compare and contrast- this was from December. Also didn't have the rear bumper yet.Bookwus wrote:Hiya VWB,
You've changed out distributors?VWBusrepairman wrote:....... With the 009 distributor, I was lucky to get 23-24..
If I'm not mistaken you're showing a vacuum-only dizzy in your pictures.
Purchased a '72 Super Beetle
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You shouldn't have any trouble. I pull 35+ in my '73 (so long as it's flat and I'm on a decent length trip with minimal stops).VWBusrepairman wrote:Hiya back and thanks, Bookwus. I did a search for the German 1302 and all the ones in the photos had the back up lights. I can live with these tail lights until a good donor set becomes available.Bookwus wrote:Hiya VWB,
You know, correct taillights or not, that's a nice looking little Bug ya got there.
I've calculated 26.5 MPG on the last tank and I'm hoping for 30+ with warmer weather. With the 009 distributor, I was lucky to get 23-24. My goal is to have it running smoothly in the event that Professor Colin wants to drive my homework to make sure I've made all the proper adjustments.
1971 Karmann Ghia - 1600 DP
1984 Westfalia - 1.9 WBX
1984 Westfalia - 1.9 WBX
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Today's trip to Newburgh and back yielded 29.67 MPG, though I now seem to have a significant oil leak which appears to be coming from the oil pump. I will check as soon as the engine cools enough. Oily smell in the car since the heat exchanger on the right side wasn't fully closed!!!sped372 wrote: You shouldn't have any trouble. I pull 35+ in my '73 (so long as it's flat and I'm on a decent length trip with minimal stops).
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Back to this older topic- I found the correct lights and made the swap to '71-'72 style lights.Bookwus wrote:Hiya VWB,
You know, correct taillights or not, that's a nice looking little Bug ya got there.
Later I stopped to stay at this place- they had reasonable rates.
I may have a donor for my fuel injection conversion here.
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Incidentally, this '72 Super beetle is going to become available for purchase if anyone is interested. I have too many vehicles and this one deserves a good home where it will get the proper care rather than mostly sitting unused.
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Thank you, sir. It's a car that the purchaser can drive wihout fear and without needing to make repairs. I hope someone repairs the paint chips- the car is worth stripping down for a new paint job. When was the last time you had the original battery tray unrusted with the mounting hardware? I've had several missing the tray due to rust.Bookwus wrote:Hiya VWB,
I wouldn't think that you'd have any problems selling that Bug. And for a heckuva lot more than you bought it. You have really made that car shine!
I offered it back to the previous owner and she said I could sell it. It's a tough bond to break. These little cars get under one's skin...
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Yeah, how much?Kubler wrote:I know I can't afford it.... but, how much? Had a '71 SB which I should never have let go.
Colin
BobD - 78 Bus . . . 112,730 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
Chloe - 70 bus . . . 217,593 miles
Naranja - 77 Westy . . . 142,970 miles
Pluck - 1973 Squareback . . . . . . 55,600 miles
Alexus - 91 Lexus LS400 . . . 96,675 miles
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I would ask $4500 for this car. It's a daily, reliable driver now with new rear brake shoes, wheel cylinders- yes Colin, about three clicks of the parking brake are all you need.Amskeptic wrote:Yeah, how much?Kubler wrote:I know I can't afford it.... but, how much? Had a '71 SB which I should never have let go.
Colin
I have nearly all invoices showing all parts purchased/ work done.
the Magic Bus may be next, also have a '94 Mitsubishi 3000GT up for grabs as well. Too many cars and no time to drive them all.
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