dumb question....but

12 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:31 pm

#480419

I know this sounds like a dumb question, but how do I know if my 1973 bug is a love bug or a super bug? The guy I bought it from advertised it as a love bug, but the rego papers have it listed as a super bug. What is the difference and how can you tell?

Jo

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:37 pm

#480423

1973 Curved windscreen?
L-Bug (Which is a Superbug)
-Staggers.

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2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:37 pm

#480424

There is no such thing as a love bug,
that was just the name given to Herbie.
The way that you tell if you have a super bug is by checking out the front suspension.
If you have springs behind the front wheels, then you have a super bug.
If it has a huge curved windscreen, then you have an L bug.
If not its an S bug.

Lee.

some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:37 pm

#480425

L doesn't stand for love by the way.
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:38 pm

#480427

DOH,
beaten by staggers.

next time Staggers, next time.

Lee.

some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:39 pm

#480429

just to correct you it is actually a super as all 1600 bugs from mid 71 on where supers but it then depends on whether its a s or an L saying that its a 73 id say its an L(last of the) bug ie a 1303, in which case it should have all of the following a curve windscreen, the big round tail lights and a padded dash.

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Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:41 pm

#480430

Does all of this help you?
Buzzbug, next time? You wish! I have ninja reflexes! 🥷
-Staggers.

STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist

JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders

2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains

buzzbug Praise the lowered

1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:44 pm

#480432

ninja like you say..................

have you tried this site?

http://www.askaninja.com/

Lee.

some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs

VDUBXTC Tea Bag

3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 25 Apr 2006, 9:49 pm

#480435

Jo your bug is an L Bug

How did you go with your door trims?

Jasmine the 75 L Bug
56 oval, 2000 New Beetle

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 25 Apr 2006, 10:00 pm

#480438

ive noticed quite a few ppl seem to call bugs with elephants feet tailights love bugs for some reason
but yeah superbug S were first started in 1/71 to replace 1500s and ran till 2/73 then superbug L started and ran till early 76
for a couple of months early in 73 u could get either a L or an S as VWA was in the change over process

Joel

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Apr 2006, 10:32 pm

#480449

buzzbug wrote:There is no such thing as a love bug,
Lee.

Just to be a knob.................

There actually was a VW Love bug

Release in 1974 in the states. It was a standard beetle.

http://www.sebeetles.com/lovebug.htm

There was also a Love series in Brazil in 1985 that came with twin carbs stock

http://www.sebeetles.com/love_series_84.htm

:vader

Futue te ipsum!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2006, 7:34 am

#480499

when i went to buy an L Bug back in 1973 I ask the dealer what the L stood for ... he said Limousine...

I had to laugh as you can still only fit 2 small kids or Adults in the back seat

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409