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I'm currently working on a 1974 Super beetle with the autostick, 60K original miles!

>>28487463 (OP)
You're not alone today friendo. My claptrap '73 has been ongoing project for several weekends. Changed out the pressure switches on master cylinder to diagnose no brake lights (still don't work), added the plastic shims to the drivers seat stands since they're missing (badly rusted, but more stable now), still trying to diagnose a no start even though the engine turns and I wired in an electric pump with kill switch.

If you didn't know you can use a '72 harness with the last year of the better wiring diagram, you can. Just be prepared to add some wire because of the fusebox relocation on the 1303 vs 1302.

>>28487481
Older picture too. Lights are in now.

Are you in the Samba forums? Good resource.

>>28487481
id very much recommend the VW air-cooled group on Facebook and the Samba, especially for unobtanium (was the steering lock housing for me)
That ol beetle looks good!

>>28487485
Yeah! they educated me on how to get a seized engine out of an autostick (can't pull it out the traditional way cause of the torque converter)
Gotta saw up the spot welds on my rear apron, but a removable one doesn't sound the worst

>>28487489
Nearly the same here, but the key switch lock cylinder was missing from mine and PO wired in this whole "race ignition". The goofball cut half of the harness from the door hinge back and rewired using cobbled up relays and God knows what.

I gambled on an EMPI '72 harness that was on sale for a super beetle. Should have known the 71-72 are 1302 chassis where 73-77 are 1303. I'm just Bouncing back and forth from one wiring diagram to the other especially with the subharness behind the dash.

>>28487490
You can get away with lap welds on the pans if you're a novice welder after you cut the old ones away and leave a "shelf" for the new pans to lie on. Skip welds help too for a reduction of material use and a flux wire feed works fine from HF. Just be vigorous with the steel brush.

>>28487513
i hate when people fuck with wiring like that, makes everything so much harder.

gonna have to pull the entire engine harness on mine just for safety, no fire for me. Does JBUGS not sell a complete 74 harness?

>>28487517
Thought about some uhh ESUD clips i think they're called. For quick connect and disconnect

>>28487519
Not a complete one, but they do offer a primary harness for an internally or externally regulated car between the last year generator 73 to the alternator 74-77.

The front hlf of the harness was in bad shape so I just went ahead planning to replace most or all of the harness.

>>28487537
ESUS clips are the name, picrel.

I'll probably end up doing like you and replacing the whole harness. Too many cool beetles lost to fire due to lazy mechanics not wanting to do wiring, lol

>dad buys '79 super beetle in "mostly original" condition
>decide to at least clean it since he can't drive it after knee surgery
>vinyl flooring crumbles, revealing tons of surface rust underneath
>grind, POR15, and paint the floorpans
>replace tons of interior parts, fix the paint, polish all the chrome, fix little niggling things with the engine and mechanics
>even order and make some custom interior pieces
>decides he doesn't like it, sells it at loss
Well, it was fun anyway.

>>28487564
Yup, and make sure to keep any fuel filters away from above the engine. The further the better and behind a firewall better still. The AC engines run hotter than water cooled. Plastic cracks and can leak.

Never go anywhere without a mini extinguisher. Mine is under the drivers seat.

>>28487570
Oh man, that's sad. Especially now with prices the way they are. however there is a downtrend in beetle prices if you want one. Id even say your better off getting away from the ol mechanical fuel injection! always a silver lining fren :)

>>28487576
I see a lot of people mounting them pretty far back under the chassis, twords the fuel tank. I'm probably going to have mine there. A fire extinguisher is a must, can never be too safe!!

>>28487564
I hate these fucking clips. Very frustrating to use if you get one that doesn't fit right

>>28487463 (OP)
Seems like everyone has the itch for an old bug.
>more father and son projects.
>lots of more people buying and getting in to them for hobby wise projects

64 bug

>>28487463 (OP)
Highly recommend

>>28487463 (OP)
>with the autostick
Im jealous. Mom had one when I was a kid.
God speed anon, do us proud.

78 super beetle, i was going about 45 in 2nd gear and engine dies. Pull over and turn key starter relay engages but no crank. I thought it might have overheated so i let it sit half an hour and try again. This time starter engaged and engine turns over a couple times but wouldn't start. After that i just get the relay click no crank no start. I tried the crank pulley with a wrench and it wouldn't budge now I'm afraid the motor is seized. What should i check? I haven't pulled the plugs, no bore scope to check cylinders, i could take the valve covers off but with the crank not turning i wouldn't know how to check if a valve is bound or anything.

>>28487969
Remove the plugs and spin crack with the wrench, you have to spin it