I just got myself a 1976 Beetle and am wondering about the following as I know that the 76 was a conglomeration of parts from different models.
1. What model was the front brakes from?
2. The thermostatically controlled vent in the engine lid I believe was only on the 76...if so, where did this part originally come from?
3. What model/type are the rear drums?
4. What model/type is the IRS gearbox?
5. What model/type is the Fresh Air Box and fan?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
Regards
Greg
Joel ·
From the doors back they are just a 75 Lbug.
The running gear was just what they were running in the last Lbugs, same with the thermo vent decklid and charcoal canister.
The gearbox is just that Z pattern top one that 75Lbugs had.
front brakes are same as Supers but the beam just has disc brake spindles so essentially the same as what a 1500 had.
The fresh air fan was only found in 76 bugs in aus but overseas they were stock in flat screen supers, and some standards.
Lateral ·
Thanks mate.
So, was the Thermo vent actually installed in any Super bugs?
Regards
Greg
Joel ·
Yep 75 models had them.
72-74 Beetles and Superbugs have the pressing for them but not cut out.