The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I have found a nos conv. deck lid (never bin on a car) for my 66 but it has flaten out a bit. Is that a way I can bend it to get the shape and arch back with out doing damage to it....


Wayne

What a great build... Thanks for putting the acc. doors in I have a set and have not got around to putting them in now I see how.. Is the colour BLK.??

Are you going to upgrade the motor??


Wayne

I live not far from Toronto if that is any help......


Wayne

Before I put dics on the back of my racer I had type 3 on it and I found that the braking was a lot better I have found that on most early bugs with a larger motor with more HP the bigger brakes are a asset. You do not have to use the 4 bolt set up you can use the same backing plate with the 5 bolt ...

Where in Greece do you live???

wayne

DC No kit just a bunch of part I have been using for years... KG stock disc and calipers. With 4 bolt wheels and on the rear Type 3 drums also 4 bolt.. I did not want to use 4 bolt whells on the 66 but I did not want to spend a lot of money on them.. I have two sets of the type 3 rear drum and I lik...

My 57 is a all out tub chassis drag car..86 by 94 mech fi (very old school) The one big thing it is a Bus Auto. Its been a racer since the mid 70's. It was my street car first and just got carried away. I did miss the street. So when I retired I was looking for some thing to drive on the stree again...

With the 66 I bought I have found something that is odd. On the front hood the trim at the handle is about 5 in. short and the is a mounting hole(caped) I have no idea what it is for?? I have looked at the hood very carfully and it seems to be the right hood for the car the colour matches it does no...

I am new to this forum but not new to VW I have had bug since the 60's I have a 57 bug that I bought in 68 and still have it (will put in picture so as I figure it out) My newest one is a 66 that I found in Mich. This will be my summer driver. I hope this is not a site for just stock 66, mostly beca...