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Old 11-21-2014, 08:15 PM   #9 (permalink)
chillsworld
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Originally Posted by kafer65 View Post
I know my roof rack is like a boat anchor going above 40 mph. Always wanted a type 3 too. I'd get 28 mpg in my '65 beetle at highway. Thirty five should be possible with some effort. They run 11:1 afr factory generally with carbs but if you can get them around 13:1 they still run cool enough if you don't let the heads get too hot. They had a rack that went on bugs that leaned back way over the engine lid that mounted on the rain gutters. I thought about skinning one to conform to the template at the roofline like a thule trunk exept low to the around the back window.

Yeah I had the spare on the roof and I got almost 2mpg (hwy) better when I finally took it off and mounted it inside my SUV... So I totally understand the anchor

I had that exact same thought about the rack, but perhaps doing it to hold a full size spare as well... I've seen some neat configurations/uses for those racks while searching the interwebz.





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Originally Posted by Sven7 View Post
God, that is a fantastic square. I think it's a toss up- the bug has a better roofline, but the squareback has flat body sides. Just get whatever's the best deal, in the best condition, and have fun with it.
Yeah it's been an inspiration for my imagination ever since I saw it years ago on The Samba. At this point, nothing I get is going to be in "good" condition in order to fit my DIY shady tree mechanic shoe string budget haha. But don't you worry, I'll definitely have fun with it!




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Originally Posted by cowmeat View Post
How are you guys gonna talk about VW aero and not mention the Karman Ghia?
If you're gonna jack up a veewee and put mud tires on it, you can at least start with something a little aero-ish, lol!

Chillsworld, here's one for cheap in Georgia:

1971 karmann ghia classic.!! Rebuilt motor fancy exhaust. Wheels
I love Ghia's... But, being 6'4" the Ghia is less than optimal for me Plus I'm not sure if I can really go through with cutting and lifting my childhood sweetheart

And the word "cheap" is a highly subjective term



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PS you could add hamsters inside for a 'bio-hybrid' drive.
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