Chock, jack and block the car up at the passenger rear. Scrooch under the car and slide under the the engine end at the front of the car. Look up. At the 2 O'clock position you'll see the starter bolted to the tranny adapter.
12 volt
2.5 litres
Call a locksmith he can make you one on the spot.
Begin by removing the wiring harness from the back of your 1974 Beetle blower motor. Remove the blower motor retaining bolts. Remove the blower motor fan. Reverse the process to install your new blower motor.
20 miles to the gallon 20 miles to the gallon
Somewhere around 2000lb/850KG. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle
According to NADA, a 1974 Volkswagen Beetle convertible in a low retail situation could sell for $6,250. It's all about condition.
A 1974 Volkswagen Beetle takes 2. 5 liters of oil. The weight of the oil should be 15W30. When the oil is changed, the oil filter should also be changed.
Anywhere from late 1974 through late 1979. These were Type 1 or Beetle engines.
Most of the parts for old classic Beetles are still easy to find and relatively inexpensive.
This would be a model year 1972 through 1974 Type 1 Beetle engine.
very very simple wiring---it goes from the ignition switch to the fuse box--then directly to the voltage regulater and then straight to the starter solenoid