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1972 VW Beetle - Manual and Web Sites?

08/10/2009 1:34 AM

Hi Everyone, This week i'm buying a 1972 VW Beetle, the car is in good shape relatively but still a lot of work a parts. I need to know if there exists any manual for the beetle that i can use to repair my car, or any website that also can help me in repairing it and buying parts. Thank you.

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08/10/2009 2:41 AM

Haynes manuals are good.

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08/10/2009 4:47 AM

Google: VW restoration
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Re: 1972 VW Beetle - Manual and Web Sites?

08/10/2009 11:34 PM

I used to have a book titled: "How to Keep Your Volkswagon Alive: A Step byStep Manual for the Complete Idiot", published around 1970 or so. Covered everything from changing a tail light to rebuilding the engine. If you can find a copy, get it.

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08/11/2009 1:14 AM

I concur on both Haynes and the idiot book... I currently do not own a VW, but still enjoy reading the "compleat" idiot book.

My son got me a copy for Christmas, I forgot how enjoyable the book and illustrations are.

I have not owned a VW in way too many years, but like your first love, you never forget your first bug! (Much like your first British car, but thats another story!)

There are a ton of very enthusiastic VW owners... you'll have no problems getting help and advice.... an internet search will yield tons of information.

good luck, have fun

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08/11/2009 1:24 AM

Thank you guys for your help, haynes book is easy to find, now still have to search for the idiot guide. can't wait to start working on my bug :).

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Re: 1972 VW Beetle - Manual and Web Sites?

08/11/2009 1:50 AM

Try, Helm, Inc.

They make/have original OwnersManuals, Repair Manuals, etc.

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08/11/2009 2:00 AM

I just found it on Amazon. it looks like a very good book, this book covers the 70's models to the 79th. am getting the 72nd. Perfect. Thanks.

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08/11/2009 2:39 AM

Hot VW's mag can put you the right trail or old speed.

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Re: 1972 VW Beetle - Manual and Web Sites?

08/11/2009 11:44 AM

Howdy, I bought a 1958 bug (my third I've owned) a couple years ago and found the following web sites invaluable: classicvws.com, vw-resource.com, thesamba.com and a parts supplier Wolfsburg West. Enjoy!
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08/12/2009 1:40 AM

Thanks a lot, actually i had a small change of plans. i was buying a 1972 model but yesterday i found a 1965 one. i think i will buy the 1965 model cause its better looking when it comes to bumpers and i noticed that the rear lights are smaller.

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08/12/2009 1:52 AM

I miss seeing semafores

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Re: 1972 VW Beetle - Manual and Web Sites?

08/11/2009 5:05 PM

Amazon sells copies of the original shop manual.

http://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Official-Service-Manual-Karmann/dp/0837600960
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