The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

ok, thank you.
do you know if most of them come with all required wires? and yes it was converted to 12v before i got it.
i just want to make sure i get it right the first time.

again i have a quick question. i want to install a tachometer in my car and i am not sure how it will hook up, yeah yeah call me a noob, lol. i am just wondering what to look for, like what type and what wires are gonna be required, that sort of thing. i have seen the tach i want, but i really dont ...

yeah, i think i am gonna have to replace the carb. oh well. thank you for all the help. Edit: 5-19-09 it looks like the one who owned it before me did not know what he had, its a 1600cc, NOT a 1300cc. i was kinda hoping it was the original engine, but o well. that means i will have to replace the ca...

do automatic chokes come seperate? or do i have to buy a whole new carb? cause we think we narrowed it down and i have looked around and have not found a rebuild kit with one. would i be better off just getting a stock replacement?

do automatic chokes come seperate? or do i have to buy a whole new carb? cause we think we narrowed it down and i have looked around and have not found a rebuild kit with one. would i be better off just getting a stock replacement?

is that the only mod i need to make?
cause i got it started for the first time today! yay me!
o yeah, and my hubby too. lol.
i am thinkin it is having a hard time staying running because of the carb, it might be bad.

i need to know what modifications i need to make to put an aftermarket carb on my bug. if any?
o yeah, and do i need to put a hard start relay on it when it has ALL new wiring?

i found this forum completely by accident, i was looking for parts for my 66 and i stumbled here! so, here i am, i have only owned my bug for 30 days but have been waiting almost my whole life for one.

Babs

Hi all. I first met my bug in Feb of this year. i went to look at her, just because. well it was love! Even though she is a Baja, i wanted her anyway, i have a secret love for baja. lol. It took me all of 9 weeks to save up the money, $1400! But my hubby made it happen for me on my Birthday! I am in...