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Milage?

What kind of mileage should I expect from my 70 Beetle with a stock 1600cc motor and carb. I'm getting like 19 -20 mpg...
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posted by jeffrens
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by jeffrens

Aircraft engine in a VW

Try this on. I've heard of several folks using vw based engines in an aircraft. The old volksplane and there used to be...
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posted by tcrdn11
13 comments posted 21yrs posted by tcrdn11

parts

I have a 1973 volks squareback that I just purchased. I would like to know the best places to buy parts. I live in Kentu...
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posted by scaler51
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by scaler51

where to get a new battery in toronto?

hi all. my 65 battery is toast. What is a good battery and where in Toronto can i get one. The last one i bought was mad...
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posted by howeitsdone
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by howeitsdone

got a few ????

ok my friend has a 1969 bug which has a 71 super beetle motor in it. i was curious as to what type motor it is and what...
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posted by kyle
6 comments posted 21yrs posted by kyle

Updated Desktop

For those who do change desktops once in a while for fun, Here's one. It's also a proofreaders delight. Something to po...
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posted by SSTERRELL2YOURPANTIES
0 comments posted 21yrs posted by SSTERRELL2YOURPANTIES

Don't Rain on my Thing

I know this may get me yelled at but I am willing to risk life and limb to get some thoughts on the subject.... I am th...
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posted by aintgotbutnodata
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by aintgotbutnodata

aircooled.net trike kits??

Has anyone seen or bought one from snipped-for-privacy@aircooled.net? I'm thinking of a trike, and know about "brothers...
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posted by paulmbedard
14 comments posted 21yrs posted by paulmbedard

OT Something New at the Gas Station

I passed by a gas station/convenience store that had a sign out advertising something that they do that nobody else doe...
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posted by billberckman
4 comments posted 21yrs posted by billberckman

ISO 30 PICT-1 carb

I bought a '66 Beetle with its original 6V electrical system, but modified with a 1600cc engine equipped with a Solex 3...
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posted by racouch
8 comments posted 21yrs posted by racouch

67 VW Windowcrank repros Wolfburg West

As you people know 67 was a special year for beetles-many one year parts,etc. Well, I got the new Wolfsburg wired e-mai...
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posted by fred.stedtler
1 comments posted 21yrs posted by fred.stedtler

OT: Fiberglass

OT - I have looked through our technical library for information on refinishing fiberglass, but alas all we have is lit...
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posted by shakey
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Speaking of cables

Okay, what's this apparently factory-original cable on the '58 that runs from the dash to the engine compartment? Was th...
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posted by shakey
7 comments posted 21yrs posted by shakey

More info on Backing Plate Prob

Hi there Folks: I've found a bit of information reguarding my backing plate problem. I have the 5 lug on a Swing Axle t...
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posted by lightnenOne
2 comments posted 21yrs posted by lightnenOne