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Where Can you find replacement front hood springs for a 1973 super beetle?
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∙ 14y ago
Unfortunately, at this point the only place you will be able to find the factory OEM type of spring is from the dealer (maybe), or from an auto salvage yard.
When removing the old springs it is usually easier and cheaper to take the whole hinge and spring as an assembly.
HOWEVER...
If you aren't fixated on having the original type springs on your hood hinge (ie; restoration) you can do as I did and use gas struts.
These are available at most auto stores as replacement items for later model vehicles.
The trick is finding the correct length and strength
The length is easy, as all you need to do is measure from the eye hole on each end of the spring.
You would rather the length be 1/4" too long, than 3/4" too short, but not more than 1/4" or the preload will be too great, and bend the hood as you try to close it.
Which brings you to the second tricky part.
Most of the time the strut will be set for the heavier hood or hatchback weight. Bear this in mind when searching for the replacement. Usually this will not be a problem, but you need to be aware of it. I did find a set that was too strong and had to get another of the same length that was "loaded" for a lighter weight.
I can't tell which to use for you application because of the different manufacturers and I was replacing them on a '66 bug, which I was (am) customizing, and I am using a fiberglass hood.
When installing the new struts you will merely have to drill and remove the upper rivet/pin and unclip the lower pin.
Use quality hardware and it's a straight forward installation.
It looks pretty sharp too..
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Does a 1974 VW Beetle have springs?
Well...it depends. A Regular Beetle (flat windshield, no slots in the apron under the front bumper, spare tire upright, steel dashboard) has no springs in either end of the suspension. A Super Beetle (curved windshield, slots in the front apron, spare tire lying flat, plastic dashboard) has McPherson Strut front suspension with springs around the shocks, but no springs in the rear suspension.
How do you tell 1971 super bettle from bettle?
If you look at the front suspension of any beetle you can tell if it is a super or non-super beetle. If there is a McPherson front suspension then it is a super beetle. If there is a torsion bar front suspension then it is a non-super beetle.
What is the difference between a beetle and super beetle?
The super beetle has a different front end, having Macpherson struts. The apron, fenders and hood are styled different. The standard beetle has the torsion bar front end.
What is the difference between the Volkswagen super beetle and the standard beetle?
The Super Beetle has a slightly longer body (front end) and more modern McPherson front suspension instead of the torsion tube type.
1971 vw how can you find out if it is a super beetle or a beetle?
There are a few things to look at, look at the windshield first, in a super beetle it will be curved, also on a super beetle if you look at the front suspension you will see struts (springs instead of shocks) and if you open the hood you will see a circular depression for the spare tire to lay down, and the last way to tell is to look at that dashboard, a super beetle has a dashboard that is big enough to throw a pack of cigarettes on to whereas a standard bug has no dashboard.Actually, in a 1971 and 1972 beetle you can get a super beetle with a flat window and a flat dash. I own a 1971 Super beetle. It looks like a standard beetle in every way but it is slightly larger. The only way to tell is by looking for a spare tire that lays flat (only true in the Super) and the suspension. I suggest looking at the spare. If it is angled vertically it is standard - laying flat means it's a super.
Can you findout if your 1974 beetle is super beetle from the vin number?
Yes. Look at the first three digits: 114: Standard Beetle 134: Super Beetle There are five other ways to tell. a. Windshield. Flat windshield: Standard Beetle Curved windshield: Super Beetle b. Dashboard. Dashboard made of steel, flat and straight up-and-down below the windshield: Standard Beetle Padded dashboard that looks a little like one from a modern car: Super Beetle c. Front shocks. Just the shock: Standard Beetle Shock inside huge coil spring: Super Beetle d. Front apron - the piece of sheet metal below the front lip of the trunk lid No vent slots: Standard Beetle Vent slots: Super Beetle (Having said that, when Supers were still being made, some of the aftermarket body-parts companies made slot-free Super Beetle aprons. Since the slots don't do anything anyway, why not?) e. Spare tire Spare tire standing up in the trunk: Standard Beetle Spare tire lying flat in a tire well: Super Beetle
What is the difference in driving a 1972 super beetle and a standard beetle?
very little. tad longer, and has McPherson struts up front on the SB.
Number one piston on 1971 super beetle?
It's the front (front of the engine is front of the car) piston on the right side of the engine.
How do you tell a 1977 Beetle from a Super Beetle?
A Beetle has a shock front suspension whereas a Super Beetle has McPherson struts. A Beetle has a flat windshield, Super has curved windshield from 73 on, but has a flat windshield in 71 and 72. Front hood on Beetle is narrow and comes to more of a point. Super looks wider and is more rounded. Supers are also known as Fat Chicks. ALL Supers have the McPherson strut so just look under the front hood in tire well and see if it has the "shock" inside the coil spring. The standard Beetles all have the same style from the A pillar back as the supers. 73 and later also has a big curved dash. Lastly, in 1977 the only Super was a convertible, 75 was the last year for a Super Beetle Sedan in the USA. All '77 convertibles are Supers. VW Beetle, Super Beetle history/FAQ, here is a link: http://www.superbeetles.com/faq.htm http://www.vwshowtime.com/8_history/history_e2.html The short answer is the only 77 Super Beetle was a convertible, no Super Sedans in 77, so if you have a US 77 Beetle Sedan it is not a Super Beetle. 71-72 Supers are AKA 1302, 73 and later known as 1303. no actually the 1973 model (which i drive) is actually a beetle not a super because 73 was the year that VW changed to making only supers so you've got half beetles and the others supers but the only thing different is the front clip anywhere from dash board back is actually the same as a regular beetle but the other answer that i just improved is also correct they did go to the McPherson's strut for the front end so any where from 1974 on up are supers unless modified.
What is the difference between a 1973 Bug sedan and a 1973 Super Beetle sedan?
super beetles have a little more rounded front end and the main difference is the super beetle has macpherson strut front suspension as oposed to the beam style bug suspension. the macpherson strut is okay for street only and be sure that all rubber bushings are good or else very shakey down the road. the super beetle is muchless desireable and holds less value super beetles have a little more rounded front end and the main difference is the super beetle has macpherson strut front suspension as oposed to the beam style bug suspension. the macpherson strut is okay for street only and be sure that all rubber bushings are good or else very shakey down the road. the super beetle is muchless desireable and holds less value
Will 75 beetle windshield fit 71 super beetle?
The 1975 regular Beetle windshield will fit the 1971 Super Beetle.
Where is the Location of the backup light switch on vw super beetle?
Passenger side front of tran with 2wires
