I picked up this vw bug along with a bunch of engines from an estate sale. it has been sitting for 5 years.
the back story is it came from california in 2006 to the east coast so it does not have the normal rust that we see on the east coast.its been painted once and had a fender replaced,
the back story is it came from california in 2006 to the east coast so it does not have the normal rust that we see on the east coast.its been painted once and had a fender replaced,
I'm always surprised that there was no probem with bimetalli reaction between the steel cylinders and alloy heads. I loved my bug and covered many happy miles in it. Don't believe the people who tell you you'll have problems if you don't stick with Bosch spark plugs. Mine ran happily on a pair of KLG, a Chamion and a Lodge until I had the spare cash to fit 4 new KLG. Cost me half the price of Bosch. Back then garages had a chart telling you what was the correct plug in each brand Haven't seen one of those in longer than I care to remember. I found out that the chrome tailpipes are part of the silencer system when I ran mine after removing the rotten ones that were on it. A bit loud in the garage.
I remember sitting in the package tray with another kid and probably three more in the back seat car-pooling to kindergaten in a bug like that.
i am retired money tight any cheap vws
I enjoyed watching this video good opportunity to see overall the vehicle and it's quirk's. They were really a great built car and practical. It's sad that it became a item about money and went into our collective history books as a by gone era. I've many fond memories growing up with these cars in my family and relatives and blowing down the by ways and highways and that distinctive beetle engine sound and gear jamming..😊😊😊😊
Nice bug looks in very nice shape
Enjoyed the picture show
I wish I had your automotive knowledge on how to quickly assess diagnose and troubleshoot these old dusty gems from the past. I love mid sixties trucks..first generation broncos and early to mid sixties VW bugs and buses. I've learned alot just by watching your videos. Keep posting and I'll keep watching. What exactly do you do with all these vehicles…flip? fully or partially restore? Cheers and Happy Holidays!
My goodness musky that 68 from California has to be one of the best VW’s that you purchased since I’ve been tuned in.
Pretty good engine, all things are ok and good given the age of the car. It needed an original steering wheel and gear knob otherwise it was pretty decent and drivable.
So what am I doing a year ago today, watching some vintage Musti 1 because I can relate and it makes me feel good.
My 2nd Volkswagen was a 1968 bug. Nothing special about it. Well, it did have a sunroof. It was 21 years old when I got my hands on it. It ran, but that was about it. Three years later, I purchased a IROC-Z Camaro. Once in a while I'd drive the bug just to feel alive: that old bug made you feel like you were inside of a trashcan…being kicked down the road!
Hmm. "VW 1300" on the decklid (not US spec) and no padded dash, and seems like i didn't see the holes leftover from it. Anyone think maybe this is European spec? Or is there evidence of the holes in the dashbaord being refilled? It's certainly been repainted though…
They built the most bugs in 1968.
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