The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

This reply is long overdue! For the past 5 years at least I have been running a 009 mechanical advance distributor and stock 30 PICT carb. Up until a month ago my car was running well until it wasn’t. I eventually replaced the 009 with the stock distributor mentioned earlier in this thread. I static...

Has anyone experienced a similar problem with their doors. Maybe I’m wrong but figure others have to move their door lever back in position after opening the door because it won’t spring back. I’m also adding an arm rest on the driver side. This may have been either a factory or dealer option becaus...

Has anyone experienced a broken spring in their door release mechanism? I’ve tried to find a replacement release but have come up empty. I took my lever apart thinking I might be able to replace the torsion spring. Our year has a unique spring which allows the door lever to move both forward and bac...

So, what will your next project be?

Looks like an awesome car. I love the interior color. I had a 65 sunroof bug that I drove through my college years...a long long time ago.

Where in Ohio are you from. If you are in and around Columbus or Cleveland or anywhere in Ohio for that matter please check out COVVC, the Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club. Great club with one of the nicest VW shows in the region with majority proceeds going to local charity Kids at Camp. COVVC ...

Hello. Glad to be among those trying to keep the Air cooled classics alive. I grew up in a VW family. My dad worked for Lasher Porsche in Sacramento. Then broke off and started the Original Wolfsburg West in Sacramento. I grew up being delivered to school in a 61 double cab. My dad was friends with...

I love your car! Of course my 66 is ruby red originally.

It's going to be a very fine ride!

North Carolina is pretty far cruise, but our club's Volksfest just outside Columbus Ohio in August is a very nice show. Google COVVC, Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club.

You are going to put the initial start up of your baby on YouTube right!! I can't wait to hear that baby come to life and see you take off in it. VERY COOL. You're getting so close

For what it's worth I've had a great experience with ordering parts from Wolfsburg West. Very professional, good quality, timely delivery. I'm also lucky enough to have a local parts outlet here in the Cleveland area for getting more run of the mill stuff. I also have fun checking out swap meets dur...

Congratulations! Looks like a fun ride. ENJOY.

Wow the Bug is looking amazing! Thanks for sharing your progress.

Any updates on your 66? Looking forward to getting back on the road on a more regular basis. Happy early April fools day!!

Beautiful car! How nice that it has been in the family all these years. Doesn't look like it needs much work!