Superbug73 wrote:Hi all Bug lovers
I have recently bought my dream car - a 73 superbug that I want to restore, however have no idea of mechanics. The brakes need to be replaced and the car needs to be checked over by an honest and passionate mechanic who knows vintage cars. The problem is I cannot find one who is willing to commit. The other problem is I am a 21 one year old student with limited funds! Does anyone know about someone who could help me out. I would be crushed if I have to sell my bugsy for that reason.
Limited funds and a good vintage mechanic does not often go together in the same sentence.
Its a good idea to start learning how to fix it yourself when owning a Beetle or even considering a resto project. Not only do you find out how your car works and how to keep it on the road you save heaps of cash fixing it yourself. ANYONE can do it. They are simple cars.
There is so much info floating around on the internet on pretty much every aspect of the Beetle. Then there is books, manuals and dvd's or even a local VW club.
A good place to start is with a book called "How to keep your VW alive for the complete idiot". Its not my favorite manual but it is a great place to start hunting info for the beginner. The "Bug Me" dvd series is pretty darn good too, if your are more of a visual type learner and the series is also a pretty complete guide.
Work on one system at a time and learn how everything works, what the parts look like and how to repair it. Then move onto the next system.
Might I suggest starting with the brake system .
And don't forget to ask heaps of questions here. No question is too stupid.
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