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skipdog21
Приєднався 31 січ 2007
Adjusting the rear torsion bar for ride height 1974 Volkswagen VW Beetle Tyle 1
I adjusted the front by using dropped spindles and now have to adjust the rear height to level the car again. Works the same on late 60's and 70's Volkswagen Bettle type 1s
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Changing/replacing spindles on VW Beetle Type 1
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I removed the front end from the chassis on my 1974 VW Beetle Type 1. This is mainly a note to myself and my father about what work we have ahead of us and what we need to order.
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Separating the body from the chassis on a 1974 VW Type 1 Beetle. I am rebuilding the car to be a Meyers Manx and just posting where I had some trouble so I can help others out. Subscribe to my channel if you could please. Once I get 1000 subscribers I will start making a few more videos.
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Hello curious as to how your resto journey is going. About to start a 78 super beatle convertible resto project.
How do you find out what type it is? I have a 1974 beetle from what I was told it's not a super beetle but a standard beetle. So I keep having issues when I try to look up parts or videos seem super beetles keep popping up.
Front coil springs are Super Beetle only.
Be careful, that safety catch can still let the spring plate go. I have a broken index finger to prove it. First broken bone in 62 years! ('74 Karmann Ghia)
Very cool man ! I'm going to be starting my 73 super very soon. Your video here gave me a really good idea of what I'm going to need to replace and repair , looking at the running boards when they are rusted out still on the chassis it's hard to even tell what is what. Thanks !
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EXCELLENT VIDEO...FULLY EXPLAINED
Great video. I had to do some chopping on my 67 beetle to redo the front end. Going to have to put new shocks, new sway arm bushings and brackets, new ball joints, etc…
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I think you just answered a question I've yet to ask. Re: under-dash steering column bolts. I'm building a car out of clips and doors. I took a steering column out of a 72 and went to put it in....they were waaay different. The bolt pattern in my cowl section looks like yours....so I guess it's a 74. Who knew?
This was very thorough, probably the best video anywhere showing all of the details! Thanks for posting!!! You probably saved a lot of people a lot of money and a lot of time!!!
What saw horses did you use to suspend the body when you removed the body
Used 2x4 built saw horses
Very good explanation thanks for the help
This will help me alot, i want to convert to short one cos i'm gonna do a baja bug project for larger tires. How do you know if you det the right height? do you put the wheels back and then heck the height and then take it off to do more adjustment?
Awesome information,to bad the Super Beetle is unibody not like the standard Beetle.
I have a 74 regular bettle it needs floor replacement been looking to how split it everyone show the job already done
Hey thanks for this video. I just bought a 73 beetle and have to replace the pans all the way. I have been stressing about taking the body off, but this walk through makes me think I can pull it off. Thanks again!
Update: Came back to this video to find few spots I missed. Body is now separated and ready to lift. Thanks for the info.
Thanks bro.
Very cool video. This is a great help. I am new to VW’s and I am in the middle of a project so this was really cool
Excellent...thank you
This video will help me so much! I have a ‘74 VW Beetle that I’m about to separate. Thank you!
Lol I was so confused. I thought you had lifted the front and were trying to raise the rear.. 😂
How did you life the body off the pan? Also what if someone has an engine in the car?
Once everything is disconnected I just lifted the front and slid a board under it that rested on sawhorses set at drivers and passengers side. Then did the same with the rear. Easy with one person as the body is so light. If the engine was in you need to speed extra time making sure there are no catch points. The engine is so easy to remove I would recommending that you drop it first.
Thank you and great video! I'm about to change the camber for my rear wheels I think this is how to do it. First time buggy owner here.
Happy to help! I have a frw other little videos that will hopefully be helpful as well
Great video, straight to point. Not all that extra bullshit music and trying to be comedians etc. Thank You! Thank You! Keep up the good work.
My car has always kinda leaned to the pass. Side but I lowered the front of my 72 SB and now its really high in the rear driver side and its almost touching on the front pass. tire. Have you ever heard of rear torsion wearing and making the front sit clock eyed?
Could be the torsion bar causing it by having too much on one side verse the other. Could also be a damaged torsion bar causing a sag on the passenger side. I would also check the front torsion bar on the front of the car.it is held by a bolt in the center of the housing and the passenger side could be broken or missing a bar more than the drivers side.
Did mine a little different: ua-cam.com/video/HSQ-2jkoZsc/v-deo.html
Great video, exactly what I needed to see to work on my 66... How does it all look now?
