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ronnie12342003 · 02 February 2015, 11:18

hi all am new to auto beetles had at least 10 normal lol beetles loads of type 2 bays and a few splits this forum seams to be the only place for info on the auto box am in london uk and have been restoring vws and other classics for the past 35 years and still love it hope to here from you pete

ronnie12342003 · 06 February 2015, 21:04

this has got to be the saddest forum i have ever joined

ronnie12342003 · 08 February 2015, 20:06

some one say hello

VTghia73 · 09 February 2015, 04:13

Hi Ronnie, Welcome. New here myself. First autostick. Pretty happy I found this forum, my servo vacuum line was connected wrong, right now, runs much better. Pretty good archive of knowledge. Gary

ronnie12342003 · 10 February 2015, 17:30

thanks for reply just got my 69 auto uk rhd white just needs engine rebuild 2 owner usual british rust will start resto soon just getting the parts needed will start a resto thread when ready

Dave · 11 February 2015, 20:43

Hi there, lots of useful info on these forums. We are in the UK with a '73 Autostick that needs a lot of money spending on it before we can get it back on the road. One day we'll get there!

VTghia73 · 12 February 2015, 00:21

Well I'm in NEW England, across the pond....rusty zone as well.
Having VW's, I'm sure you know of: thesamba.com and shoptalkforums.com both interesting internet reading.
Cheers (that's right-yes?)

Dave · 12 February 2015, 20:40

Yes, I go onto Thesamba every time I visit here. So much info everywhere i'm suprised I don't see more aircooled's on the road really. Yes! cheers is right.

ronnie12342003 · 12 February 2015, 21:26

i mostly go on the vzi loads fo stuff and info samba is good for hard to get parts some times wish i lived in california the parts are rust free and cheap lol still i would miss the wet weather

Dave · 12 February 2015, 22:32

I've not used vzi yet, will have a look there too. A trip to California (just for parts obviously) would go down a treat with my mrs.

Just discovered our car was first registered in Cornwall in 1973, I wonder if the original owners are still around!

68autobug · 10 March 2015, 00:35

Welcome Guys
well after seeing photos of air cooled VWs that are located in the "rust" areas in the UK and the USA.
I believe any old VW in these areas is very rare, as when I see pics of fenders/wings/guards with rust holes in the top of them.... YIKES..
the chemicals and Salt they put on the icy roads just eats thru any bare metal...
I have never actually seen a fender/guard/wing with a rust hole in the top, as most metal over here is eaten away VERY slowly by rust... in normal circumstances..
I remember someone in the UK telling Me that they used the old sump oil, to spray under His beetle, to keep the rust away...

If the people who owned Your 1973 beetle were young enough then they may still be about.. there are two original owners still driving VWs locally - both in their 70s now...

Lee in Australia -- soon be cool enough to drive My beetle - and use the heater even...

FESTERER · 01 December 2016, 22:30

Hi Dave,
Did you ever find out if the 1st owners are still around?
I wrote to all of the owners of my 68 and the original owner's daughter replied to me by email with some early pics, it was great, I would recommend doing it if you haven't already

Dave · 01 December 2016, 22:52

Hi, no news yet. I did post over on TheSamba too but no joy yet. I have no addresses for previous owners, just a figure of 14 owners.

FESTERER · 01 December 2016, 23:10

If you fill out a v888, send to the dvla, they'll give you a list of all of the owners they have on record, it just costs a fiver. I was really pleased with what they sent me.
Sally

Dave · 02 December 2016, 19:19

Cheers, think i'll give that a try