Your Volkswagen Beetle or Transporter

Timmyjoe said:
Richard, your photo reminds me of what I loved about my Beetles. The wrench.

Back when I had more time than money, the VW was the perfect car because you could repair pretty much anything on them with basic hand tools. Over the years of ownership I completely rebuilt and installed two motors, reconstructed the entire front suspension and H-beam, reattached a body to a chassis, turned down brake drums by hand, replace all brake lines, patched a hole in the gas tank, rebuilt unknown numbers of carburetors, replace windows, interiors, etc., etc, all with basic hand tools. It truly was a Do-It-Yourself automobile.

I miss mine, and the days when I had time to work on them.

Best,
-Tim
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Tim,

I have said the same thing many times: I miss mine!:D

Looks like you spent a lot of time with the simple pliers and screwdriver like me! Most of my work was on old MGB's (6 in total):eek: but the 62 VW Beetle was my first car and tinker I did!

I really loved it... perhaps... I should... look... for...another...:D
 
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