To adjust the tow in and tow out you must adjust the tie rods. You must first break loose the nut then twist the tie rod until the right adjustment has been made.
The biggest difference is the 74 has energy absorbing bumpers that the 73 is lacking.
between the rear wheels
Someone put one on it.
take the pulley nut off the alternator....the pulley is split.....shims between the two pulley halves adjust the belt tension
check jbugs.com
NO
Mine didn't have any.
1974 was the first year of energy absorbing Beetle bumpers. You can't use earlier bumpers on 1974s.
Machine 7 or Just aircooled
correct it will fit. be sure to take lots of pictures before you pull all of the wires off. so you have a diagram of where they go after.
Call a locksmith he can make you one on the spot.
Replace the flasher relay if the lights come on but do not flash.