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  1. Justa Jim

    Justa Jim Well-Known Member
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    #6 Justa Jim, Jan 30, 2013
    WHAT???????? You were actually 17 once? I don't believe it. :frown2:

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  2. Crashton

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    #14 Crashton, Feb 1, 2013
    You know you can buy a manifold some linkage & another one of those Solex's & have twice the fun. :ihih:
     
  3. ccain

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    #12 ccain, Feb 1, 2013
    Well, given the raw unadulterated power this 1200cc engine produces, It was no surprise that the first thing I noticed when trying to find the cause of the drivability issue was a riced up Honda which had gotten sucked into the air cleaner. I guess that could have done it. :biggrin5:
     
  4. Metalman

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    #2 Metalman, Jan 30, 2013
    And not an ECU in sight...

    Nice work on the VeeDub...

    I like your choice of color....
     
  5. iwashmycar

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    #3 iwashmycar, Jan 30, 2013
    That beetle is awesome.

    I found your problem :D

     
  6. Crashton

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    #4 Crashton, Jan 30, 2013
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    Love the beetle :Thumbsup: I probably have had 20+ bugs & Ghia's in my youth. Your carb picture is a time machine for me. It brought back memories of a 17 y.o. me rebuilding a 28 PCIT on my Mom's kitchen table. She wasn't happy, but smiled when my old beetle fired up after the rebuild. :D Good times, great memory....

    Found a picture of my last bug on a long ago rally. A 73 standard with 88mm jugs, a bumpy cam & a Weber 40 IDA carb. :D
     

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  7. mrntd

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    #5 mrntd, Jan 30, 2013
    I loved working on my VW. It was so easy and cheap compared to other cars.

    Very nice looking bug!
     
  8. USNADrs

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    #7 USNADrs, Jan 30, 2013
    Love the Beetle!My father and I are restoring a '66 Standard and a '73 Standard Beetle. I drive a '99 Jetta daily. Love VW's!
     
  9. ScottinBend

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    #8 ScottinBend, Jan 30, 2013
    Herbie!!!

    Love it.
     
  10. BlimeyCabrio

    BlimeyCabrio Oscar Goldman of MINIs
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    #9 BlimeyCabrio, Jan 30, 2013
    Yep - awesome beetle. Good luck with the new hardware!
     
  11. Zapski

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    #10 Zapski, Jan 31, 2013
    What the heck happened to that choke flap? Did a bird get sucked in there or something?
     
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    #11 grodenglaive, Jan 31, 2013
    My older brother had one when I was a little kid (mid 70's) - I don't know what year the car was . It had no back seat - that's where he put his dirt bike! He installed a loud aftermarket horn and when he honked the horn the lights dimmed. Good times.
     
  13. ccain

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    #13 ccain, Feb 1, 2013
    Have a look at what my lovely mail lady dropped in my post box today. :ihih:

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    HOLY COW!!! It only took a few minutes to install -BUT- boy what a difference!

    Night and day. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear this Beetle was brand new. The throttle is so light and responsive. Hell, I'll bet this car will even be able to keep up with traffic now. :biggrin5:
     
  14. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    #15 Dave.0, Feb 1, 2013
    Looks like another withdraw from the "Technical Trade School".


    Great work and pictures. Cool VW:Thumbsup:
     
  15. Crashton

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    #16 Crashton, Feb 1, 2013
    ccain forget that extra carb. You need this!!! :D

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    #17 staynedglass, Feb 1, 2013
    yeah if you can find somebody selling one of those judsons. They'll cost about as much as an r56
     
  17. Crashton

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    #18 Crashton, Feb 1, 2013
    Yes they are unobtainium. $$$$
     
  18. Crashton

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    #20 Crashton, Feb 3, 2013
    I had not realized how expensive & unobtainium VW hop up parts had become. Wish I'd kept all my old stuff.
     
  19. Metalman

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    #21 Metalman, Feb 3, 2013
    I liked seeing that "Marvel Mystery" oiler...
    I have a can of that we use to oil my air tools in the shop.... That product has been around forever....:D
     
  20. Crashton

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    #22 Crashton, Feb 3, 2013
    A bit of subject, but kind of oily & that has never stopped me before. I still have a can of SAAB Hi M oil sitting on the shelf. Never know when I'm going to find that perfect SAAB 850 Monte Carlo that needs a good home.
     
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