Just joined. I have a '72 Super Beetle that came from Germany in 2015 after a 39 year sleep in covered storage some where in Bavaria. It has many original items like a Fulda bias ply spare tire, OEM ATE front disc brakes. Car is virtually rust free. The only rust I have found was under the sound...

Hello! I'm new to the forum, although I've been reading here for several months trying to figure out why my 73 super beetle convertible isn't running right. I've read a lot about the 34 carb and the 009 distributor combination, and I took pictures of mine to ask you all if you can tell me which...

Hi There, My generator on my vw thing recently gave out. I have replaced several alternators and thought this would be an easy job. I was wrong. I was able to remove the generator and install the new one without dropping the motor. I have a 36hrs shroud on a 1776 motor. When I tightened the...

Just wondering what is the proper way, if there is one, to wash a Fire suit. I have a Simpson Multilayer jacket and pant that I want to clean. Should I dry clean, wash at home in cold water, hang dry,...or what? I have heard that there is an additive that can be put in the wash that will restore...

Another couple famous drag bugs from the past. Anyone know where the bugs are today? :hrmm: Horrible chop top job isn't it :boooo: And scary to see the "rollbar" they trusted their life to !!