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Old 10-03-2006, 02:27 PM   #1
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i got a 1970 beetle i just inherrited n i dont know much about. whats a type 1, 2, or 3? this car has been sittin for at least 8 years, what else do i need to expect other than a frozen engine, dryrot tires and bad seals? and how much might it cost to get it running again?
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Old 10-03-2006, 04:08 PM   #2
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Re: old bug

Type 1 is a BUG, Type 2 is a transporter (BUS - VAN), and Type 3 is a squareboack.. here is a good explanations

http://www.vwtype3.org/owners.manual/general/

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Re: old bug

you might need brakes all around, also brake hoses and lines. sometimes the steel line inside the car from the front to rear likes to rust out
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Old 10-21-2006, 12:45 AM   #4
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It's great that you're trying to get another VW back on the road. Old VW's should never die.
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