The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook: A Restoration Guide for 1971-1974 Models

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Beginning in the late 1960s, car safety was on the mind of the American legislature, and every year, more stringent regulations were enacted, forcing engineers and automotive designers to reevaluate their product over and over. The traditional look of the Volkswagen Beetle was fading quickly, as it didn't adapt well to these changes.

This and an increase in market competition from other small car manufacturers, lef VW to develop and produce the Volkswagen Super Beetle in an attempt to modernize the Beetle and introduce it to a new generation of car buyers. For the 1971 to 1974 model years, the Super Beetle, officially labeled the 1302, stood by it's old-style cousins as the new Beetle of its time.

Now celebrating more than thirty-five years on the roads of the world, the Volkswagen Super Beetle has earned its right to the ranks of a classic car. More and more people are realizing that the Super Beetle offers a great deal more than the older styles: more cargo space, a larger engine, a smoother ride, and up-to-date (for 1971) safety features. As earlier Beetles become more scarce, rebuilding, restoring, and repairing the 1971 to 1974 1302 Super Beetle has never been more popular.

Loaded with easy-to-follow instructions and useful photography taken from the pages of VWTrends magazine, The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook takes a detailed look at the complete modern restoration of the People's Car. Included is most everything necessary to revitalize your Super Beetle to better than showroom condition. With over thirty chapters showing the detailed buildup from paint and body to interior and engine buildup, this is an indispensable guide for any Super Beetle restoration enthusiast.

Table of Contents

• Sources
• Introduction
• The rise and fall of the Volkswagen Super Beetle
• Initial inspection and evaluation
• Interior/exterior disassembly
• Front suspension disassembly
• Front suspension rebuild
• Rebuilding the steering box
• Replacing the package tray
• Rebuilding the brakes
• Replacing the spring bushing plate
• Removing undercoating
• Basic bodywork
• Removing window glass and door locks
• Sanding and priming
• Removing the body from the pan
• Replacing rusted fenderwells
• Final paint
• Assembling the long block
• Replacing the IRS transmission
• Installing the headliner
• Installing rubber, doors and windows
• Installing wiring harness and electrical components
• Soundproofing our Beetle
• The fuel and fresh air vent systems
• Finishing the interior
• Installing exterior body parts and trim
• Technical specifications

The Volkswagen Super Beetle Handbook: A Restoration Guide for 1971-1974 Models