I bought a box of old original VW hubcaps recently.

There was a set of small flat center hubcaps in the box. They are chrome with a VW logo. I've never seen this type before.

Does anyone know what VW vehicle these were used on?

Thanks for your comments.

Spent most of the summer chasing an issue where my '73 Super Beetle would bog down and almost die for the first thirty seconds after a cold start, especially on cooler mornings. Ran fine once warmed up so it was easy to ignore for a while, but it got annoying enough that I finally dug in.

Checked the usual suspects first: fuel filter was clean, plugs looked decent, timing was close to spec. Turned out the choke pull-off on my Solex 34 PICT wasn't holding vacuum right, so the choke plate was snapping open too early before the engine could actually handle a leaner mixture. Rebuilt the carb with a kit, paid extra attention to the choke housing gasket and the pull-off diaphragm, and adjusted the choke tension a hair richer than stock spec.

Also noticed my heat riser tube from the muffler to the intake manifold had a small hole in it, so the manifold wasn't getting warmed up like it should during those first few minutes. Patched that up too since it's cheap insurance.

Took it out this morning (first properly cool morning we've had) and it fired right up and idled smooth without any hesitation. Small stuff but satisfying to finally chase down after weeks of half-fixes. If anyone else has a similar bog on cold starts, check your pull-off diaphragm before you start throwing new plugs and points at it, that was 90 percent of my problem.

Hello, r/aircooled! We wanted to let everyone know that our MB3882XP main bearings for air-cooled VW flanged-crank applications are back and now available for pre-order through our King Engine Builders website!

These are a pretty specialized set, and based on the inquiries we’ve received, we know they haven’t always been easy to source. We wanted to make sure they’re back on everyone’s radar for anyone building or refreshing one of these setups.

If anyone has questions about the bearings, fitment, specs, or anything else, feel free to ask. We’re here and happy to help with any technical info we can.

Hope this is okay to share here!

Just awful slop , I could only watch 2 minutes. I hope this isn’t the future of the internet !

Heyo, my friend might be wanting to trade this ghia with me , and i wanna know it is something that is too expensive to have fixed, im trading a trabant so its like yeah quite the upgrade but i cant weld and so should i do it?

It's running smoother and less obnouxiously loudIt’s running smoother and it’s less obnoxiously loud, but it feels sluggish and maybe a little less powerful. Comments?

Hello my way wife and I just purchased a 1970 VW Beetle!
We purchased it from a really cool guy who put a lot of work into it. Works and runs great just dropped it off today to get looked at by a trusted VW mechanic a buddy of mine recommended. Let’s hope he doesn’t see anything to concerning!

Am currently looking for Original pop out windows with longer hinges

Bought this Ghia in NorCal in 02… turned out to be outta Georgia and was rusting out beneath me with a pile of odd body work choices/materials. The B&W shot is pre-resto. The story of the 9 years it took to get here is nothing new to those in the know… shop promises vs delivery… lost & stolen parts… shops fails… project scattered… donor car scrapped before gathering much needed items…further stolen parts, then a hyper small hobby shop took it up but only super part time at really reasonable costs. The upholstery shop crushed it for delivery… Lately, just trying to get the final kinks worked out😅 Had been posting shots on the Ghia page… will cross post moving forward. Built it to drive not to show💯

U/arataman- Here is that Bluetooth stereo in action. Powered by the headunit (on/off only), the mic is on a cable in the glovebox and on an 1/8 jack so it can be removed to charge. I need to consider a mount as you have so I can be hands free. It’s in the shop for shift linkage upgrades. 300miles or so since restoration completed and still tinkering ✌️

Looking for best place to find a behind the dash speaker to fit my 1969 beetle
Thanks

I have broken down off the A6 near Creancey, France, travelling back to Ireland. Dumped at a Renault garage and charged €216 for a 4km tow.

Gearbox gave out, and I am currently on my 7th day here.

Parked up in a lorry park, sleeping in the bus and have to get it fixed.

So, broken, but not broken, I bought a motorcycle jack and had it delivered to my new parked up address.

Today, I have taken out the engine, and tomorrow the broken CE gearbox.

Wish me luck in the things to come.