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1970 Volkswagen Beetle “The ManBug”
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“The ManBug”1970 Volkswagen Beetle

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The story

Bought it off Craigslist for $1500. Runs good, pretty engine, but needs body work and paint. Has decent interior for it's age, but needs updating. Check back for updates as I will be working on it over the summer. — DouginIdaho

Photos

1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Picture from Craigslist 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Front Picture from Craigslist 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Engine Picture from Craigslist 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Before we really got started on it, excuse the quality, in the garage at night. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is visible, the fan shroud and carburetor. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Before taking the carburetor apart, no cage on the wheels. Notice the fenders and lights aren't straight :) that'll be fixed in the near fu… 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - With the fuel pump off. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Before taking the carburetor apart and cleaning it from the gas that sat in it for three years. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Engine bay detail of a Volkswagen Beetle, focusing on the carburetor and associated components. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - A person works on the carburetor of a Volkswagen Beetle engine, with a visible metal tag on the engine block. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - After cleaning the carb and putting it back together again. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - With the carb back on, cage back on the wheels, everything working. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - After getting it off the trailer and in the garage. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - A yellow 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is shown from a 3/4 front angle in a garage. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Gas tank out, hose on the gas line, sporting the ever classy tools-lying everywhere look. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, showing the engine and suspension components. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Prior to removing the old hood brackets. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - And bye bye hood brackets... 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Detail of a metal component, possibly from an engine bay, showing wear and fluid stains. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Took the hood release off too. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine bay of a yellow vehicle is shown with the hood open, revealing exposed wiring and components. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine bay of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle shows exposed wiring and various engine components. 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - without the hood.

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