Vehicle Owner

Member ID: gregthomas

Location: Irvine, KY

Vehicle Info

1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle

Bought: Apr, 1989

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile23 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed90mph
  • HP53
  • Weight2400lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

Interior

  • Sunpro Gauges 
  • Recaro Seats 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
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    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Apr 26, 2009

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Greg’s Volkswagen Super Beetle
“The Bug”

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Someone asked for a video, here ya go. The audio didn't sync well with the video for some reason but you get the idea. I'll try to get a better one later.

 

 

Here's my '73 Super Beetle, aka "The Bug" because that's just what we've always called it! It's under construction at the moment, but it's close to completion. Are they ever really DONE though?!!! My dad bought it 19 years ago when I was 17 and gave it to me and we restored it stock. This is what it currently looks like after starting a second restoration in December '07...

    gregthomas's 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle


Here's what I started with in December '07...

Click HERE for the latest updates!

The absolute best place on the web to find ACVW info. Anything you want! THE SAMBA

Here's what I've got left to do:

1. Roof Rack

2. New Engine to Body Seal and Hood Handle Seal

3. Front Turn Signal Lenses

4. New Shifter

5. Upgraded Stereo

6. Black Side and Hood Trim

7. Carpet

8. Seat Upholstery

9. Dash Cover

10. Oil Temp and Head Temp Gauges

11. 1776 cc Motor, Engle Cam, Full Flow Oil System, Hydraulic Lifters and Dual Weber Carbs

12. Fuel Level Sender

The next few pages are the project as it goes along starting in January '08.

 

 

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HRM1982  

Posted by: HRM1982

06/29/2009 08:26AM

tight ride, 5*. you should check out my rides and tell me what you think.

jamesramp  

Posted by: jamesramp

05/30/2009 12:25PM

Hey, I thought I'd check back in to see your progress. Looks good. You'll be done before me:)

ericneu25  

Posted by: ericneu25

04/27/2009 01:15AM

hey thanks for the comment Greg! I see i am following your footsteps regarding restoring our bugs. Ive seen your page before and love the wheels. You do great work and was a def inspiration on getting mine online, and starting my restoration. I'll keep you posted and update my page when i can! Thanks again. Eric

radoondubs  

Posted by: radoondubs

03/09/2009 02:43PM

I know every time I turn around I need to do something else!

radoondubs  

Posted by: radoondubs

03/08/2009 09:23PM

Thanks Man! very rewarding scraping on a speed bump!LOL your car ready for summer?

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Member ID: gregthomas

Location: Irvine, KY