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My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 super beetle and are in the process of untangling the wiring mess that came with it. Its almost complete, but there...
Hello, I ordered new brake shoes, drums for the rear of our 1972 super beetle, and when we installed the new shoes, the drums would not fit over the shoes. A...
Well I would have thought there is good news and bad news. The good news is that if you have bought the correct shoes for your car then they should fit well. ...
The adjusters have been backed off all the way. Yes the shoes have been ruined from the drums being hammered on. They are also ruined because the car was towed...
It might be worth having a look at the brake line hoses too. I found when I replaced the shoes that the brake line hoses had collapsed inside which would not...
I wonder if you have the correct drums on your car. Can you e-mail me a picture of the drums and the brake assembly without the drums on? Mark ... From:...
It is possible to have the wrong parts but I would first check that the adjusting mechanism for the brakes have been backed off completely. I suggest you take...
I had replaced twice the brake shoes on my 71'VW1302 Automatic. I always has been concerned about this: When the brake shoes are new, they only seat in the...
I've recently purchased a 72 Super Beetle in really rough shape - it's going to need some TLC but every time I start her up I crack up laughing! I can remember...
I suppose I should have mentioned that I live about 26 miles south west of Boston. Does anyone know a good location for parts in the Northeast? Besides a...
Welcome to the club, my wife and i also got a 72 super beetle about a month ago, and its just about ready to pass inspection.. Maybe another week or so. I...
Thanks everyone.. the rear brake issue is resolved. One of the parts was in backwards, AND the emergency brake was fully adjusted inside the car. Big headache...
Hours of happy fun and bruised knuckles ahead Drivers seat - if in LHD Boston you could try RHD drive Boston!! We have dificulty in getting drivers seats in...
hey guys, ive jus been surfing the net and come across a great site - http://www.status-vw.co.uk - its a mail order site and they ship all over the world,...
I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on an issue I am having. Its a 1972 Super Beetle, and all the wiring is working, except the reverse lights. I ...
I had an experience with the transmission fluid over heating. The warning light came on on the dash. I suspect that that wire is one which is connected to a...
hey guys, does anybody know where i can get a steering damper bushing from for a 71 1302? ive tried everywhere! GSF have them listed but are apparently...
see if this is what you need: http://www.jbugs.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=113425117&Category_Code= ... __________________________________ ...
hi guys, firstly thanks to mike weaver for the link for the steering damper bush, but on another note, does anybody know where i can purchase paint for my bug...
... for a 71 1302? ive tried everywhere! GSF have them listed but are apparently discontinued. im guessing the steering dampers are diffrent on supers to...
Here in Birmingham in the UK, I go to a company called Bancrofts - they seem to be able to get every paint known to car manufacturing universe - whatever age -...
also use this to determine your original paint formula http://www.glasuritnet.com/COLOR/COLOR-ONLINE/ Mike Knight <mknight@...> wrote:Here in Birmingham...
We have the same solutions to paint problems here in the US. Don't forget to tell him that VW has a number sticker in the front under the hood which references...
yes and Glasurit paint is the original paint manufacturer used at the factory "charlieb24@..." <charlieb24@...> wrote: We have the same solutions to...
Yup - but usually the paint sticker has long gone - and I think the guy said it is a none original colour. In the past I have chipped a bit of paint off...
