Denn:
I raised a point earlier in the rear wheels having a '\ /' position instead of being at 90 degrees to the road.

A lot of people have said it's a normal vw Beetle character and I should leave it like that.

I am not satisfied however and belive it didn't leave the factory in that position.

I would like to correct the 'problem'.

Please who can advise on what to do.

In addition, where can I get the exact new tires locally in Nigeria? I want to retain the Oem wheels albeit they being tube tires.

cc siena, CityNG, lomomike, ikenna351, nurey, nissparts, and everybody...

Opinions are appreciated

SAVEDBABA:
My suggstions:if u want a new engine u can order online from a company called GEX,dey sell rebuilt and new engine for bugs,passats,golfs and even dere tranmissions and wen u r painting it,I suggest u oven bake it so d colour comes out well and please put some really nice wheels to give ur car a very modern look.

Siena:


The engine is fine, read the opening thread again.

tdie:
Nice one Bro... You beat me to it... Where are you located?- I could recommend someone for a super paint job....

That Bug brings back memories... :-)

Ikenna351:
Meanwhile, you may have to edit your title. The dashboard showed its 1600 (Nigerian production) and not 1500, unless the previous owner removed and mounted 1600 dashboard on it.

Then, from the picture of engine bay you posted, I would suggest you remove the fuel hose from fuel pump to carburetor. The car engine requires original fuel hose, not that fake one. That engine bay generates a lot of heat. You don't want that hose to burst one day. Get a good OEM used one, if you can't get a new one. It must not be a VW fuel hose. Good luck.

Ikenna

Siena:
The tyres on your Beetle would have been cross-plies on 5"x14" steel rims.

Cross-ply tyres were notorious for their poor grip. I would fit more modern (and safer) radial tyres in 175/80x14 guise.

As Ikenna stated, your style of dash was more common with the later cars, when the 1500cc motor was enlarged to 1600. The run-out 1500's however were fitted with the same square-dial dash.

SAVEDBABA:
My suggstions:if u want a new engine u can order online from a company called GEX,dey sell rebuilt and new engine for bugs,passats,golfs and even dere tranmissions and wen u r painting it,I suggest u oven bake it so d colour comes out well and please put some really nice wheels to give ur car a very modern look.

Bossforeva:
when repainting go with pearl white and two black racing stripes. go with a mod black rim too. maintaining OEM might not pay.

tdie:
Nice one Bro... You beat me to it... Where are you located?- I could recommend someone for a super paint job....

That Bug brings back memories... :-)

Denn:


Thanks for the clarification. The wheels are 15". I will change the wheels as advised by Siena and CityNG.

Please which 15" wheels would fit without the customary wheel arch rub...

Denn:
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Reminds me of a story of a Nigerian girl who was met on an ATM queue and was asked if she was the last on the queue. She retorted that 'She would never be the last in Jesus Name' and rejects any demonic interaction to make her the tail...

0rex:
Is there a way to modify the sound of the engine of this car?
I never liked that 'zzzzzzzzzzz' sound it makes.

Specialist900:
Oh, that famous 'zzzzzzzz' sound. That is the joy in driving that bug. Same as the 'vol voooo' sound an oldie vovlo gives

0rex:

SAVEDBABA:
boss hwfr with the project,pls post pictures to keep us posted

Denn:


apologies bro....been really busy. will update once i have time in lagos...soon

SAVEDBABA:
Brotherly,I go cry ooo

SAVEDBABA:
Brotherly,I go cry ooo

Denn:


Bros....

Apologies.

Work is ongoing but I am currently out of town working....

Will be home this weekend to give updates