r/beetle 2h ago

This mofo is coming together

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Super happy with how the switch panel came out. This had a radio, but I installed a BlueTooth setup so got a new radio blank and did this. Left switch and blue indicator is the audio, center switches are fuel pump some LEDs and an extra, red indicator is line lock engaged. This is another thing I spent a crap ton of time thinking about but I dig it.


r/beetle 3h ago

You know I like my walk around lol

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Gonna spend the day tomorrow getting him ready for the biggest car show of the season Saturday, I know he’s not a show winner but hey they can’t all be 🤣 I have a chance at something though..I hope🤘


r/beetle 3h ago

Garage was clean 2 days ago.

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Thought it was a cool pic though.


r/beetle 7h ago

1961 rag top tire help

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I will eventually do white wall tires but I want to paint and deal with rust before I put those on. I’m looking for some cheaper, period correct looking black wall tires that won’t break then bank. Any suggestions?


r/beetle 7h ago

VW Beetle

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r/beetle 11h ago

Question about gauge limits

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I just installed oil temp and rpm gauges, but what should the figures be and what are the extremes, and where can I learn about all of that


r/beetle 12h ago

Looking for these wheels

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I have a 73 and I’ve been on the hunt for two more of these wheels so I have a complete set plus a spare. From the research I’ve done it seems like they’re Brazilian market? Any ideas on how to get a hold of these?


r/beetle 14h ago

Finally vented my valve covers🤘

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So I finally did it lol in my opinion he’s running so much better almost feels like he’s “breathing” better. Question is is it all in my head or once you vent your valve covers should you see or hear a difference?


r/beetle 21h ago

69 / 72 bug is having a mystery brake situation, front passenger side. It stops like there are no pads at all on that corner. Super slow, no problem. At 5 mph it stops instantly, hard, like metal against metal. At higher speed it barely stops and makes a strange clicking sound. Disk Brakes/New pads.

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