12v conversion and engine swap

Congrats on the '63 (me too).

You can find most of the info you need on my web site: "6V to 12V conversion"

The subject has also been covered many, many times elsewhere. Do a GOOGLE for: VW + 12V + conversion (or something similar).

As far as "updating" your 1200 to 1600, you're talking about a complete new engine, not just rebuilding the old one bigger.

I'd like to make a suggestion, since you're a bit new to this: Buy a handful of VW manuals or how-to books and begin by studying the innards before you jump into anything. Find out what tools and mechanical experience you'll need. Then start a budget and list of parts you'll need.

Speedy Jim ('63)

"Speedy Jim" wrote: > shaneh wrote: > > well,to start i?m not much of a mechanic but i,ve always > wanted my own > > beetle to restore.so its a learning process for me .i would > like to > > learn my car inside and out so i figured id get one in > restorable > > condition.i have a 63 beetle.here are my ??s:what do i need > to change > > over when converting to 12v.(i have a 12v > generator)?also,was > > wondering if i upgrade my 1200cc to a 1600cc if it would be > compatable > > with my transmission(i?d like to be able to drive it on the > interstate > > with out being passed by old ladies)imsure there are answers > posted > > in here somewhere but im to impatient to stare at my > computer that > > long.any answeres would greatly be appreciated. thanx :wink: > > > > Congrats on the '63 (me too). > > You can find most of the info you need on my web site: > "6V to 12V conversion" > > The subject has also been covered many, many times > elsewhere. > Do a GOOGLE for: VW + 12V + conversion > (or something similar). > > As far as "updating" your 1200 to 1600, you're talking > about > a complete new engine, not just rebuilding the old one > bigger. > > I'd like to make a suggestion, since you're a bit new to > this: > Buy a handful of VW manuals or how-to books and begin by > studying the innards before you jump into anything. > Find out what tools and mechanical experience you'll need. > Then start a budget and list of parts you'll need. > > Speedy Jim ('63) >

thanks very helpful site.less work than i thought it would be and just happens that i have a 12v starter from an auto stick too.