60s VW Beetle towed vehicles

Seniorfirsttimer wrote:
Wolfe, what are those instructions if you don't mind?

Tire pressure per sticker in glove box. Air them like other cars and it will handle VERY POORLY. Normally 10 PSI less in front than back.

Oil change every 3000 miles (remember, there is no oil filter!)-- and drop the screen and clean it. 30 wt unless it is really hot, then 40 wt. Oil door hinges with a couple of drops of oil.

Valve adjustment every 6000 miles. Chassis lube. Check front wheel bearing end play (push in/out at the top of the tire. If it clunks, you need to tighten it. Correct end play is just a little/just so there is more than zero.

Tune up (points, plugs, condenser) every 12,000 miles. Adjust brakes at the same time. Adjust clutch free-play.

Be sure that the steering box has gear lube in it. If leaking badly, you can pack it with grease. To access, remove the spare tire and then the small "D" shaped door (one phillips screw). You can also adjust the play in the box while you are there.

I am sure if I had my hands on it, I would remember the "rest of the story". A basic complete on one of these took me about 4 hours. But, I was young and fast. Can still do it/have all the tools, but no longer as young or as fast!

With proper care, they were a great car. If driven and not maintained, a real money pit.

A buddy of when tows his 60's Beetle all four down with no problems.

I can't answer your question but am happy to say I learned to drive in my mom's brand new 1970 Karmann Ghia convertible. I'm also happy she never found out :)

Wolfe, what are those instructions if you don't mind?

Doesn't matter where the bungee is attached. Weigh in the front is the easiest solution but both won't hurt. If you look at the bug from the front, you'll see how the wheels aren't perpendicular. To track properly you have to get some weight on the front to straighten out those wheels otherwise they will wobble. Seems the best towed vehicles are no longer made. The HHR was one of the best as was the iconic beetle. Give me back my 67 convertible...I paid $500 cash for it!!...Dennis

Brake and clutch pedals or seat rails.

Three pages of conversation and the OP never did get his question answered about where to attach the bungee.

Seniorfirsttimer wrote:
Bird, I don't remember my 65 having a steering damper.

I just got back on here but I see Brett answered you.

Moved from class A forum

Seniorfirsttimer wrote:

wolfe10 wrote:
Yes, you do have a steering dampner:

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I just never noticed it.

Remove the right front wheel-- easy to see then.

If new to air cooled VW's there are some very specific "care and feeding" instructions that are different than any other vehicle.