Volkswagen Club of Pakistan (VWCOP)

[Storm]

......parts are expensive

sadly they are, but the level of engineering required to make a VW better than stock is quite high,... high-end (more performance oriented) VW's came from the showroom nearly perfectly setup (1600cc Dual port engines, disc brakes, dual circuit brake master cylinders etc)

[kashif9099]

caught this one somewhere in Islamabad.

[Storm]

caught this one somewhere in Islamabad.

are you in ISB? we should meet up with the VW club here.

[fedd]

Came across these photos of a 1303 in some motor show...

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Came across these photos of a 1303 in some motor show...

guess how you can tell it's a mid 73 model?

[fedd]

guess how you can tell it's a mid 73 model?

I guess the front indicators moved to the bumper from fenders in later models, I guess. Correct me!

[farrukhahmed]

guess how you can tell it's a mid 73 model?

could be:

4 vents in the decklid
the 4 spoke crush type steering and mount (though it might be aftermarket)

i think the 73-74s also came with 2 speed fan, but i can't make that out from the pic

[kashif9099]

interesting link.
Volkswagen: Facts, Discussion Forum, and Encyclopedia Article

@strom, sorry folks it was a day trip to Islamabad. I'm back to my base station. Inshallah will try to meet up on my next trip.

@storm, romano, where do i get a 1500cc or 1600cc engine? availability in Karachi is for Rs. 15,000/- to 20,000/- on as is where is basis.(adding few bucks one could get a whole car and salvage the enigne) Whats the engine rebuild cost on original specs?

hmmm,... why is everyone so reluctant to post up some recnet pics of theor rides?

come on guys, show us your bugs (and post up some specs/history)

[Aleem1]

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@storm, romano, where do i get a 1500cc or 1600cc engine? availability in Karachi is for Rs. 15,000/- to 20,000/- on as is where is basis.(adding few bucks one could get a whole car and salvage the enigne) Whats the engine rebuild cost on original specs?[/QUOTE]

Well...I'll be damned if I weren't the first one to jump the queue to get my hands on a 1500 Beetle for a few thousand; I've been trying for the last umpteen years to find a genuine 66-67 1500 Beetle without any luck.

If you come across one (and aren't minded to tell me :-#) buy it and restore it whole. Don't even think about cutting it up!

I would imagine that the vast majority of Beetles currently being butchered are either late 1200 standard models and 1300s. Quite rare for a 1500 or 1302S/1303S (1600) to be cut up north in my books.

Also...might want to try finding an "AR" series 1300 engine (twin port). Had one in my 66 sunroof, best of the 1300 series.

[kashif9099]

@Aleem1, people who sell their VW for butchering don't know what they are doing. To them these are mere old cars not worth keeping, can't blame them. Anyway, now i know about your quest, i'll forward to you any complete car that comes my way for sale.

Today, had a panchait (together with arbitrators)with basit denter and he promised to complete work & deliver my beetle by the 20th April or else I get his green VW.

[Storm]

could be:

4 vents in the decklid
the 4 spoke crush type steering and mount (though it might be aftermarket)

i think the 73-74s also came with 2 speed fan, but i can't make that out from the pic

glovebox knob in 73 was round,.. 74 was a "pinch" style.

[kashif9099]

....saw this one at M.ALi Society area

[farrukhahmed]

glovebox knob in 73 was round,.. 74 was a "pinch" style.

was this only for supers? mine is '74 1200 and has the round knob

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was this only for supers? mine is '74 1200 and has the round knob

yup, only applies to the 1303s. sadly there are 2 style of "pinch" models as well and i got a new replacement for my car only to find it is the short kind (i needed the long kind),.. came with 2 brand new VW keys as well,.. was hoping to get the keys to work on all my locks and ignition as well,.. would have looked very cool.:'(:'(

[kashif9099]

" Another thing you (and I) can do to improve brakes is to fit Type 3 rear drums. These have wider shoes, but apparently they fit straight on. But I believe it can make a big difference, and the performance boys usually go this route." from the Internet.

Any identification guidance about a Type 3 VW?

[Aleem1]

[U]ISB/RWP VWCOP Members:[/U]

How about a meet-up this weekend in Islamabad, Sunday 4th April?

Location: Fatima Jinnah Park, F-9? (Lots of parking), or suggest somewhere else and finalize.

Time: Event to start at 2.00pm sharp

Lunch: catering can be arranged...will need to know how many people plan on attending by Saturday afternoon latest as I need to place the orders/arrange. On me.

Reply here or SMS on 0322-5125042.

Aleem

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" Another thing you (and I) can do to improve brakes is to fit Type 3 rear drums. These have wider shoes, but apparently they fit straight on. But I believe it can make a big difference, and the performance boys usually go this route." from the Internet.

Any identification guidance about a Type 3 VW?

late model beetles as well as 1302s and 1303s had wider-than-stock rear drums as well,.. this should make the search easier.

[Storm]

ISB/RWP VWCOP Members:

How about a meet-up this weekend in Islamabad, Sunday 4th April?

Location: Fatima Jinnah Park, F-9? (Lots of parking), or suggest somewhere else and finalize.

Time: Event to start at 2.00pm sharp

Lunch: catering can be arranged...will need to know how many people plan on attending by Saturday afternoon latest as I need to place the orders/arrange. On me.

Reply here or SMS on 0322-5125042.

Aleem

i can dig it, will bring some of my new oil as well in case anyone is interested....

[haywirehiatus]

@kashif9099
sir, i wanted to get info on basit denter. are u getting a full body resto done from him? how much is he charging? i've heard he is da best but im not really a fan of his "modernized" green bug. just a matter of opinion. im hoping to get some body work done from him and was wondering if he is good value for the money? Thanks.

[sahhil_22]

glovebox knob in 73 was round,.. 74 was a "pinch" style.

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