Post by dublife on Oct 22, 2018 22:31:29 GMT 1
Hi all
Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself . My names John from the Wellingborough area . After many years of wanting , I managed to get my hands on a 72 1300 beetle . I'm guessing pictures can't be uploaded yet till I reach a certain number of posts . I'm sure this won't take long as I'll be looking for lots of advice from you great people .
So the important bit ...... 72 bug with a 1300 block . Previously a greeny colour , but had a respray of white .
The block has been changed at some point , but overall the car seems a solid base to work from . 99% rust free , so it's a good start .
Things to do ..... Raise the front end up . I'm not 100% sure but it looks like it's on some sort of drop links as its very low ! Full lock isn't possible and she seems to bottom out on 99% of anything .
New head lining needed . Few rips , but the overall interior is in good condition .
Parcel shelf needed .
Glove box front needed .
Looking at underlay for carpets then search for missing carpet pieces up footwell sides .
Blanking panel for bonnet wiring loom . Just a basic tidy up.
Upgrade of bumpers would be on the list , but at £600 the pair they will have to wait .
I'm a little miffed if the heaters really work or not . Hopefully someone maybe able to put some light on this . I have a feeling most probably don't work on these cars .
Well I'm not going to go on and on as I don't want to bore the backsides off you all . Be nice to hear some friendly hi's and any advice would be massively welcome . It's always been a dream to have one of these , but I know people out there will be able to point me in the right direction . All replies welcome .
John
Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself . My names John from the Wellingborough area . After many years of wanting , I managed to get my hands on a 72 1300 beetle . I'm guessing pictures can't be uploaded yet till I reach a certain number of posts . I'm sure this won't take long as I'll be looking for lots of advice from you great people .
So the important bit ...... 72 bug with a 1300 block . Previously a greeny colour , but had a respray of white .
The block has been changed at some point , but overall the car seems a solid base to work from . 99% rust free , so it's a good start .
Things to do ..... Raise the front end up . I'm not 100% sure but it looks like it's on some sort of drop links as its very low ! Full lock isn't possible and she seems to bottom out on 99% of anything .
New head lining needed . Few rips , but the overall interior is in good condition .
Parcel shelf needed .
Glove box front needed .
Looking at underlay for carpets then search for missing carpet pieces up footwell sides .
Blanking panel for bonnet wiring loom . Just a basic tidy up.
Upgrade of bumpers would be on the list , but at £600 the pair they will have to wait .
I'm a little miffed if the heaters really work or not . Hopefully someone maybe able to put some light on this . I have a feeling most probably don't work on these cars .
Well I'm not going to go on and on as I don't want to bore the backsides off you all . Be nice to hear some friendly hi's and any advice would be massively welcome . It's always been a dream to have one of these , but I know people out there will be able to point me in the right direction . All replies welcome .
John
