Swapping a gas heater from a 71 Std Beetle to a 73 Super?

Oct 10, 2006 1 Replies

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Speedy Jim

I think you would have to be "creative" due to the differences. There were a number of different heater models; find out which. They also require a very specific fuel pump. Find out if it has the correct original one. There is some basic gas hjeater info on my web site. There…

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Is it possible to install a gas heater from a 71 Standard Beetle into a



73 Super Beetle?

Are the brackets/mounts, controls, ducting, etc. that are used the same between the two models, or would I be getting myself into a boat load of fabrication?



Spraiski



I think you would have to be "creative" due to the differences.

There were a number of different heater models; find out which. They also require a very specific fuel pump. Find out if it has the correct original one.

There is some basic gas hjeater info on my web site. There is a wealth of info here:

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Speedy Jim

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