1970 VW Beetle
1970 VW Beetle questions and answers
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Q: where can i find a 1970 vw beetle bodykit? ?
???any1 know?
A: http://www.creativecarcraft.com/
http://www.markvfiberglass.com/
Q: i have a 1970 VW beetle and down on either side of the handbrake are ...?
two levers,never having owned a beetle before, i have no idea what they are for please help?
A: they are for the heaters vents they open the flap on heat exchagers
Q: how can i make my vw beetle faster. ?
How can i make my 1970 vw beetle faster. its stock, what extra parts can i buy to make it faster?
A: Installing a better exhaust system is a start, just make sure not to chuck the heater boxes. Adding a Kadron carburetor kit will also improve horsepower. The 40mm Solex carbs are about as simple a setup as you can get. Also install a Bosch 009 Distributor and coil. These modifications can be done in less than 4 hours and will give you a noticeable increase in power and cost less than 1000 dollars. That's about all you can do to a stock motor without getting into it.
If you want more power you'll have to get a big bore kit which involves tearing down the entire engine to do the machining work necessary to install it.
Fortunately type 1 motors are cheap and easy to work on. Start looking through VW magazines and technical manuals. You'll be amazed at all the stuff out there.
Q: 1970-80's VW Beetle?
Two questions:
Is this car a good runner?
Is this car noisy when driving?
A: Good runners: Lets put it this way.
1) How many of them do you see on the road each day? Remember that Ghia's and Buses have the same engine and general drive train.
2) All of them are at least 25 years old.
3) Comparatively, how many other cars do you see that are over 25 years old?
The engines are easy to maintain and, if you keep the oil changed on a bi-monthly basis will just keep on running (and running and running).
Noisy: The stock muffler is a bit on the noisy side, but you can purchase other types of exhaust systems that will quiet them down. But.. they are not THAT loud in the first place
Check eBay to get an idea of the value on these things. If you are looking to buy one you should note that the value of these things is going UP..not down.
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Q: Are there replacement keys for VW Beetle glove boxes available?
I have a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, however the keys for the glove box were absent upon purchasing. Is there any way for me to attain new keys without replacing the lock? Is there a standard issue, or am up the creek?
A: A good locksmith can help you. I don't have my books here so I cannot be more specific. Between your VIN # and/ or the lock itself will allow him or her to originate a key for you.
Q: How do I replace the spark plugs on my VW Beetle?
I need to replace the spark plugs on my VW Beetle (1970) and I pretty much know the basics, but any tips are recommended. My main question is, should I, or can I clean the spark plug housing (the hole it screws into) and if so, what should I clean it with and how should I go about doing it? It's pretty corroded and grimey, and I feel like it'd be a waste of time to replace the defunct spark plugs if the new ones are just going to get summed up too. (Also, cleaning the old ones is not an option, they have been damaged by the previous owner who decided it was a good idea to clean them with a wire brush.) Any help would be appreciated, and any tips are always helpful.
A: The old V dubs are pretty basic man. No way the previous owner was able to stick a wire brush between the plate that covers the cylinders and the spark plug holes, there is simply no room for that. Use Bosch plugs, put some anti seize on the threads, and change one at a time and you will be fine.
Q: Vw 34 pict 3 carb just rebuilt.will barely start,1970 beetle?
motor was fine all i did was rebuild carb,,it tries to start,but its a miricle to keep running.. and it smokes like crazzzzyyy..and runs terribly rough, u must keep the pedal down all the way for it to even try and run... I have adjusted both the air and fuel adjucstments like the book says ,, whatever i do makes no change,, still wont run ...plzzz tell me some ideas before i scrrream thank you for ur time...
A: The smoke is normal, it's just wet stacking. Once it runs for a little whlie it will go away. You may want to prime you fuel lines to kep it running ... this means that you might have air in your fuel lines sicne you rebuilt the carb. Try cracking the lines at all of the injectors and prime unitl you get a steady stream of fliud going.
