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Nice bright headlights in a 6V beetle
I've got a 63 beetle that's all stock, and I've never felt safe driving at night. Are the headlights dim cuz its 6V or because the connections are old and funky, or some other factor? Do I need to...
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Replacing sunroof felt
Hello all, Thanks for the help so far. The '66 is masked off and ready to shoot. When the paint is dry the reassembly, (and test of my ziplock catalog parts system) will start. When I took the sunroof...
 
1957 Convertible Paint formula question
Here's a tough one: :-) I have a 1957 Convertible and I'm desperately searching for the paint formula for L316 Almond Green (Metallic)- It was the original color- My supplier (PPG) can't come up with...
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Stupid question time so please forgive!
On most if not all cars especially the vintage Bug, Was the paint job a single stage paint, no clear coat? Just polished after drying and left at that. I am repainting my chopped 66 myself and using a...
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This has got to suck...
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What beetle the gearbox code AH is out of?
Does anyone know what beetle the gearbox code AH is out of? Is it a 1303s as I am being told or were there other IRS beetles? Will
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where's the flasher on a 72 Bug?
Hi, I just got a 72 Beetle (Super) and the flashers do not work. Hazards either. All other lights work, fuse has been changed already. I cannot locate the flasher relay. Anyone know of an online VW...
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where's the flasher on my 72 Beetle?
Help! I cannot find (no, the stupid book doesn't show/tell me) where the flasher is for my 72 Beetle. Anyone know of an online manual with pictures, or, can someone simply tell me where it is located?...
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OEM VW parts catalogs for sale
I have the following OEM VW parts catalogs for sale on microfiche. I also have some OEM VW parts CD ROMs that cover 1948 and up VW models. Drop me a line with any interest. Thanks, Joe. VOLKSWAGEN...
 
Jet bug
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In touch with the people
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Brake cable length issue
This post made on behalf of a forum member (Riff Raff) at =========== I got the 15 window bus back from reconstructive surgery and I am in the process of getting all the mechanicals done. I built a...
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Quality of slip on seat covers Vs Hog Ring
Hi there, I am giving my 1970 Bug a bit of a make-over and would like to put on some new seat covers. Neither my partner nor I have any experience putting on upholstery and I was therefore tempted to...
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About Grinder consumables - No, not about heros, subs, hoagie, gyros, poorboys, etc.. :)
A while back I bought a DeWalt grinder (4 1/2" 5/8 spindle) and it was a particularly good deal, because it came with a bunch of grinder- and cutoff wheels. For good measure, I bought several...
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Spring
okay folks it's spring time in the US. If you have any openings in your engine compartment, beware that a bird can completely fill your fan with crap in a matter of days. For years people have debated...
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