cemspec Casual Dubber
42 posts · joined Aug 2013 ·
Hi will be restoring a 74 Superbug and wondered which manual you guys would recommend for an Australian beetle? Thanks
Recommended Service Restoration Manual for 74 Superbug
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I think we all have a collection of manuals
I have a 1975 L buug and my information is obtained from
Aussie veedubbers
Superbeees Only forum
Rob & Dave's www.vw-resource.com.au
Haynes manual
Complete Idiots guide
I have a 1975 L buug and my information is obtained from
Aussie veedubbers
Superbeees Only forum
Rob & Dave's www.vw-resource.com.au
Haynes manual
Complete Idiots guide
Futue te ipsum!!!
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Barry, that is pretty much the same collection that I use, although I still have the VW handbook that came with the car , and I find it useful at times.Bizarre wrote:I think we all have a collection of manuals
I have a 1975 L buug and my information is obtained from
Aussie veedubbers
Superbeees Only forum
Rob & Dave's www.vw-resource.com.au
Haynes manual
Complete Idiots guide
From your ole' mate Jeff
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Barry, that is pretty much the same collection that I use, although I still have the VW handbook that came with the car , and I find it useful at times.Bizarre wrote:I think we all have a collection of manuals
I have a 1975 L buug and my information is obtained from
Aussie veedubbers
Superbeees Only forum
Rob & Dave's www.vw-resource.com.au
Haynes manual
Complete Idiots guide
From your ole' mate Jeff
beetleboyjeff Custom Title Time!
1,790 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Barry, that is pretty much the same collection that I use, although I still have the VW handbook that came with the car , and I find it useful at times.Bizarre wrote:I think we all have a collection of manuals
I have a 1975 L buug and my information is obtained from
Aussie veedubbers
Superbeees Only forum
Rob & Dave's www.vw-resource.com.au
Haynes manual
Complete Idiots guide
From your ole' mate Jeff
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Yeah. Got an original of that as well. I gave Supe a copy for SBO
I can email any one a copy if they want one
I can email any one a copy if they want one
Futue te ipsum!!!
68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Hicemspec wrote:Hi will be restoring a 74 Superbug and wondered which manual you guys would recommend for an Australian beetle? Thanks
You shouldn't stop with just one manual, as - most don't really show every thing, as body bits etc.
The Bentley manual was the authorised by VW USA manual and is very good.
try to find on ebay plus the other many VW workshop owners manuals about on there.
Many of the workshop owners manuals are for 1200-1300-1500 and 1600 beetles.. but You won't find much for the 1303 super.. The Bentley manual for the 1303 would be the best to have plus any Haynes manual for the 1303 super.
also check out the website Rob & daves aircooled - it has some very good info there. ; http://www.vw-resource.com/
cheers
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
cemspec Casual Dubber
42 posts · joined Aug 2013 ·
thanks guys will check out ebay did find one called The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook by VW Trends, a restoration guide for 71-74 models!
Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang
9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
John Muirs complete idiot book is ok if you literally know nothing to start with about cars.
But once someone knows that the round thing in the driveway is a VW and you go to the back to find the engine throw the Muir manual in the bin and get a proper workshop manual.
I've got Haynes, Scientific publications and Bentley manuals and they are all good.
But once someone knows that the round thing in the driveway is a VW and you go to the back to find the engine throw the Muir manual in the bin and get a proper workshop manual.
I've got Haynes, Scientific publications and Bentley manuals and they are all good.
Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds
2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
The Gregory's Manual (Scientific Publications) was produced in Australia, so it has the correct info for Australian-spec VWs such as RHD wiring diagrams and so on. It is written in a very technical but practical style. There are no distractions from Euro/German specs that were not sold in Australia.
You can find older copies on Ebay, or you can get a brand new copy from Haynes Australia at Padstow:
http://www.haynes.com.au/prod1956.htm
You can find older copies on Ebay, or you can get a brand new copy from Haynes Australia at Padstow:
http://www.haynes.com.au/prod1956.htm
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --
11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
cemspec wrote:thanks guys will check out ebay did find one called The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook by VW Trends, a restoration guide for 71-74 models!
I haven't seen this one before, it does sound good.. I'd grab it..
as You cannot have enough manuals
=owners manuals- operator manuals- service manuals- restoration manuals =CHILTONS- HAYNES- BENTLEY - AUST AND UK MANUALS
I have 10 or more different manuals and they usually all have something that isn't in the other books.
I read Mine all the time...
CHECK OUT AMAZON.COM in the USA..
You can buy used books from other people thru their website very cheaply.. postage is the expensive part..
If You can find a relative who is over there and coming back, they can bring the books back..
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard
436 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
I use the Gregory's mainly.
Cheers,
Brett.
Cheers,
Brett.
Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
2009 Nissan Pathfinder
AA003 Custom Title Time!
1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 ·
Gregory's is waste of time and not correct for any country.
Bentley will cover 99%.
Bentley will cover 99%.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂
Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂
Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l
12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Gregory's #45 works for me.
Not my bible but supplies some good info
Not my bible but supplies some good info
Futue te ipsum!!!