I just brought a 72 super beetle that has a body that is mostly restored. The engine is very sluggish and the brakes need some work. The brake pedal goes to...
theres a list of manuals on 1302super.com and as much help there as I have been able to glean over the years... sounds like a great project... jghuffine...
Richard, I realize that the manual is pretty thick. I was wondering if you have a local print shop that would quote you a cost for duplicating the manual (ie...
Just a note about the difference between factory and Dealer options... its my understanding that factory options in 1972 (and indeed now) means delivered to...
Hi all! My brother and I are restoring a 71 1302LS convertible that has been in our family since '74. The car is in India (where VWs are rare) and I am now in...
Hello Byas Welcome to the wonderful world of 1302 LS Cabriolets!! Possibly more expensive to keep than a mistress!! Err ... joke. How many miles has your...
Thanks! It's done about 103K km (65kmiles). Will try your trick and also rebalancing. Will also check the wheel bearings for tightness. Byas ... more ... ...
My '71 1302LS Convertible did not come with sealed beam headlights, but has lights that consist of separate reflector and lense and a big 3 pin bulb (perhaps...
This is typical European headlights. I would guess your car is a UK model - as it is RHD and came from Germany. You can get suitable lights/bulbs of all sorts...
Hey there, Just saying hi to the group. I have a 72 Super Beetle that I am driving and restoring here is Arizona (Hell). My VW addiction started last year when...
Now all you have to do is lower it put in a twin carb 1776 fit alloy wheels repaint rebuild the interior ... be aware - this is addictive Mike ... From: Ted...
hello everyone, my name is matt and i think im your newest member! last week i bought and orange 1971 1302s,its in perfect condition and i wanted to ask you...
hello everyone, my name is matt and i think im your newest member! last week i bought and orange 1971 1302s,its in perfect condition and i wanted to ask you...
Hi There should be a cardboard covering, in two pieces - spare wheel area and then upper area - as standard. Mostly, by now they have deriorated and torn. It...
hello everyone, firstly thanks a lot to mike knight for answering my previous questions, but heres another brainteaser! (it is for me anyway!) does anybody...
What radio do you have? This will depend on how you wire it up! If it is a "Period" radio there should be wiring attached to the radio. Usually a + and a - You...
Hi everyone. I am having overheating problems with my stock 1600 engine. When I drive my superbug, "Junior", for about an hour or so, the oil warning light (I...
Mark, Thanks for your thoughts, Mark but actually, we already checked that too. Seemed to be in good working order. Besides, I really suspect that the engine...
Charlie, When you split the case did you check all the main bearing journals, Crank end-float, etc? I wonder if your bearings are worn giving you low oil...
Yes, Mark. In fact, while the engine was apart, we decided to just overhaul the thing and replaced the bearings and all, even though some of these parts still...
Hello Beetle People, I'm a fellow beetle fan, and I'm looking to buy my first classic beetle. I was wondering if there's anyone who could give me advice on...