For the project (that is always in the works), check it out on Instgram under hashtag #CharlestonManxter
Pls advise- If I have to change the torsion bar bushings of my 71SB do i disengage at the CV joint end or the swing arm at the allen bolt end to swing the drum to relieve the spring tension ? Which is a lesser hassle ? Also is there a way to remove the spring cover ( 4 bolts) without bring out the torsion bar from its housing so as not to disturb the stock height as I fear I may alter the splines settings while putting it back although I would do the needed markings ?
A lot of questions! Mark across the spring arm plate joint with a paint pen, remove the top end shock absorber bolt, remove the spring arm.plat bolts, and then the drum should swing out of the way. Mark the location of the spring arm to the torsion bar housing with a paint pen and it is helpful to also use a angle finder to add addition reinstall informstion. Now remove the 4 bolts of the torsion housing. If you are replacing the rubber/poly bushing you can do so. Place the plate back on and make sure that it matches the line you drew and the angle is the same. This will ensure you keep your original height. As always, there is a lot of force in the torsion bar. Enough to snap a leg or arm. Be careful!!!
@@skipdog21 Thank you so much. Please let me know where u sourced your bushings so has to have the original rubber notch on the inner surface of the outer rubber bushing as seen in yur video. The once I saw all had plain smooth inner surfaces without the notch,
Sorry ! the rubber notch is on the outer surface of the outer rubber
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Was it easier to crush once you pulled body off chassis ?
Sorry I didnt follow your question, what was earlier to crush after removal? Thanks!
Nice video, way better than others I've seen.
Says front end removel, video starts and the front is already off?
Great video lowering my 73 super beetle my question is once I popped out my spring plate I marked it with a sharpie on frame part then I pulled the plate off when doing so the torsion bar part that goes inside the frame or middle part of car pulled out loosing the placement. My goal was to replace bushing and lower the rear 4 inches if u can help i would appreciate it thanks
I would recommend putting the plate back on without the bushing TEMPORARILY until you find what the correct alignment is. The inner and out splines are not the same so it will be a little trial and error for you. Once you find it matching with your sharpie mark then you have your starting point. A 4 inch drop is going to shoe your tires pretty badly so you may need a transmission/engine raise to comp. Hope this helps
Anyone have tips for repairing the backrest on my passenger seat? The lever moves up and down but the seat won't push forward. I seperated the seat tonight and notice the cable on the left side is not moving the mechanical lever as much as the right. Do I need to remove the seat cover and adjust the cable? Just bought my wife a 75 beetle and in the process of figuring out what and where to start. Never messed with a bug, so any help is appreciated!! Great video to show all the component break down on this car. I think I'm going to have a million questions this spring.. 😆
I want to do this on my beetle too
great how to video, it will help a lot when I lift my body off my 1975 beatle
Thank you this has more info than JBUG video. I have a 1963 vw bug so would this be the same prossess?
Same process for the bar adjust. Minor differences with the outer plate but you get the idea for sure
Thank you
I’m doing the same on my beetle and your video is going to be very useful to me ,great job .
Out of curiosity.... what did you use to do the actual lifting of the body from the chassis?
The body is very light once you have it disconnected. I have done it two ways. 1) lifting the body by hand then having someone slip the extended saw horses under the front then repeat for the rear. 2) a pump Jack with a 4x4 post to raise it. The second way of course you dont get a large amount of clearance but you only need just enough to clear the rear axle and suspension.
Very easy to understand. Gonna do mine soo. Thanks!
Happy to help!
On those rear heat flaps that little black plastic clamp has 2 tiny flathead screws to hold the wire. Just listen one and you’ll be disconnected from the body.
So u have to repeat the whole process on the other side with turning the torsion bar?
Yes. Both sides have to be done
i would go towards buggy
Will you buy a kit with every wire for this bug. If so where?
I did. You can find them online. You going sedan or buggy?
So I got a 74 super Beatle any major difference
No major difference. Your rear shock may look different than a standard but the rest works the same
I have a 74 tire down and I have been waiting for you to post lol. Thanks.
do you have to remove the engine to get the body off?
You could feasibly remove the body without taking the engine out. The engine tin would be a concern. Also, getting the body raised high enough to pass over the carbs could be an issue. You would still have to disconnect cables, electrical, and such that pass through or connect to the body.
thanks for the answer. could you tell me I should get for gas mileage with a 1973 1600 bug engine in good shape?
I would think around 25 to 32 mph depending on tune, carb, and engine shape
What is that black thing under the dash? It looks like a little light.
Under the dash to the left of where the steering column goes and is white, red, and black? That is the fuse box. Or, if you are taking about the black hose that is for the windshield wiper fluid.
I took a bug apart once and never got it back together again , had to sell it , the body bent a at the side pillars of the windshield, I was so upset !
Very good video send thank you from Arizona
Great video ... just what I had been looking for