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Hello Out there... Can anyone help me? I need to know if there was more than one kind of deck lid offered on the 72 super beetle? My bug was hit in the rear...
trollmenow
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Apr 13, 2006
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Hi there, the engine lid contour was modified and vents increased from 10 to 26 for the 72 model year starting 8.71... trollmenow <trollmenow@...> wrote:...
Colin Shinkin
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My 71 super is missing parts around the rear window. It has electric defrosters. What seems to be missing are deflectors that blow air across the rear...
Drew Gehman
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Apr 13, 2006
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Drew, West Coast Metric do them and from memory they come in a pack of either four or six. In the UK the VW Heritage Centre is the best source. They also do...
Richard Hancock
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Apr 13, 2006
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If you have a long section of headliner missing then you are missing the vents shown in the picture of my car -(enclosed). To say they are like hens teeth is...
Mark Walters
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Apr 14, 2006
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Hello Colin, Does this mean no 72's would have the lesser amount of vents on the deck lid? ... from 10 to 26 for the 72 model year starting 8.71... ... help...
trollmenow
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Apr 14, 2006
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Yes this is from the official factory specifications for the model changes to the 1302 (1971 and 1972 model years Super Beetle) and that info dated 8.71 (start...
Colin Shinkin
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Apr 14, 2006
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Thanks Colin, I really appreciate the information. Have a nice weekend! Lynn Ann Colin Shinkin <cshinkin@...> wrote: Yes this is from the official...
LYNN KIRKENDALL
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Apr 14, 2006
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The 1302super.com email is being currently hit big time by a spammer. We are riding this at the moment and its no big deal. Any members feedback on this would...
Colin Shinkin
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Apr 17, 2006
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I have P165R15s in front, and P205R15s in the rear. I took a ruler and with the tire still on, did my best to measure the rim's width, bead to bead. I got 5.5...
Drew Gehman
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Apr 18, 2006
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I would guess that you have 5.5" rims, unless you can see a major difference between front to back looks. You can easily see the difference 1" makes on rim...
Mike Knight
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Apr 18, 2006
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Drew the original width of the standard wheel for the 1302s was 4.5J The standard replacement tyre to fit this rim un the UK is either 155 or 165 wide. I would...
Mark Walters
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Apr 18, 2006
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Hi all, - a standard style 5.5x15 Sports wheel (with 34mm back spacing) was available as a VW factory option from 5.72 (part no. 111 601 025J). Mark Walters...
Colin Shinkin
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Apr 18, 2006
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According to this site http://www.procarcare.com/icarumba/resourcecenter/encyclopedia/icar_reso urcecenter_encyclopedia_wheels.asp#Dimensions rim width is...
Drew Gehman
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Apr 19, 2006
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You guys on the right side of the pond have a lot of WWII vets and families directly involved with the horrific grief of WWII and Germany of that time. Do you...
Drew Gehman
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Apr 19, 2006
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I would buy 5.5" rims and transfer the existing 165 tyres or buy new 185. 5.5 give improved road holding and do not make the steering too heavy IMHO. If you...
Mike Knight
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Apr 19, 2006
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Difficult to compare between UK and US - even though I have traveled widely in the US, but I would guess there is less angst over the VW being a German car,...
Mike Knight
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Apr 19, 2006
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Perhaps because a British Army Major, Ivan Hirst took over and rebuilt production at the Wolfsburg and associated plants between 1945 and the late 1940s/early...
Richard Hancock
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Apr 19, 2006
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not from family I just get kraut can from some folks...
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Apr 19, 2006
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I have one on the left rear underside, about two feet back from the rear. It is attached to a bracket which has come loose from the place it was mounted. I...
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Apr 20, 2006
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Probably ur heater box control cable kcwindrider <kcwindrider@...> wrote: I have one on the left rear underside, about two feet back from the rear. It...
Tony Antoine
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Apr 20, 2006
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Is there any place in the USA that would research a VIN? I just realized that most do not go further than 81. I have a clear title but I am curious as how many...
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Apr 24, 2006
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Hi, I have one 1302 S 1971 model's. I hope, can get as many as information by join this group Glad can join this group. BR James ... New Yahoo! Messenger with...
james zachariasz
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May 19, 2006
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Hi James Welcome to the 1302 e-group! Mark ... ___________________________________________________________ Tiscali Broadband from 14.99 with free setup! ...
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May 19, 2006
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ok ... Be a chatter box. Enjoy free PC-to-PC calls with Yahoo! Messenger with Voice....
robert mellody
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May 29, 2006
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Dear Friends, Pls, help. is there any different between 1302-S final drive and 1303 final drive? Thanks, GBU JAMES ...
james zachariasz
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Jun 13, 2006
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Hello one and all. I have just stumbled across this group whilst searching for a steering box for my LHD 1971 1302L. I have seen them advertised for around...
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Jul 24, 2006
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That sounds a little expensive if second hand; if new - Can I have it? ________________________________ From: 1302@......
Mike Knight
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Jul 24, 2006
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I would agree with Mike - A bit expensive for second hand. Try MegaBug in Plumstead & see what they have. Mike, I know of an NOS LHD one if you are...
Mark Walters
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Jul 24, 2006
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Thanks - mine is Ok. But my 1302 LS Cabriolet is getting the 80 kph (50 mph) shakes. All active (ie ball joints, struts etc) components are new, there is no...
Mike Knight
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