1972 Volkswagen Beetle

1972 Volkswagen Beetle Baja WORK PERFORMED IN THE LAST 2500 MILES Complete front suspension rebuild: Trailing arms, ball joints, torsion leaves and long tie rod replaced with VW type 181 ( VW Thing) components. Long and short tie rod reinforced internally with removed torsion bar. New components include upper and lower ball joints ( type 181 VW ' Thing*), Type 181 torsion springs used in one tube, all tie rod ends, Brake backing plates, brake hardware, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, flexible brake lines, wheel bearings and seals, shock absorbers. ( Tried KYB's for front shocks but they made the suspension too stiff so new oil hydraulic shocks installed). 215/75/15 LT tires installed. Fuel tank and flexible fuel line replaced as well as all fuel filler components and new metal VW correct fuel cap. Complete Rear suspension rebuild: Total disassembly and rebuild with new urethane bushings in diagonal arms and spring plates, rear wheel bearings removed, cleaned and inspected and found in good condition, ( repacked and installed with new seals) new brake backing plates, brake shoes, brake hardware, wheel cylinders and flexible brake lines. KYB gas shocks installed on rear, rear suspension re indexed for increased ground clearance and to match the lift gained in the front from use of type 181 components. ( This was done at Chirco Performance in Tucson ) 225/75/15 LT tires installed. Car is actually set up to take 235/70/15 tires. Plenty of room under the fenders for larger tires. New C/V joint- axle assemblies. WORK PERFORMED IN THE LAST 1000 MILES Engine: New engine built on a late model dual relief case. Not an assembly line engine. Built as a one time build by a reputable builder and machinist Using new Cylinder. Assemblies and Valve train components. requested a STOCK 1600 CC build paying close attention to proper clearances and tolerances. This was to insure reliability and longevity.Trim: BajaDoors: 2