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Possible to still buy good bumpers?

Seems like everyone has horror stories about modern replacement bumpers that start rusting and are cheaply made. Is the...
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posted by macecil
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by macecil

Electronic ignition (it works!)

Dist from golf, milled off by engineering and beetle 2 pin plate mounted. TP100 module, harnass from golf II (scrapyard...
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posted by nekobe
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torque wrench

Hi guy's, Next saterday i'm going to pick up a used (but never used??)torque wrench. Some pointers on where to look at,...
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posted by laat.vanvugt*leave_the_spam*
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by laat.vanvugt*leave_the_spam*

Rear diagonal arm -- fasterner question

I'm looking to take my 72 rear diagonal arm off. With the tranny out, the frame is almost bare so taking this piece off...
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posted by whybcuz
43 comments posted 20yrs posted by whybcuz

Herbie Colour Code

Hello all My latest buy (actually got another 1303 1975 last week too with empi wheels and new tyres - 125GBP :-) )...
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posted by rich
11 comments posted 20yrs posted by rich

desperate for a Ghia ?

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/09112005/344/p-cup-smuggler-lets-slip.html James
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posted by juperwort
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Possible Source of Leak...

I had pulled my 77 Bug's engine a couple of weeks ago to replace pushrods and seals. Also, replaced the main seal while...
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posted by mpernice
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"Winterizing" - to-do list?

I'm getting ready to take my 73 super off the road for the winter (because Northeast winters are icky). Does anyone hav...
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posted by tom.patros
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steering box components -where to purchase

I took apart my '71 van's steering box which had too much play and would bind if adjusted too tight. The only part worn...
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posted by jchane1
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Help restoring 67 convertible bug

I have a 1967 convertible beetle. I want to do a pan off restoration. I would like any tips or suggestions on what I sho...
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posted by emmorf
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1967 Convertible Beetle Decklid Wanted

I'm in Los Angeles and am looking for the original dual louvered decklid for my my 67 convertible. Any help is appreciat...
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posted by emmorf
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Bus value

Hi all, It has been a long time since I posted here, so I have a question regarding my buses value. It is a 1971 Advent...
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posted by nestleNOSPAM12
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VW Brake Lines

the last person who restored this Thing ran the rear brake line coming from the master cylinder through the inside of t...
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posted by mqa
13 comments posted 20yrs posted by mqa

Chirp coming from 1700cc engine

1973 1700cc bus strange chirp coming from engine compartment http://jboothbee.tripod.com/vwsound.wav sound sample uploa...
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posted by jboothbee
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by jboothbee

Hood wanted

I'm just getting the perpetual project on the road and I would like to keep the fingers of on lookers off the engine of...
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posted by technojock
15 comments posted 20yrs posted by technojock