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RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#913911
Hey guys.
Brand new here.

This is my ride ive just purchased.
Been in the family for years and got it for a steal with Reg/rwc. couldnt say no.

Still unsure about details of model etc.

There is a history this car that im still trying to find out if anyone knows of some sites/people to talk to about finding the true history out of it would be awesome!

Still fresh to the aircooled scene so any help identifying what model it is would be awesome help for me when it comes to buying parts for it.

As you can see buy the pics. paint is rough and so are the bumpers. dash is rather shotty to thank to a previous owner installing a headunit in the worst way possible and there is a decent crack in it right next to the speedo hump.

Seats are 99% perfect. just the piping has been broken.
all it needs is a clutch mechanicly thanks to a full engine overhaul last year.






Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#913912
G'day and welcome

I have a 75L as well - they are the pick of supers, as they are rack and pinion steering rather than steering box

Post the VIN number. You will find it under the rear seat near the inspection plate to the gear box coupling. That will confirm what year it is.
There are several things there that twell me it is a 1975 model - indicators in the bumper, later rear apron, condenser / breather set up for the fuel system

Looks pretty good rust wise.

Hope to see more of you and your car
Futue te ipsum!!!

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#913928
Bizarre wrote:G'day and welcome

I have a 75L as well - they are the pick of supers, as they are rack and pinion steering rather than steering box

Post the VIN number. You will find it under the rear seat near the inspection plate to the gear box coupling. That will confirm what year it is.
There are several things there that twell me it is a 1975 model - indicators in the bumper, later rear apron, condenser / breather set up for the fuel system

Looks pretty good rust wise.

Hope to see more of you and your car
cheers for that mate! will post up vin soon.
rego sticker is 75.
but im very happy with the pick up. not a drop of rust in the thing.
just very bad peeling clear.
just needs a few cosmetic fixes.
might leave paint as is casue that doesnt bother me.
i own another rat rodded car. lol.


how do i go about lowering the front and rear on these?

TorxKiwi Officially Full-On Dubber

231 posts · joined Jun 2011 ·

#913951
Lovin' the L Bug and good to see another one registered in VIC, where abouts are you?
"Ownership of a Beetle is not a destination it is a journey."

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#913964
helbus wrote:Look in the Tech mods and Frequently asked questions section

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=48798
cheers for that but i was ideally looking to see if there was a complete replacement as im not a welder dont want to be cutting and attempting to shut when i am no where near qualified enough to be attempting to hold a car up with my welding skills.


TorxKiwi wrote:Lovin' the L Bug and good to see another one registered in VIC, where abouts are you?
cheers mate. im from seymour north of melb.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#913976
Ah don't see many in Saluki brown, was about one of the only metallic colours Aussie bugs came in, was only 75 and 76 from memory.

You won't be able to lower much with those wheels, they have too much negative offset for Superbugs and will rub on the guards.
They were made more for standard bugs and type 3s

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914007
Joel wrote:Ah don't see many in Saluki brown, was about one of the only metallic colours Aussie bugs came in, was only 75 and 76 from memory.

You won't be able to lower much with those wheels, they have too much negative offset for Superbugs and will rub on the guards.
They were made more for standard bugs and type 3s
yes this is my problem. i am looking for some new wheels for it. only problem is i dont want to change stud patterns or anything serious at this point as this is going to be more of a daily car so not get heaps of special treatment.

Just looking around for now for exhaust, wheels, and lower it. other then that it will remain as is.

what is the pcd for the 4 stud beetle as well as decent wheel and offset?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#914016
130 PCD and stock wheel is 41 ET

use this programme to have a play

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

Not many wheels out there.

Most beetle mags are 5.5" or 6" and 15 or 20ET and that will make them stick out

If you just want a good looking car I would get stock rims refurbished and lowered

Then take your time to get your head around what you want to do
Futue te ipsum!!!

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914315
well guys did a bit of work today. got the beetle running took it round the block, however its making a high pitched "squel" and shudder through the clutch pedal? i assume its just the clutch on its last legs because it does have a very high engage point. unless this is normal?
also looking around for cluthes there seem to be quiet a few different type for different motors?
i have the engine number and attached photo so if anyone can help me identify the motor for me that would be great.



also.
what the hell do these 2 buttons next to the hazzard switch do? they both have a 2 stage click and one actually lights up when clicked all the way down?
PS: never mind the terrible headunit installation that was done by the previous owner




i also am looking for a set of the standard steel wheels to suit my 4 stud 4x130 if anyone can help me out?

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914316
also for anyone wondering what my user name is MEANT to be. its meant to be RATWGN and attached is a photo of why.


Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#914317
Everything in your engine bay looks pretty original
1600 twin port, you'll need a 200mm clutch without the T/O bearing colar.

Those switches aren;t original, they are foglight switches from Euro models and could be hooked to anything or nothing.
there is normally just the hazard switch and the other 3 are blanks.

Let me know if you want to part with one of them.

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914318
i never new they had fog light options on euro models.
mine are obviously hooked up to nothing although one has power to it.
simple as unclipping the one i choose and popping a blank back in?
im a less is more guy. so if it does nothing i might as well take it out both also have the same pictures etched into them.

Also, i was wanting to ask if anyone could tell me where to find out the origins of my beetle? i know its an original 3 owner car. still original motor all matching numbers.
but there is a story with my beetle is that his is the original trade show/motor show car? still unsure as to how true this story is but i want to speak to someone who can giveme contact with VW australia etc.
If anyone can help i have the vin on hand.

nevermind the P plates. i am not a p plater the previous owners daughter is. potentially why i need a new clutch? :p

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#914321
if you want a scanned copy of the original glove box owners manual - PM me your email and I can send you a copy

Barry
Futue te ipsum!!!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#914326
RAWTGN wrote:i never new they had fog light options on euro models.
mine are obviously hooked up to nothing although one has power to it.
simple as unclipping the one i choose and popping a blank back in?
im a less is more guy. so if it does nothing i might as well take it out both also have the same pictures etched into them.
It was law in some of the regions that got bad fog, they had yellow front ones and red rear, thats why it's a 2 stage switch.
They just unclip from the back, I'll have a blanks for you in the shed.

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914753
well guys little update.

got some new running boards. as one of mine was missing and the other was completely rotted. They are only cheapo ones, but fit perfect and look the part so it doesnt bother me.
also for a steal i got a full set of standard wheels and hub caps with very roadworthy tires. just going to paint them a and thats it. maybe some white walls further down the track.
all i need to get now is the matching wheel nuts as the person i brought them off had lost his. but i fitted one of the wheels up today with my spares wheel nuts for shits n giggles.
all i could see was how much i need to lower the damn thing 😂
i also now have a full set off the mags pictures.

cheviot 14x6 to fit 4 stud 80-85% tread maxxis tires and the wheel nuts to match if anyone is interested.

69bug Officially Full-On Dubber

300 posts · joined Jan 2012 ·

#914767
Painted silver and with trim rings the stocks look much nicer
1969 1500

RATWGN Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jul 2012 ·

#914774
100% agree.
im thinking either silver or black. not sure yet.