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The transmission, or technically transaxle on this buggy has ID numbers on it as well that we can use to identify the year and style of its internal workings. Here are some specs related to the Type 1 transaxle. The Type II, III, and IV are all somewhat different and not necessarily fully cross-compatible. The…

Prior to this adventure I knew almost nothing about the Type 1 VW platform. A friend of mine had a yellow Super Beatle in High School, I think it was a 1973? It looked like this… While we drove around in it we smoked one of these… While rocking out to our music choices at…

After assessing all of the things I need to tackle on this buggy to bring it up to my standards I will first start by pulling the engine and transmission, since I have known issues with both of these. Then at least by pulling those two things I will free up space and yield some…

Ok, back to the test ride. So, we know that we need to go in and inspect the transmission issue. Check. Continue with the test ride. Pushing the buggy backwards out of the driveway I jumped in and buckled up. I noticed the brakes were pretty soft, like there was a brake fluid leak or…

In typical fashion after looking at this project I had the inevitable impulse to tear it down to its working components, inspect them, and then reassemble everything better than it was when I first brought it home. This way I would know every part, every piece of this machine and its potential failure points as…

After getting the buggy home, I did a quick safety check of the typical things; brakes, steering components, lug nuts, fluid checks, voltage checks (static and charging output), and lighting. After making note of the things needing replaced (which in my mind was all of it, as that is pretty typical of me, wanting to…

Nature has perfected the design; we attempt to modify it to our likings. In a contradictory effort, we seem to make it our mission to leave an indelible mark on everything. Whether it be our appearance, our possessions, or our environment, the status quo of western society is to make change and either expend the…