sdat ·
Can somebody telll me what year the first IRS beetles (not Super Beetles) were sold/imported into Australia?
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Talk
TYPE 1 IRS
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/62295/type-1-irs
mackaymanx ·
'68 > stick-shift was the start of the irs in the beetle in oz
bajachris88 ·
i second that notion
sdat ·
What about for manual transmission beetles? I own a 69 and its a swinger and I looked at 1970 one yesterday and it's also a swing axle.mackaymanx wrote:'68 > stick-shift was the start of the irs in the beetle in oz
mackaymanx ·
Never, irs stick-shift, irs sbug, the rest were swing axle including the basic beetle
sdat ·
Thanks mate, I was looking for something that doesn't exist. I no longer have to waste my time. Thank you
bajachris88 ·
if u got a couple hundred, u can do a manual conversion professionally. I would imagine it would be easier and cheaper to do that then it is to do an IRS conversion to a swinger pan. COR can do the manual conversion for ya (if you got athe appropriate manual IRS box and manual pedals with ya).
dangerous ·
1976
Craig Torrens ·
It does exist...............it's a 1976 beetle which has IRS rear and balljoint front. :thumbsdat wrote:Thanks mate, I was looking for something that doesn't exist. I no longer have to waste my time. Thank you
Gracey ·
Craig Torrens wrote:It does exist...............it's a 1976 beetle which has IRS rear and balljoint front. :thumbsdat wrote:Thanks mate, I was looking for something that doesn't exist. I no longer have to waste my time. Thank you
I third that, I've got 2 of them at the moment.
challenger ·
Hi all.
According to an article I just read, in 1976 the Superbug and 1300 were discontinued - and replaced with a single model - a standard (not Superbug) shaped Beetle with 1600 engine, IRS rear suspension, manual gearbox, front disc brakes, blinkers in the front bumpers, elephant's foot tail lights and rubber inserts in the bumper bars.
Leaving the motor alone as it had extra pollution controls, on the surface this sounds like the ideal model to make into a Baja.
Can anyone shed some further light on this particular model? Some more history perhaps?
For example, why would VW Australia 'recreate' a 'standard' beetle in its final year in Australia? Was it just to use up all the left over parts, or was there another reason?
And is this model any good as a custom platform?
Cheers
Challenger.
[ Edited on 6-5-2007 by challenger ]
According to an article I just read, in 1976 the Superbug and 1300 were discontinued - and replaced with a single model - a standard (not Superbug) shaped Beetle with 1600 engine, IRS rear suspension, manual gearbox, front disc brakes, blinkers in the front bumpers, elephant's foot tail lights and rubber inserts in the bumper bars.
Leaving the motor alone as it had extra pollution controls, on the surface this sounds like the ideal model to make into a Baja.
Can anyone shed some further light on this particular model? Some more history perhaps?
For example, why would VW Australia 'recreate' a 'standard' beetle in its final year in Australia? Was it just to use up all the left over parts, or was there another reason?
And is this model any good as a custom platform?
Cheers
Challenger.
[ Edited on 6-5-2007 by challenger ]
ACE_76 ·
Easy. From Jan. to 15th July 1976 they were busy assembling 'the best beetle ever', the unique and 'unknown' 1976 model.
I've had two, and think they may be "better" than an S or L (unless you really prefer an S or L, as I know many do). They are just like a late type 3 in braking & suspension set-up.
I've had two, and think they may be "better" than an S or L (unless you really prefer an S or L, as I know many do). They are just like a late type 3 in braking & suspension set-up.
challenger ·
Thanks for helping my understanding. Another query please regarding the 1976 'best beetle ever'?
Are panels interchangeable with earlier, non superbug beetles? If I buy a 1976 beetle, can I fit a standard 1969 baja kit, or am I going to have problems?
And do you know anyone with a '76 for sale?
Cheers, Challenger.
Are panels interchangeable with earlier, non superbug beetles? If I buy a 1976 beetle, can I fit a standard 1969 baja kit, or am I going to have problems?
And do you know anyone with a '76 for sale?
Cheers, Challenger.
ACE_76 wrote:Easy. From Jan. to 15th July 1976 they were busy assembling 'the best beetle ever', the unique and 'unknown' 1976 model.
I've had two, and think they may be "better" than an S or L (unless you really prefer an S or L, as I know many do). They are just like a late type 3 in braking & suspension set-up.
Gracey ·
challenger wrote:Thanks for helping my understanding. Another query please regarding the 1976 'best beetle ever'?
Are panels interchangeable with earlier, non superbug beetles? If I buy a 1976 beetle, can I fit a standard 1969 baja kit, or am I going to have problems?
And do you know anyone with a '76 for sale?
Cheers, Challenger.
The panels are interchangeable with earlier std bugs at least 68 on, not sure about earlier models.
I've got 1500 front and rear guards on a 76' bug.
Euro_67 ·
The '76 is indeed the PURISTS beetle. The final incarnation and evolution of the breed without too much departure from the original design. Beam front suspension, Independant rear suspension and manual gear box. Not a Machperson strut or bulging bonnet to be seen.
Finding a good one is not easy these days, they suffered badly from rust in the rear pllars due to sound proofing foam absorbing moisture. They almost rusted from the inside out. I rekon probably rarer than an oval. Definately one of my favourite VWs though.
Finding a good one is not easy these days, they suffered badly from rust in the rear pllars due to sound proofing foam absorbing moisture. They almost rusted from the inside out. I rekon probably rarer than an oval. Definately one of my favourite VWs though.
challenger ·
Thanks for the update Euro_67. Now to try and find one!
Help anyone?
Help anyone?