Michale,

I picked up a 74 Standard (as opposed to Super) Beetle for my son Alex. We're going to work on it as a "learning experience" for him. I've had plenty of experience with A/C bugs and busses...worked on them for money to get through college, and still have a 1956 Beetle that I bought back in 1975.  

If you have questions, etc., drop me a line. As far as tires, they take 165x15 radials. They are getting harder to get but with some digging you can find some. The 74 came with 5 new tires. The PO bought the car from the typical "little old lady" w/40k miles. It sat in his yard for about 4 years. Sent my son over with $300 and spoke to his wife. Wife spoke to husband, and a few days later he had a car!  Towed it home, spent 40 minutes or so to get it running.

BTW, is it a standard or super?

Ric

> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:44:06 -0600
> From: sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: NVC-73 Beetle Advice
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Since I just picked up the Beetle and am new to air-cooled(Samba...I
> know)[BTW-Samba is not too friendly regarding finding local stuff, IMO]
> anyway...would like to know who has experience with this vehicle that I can
> pmail occasionally for stupid questions.  Needs a new pan on DS and some
> suspension work along with help re-wiring gauges.  Could also use ASAP a set
> of tires. Tried Discount Tire and Arizonians are $65.  Also am looking for
> cheap sets on CL, but bolt pattern is 4 x 130, I believe and not sure what
> else will fit. My kid will be driving as soon as it is safe until I
> ultimately get it back from him and keep the restoration going.  Will be
> scrubbing all interior and POR15 as needed in the meantime. Thanks.
> 
> P.S. Waited till Fryday so please reply off-list if not helpful to others.
> 
> --
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'

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