Description
1972 Volkswagen Beetle 1200
Works carried out May 2025
· New Fuel tank
· Removed old tank and swapped all accessories onto new one
· Fitted breather pipe
· Replaced burned condenser and replaced distributor.
· Removed and disassembled carburettor, cleaned jets and fuel pipes.
· Tuned engine and set correct air/ fuel ratio.
· Fuel tank sender unit
· Fuel filter inline large
· Fuel hose 4mm id 1m
· Hi-grip mini fuel clip ss (9-11mm)
· Carb idle air cut-off valve 6
· Alternator pulley shim 0. 5mm
· Accelerator cable tube through fanshroud
· Universal accelerator cable kit
· Rear hub seal kit for swing axle suspension
· Anti roll bar link pin mounting kit
· Accelerator & heater cable clamp
· Exhaust system for 356 speedster replica, longer tailpipes
· Single carb exhaust heat risers (pair)
· Castrol classic gear/ differential oil ep90 1ltr
· Adjustable push rod tubes kit
· Pushrod tube seal pack of 16
· Oil strainer gasket kit classic motor oil 20w50 (1l)
· Rocker cover gaskets pair jubilee clips stainless 30-40mm (1x)
· Jubilee clip stainless 35-50mm (2a)
· Replace front fuel hose
· Replace fuel filter
· Adjust alternator belt - shim pulley
· Tune up
· Check electrics
· Replace throttle cable
· Carry out pre mot check
· Mot test - (mot)
· Departure inspection
· Perform departure inspection
· Clean / inspect front brake calliper’s
· Regresse and adjust front wheel bearing
· Fit front arb retainersPre 2022 info (when I bought it)
Based on a 1972 VW Beetle,
New Speedster Clinic 356 fibreglass shell with subframe
New adjustable front beam with 2-inch drop spindles
Empi shocks on each corner
Rear adjustable spring plates
Empi wide 5 disk brakes all-round with uprated master cylinder
The engine is a twin port 1300cc AB code with new alternator
All tinware either new or powder coated
Single quiet pack with wrapped manifold and J tubes
New lights front and back some with LED bulbs
New wiring loom from air-cooled looms
Dials from Design 911
Steering wheel from a 73 beetle GSR
Seats from a Mazda MX5
Replica door handles
Empi short shifter with T bar
Sprintstar alloy wheels
New wiper motor and arms, electric washer
Plugs, leads, points and oil are all new
£200 deposit required 24 hours after buyer commits please
Text is best for me as we have terrible reception for calls:
Thanks for looking
Iain