If you are seeking help for performing a 1971-1974 VW Super Beetle Restoration, this is the book for you. The Super Beetle was VW's answer to late-1960s car safety concerns and federal regulations. It was also an attempt to modernize the aging "Bug" for a new generation of American car buyers. So, for 1971 through 1974, the VW Super Beetle (aka the 1302), was the "new" Beetle of its day. Nowadays, more than a few decades later, the Super Beetle has earned its "classic car" rank, and many enthusiasts are learning that the Super Beetle offers many benefits compared to its older cousins...
Subject: Classic Car Restoration: VW: How to restore 1971-1974 VW Super Beetle cars. 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 ISBN-10: 1557884838 | ISBN-13: 9781557884831 | HPBooks HP1483
- A larger engine
- More cargo room
- A smoother ride
- Up-to-date safety features (by early '70s standards)
- And more!
Subject: Classic Car Restoration: VW: How to restore 1971-1974 VW Super Beetle cars. 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 ISBN-10: 1557884838 | ISBN-13: 9781557884831 | HPBooks HP1483
TABLE of CONTENTS:
- Sources
- Introduction
- The rise and fall of the Volkswagen Super Beetle
- Initial inspection and evaluation
- Interior/exterior disassembly
- Front suspension disassembly
- Front suspension rebuild
- Rebuilding the steering box
- Replacing the package tray
- Rebuilding the brakes
- Replacing the spring bushing plate
- Removing undercoating
- Basic bodywork
- Removing window glass and door locks
- Sanding and priming
- Removing the body from the pan
- Replacing rusted fenderwells
- Final paint
- Assembling the long block
- Replacing the IRS transmission
- Installing the headliner
- Installing rubber, doors and windows
- Installing wiring harness and electrical components
- Soundproofing our Beetle
- The fuel and fresh air vent systems
- Finishing the interior
- Installing exterior body parts and trim
- Technical specifications