The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Thanks for the great idea! I hope you found the ring in your real-life scenario? As it happens, I decided a couple of days ago to change things up in my novel and get rid of this character (and the VW Bug) entirely. (It's a long and sordid story as to why...) I do appreciate everyone's help, though ...

Thanks so much for these ideas. I appreciate the help!
Ellen

Hello! I'm a novelist in need of some expert mechanical advice! One of the characters in my new book (set in 1969) is going to own a 1966 VW Beetle. She's going to be driving through the Upper Peninsula of Michigan -- conservative Ford country! -- and I need for her car to break down, and to break d...