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69 Bug - 8/13/2008 9:56:22 PM

B.Muskiet

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Hi everyone!

I am new to the site and I plan on restoring a 69 bug here soon. I was wondering how hard it would be to fix it up?

I know the engine is different and I am only used to working on American cars, mainly Fords. Is it harder to find pieces for the beetle?

I am curious here and would like to know what I am getting into before I get my hands into a project, and I would appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks.
Bonita M.

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RE: 69 Bug - 8/14/2008 9:12:17 PM

SwedishGP

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The old school beetle is truly the peoples car, you can pick up the motor with two hands, dont need a lift to pull it out, easy to overhaul motors, the real problem area is the electrical which isnt too bad but the main issue is rusty floor pans, sometimes they look more like swiss cheese than metal, good luck...

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RE: 69 Bug - 8/20/2008 3:00:16 PM

B.Muskiet

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Thanks.

I really do enjoy the look of the old beetles. LOL.

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RE: 69 Bug - 8/22/2008 5:59:56 AM

eldee

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Fear not, but jump in both feet first armed with a good repair manual, lots of WD-40, and a good set of metric tools. I too am working on my first Bug, a ''70 which has been sitting for 15 years. Currently have it runnning, driving and stopping trouble free. Parts are plentiful, most of my brake and tune up parts came from the local Advance Auto Parts store. Mid America Motorworks is just one parts supplier I have found, parts are reasonably priced, and what I have ordered from them arrived rapidly.
Good luck with your project, I have enjoyed working on mine, and the end product will be well worth all the effort,
Larry

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