Hi folks I have been lurking around here and TheSamba for the last 6 months or so, since I got the bug to have a Bug again. I had a 1963 in 1972 and now I am the proud owner of a 1972 Super from California.
The body is good with the exception of a small dent in the trunk lid and another on the engine hood. The pans are good except for a poor partial replacement under the battery. There is no rust at all around the shock towers. It starts after 2 or three tries and runs rough until warm.
I want to drive it for the summer and start a complete restoration. I am completely new to body work and a novice at mechanical work. But at 55 and my last child out of university and away from home, it's time for something new.
I have a Haynes manual on the way from Ebay. Are there any other books that I should get?
I have 2 immediate problems to be repaired before it's ready to go.
1) There are no brake lights. The bulbs are good, the signal lights work as do the tail lights. I can't find a switch anywhere.
2) The clutch engages much too high for my comfort, within the top inch of the travel. I have adjusted the cable as far as I can at the transmission end with little results. Is there another adjustment elsewhere?
Dan
PS By the way, Mario, I am still waiting for pictures of the beige Super as I am still interested.