Just so I can keep up with the postings here, I got a couple of questions about terminoligy. What exactly is REDNECK ? What Specificly when compared to SHAG ! > others that come to mind Yankee ? Mineral spirit ?

How about once a weak or so some one posts a message with all the links, his full name and address and the full story. Then we shun him. I mean we don't reply to his posts and ignore his replies to our posts. If we could stick to this, I think this newsgroup would be a better place. Anyway...

I'm hunting for a Beetle and unfortunately it sometimes happens that the person placing the ad omits the "dp" from the ad. Is there an easy way, by looking at the photo of the engine, to deterime if it's a dual or, single port? Thanks, Frank

I was able to get this carburettor, but it is completely dirty. I check it and have no play on the shaft. http://i1.tinypic.com/n5k9xl.jpg What is the best way to clean it? Can I sand blaster it? João 72 Super 1302 (1600DP)

> wrote in message ... >> You blithering idiots! You re-elected that imbecile George Bush as your President. >> He's a complete moron and so are most of you! Actually, I agree with this guy. It seems that...

Saturday I was driving a 1952 MGtd that has been barned 15 yrs ago. tomorrow I go look at a 1943??? beetle . How much more fun can it be. another new project that looks like its going on the wait list is a 62 standard. My webshot page has gotten 3000 veiws so I guess I don't have to remind...

i'm about to change it and i can't find a book to work me thru it... does anyone have a site that has pics to work me thur it??? or can you scan and post... Thxs ALOT Scotty

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1967 VW Bug Special and 1-year only features 1500 cc engine, 53hp. (1968 1600 cc went up to 57hp). Dual-spout air cleaner. "Volkswagen" added to rear deck. Squared-off looking rear hood. Rear bumper over-riders re-designed to clear new deck lid. Changed from 6 to 12 volt system in middle of...

My Emergency brake on my Daily Driver 95 Escort Wagon was not holding the car and needed some adjustment. Car is a 5 Speed, so I need it to warm the car up because my driveway has a very minimal incline. I take the car to Meineke Muffler & Brake Shop to have the adjustment made. The car has over...

Hello Group. Back after 13 years. Sad to have noted Bob Hoover's passing. Beside Veeduber, missing SpeedyJim, VWgirl (became Jan's wife), and a few dozen that I can't recall at the moment - Sorry if you belong on my list and were not mentioned by name. Happy to be back Chris

i was just wandering if it is posible to use a 2kw house hold heater in a car if you have a 240volt transformer thing (200watt). i dont think it will work but how knows. if not what is the best way to heat the car with out heat exchangers. thanke i dont want to freeze!

Hello, recently searching the net I read of this conversion. People are using LP Propane Gase to power engines with just a simple converter and some inexpensive jets. I seen the carb jets for other model cars, the converter too for all less than $100. Anyone have any good info on how to easily do...

Has anyone ever setup a VW Bug for High Mileage? I have a 68 Bug..wanna set it up for HIGHER Mileage any setups or carbs available anywhere? Thanks Paul

I have a strange issue. It seems that a pin on my fuel pump is working its way out. The pin I'm talking about is at the end of the arrow in this pictu https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5_tB418I87zALYODiVu0O_pGl5mgnfRRRLSlH1LY_Hw?feat=directlink (but, instead, mine is sticking way out. Maybe...

Could you please stop it, it's ridiculous. You are killing what's left of Ramva with all your "Mario this, Mario that, Mario is an ass-hat" replies in all the threads. Let it go already, it's all you who keep posting these meaningless slams who look stupid. I am tired of seeing Mario pulled...

Hi, I know i'm gonna get ripped for asking this but when i bought my '78 bus the washer bottle was pressurised. three months later its empty and i cant pressurise it help!!! there's nothing on the bottle except the cap with a one way valve and no cover please it's killing me

i have a 1776 with a oil cooler and was thinking of using it as a heater and was wandering if any one had done this befor and if it will work? will the cooler give of a lot of heat or not? i am thinking of making a box and blowing air throw it the same as a heat exchanger is useing the cooling...

I was once again reading about the HVX mods on your blog site, http://bobhooversblog.blogspot.com/2007/05/hvx-mods.html And I remembered a question I meant to ask you long ago. It has become relevant in another discussion so I wanted to get some clarification. Regarding the grooving of the...

Excuse thise extreme OT post ! Just wondering all your opinions on the best place in the USA to live. For a long time I have been thinking that america looks BIG and cool. I have thought for a long time that it would be nice and easier to find a nice place to live there than in the UK. The UK...