Just towed home a 1970 AS bug. It's parked in the garage awaiting some new paint, shoes, and skins. I'm new to the AS world and have been researching this forum for a week or so. Lots of good info here. Hope to have the bug on the road in the next month.
JPKD,
As in a lot of other forums..........
This post is worthless without pics :lol:
Welcome to the fold anyway. If you need parts or cheap second hand transmissions, troll www.thesamba.com in the classifieds. A lot of people offload their gear there, and lucky for you most of it is in the USA.
Enjoy
Volkenstein
Didn't see any upload utility so I didn't. Just picture a 1970 blue bug -- ah now you're seeing it.
Welcome, You will soon find out why my friends have dubbed it the "Lazy mans stickshift" I love it.
Just finished replacing the hoses. Shifts much better now. Need to "tune" it a bit more but it's a kick to drive. My son and I have been working on this car together. It's going to be his first (14 yrs old). He's started the drivers ed and will have his license this summer.
It's got a factory sunroof and popouts. Overall, it needs a paint job, new fenders, front apron, and hood but I'm more worried about the mechanics than looks. If he wants to restore it, then he's got himself a project. Otherwise, is it'll be a DD.
Need to replace the speedo and turnsignal switch but otherwise, it's roadworthy.
(http://www.dallasaircoolers.com/images/files/jpkd1970.jpg.jpg)
JPKD,
Schweeet! Pop outs 'n' sunroof...nice score!
Enjoy
Volkenstein
Not too bad for my son's first car. We're trying to decide if this is a restore or just leave it as a DD. At this point, I think we're leaving it as a DD.
If it's got an adjustable front beam, we may shove some different fenders on it and lower the front a bit but otherwise, some carpet and it's good to go.
It looks to be in pretty good shape. It didn't appear to have any rust in the photos.
This was a well optioned car when new - AS, Sunroof. The only other major option would have been AC.
This is a really nice car for your son. With the sunroof I am sure he will really enjoy it.
Good Luck!
Well I'm officially jealous. I had a '68 AS w/sunroof and popouts, and how I let that car go is a long, sad tale :cry: