Beetle help.

Taz62vdub Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Dec 2016 · 23 Dec 2016, 10:27 pm

#1032502

Hey guys, new here. I have just purchased my first beetle. 1962, patina, new pans/chassis, new suspension, new brakes, reco motor 1600 twin port, reco box, narrow beam, blah blah blah. I have obtained a RWC and club permit, however there are still a few things that need to be sorted.

Now I take my 2012 golf to VolkAffair in Port Melbourne. I have spoken to them about the beetle, and have been advised that they can sort everything out for me on an hourly rate bases. Reading between the lines all I can see is dollar signs. Any suggestions? I'm somewhat mechanically minded and happy to tackle a few things on my own, but I'm a firm believer of leaving it to the professionals.

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 24 Dec 2016, 10:47 am

#1032510

An excellent first buy is the "Idiots guide", this manual explains most of the workings of the volksie and is a great book even just to browse. If you can't find what you want this forum is also excellent with members always will to assist with advice and assistance.
Enjoy your new vehicle.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Dec 2016, 1:06 pm

#1032516

The more you can do yourself the cheaper it will be.
Old VW's are a continuous work in progress
Your car will be 55 years old next year

A great web site that has LOTS of information is Rob and Dave's www.vw-resource.com

Futue te ipsum!!!

Taz62vdub Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Dec 2016 · 24 Dec 2016, 3:06 pm

#1032518

Cheers guys.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Dec 2016, 4:21 pm

#1032519

I used the "Idiots Guide" just last weekend to set valve clearances. The best book I ever bought. Had the book for 22 yeras. Had air cooled VW's for 23 years. The book has saved me heaps of dollar signs.

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Taz62vdub Learner Dubber

19 posts · joined Dec 2016 · 24 Dec 2016, 4:24 pm

#1032520

helbus wrote:I used the "Idiots Guide" just last weekend to set valve clearances. The best book I ever bought. Had the book for 22 yeras. Had air cooled VW's for 23 years. The book has saved me heaps of dollar signs.

I'm guessing eBay? Does it deal with modified beetles? I've got adjustable spring plates, narrow beams, discs, ect.

bugmaniaar Officially Full-On Dubber

295 posts · joined Jun 2011 · 25 Dec 2016, 10:28 am

#1032536

Idiots guide is excellent.....being referring to my copy for the past 20 odd years as well as Rob and Dave's.........