1972 Volkswagen Super Beetle


 
When I was a young man and buying my first car I decided on a Volkswagen.
This was in 1964 and the Volkswagen was a 1963 Custom Sedan. That was followed 10 months later with a new 1964 DeLuxe sedan. There was a brief period when I tried a couple of North American cars but came back to Volkswagen and had a total of seven more ending with a 1970, 1500 Squareback. There was one more, a used 1960 Custom Sedan which was used as a second family car. That was my last volkswagen until I bought my 1972 Super Beetle.

 

 
The 5th Annual Vintage V-Dubbers  Show & Shine
Held at John's Lunch, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Sept. 20th, 2009
To view all the cars at the show visit Vintage V-Dubbers or vist my page on the show
http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/VW/Show_Shine2009.html
 
The 4th Annual Vintage V-Dubbers  Show & Shine
Held at John's Lunch, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Sept. 14th, 2008
To view all the cars at the show visit Vintage V-Dubbers
 
 

 

 
Ernie's VW 
Camping Weekend
On August 29/31 Ernie Miles opened his property to all 
VW enthusiasts. A great time was had by all
 

The following training video clips are on uTube.
They cover setting timing on vw engine , Starting Engine and Carb adjustment,
123 Ignition demonstration video, Setting Timing, Vintage VW Training Film - Valve Adjustments Part 1,
Vintage VW Training Film - Valve Adjustments Part2 .
The view others in this series go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIrA4iWkhbE
 





 
I have been asked many times about towing a VW. In my case it was very simple.
I decided to include my instructions to this page. My Super Beetle is a standard shift so I cant say 
if these instructions would apply to an auto shift or not.
I have been towing my VW like this for two summers and have had no problems at all except
when I tried to back up. That didn't work well at all.
 
Towing a beetle is very easy but you shouldn't use the bumper.
There are special tow bars available at CiP1 http://www.cip1.ca/SearchResults.asp?Search=tow+bar&Search1=Search

Has a good one and is what I use. The one you choose depends on if you have a Supper or Standard beetle.
Mine is a Super beetle and the bar was very easy to fasten. You will need some grade 8 bolts (metric) the dia. of the ones you remove but longer. I used ones about 1 1/4 inches long. I also used blue Locktight but still check them from time to time.
Once the tow bar is installed,(about an hours work or less) you will need to provide an attachment point for the safety chains.
I used a 4 ft length of 5/16 chain attached with shackles. On the right side of the frame you will see a towing loop welded to the frame. It is about 3/8" stock. that works fine for that side but the left side needs something attached. I used a 3/8 chain coupling and removed one of the bolts that holds the sway bar and using a longer bolt and some strong washers bolted it on.
Seems to work fine.
You of course CAN'T fasten the safety to the tow bar itself. If the tow bar was to come loose for some reason the chains would go with it.
Once that is done I used a magnetic mount tail light assembly that I picked up at Canadian Tire. That allowed me not to have to
tie into the car wiring.
At first I placed the lights on the roof but found some scuff marks so I made a couple of brackets and mounted them using the bumper support bolts. The lights fit there just like if they were made for it.
Now with that done you are ready to tow.
The newer VW's or at least mine has a steering lock that does not lock until you remove the key.
This allows you to leave the steering unlocked but the ignition to be turned off.
If your stearing lock won't allow this you will have to disconnect the battery.
If you don't allow the wheels to turn and follow the corners you will scuff the tires badly and put a lot of strain on the steering components. 
That's about it but don't try to back up. I know that doesn't work too well. I have a dented fender to prove it.
We do tow our Bug with a motor home and a Pontiac Van.
When towing with the motor home you can't tell it's back there. In fact you even can't even see it.
I have one of those small flags that are window mounted that I put in the right window and I can see the flag when towing knowing
that the bug is still back there.
Our motor home is a 24 ft Class C with a 350 Chev engine.
Happy towing and if you have any more questions please let me know.
 

Disclaimer: Please check with you local authorities before towing with  tow bar. 
I have been told that some jurisdictions do not allow them.
Oldcarandtruckpictures.com excepts no responsobility for the use of a tow bar.
 The Fall of 2007
 
My 1972 Volkswagen Supper Beetle as it looked when I bought it in the fall of 2007
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In the backyard, February 24, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
On the Beach at Cheverie Nova Scotia, February 25,  2008
 
 
 
On the Beach at Cheverie Nova Scotia, March 7, 2008
 
 
 
 
On the Summerville Block Wharf Beach, April 7, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
At Fort Edward, Windsor, Nova Scotia, June 1, 2008
 
 
 
 
On the Summerville Block Wharf Beach, June 5, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Towing my Bug, June 15, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 When towing the VW behind our motor home you can't feel it and it has very little effect on the gas millage
 
Camping at Brule Shore, Nova Scotia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
August 9, 2008 Note: the header has been replaced with a stock muffler
 
 
 
 
 
 On the Summerville Block Wharf Beach, Sept 17, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 Engine and interior pictures Oct. 4, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 October 11 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 October 15 2008
 
 
 
 
 October 19 2008
 
 
 
 
 Victoria Park, Truro, Nova Scotia, October 23, 2008
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Debert Cruise and Pinic
Sunday, October 5th 2008


We first met at Tim Horton's in Debert
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
After a coffee we drove around the area and stopped at 
MacElmons Pond Provincial Picnic Park for a picnic and some socializing
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The 2009 Season is Underway. 
On the Beach at Cheverie Nova Scotia, March 15, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
Harmony, Nova Scotia, April 24, 2009
 
 
 
Around Truro, Nova Scotia, April 25, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Summerville, Nova Scotia, May14, 2009
 
 
1964 Vintage After Market Fog Lights
 
 
 
NOS VW Mud Flaps
Harmony, Nova Scotia, May 29, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
Quarry Park, Kempt Shore, Nova Scotia, June 15, 2009
 
 
 
 
On the Summerville Block Wharf Beach, Sept 12, 2009
 
 
On the Beach at Cheverie Nova Scotia, Sept 14, 2009
 
 All good things must come to an end and so it is for my Volkswagen.
I took it out for it's last run of the season today. it is Oct 31 and up in these
parts that is late for an old car
 
 On the Summerville Block Wharf Beach, Oct 31, 2009
 
 
 
 
 
 
By the Kempt Shore Grave Yard Oct, 31 2009
 
 
 
 I hope everyone has a nice winter and I hope to see you here next spring for more new additions
John 

 
 
 
 
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