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by SBabineaux
Thu May 22, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: bugging
Replies: 2
Views: 1326

bugging

Im sure getting to appreciate my bug. Love the simple but effective engineering! Changed my shift rod bushing with my daughter's help. Zip straps were helpful in holding the coupler togethef to start the screw in the back. Polarizing my generator got me 13.9 volts at the battery. Horn butyon is fixe...
by SBabineaux
Thu May 01, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: new to Beetles, lots of questions.
Replies: 8
Views: 5167

new to Beetles, lots of questions.

I am a lifelong mechanic who's got a long list of experience, until it comes to VWs. I currently own a 2011 Jetta, a 2004 Passat, and bought a 66 last night (my dad would roll over in his grave, but I also own a 69 Chevelle). Here goes my questions/issues: VIN number is 116459419. Any can decode tha...
by SBabineaux
Thu May 01, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: First beetle, new member
Replies: 2
Views: 1591

First beetle, new member

Just bought a 66 and brought it home last night. Plan for my daughter to use it for high school.