Glovebox manual for \'68 and \'70 Beetles

troybrown Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 21 Jun 2006, 9:26 pm

#503351

Hello. I have just purchased for restoration a 1968 and a 1970 Volswagen Beetle (1500). Could anyeon please advise where I can purchase or download a copy of the glovebox owners manuals for these models? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Troy

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2006, 7:12 am

#503508

have a look on Ebay they sell for about $20.00

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

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2006, 10:30 am

#503566

I've never seen one for a 68 or 70 model.... on ebay...

I must admit I haven't been looking lately....

I had a 64 model book but gave it away....

I don't know why they aren't left in the glovebox...

When I sell a car I always leave the books in the glovebox.

I have many other books that tell You the same things...

cheers

Lee

http://community.webshots.com/user/vw68autobug

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

troybrown Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 22 Jun 2006, 4:42 pm

#503689

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, both cars have no books, so I will need to keep looking. I have the Haynes service manual (not fantastic, but OK, as I have reasonable mechanical knowledge) but would like to get my hands on the normal manuals for the cars.

Thanks again.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2006, 6:04 pm

#503723

Some good books Troy are:

A book for people who haven't changed a VW fan belt
etc is: "the VW beetle Handbook" by Konrad from 1970... UK english version

A better book for VW owners that shows just about everything an owner needs to know...
This book should be in every glovebox...
Pub in UK in 1979 : AUTOBOOKS OMG 505
VW Beetle 1954-78 Owners - Maintenance & repair guide.

Another good book from AUTOBOOKS UK is the "Beetle Owners Workshop Manual" by Kenneth Ball..
Mine covers 1954-67 1200-1300-1500 Beetles & Karmann Ghias..
Its another book that wouldn't go astray in any VW glovebox...

The VW of America "Volkswagen Service Manual"
by Robert Bentley.. USA...
made for different year- engine models..
for Mechanically minded owners...

Most Haynes manuals are OK... for Mechanically minded..
Chiltons are known as the worst manuals but they do cover some things very well...

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

troybrown Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 22 Jun 2006, 7:09 pm

#503747

Thanks Lee

That is really appreciated. I will try to lay my hands on some of these books. As I said previously, the Gregorys Guide is OK, but seems to be a little thin on some of the trouble shooting side. One of my main problems is the fact one of the Dubs is an automatic clutch and the Gregorys Guide does not really help a lot with troubleshooting... The glovebox guide won't help me with that - I just want one! Your suggestions on the mechanical books is helpful, as the more I can learn the better the Dubs will be!

Thanks again

Troy