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Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 21, 2015 8:37:21 GMT -5
Hi Syngledad,  A super beetle won't work without major modifications, as the Bradley body won't mount the front struts. You need a regular beetle. The floor pan has to completely contain the front suspension. It is possible to replace the front frame head, but that requires cutting, welding, and very good alignment of parts.  Gary Hammond,   |
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Post by leonardabell on Nov 21, 2015 15:12:53 GMT -5
Syngledad36,
You are kind of like me, get excited about a item, need to get it before someone else takes it, and jump the gun without proper investigation. Unless you are a VERY good mechanic, the super beetle is not what you want. What Gary Hammond said. Sorry.
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syngledad36
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Post by syngledad36 on Nov 21, 2015 17:30:00 GMT -5
I am a average mechanic..... how can u tell if it a super beetle.. all paper work I see saids 71 beetle nothing on old bill of sale saids super the guy I bought it from said he thinks it a super
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Post by syngledad36 on Nov 21, 2015 17:31:47 GMT -5
I can think of ways out of a problem most of the time but my first vw project and I don't know anything bout a vw
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Post by jspbtown on Nov 21, 2015 18:19:01 GMT -5
Super Beetle has a McPherson strut front suspension (coil springs and shocks in one unit) while a standard Beetle uses a torsion arm front suspension
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Post by syngledad36 on Nov 21, 2015 18:48:32 GMT -5
yes it has springs.... whats bad bout the super why it wont work
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Post by Gary Hammond on Nov 22, 2015 8:51:51 GMT -5
Hi Syngledad36, Your answer is found in this thread. will this work? Gary Hammond, |
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Post by mischief2 on Nov 22, 2015 15:11:45 GMT -5
Hey syngledad36, here's a few pics that might help out Super Beetle suspension:  Standard Beetle suspension (there's 2 types but they look similar):  The standard beetle suspension setup is attached only to the chassis, making the kit car body swap easy since all you have to do [in theory] is pull the original body off and fit your kit body in its place. The super beetle suspension attaches to both the chassis and the body. This means that any kit body would need precisely placed and reinforced mounting points to receive the top end of the struts. The GT2 body was never designed with suspension mounts, so it would be a major undertaking to modify it enough for it to work with the super beetle parts. As for you auto trans., all I know is they're fun when they work, but parts are a bear to find. Hope that helps solve your puzzle! |
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