NQ, I remember buying a T-Shirt at a VW dealership in the mid-90's that has the New Beetle car on it. They hadn't even officially named it the "New Beetle" yet; the shirt said "Concept" car. I still have the shirt (though it probably doesn't fit as well). I bought a '99 NB in 2001 with 25,000 miles on it. It is now approaching 100,000 miles and has not given me any trouble. The only repair needed so far was the mass air-flow senser (check engine light came on).
I can't help you with your quest for jetting on the 34-Pict -3. I was always able to tune my 34-Pict-3 sucessfully on my stock engine (stock distributor). I've not had to shop for new jets though I've heard of people getting jets from a motorcycle shop. . I plan on getting my '73 SB on the road this summer after it sitting in the garage for the last 8 years. I've since bought a '65 Convertible and a '67 Ghia (for my wife). I stopped driving the '73 SB when the original engine got too tired. I'm replacing the engine and will be using a Weber Progressive carburetor. I've heard a lot of mixed opinions on using the Weber Progressive, but want to try it anyway. I've been on the list for 10+ years and have enjoyed your stories of Lil' Red. I also remember you having a '60's bus, do you still have it? How did the 1776 engine and dual carbs work? I'd be interested in the Disc Brake conversion for my '73 SB. I hope you keep the list informed of your progress. Brian '65 Convertible '67 Ghia '73 SB ----- Original Message ----- From: "No Quarter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2008 9:31 AM Subject: [vintagvw] 1998-2008 VW Bug > It seems like only yesterday that I can remember the "new" VW Beetle was to > be released by Volkswagen and the Concept 1 cars were to be seen in the > magazines and in Matchbox form. I remember back in 1996 when it was 2 years > off yet. Now here we are in 2008 and the new beetle is 10 years old. I > can't hardly believe it. I remember posting on the list and saying I wonder > how long until someone wrecks one so I can get ahold of it and fix it up. > LOL! There is a lady here in town who flew to L.A. to pick up hers and > drive it back here. 10 years later, she still has it and is driving it all > around. That's just a little less than what I've owned and driven Li'l Red > for. And the little bugger is still running pretty good. Gotta get new > brakes put on and rebuild the carb. Finally going to make the conversion > over to disc brakes so we'll see how that goes. > > Does anyone know where I can get replacement jets for the 34-PICT-3? After > 34 years, I think it's high time I replace mine. > > Erin > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
