The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I just got new Gabriel gas shocks for the front and rear of my '66. I did this because I read in one of the manuals that the OEM shocks were not adequate and should be replaced. They mentioned gas shocks as an alternative but did not make a recommendation one way or the other. My mechanic friend tel...

Thanks, John...that's good news, I thought I was having a "senior moment"!!!

I just had some electrical work done on my 66 1300. I'm probably losing my mind, but can someone answer this for me: Are the front directionals supposed to light (not as a turn signal, just light up) when you turn the lights on, AND function as directionals?? I can't remember what they did before I ...

HI: I'm a new owner from Massachusetts. Just got my 1300 a few weeks ago, and have been busy tracing down a few electrical problems, and finally put it into a garage to get the oil changed and valves adjusted (too cold around here to lay on the ground and do it myself). This is my 4th VW (after a pe...