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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 CraigslistPicture from Craigslist Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Front Picture from CraigslistFront Picture from Craigslist Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Engine Picture from CraigslistEngine Picture from Craigslist Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Before we really got started on it, excuse the quality, in the garage at night.Before we really got started on it, excuse the quality, in the garage at night. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is visible, the fan shroud and carburetor.The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is visible, the fan shroud and carburetor. AI caption 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…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… Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - With the fuel pump off.With the fuel pump off. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Before taking the carburetor apart and cleaning it from the gas that sat in it for three years.Before taking the carburetor apart and cleaning it from the gas that sat in it for three years. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Engine bay detail of a Volkswagen Beetle, focusing on the carburetor and associated components.Engine bay detail of a Volkswagen Beetle, focusing on the carburetor and associated components. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - A person works on the carburetor of a Volkswagen Beetle engine, with a visible metal tag on the engine block.A person works on the carburetor of a Volkswagen Beetle engine, with a visible metal tag on the engine block. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - After cleaning the carb and putting it back together again.After cleaning the carb and putting it back together again. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - With the carb back on, cage back on the wheels, everything working.With the carb back on, cage back on the wheels, everything working. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - After getting it off the trailer and in the garage.After getting it off the trailer and in the garage. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - A yellow 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is shown from a 3/4 front angle in a garage.A yellow 1970 Volkswagen Beetle is shown from a 3/4 front angle in a garage. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Gas tank out, hose on the gas line, sporting the ever classy tools-lying everywhere look.Gas tank out, hose on the gas line, sporting the ever classy tools-lying everywhere look. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, showing the engine and suspension components.The engine compartment of a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle, showing the engine and suspension components. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Prior to removing the old hood brackets.Prior to removing the old hood brackets. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - And bye bye hood brackets...And bye bye hood brackets... Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Detail of a metal component, possibly from an engine bay, showing wear and fluid stains.Detail of a metal component, possibly from an engine bay, showing wear and fluid stains. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - Took the hood release off too.Took the hood release off too. Owner 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine bay of a yellow vehicle is shown with the hood open, revealing exposed wiring and components.The engine bay of a yellow vehicle is shown with the hood open, revealing exposed wiring and components. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - The engine bay of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle shows exposed wiring and various engine components.The engine bay of a yellow Volkswagen Beetle shows exposed wiring and various engine components. AI caption 1970 Volkswagen Beetle - without the hood.without the hood. Owner

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