Great video. Rare to see how the dash knobs are removed without damage. Thanks 😊 One tip I’d add is when removing the steering wheel, loosen the centre nut and fully loosen the steering wheel itself before you remove the nut completely. If the wheel is stuck & you pull on it hard, it can suddenly come free and smash you in the face. Leaving the nut on prevents that. 👍✌️
Incredible to see al these parts! I have a 74 Super and think that the radio is not able to be reached from the trunk. In the trunk there is a heater mixing box where the back of the radio is on the 71s.
Correct, starting in 1973, the larger curved windshield Super Beetles have a completely different dash board. In earlier models most of the wiring, relays, etc was in the trunk. In 1973 and newer models, the fuse box, relays, wiring, radio, etc are all in the car, behind the dashboard.
I was just curious what it looked like without it hahaha. I have a 69 model with metal dash (German model) and I am thinking about installing a padded dash. Just not sure if it's possible. I bet I would have to drill a whole amount of holes :/
I just got a 71 super beetle with all its original parts on it but some need to be replaced. Cuatomizing or restoring to original? What makes the beetle preserve its value?
A 100% original 1971 Super Beetle, in next to perfect condition would be worth more than most but that aside, there isn't anything particularly special or desirable about the car more than any other. We always say, make you happy with you project. I like to stay away from major modifications to rare cars, other than that, have at it. If you are restoring the car for sale, simple and stock is typically the least expensive way to go and will usually keep the door open to a larger sale audience. Custom costs more to do, and will narrow the sales market, but they are fun!
Where Can I order that hardware behind the steering wheel? The horn contact point.. i own a 71 SB and I just replaced my steering wheel but is missing that piece
Great video. Rare to see how the dash knobs are removed without damage. Thanks 😊
One tip I’d add is when removing the steering wheel, loosen the centre nut and fully loosen the steering wheel itself before you remove the nut completely. If the wheel is stuck & you pull on it hard, it can suddenly come free and smash you in the face. Leaving the nut on prevents that. 👍✌️
Good tip Garth, I've popped myself in the face a time or two doing that!
Incredible to see al these parts! I have a 74 Super and think that the radio is not able to be reached from the trunk. In the trunk there is a heater mixing box where the back of the radio is on the 71s.
Correct, starting in 1973, the larger curved windshield Super Beetles have a completely different dash board. In earlier models most of the wiring, relays, etc was in the trunk. In 1973 and newer models, the fuse box, relays, wiring, radio, etc are all in the car, behind the dashboard.
Can I leave the dash off completely so that it looks like other models with the exposed metal dash?
I need to know the bolt size of the lower steering column..thank you
At what time is the bolt you're looking for shown?
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@@beardedg500 the thread size is 8x1.25mm 25-30mm long should do They are cap head Allen bolts, for a 6mm Allen wrench.
Anyone else just watching for entertainments sake and not ever planning on removing the dash from a Super Beetle lol?
Ha, that's half the reason why we do it. With so many people stuck at home we figure the least we can do is offer something to watch!
I was just curious what it looked like without it hahaha. I have a 69 model with metal dash (German model) and I am thinking about installing a padded dash. Just not sure if it's possible. I bet I would have to drill a whole amount of holes :/
I just got a 71 super beetle with all its original parts on it but some need to be replaced. Cuatomizing or restoring to original? What makes the beetle preserve its value?
A 100% original 1971 Super Beetle, in next to perfect condition would be worth more than most but that aside, there isn't anything particularly special or desirable about the car more than any other. We always say, make you happy with you project. I like to stay away from major modifications to rare cars, other than that, have at it. If you are restoring the car for sale, simple and stock is typically the least expensive way to go and will usually keep the door open to a larger sale audience. Custom costs more to do, and will narrow the sales market, but they are fun!
The more original the prize goes up
Where Can I order that hardware behind the steering wheel? The horn contact point.. i own a 71 SB and I just replaced my steering wheel but is missing that piece
The contact ring is listed here: www.jbugs.com/product/113415660A.html, we don’t have the screws to hold it to the wheel though.
So removing the 70's dash will leave you with a 60's dash underneath. Cool
Eh, a 60s dash with a lot of extra holes.....yes.
4:21 what this tool name ? thank you
That is the Dashboard Escutcheon Tool, listed in the Tools Used if you click Show More above.
@@Sam_Mebane Am using a spoon and works great :D