The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

I think it's a great idea that you go through the car and replace the entire wiring harness. Very good ones are available through theSamba.com. I did it on my Bug this past Memorial Day weekend. It took me 3-4 days of pretty intensive, concentrated effort. Take your time, take digital pictures and h...

ComeON! Don't keep us in suspense. We want to see some pics.

Wow I can see why you are excited! What a great looking little Bug. Good luck with your new car and welcome to the 66 forum.

Mike

I had an issue with my brake lights. My car had been stored in a barn for 6 years and rodents had nested behind the insulation panels on both sides of the engine compartment. I didn't realize that there were connector blocks for both rear light harnesses. I have since replaced the entire wiring harn...

Where in the UK are you from? Sounds like a cool Bug you have!

This is a fun post. From the original sticker: VIN 116068798. Dealer: Cars Inc. out of Des Moines, Iowa. Suggested retail price of $1,736.50 including the following options: Leatherette Platinum $30.00 U.S. White Wall Tires $35.00 Padded Sunvisors N/C Windshield Washer N/C 4-Way Flasher N/C Passenge...

I've been experiencing some vapor lock issues this summer. It's been pretty warm 80s and 90s with relatively high humidity here in Northeast Ohio. After driving about 20 minutes, engine is up to operating temperature, I'll stop at a store for 10-20 minutes. Come out try to start the car and get very...

My first car was a black 66 that I purchased for $600 back in 1972. I had it about three months then promptly totaled it. My next car was a 65 with a sunroof. It was the exact same color as your 66. Is the interior red?

Nice looking Bug. Good luck with it!!

I had both a 66 and a 65 Bug back in the early to mid-70s. They both had tool kits with vinyl carrying bags. The 66 Bug I have now doesn't have a complete tool kit, but I have a few misc. items.

I'm a slow worker, really take my time. It took me the better part of this past Memorial Day weekend. In other forums I see people who do it faster. The instructions that came with my harness were very well done and I really only had one wire left over. What took me a bit longer is that I changed th...

I have decided to keep my Bug 6v as long as I can still find spare electrical components like generator, regulator, choke and idle solenoid. Every swap meet I hit I'm scouting for 6v stuff. It becomes a bit of a treasure hunt. Recently I replaced the entire wiring harness and I'm really glad I did. ...

Love the Ruby Red! Welcome to the forum.

Welcome! Good luck in selling your other Bug. You kept the right one:)

Do your homework on the Standards! Great find and I encourage you to bring it back as close to original as your wallet can handle. They are very collectible and COOL! My car is still 6v, consider changing out the wiring harness, you'll be glad you did. I did it over Memorial Day weekend and the anno...

Your Bug takes a nice picture! Nice find and have fun getting it back into shape.