Greetings all, I find myself in somewhat a quandary. I picked up a 1967 VW beetle that was about to go to the crusher, so I felt compelled to save her. Ended...
It's not that '67 is a rare year, rather it just doesn't make for the optimum baja starting project with the swing axle rear and ball joint front end. It all...
IF there are 67 parts still left on it... can be worth $500+ parted on samba.... T. ... up a 1967 VW beetle that was about to go to the crusher, so I felt ...
Tim Sunde
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Aug 2, 2005 8:13 pm
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67 is semi-rare....if you ever try to restore one it becomes quickly evident what's not available. T. ... with the swing axle rear and ball joint front end....
Tim Sunde
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Aug 2, 2005 9:01 pm
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I picked up a wrecked 72bug with real nice wheels that I would like to put on my 66, so ... Will the drums from the 72 fit right on the 66 so I can use the...
It's been a while since I've worked with any brake swaps, but I remember there being a whole lot more to it than just the drums. I believe you also have to...
What I'm remebering is that the front drums are all the same with regard to bearing sizes and spacing, within the LP or BJ beams. Can't easily swap an LP drum...
as others have said, the front drums change over if you use the bearings for the axle. and the rears you have to machine just over half an inch fo the snout on...
in my opinion the wheels are worth $350, and the bug is worth $500+ 67 is a rare car because most body parts fit 67 only! _ Mike www.carrecycler.com ......
I hoping that someone has a solution besides a bus tranny. I've got a baja that uses the standard type one transaxle. It's been through two reverse gears due...
I'm surprised that it's the revrse gear giving up. When I had a pass car t/a it was the R&P that always gave up. Not what you want to hear, but an IRS bus t/a...
I had preveiously been talking to the guy that owns Precision Alloy, and he led me to a guy for the said to be easiest transfer kit. Suspension Unlimited in...
It's been a few years since I made the swap in my 'glass buggy so I might miss a point or two. Mounts: You can buy or build the mounts. If rigid is acceptable ...
The VW reverse gear is a terribly weak point in both the T-1 and T-2 transmissions. Rocking back and forth is usually the death of them, as you stated. I am...
I have a McKenzies soft mount kit for sale - $100 (plus shipping). There are three welding points to mount the kit: a butted tube to the torsion bar (lowers...
Take the trade. Tell us more about the racing insurance. Don't you insure race by race? Do you have a picture of the car? Where is it located. Thanks ...
Insurance is required at all public attended racing events. Primarily to protect the spectators I suspect. Our issue came frm the fact that the previous track...
hello all i am new to hear but not to vw's but i have a bastard vw that is a piece mealed together it is a 66 body on a 69 frame anyway i was curious if there...
mamotorworks.con 800-500-1500 In a message dated 8/21/2005 11:12:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, papertiger_98@... writes: hello all i am new to hear but...
street69baja@...
Aug 22, 2005 11:54 am
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also anyone have a welder for sale or trade another kinda important thing i am in need of...
I have a 73 bug that I want to turn into a baja, I have a used fiberglass kit for it. I was told by someone that when I put the bigger rear tires on it, I have...
Charlie, True story... depending. Depending on what size tire you use, what size engine you install, and what you really want to use your baja for. Best...
Thanks...guess I should have provided more info. Its a 73 bug..not superbeetle, 1600, all stock at this time. I have a fiberglass kit, and want to get tires...
I was wondering if there were any suggestions for mounting my engine on the stand. I have the engine stand adapter. Another guy said to use a 10mm sleeve for...
Where to buy your gas. You might want to make a copy of this and keep it in your car. Looks like we're subsidizing a bunch of murdering misfits by buying...
A good read http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/saudigas.asp I grew up in the 80's and we never had gas rationing. Eric G. Hall http://www.blacktopdyno.com...
I have been corrected for the mass email... to some extent. The link provided by a fellow member of an email list provides the truths, half-truths and myths...
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