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My latest project |
DanT |
Jul 4 2012, 10:25 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
picked up a one owner '74 standard Beetle 1600 DP
been in storage since about '94 took some work, but with a complete tuneup and a little head scratching got it back up and running... today I got the old school Gurneys mounted and installed the new muffler...then a complete hand buffing and partial wax...ran out of energy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) next will be a redo of the interior, then front disc brake conversion I owned a brand new '71 Super Beetle in the exact same Marina Blue color back in the day! Having fun with this one....parts are available everywhere...and in comparison to 914s pretty cheap. Attached thumbnail(s) |
DanT |
Aug 22 2012, 03:16 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Found a NOS muffler in Portland Oregon...had it shipped to me...original Leistritz stamped right on the muffler...never used..
'74 Cali bug had an EGR system and a double heat riser for carb preheat...can't find those anywhere...but I did... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Installed it with German hardware and twin baffle flared tips...looks very period correct. Much quieter, car now runs better during warm up and warms up much faster.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Amazing what a simple muffler that is correct can do for a car. Until I can change to a single heat riser intake manifold this muffler will stay on the car and it may just end up being permanent...although I do like to change mufflers and wheels/tires... Still in the market for a nice set of polished Fuchs for the car eventually....but the sport wheels are fine for now and do look period correct on a late model Bug... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Been doing other little things as I work through stuff. The muffler change also necessitated a retune of the carb...a bit more restrictive but worth it for the all around drivability! Attached thumbnail(s) Attached image(s) |
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