A hello from a new member

happyx · Shadetree Mechanic Joined: Feb 05, 2010 Posts: 2

Hello! I'm recently an owner of a '67 Beetle and needless to say I'm learning a lot.

I see there is plenty of knowledge (and support) here and I look forward to being a part of the community. Very Happy

vwlimoguy · Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:42 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the forum. It really laid back here, so sometimes we're slow to respond. But we're all nice folks.

AirB4Water · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:45 am Post subject:

<---me nice lol

cristo2 · Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 12:50 pm Post subject:

69falcon · Mechanic Joined: Nov 09, 2009 Posts: 45

Did you buy a restored bug or an average 40+ year old bug? ... if you are like me it needs work (in November I bought a 71 beetle)...Welcome to the site... some of these guys are real pros!

happyx · Shadetree Mechanic Joined: Feb 05, 2010 Posts: 2

Nice to meet everyone!

The guy I bought it from is a restorer and as far as most things go it's in pretty good shape. The outside and interor look nice and the engine is clean with only a few hiccups. Well, speaking of the engine... it's actually from a '66 so it's only a 6 volt. The day after I got it I realized the generator was shot and I needed to replace that as well as the battery. Eventually I'd like to shitch it up to a 12 volt and see what it can really do. Wink

It runs well enough but there seems to be a growing list of little problems I need to fix up before it's totally good to go. But I have the feeling I'll always find something to work on it.

JT · Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 5:11 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the site!! I would switch it to 12 volt right away.You will have to change every light bulb,the horn,and the starter.Don't forget the radio,if it has one. JT

69falcon · Mechanic Joined: Nov 09, 2009 Posts: 45

if you are doing wiring the 6 volt takes bigger gauge wire... don't want a melt down!

Sneazel · Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:54 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the site.

Yea, like vwlimo guy said were, slow to respond sometimes but someone always will.

Many here are very helpful and know alot.

Good luck with the bug, post some pictures soon. 6 Volts Rule!! haha, well they work well enough anyway.

PJ

cbac · Historian Joined: May 18, 2002 Posts: 671

Welcome
Hit every link on the menu and you'll get a grip on VW ownership.
VWs are a labour of love.

69falcon · Mechanic Joined: Nov 09, 2009 Posts: 45

lot of good info here! Very Happy