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A new People's Car by Speedy Jim
http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/102865/the-next-peoples-car Should be interesting to at least follow development. Speedy Jim http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/ "I have no use for a car which has more spark plugs than a cow has teats!" Henry Ford, when advised that Chevrolet was...
April 21st 07 10:22 PM
by George[_5_] Go to last post
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Installing vent window rubber-how to by Harry Balzac
Can someone direct me to a source on how to install the rubber around the vent windows on a 69 Bug? It looks like the window frame (the chrome part that moves) needs to be removed and reinstalled with new rivets in order to get the rubber piece in place. Yes or no? Is there a source for...
April 21st 07 12:52 PM
by bug '59 Go to last post
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Englishtown by Eric[_8_]
Anyone making the trek to E-Town for the Spring Meet?? Hoping for good weather. Is the set up improved?? No long walks I hope? Eric 62 Ghia 68 Bug both topless...
April 20th 07 11:44 PM
by Eric[_8_] Go to last post
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Texas VW Classic by Gerald[_2_]
This coming weekend (April 20 - 22, 2007) http://www.texasvwclassic.com Gerald -- If you need to email me directly use: junkmail sysmatrix Put the appropriate symbol in there and end it with a fish catcher.
April 20th 07 03:01 PM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Super Clutch problems by [email protected]
I finally got all the loose ends tied down, and with new wheels on the car and the engine finally idling properly, I reinstalled the driver's seat and got in. The engine started fine, but when I pushed down on the stick shift knob and tried to put it into second, the gears ground as all manual...
April 20th 07 01:33 PM
by dave AKA vwdoc1 Go to last post
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Carb clearances by Mel P.
Anyone know what the max clearance should be for the 'butterfly' levers on a PICT 30 carb.? I think I'm leaking air from there. Engine stall at idle. tia, -- Mel P. 77 Bug - stock FI
April 20th 07 03:09 AM
by Mel P. Go to last post
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Beetle parts for sale by Scotty
Came out of a 1970 vw beetle single port i have the following Fuelpump 15 + S+H whindsheild whiper FULL assembly 15+ S+H Steering wheel (bent up and cracked) 10+ S+H Email me @ for more info, i can send pictures if needed, ALL workd when i pulled them, As Is though
April 20th 07 12:40 AM
by Scotty Go to last post
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Hazard warning switch replacement prob! by Jim_Bon
Dear All, I came across a thread which mentioned potential problems with hazard warning/ indicator on the Passat TDi. I was having problems with indicators- worked intermittenly. It appears that is more of a common problem than I expceted. I removed the hazard warning switch...
April 19th 07 04:36 PM
by Jim_Bon via CarKB.com Go to last post
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Rancho performance e-mail by [email protected]
Hi, Anyone know if Sam or someone at Rancho has an e-mail address? I live in South Africa and when I call the phone number from the web site, I can never get hold of anybody there. I think I am about 8 hours ahead. Can't call from home later! Thanks, Pete
April 19th 07 06:39 AM
by [email protected] Go to last post
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Att: Speedy Jim. by Berg
Hi Jim. I went backwards on an url you posted to a .gif for a coil booster relay, and then came across a pic of you age 4 with a radio. Take a look at this and tell me what you think: http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=THK620219/272.0.256.0.0.0.0 Worth the price? A tad steep me thinks,...
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April 19th 07 05:37 AM
by Joey Tribiani Go to last post
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Thermostat Q's by Cletus[_2_]
Ok you guys have finally talked me into using the thermo and flaps, after 20 years of not having them at all,( I also drank the Koolaid about the svda,and that worked out well) this car i bought has them still installed, so i get the fan shroud back on and etc but no matter how low i get the...
April 18th 07 05:07 AM
by Jan Go to last post
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TDI? by illusion123a
I recently got a new job and am looking to purchase a new, or used car to replace my 2002 Hyundai accent. I am looking for something good on gas (I will be driving about 1 hour each way), and some with good crash test ratings. I was thinking a Jetta TDI or some type of Subaru. I also want my car to...
April 18th 07 03:57 AM
by Dennis[_4_] Go to last post
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'75 1800 cc. pancake with Syntehtic oil? by Bill[_20_]
Hello, Firstly, thanks for previous info offered on other subjects recently! They have been most helpful. I am wondering if putting full synthetic oil in the 1800cc aircooled bus will cause any problems with the old type eengine seals. It runs nicely now, and doesnt use oil, (dripping, or...
April 18th 07 03:23 AM
by Henry Q. Bibb[_2_] Go to last post
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Exhaust for 1641 by [email protected]
Hello Group! As you may know, the original engine in my 1303 suffered from knocking bearings so I have bought a decent AR-code 1300 to replace it with. The original engine was an AR-code 1300 that a previous owner fitted 1641 barrels and pistons too, along with a progressive Weber, new heads and a...
April 18th 07 01:22 AM
by Berg Go to last post
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Sapphire I installation - needing a couple of bits... by Dangermouse
Hi Group, I have found a lovely Sapphire I 6V radio for my beetle but a need a mounting plate and rear hanging bracket to install it. Anyone got these bits sitting on a shelf ? Ta, - DM
April 18th 07 01:16 AM
by Dangermouse Go to last post
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I Hate FLAPS by Cletus[_2_]
Why is everybody out to sell, sell ,SELL? instead of helping a longtime customer? I lost respect for the local vw parts house a few years ago when they insisted I'd be better off with one piece windows rather then re build my stock doors to combat leaks. Then I decided ok, they were ok for valve...
April 17th 07 11:05 PM
by David Gravereaux Go to last post
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Aw, man! Look what rolled into town for sale by john
http://www.digoliardi.net/65_bus_2.jpg Immaculate.
April 17th 07 07:28 PM
by john Go to last post
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PERTRONIX IGNITION by gino
RECENTLY INSTALLED A PERTRONIX IGNITION IN OUR 1965 6V BEETLE. WHEN STARTER IS CRANKING IT WILL NOT START----BUT WHEN KEY IS RELEASED IT STARTS UP ----ANY IDEAS IT DOES HAVE A HARD START KIT INSTALLED--NOT SURE IF THIS HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE PROBLEM.. CAR RUNS FINE AFTER IT GETS STARTED ...
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April 17th 07 04:05 AM
by Dangermouse Go to last post
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Aftermarket stock intake manifold quality? by bluebug
I need a new single port intake for my 66 bug. Would I be OK buying the one that CIP1.com sells or should I keep looking for a clean original? DOes anybody have any experience with the aftermarket part? Thanks.
April 17th 07 03:48 AM
by Dangermouse Go to last post
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Front Axle Beam restoration - How do I un-tension springs to pull torsion arms? by chicoik595
I'm re-building an old VW sandrail and am starting at the front end. It had been sitting for many, many years so all the rubber was toast. Things are going ok so far but I can't figure out how to pull the front torsion arms as they are tensioned by the spring in the beam. The bump stop won't...
April 17th 07 02:43 AM
by Remco[_1_] Go to last post
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