s beetle, but I love him just the same lol.

If you wanna see more, chuck him a follow on Insta: @willoughbythe67

Looking to add an electric blower unit to the front area here so I can have some airflow with the windows rolled up note Im not using the standard heat exchangers rather just wanted to have forced air to blow on the windshield/ into the cabin. Do I just add a junction to one of the hoses or what would you suggest?

I just can't seem to get the car reliable and comfortable.... some wiring gremlins from adding the stereo/amp & windshield washer pumper....

I think the SVDA distributor and vacuum line added to the Kadron (Driver Side) has eliminiated the hesitation section of the RPM/Throttle journey....

I replaced the Door Gaskets with German ones, but can't seem to align the door hinges and striker plates to close nice and tightly.... A good VW door with 'POP your EARS' a bit, no?

Hi,

I've pulled the whole Super Beetle apart and installed sound deadening rubber and foam and 3 new carpet sets: Back / Passenger / Frunk....

Kadrons rebuilt w/new throttle bodies..... Accerator / clutch cables... 4 new speakers with cool kick panel and a rear deck that fits nicely...

The wiring after taking the dashboard OFF... and fixing the Fresh Air / Fan System is a MESS...

Seems like most of the shops doing VW finishing are in CA or Arizona... I'll have to do it myself.

What are some good tips for BUTTONING THIS UP FOR DAILY DRIVING???

I turned it 1/4 and compressed it forcefully because I heard it vould work but not this time, is it anything I can do or is it just get a new one?

Quality time in the garage this week. New hood badge installed. #fisheye

Hello,

I need to tow this 74 S.B. from CT to OK (1,500 miles)... seems like backing the car onto a dolly and locking the steering wheel makes sense... Renting a car carrier is expensive...

Has anyone towed a Beetle far? If so, what orientation?

Just wanted to personally say thank to the person who recommended me moving my bug to Competition Engineering. Dan and his team are amazing and have the bug ready for the road at a fraction of the cost. Excited to continue my project with them in the future. Definitely in good hands and recommend anyone in AZ to consider his shop.

Pretty cool beetle, i've always loved these. Buddy of mine wants to sell it, not sure what it's worth due to it's condition though I know it's a rarer model. Unfortunately he just let it sit here for a few years.

Has title in hand, last ran like 5 years ago, dead rotting animal on the front drivers side floor. Little bit of rot in the body, likely water damage/mold in the cabin. Lots of unknowns atm. Can't take too much of a look since there may be a bees nest in the trunk, but the trunk don't open. Which i'm glad because I tried opening it before realizing there was a nest lol.