Wrecking 1973 L Bug - Brisbane

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 9:14 pm

#266135

I have a 1973 L bug which is being wrecked. It has been hit hard on the LHS front and is not saveable, all parts avalible.

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

ByronBug High Priestess of Unequaled Coolness & Flower Child

1,446 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 10:12 pm

#266188

:sandrine
I have a elderly friend who owns a '74 L bug.
I will ask him if he needs anything tomorrow as I think most '73 parts would fit his.
Judy😉

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 10:14 pm

#266191

yes they will

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

DoNkEy Wolfsburg Wizard

684 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 18 Nov 2004, 12:13 am

#266237

some bits are slightly different.

Things like the dash and steering column are slightly different... lots of little things. Most the same though

carisma Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 18 Nov 2004, 4:23 am

#266246

hey would any parts fit a 72 s bug,,, i need well where the fuel gauge is under the bonnet where the wires come from the tank to the gauge mine has this funny little THING that plugs into the back of the fuel gauge then the wire goes into that as well it broke but i cant bypass this funny little thing so need to get another on it has an earth wire to on it got no idea what it is call thanks colleen

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2004, 6:39 am

#266273

S bug and L bugs are not the same in the speedo area

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

dood72 Casual Dubber

46 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 22 Nov 2004, 6:51 pm

#268557

Is the steering box any good Brad??. I'm fairly sure it will fit my 72 S/Bug ???

eirecooled Officially Full-On Dubber

308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 22 Nov 2004, 7:02 pm

#268564

whats the pan like? is this a ball joint or strut front?

Problem: I got probed by Aliens last night...............and I think I like it!.........E.T call ME.

DoNkEy Wolfsburg Wizard

684 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 22 Nov 2004, 7:48 pm

#268603

somebody owes me a twin port engine case .....