Q: First car, VW Beetle? Good idea or not?
I am almost 17 and i am looking at getting my first car, i really like the old VW Beetles like 1970-1975, but my dad thinks i will just get loads of hastle with it, but i can get a pretty decent one for about £1000 and i dont really mind about a decent paint job or anything because its ment to be a bit old and rusted lol but can anyone give any advice? is this a good first car? Or will it just break down all the time and cost me loads of money? Thanks in advance =]
A: DON'T! Your dads right, a £1000 beetle is going to need money flung at it every other week. Get yourself something more modern and popular, eg. Vauxhall, Ford. Theres plenty of parts suppliers and the insurance will be not too bad.
Old beetles are stylish but a bugger to keep on the road parts/price wise.
Q: Does anybody make classic Volkswagen Beetle kit cars?
With all these high gas prices, a classic VW Beetle (1960's-1970's)
is getting hard to find these days, so I have reluctantly decided to build one from scratch. Can someone please tell me if any companies make replica car kits, and how much they cost?
A: They are not hard to find at all, there are over 1,000 for sale right now
Q: Modernising a 1960s/ 70s VW Beetle?
There is an absolutely showroom condition 1970 Beetle for sale in my street that I am very, very tempted to put in an offer for.
I have always loved Beetles (having previously been a mini man!) but grew wary of both cars' tendencies to be noisy, cold and unreliable.
Are classic Beetles easy to modernise on a budget, and if so, how? I'm thinking along the lines of reliability and security; central locking, sound proofing, good heating, etc etc. Can you do this to an old Beetle so it feels like a modern car?
And yes, I am fully aware that part of the allure of these vehicles is their...rustic...charm, but I'm getting to the stage in life where I need a comfy seat and a quiet, warm ride! I am aware that Beetles are still produced in Mexico, too, but I'm not willing to shell out £10k!
Cheers!
A: Those old school beetles were very reliable, just not all that comfortable. You can install modern electronic ignition systems, you can easily install a good alarm. You're pretty much stuck with the old school heater boxes but they work pretty good.
There are tons of suspension and braking options. You can also upgrade the electrical by installing a high output alternator so you can enjoy a good sound system.
There are also many outfits that can either custom build or install top of the line seats for you. Best of all parts are cheap and plentiful. If you don't go too crazy in building up the motors you've got a nice package here.
Q: how to put a 350 into a volkswagen beetle 1965-1970?
I want to build a Volkswagen Beetle 1965-1970 model with a small block 350. I've seen pictures of VW's with the 350 but want to know how to make one my self.
A: THere was one on Ebay some years ago. Very professional job. Looked like they really beefed the car up in the front and rear. Wider wheels on the rear. THe radiator was put in the rear hood area. Engine in the front. I would try doing some google searches on Beetle V8 conversions and you may come up with quite a few ideas.
Q: Early 70s VW Beetle?
Im thinking of getting a 1970's beetle cos they are pretty cool. Has anyone got any experience with living with one?
Expenses, reliabillity, spare parts ect
A: I agree with you. At this time I own 3 (2 Beetles and 1 Super Beetle).
Contrary to what others have said in response to your question let me fill you in on a couple things.
You can pick up a good running (old) Beetle for less than $3000.00
Because it is a Icon, like a Mustang or a Camaro, there are plenty of new and improved parts as well as used parts available.
They don't make them anymore.
They do have heaters.
Airflow is not a problem.
They are air cooled, just like the Porsche, and most aircraft, and Harley's and tanks.
They are simple to work on.
They are light weight so if you do minor modifications to the engine you get an awesome return.
They are not as good on gas as you might expect. However with a couple slight mods you can get up to 40 mpg.
On the other hand you can easily get a 12 second car that is street drivable.
Lowering kits, lift kits, disk brakes, air bag suspension are all available.
Best bet is to get a Dune-Buggies & Hot VW's magazine and look through it to get some ideas and see advertisers for parts and prices.