My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
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- Crankshaft
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Excellent find.
Now for the trick questions:
Obviously the car did not come from VWSA.
So, Has it got discs and balljoint suspension up front? Has it got swingarm or IRS in the rear? The flat hubcaps makes me think that it might have.
Now for the trick questions:
Obviously the car did not come from VWSA.
So, Has it got discs and balljoint suspension up front? Has it got swingarm or IRS in the rear? The flat hubcaps makes me think that it might have.
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Nice...that's the first VW Automatic scipt on the back I have ever seen!
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Thanks Jozi....Jozi wrote:Nice find! This is a cool Bug. Congrats!!
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Thanks J.jmvv wrote:Excellent find.
Now for the trick questions:
Obviously the car did not come from VWSA.
So, Has it got discs and balljoint suspension up front? Has it got swingarm or IRS in the rear? The flat hubcaps makes me think that it might have.
Yip not from SA, tag says made in Germany, also in MPH so dont think so.
I think it does, I only collected it on Sat so did not get a chance to check. Yes it has IRS in the rears. Any advantages of having these?
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Me 2Dutch_Diver wrote:Nice...that's the first VW Automatic scipt on the back I have ever seen!
Some others in US etc..
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- Crankshaft
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
You lucky dog.zubz wrote:Yes it has IRS in the rears. Any advantages of having these?
Get that car running ASAP and you will appreciate the advantages of the IRS and balljoint suspension. Its nothing like you're used to with swingarms and K&L.
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Thanks, I am looking forward to it...I went to locksmith yesterday, I just need to remove the one door handle and see if he makes the key and it works in the ignition as well or else I will need to take the ignition as well. Once done car starts fine, just need to do the automatic solenoid and see what it was not moving after going into gear then some cleaning up and ready to roll.....jmvv wrote:You lucky dog.zubz wrote:Yes it has IRS in the rears. Any advantages of having these?
Get that car running ASAP and you will appreciate the advantages of the IRS and balljoint suspension. Its nothing like you're used to with swingarms and K&L.
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Great Find - you're a lucky guy !! Just needs a roof rack and maybe a little lowering and then ready to roll (i.e. bring it on some cruises )
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Thanks Springer, roof rack should be with me soon as well... spindles also on order... then spraying the og steel wheels same color as body, whitewalls and then ready to roll... I will certainly join on cruises, this will be my first proper running beetle so yeah...looking forward to using it as much as possible.....Springer wrote:Great Find - you're a lucky guy !! Just needs a roof rack and maybe a little lowering and then ready to roll (i.e. bring it on some cruises )
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Confirmed, she is disk brakes up front....if possible I will do the rears as well soon.
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Glad you managed to get it up and running. It looks good. Enjoy
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
very nice, never seen one before but i am keen now to see if they are around in OZ
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
Guys Beetle is up for sale, I found a very neat 1965 which will be a perfect earlier model for me...
I am willing to let go for what I paid, car is running 100%, will need a service though.
Let me know...
I am willing to let go for what I paid, car is running 100%, will need a service though.
Let me know...
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
How much did you pay?
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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Re: My New Aircooled...1969 Semi Auto...
I was looking at a very similar car in sinoville about 8-9 years ago. Looked identical as well as being an auto....................could possibly be the same one.