1966 Blue Volkswagen Beetle-Custom Built
1966 Volkswagen Beetle - Classic Description
Beautifully restored 1966 VW Vocho with extensive modifications, I have not registered this yet in the USA it will come with Mexican paperwork and import paperwork, modifications include, NOTE: Vehicle is being sold as is, the car has some paint imperfections and regular wear and tear from driving:
EngineMaximum Output: 50 HP at 4600 RPMMaximum and Cruising Speed: 74 MPH
Engine rectification Cylinder
Diameter machined from 85.6 mm to 87.6 mm- Cap screws
- Cap screws and hubs from the connecting rod were changed. The connecting rod´sdimensions went from .866” to .901, giving more strength to connecting rod´s work.
Piston- There were no modifications, because it satisfies the design specifications.
Heads- The cavity entrance was machined (.080”) to get a better work from the pistons.
- The valves and the “bolting rocker” were replaced by new ones from carbon steel.
Admission valves- 1.394” diameter
- 8 mm length
Exhaust valves- 1.225” diameter
- 9 mm length
- Valve Clearance with Engine Cold:
- Intake: .004" (.10 mm.Exhaust: .004" (.10 mm.)
- Average Fuel Efficiency: 28.5 Miles per Gallon
- Fuel Tank: 10.6 Gallons
- Oil Capacity: 0.663 U.S. Gallon
- Battery: 12 Volt 400 ampere
- Timing: 7.5 Before TDC
- Point Gap: .016 (0.4 mm.)
- Spark Plugs: 14mm thread.
- Bosch W 175 T 1
- Spark Plug Gap: .028 (0.7 mm.)
- Turns of Steering Wheel (Lock to Lock): 2.6
Wheels- Wheel Base: 94.5 Inches
- Tires: 165/ R15 86S M+S Coker Classics
- Tread plies: 1polyester +2 steel
- Sidewall: 1 polyester +2 nylon
- Turning Circle: 36 feet
- Curb Weight: 1,672 Lbs.
Front Axle- Independent Type - 2 torsion arms on each side, connected by two transverse torsion bars
- Torsion bars: Type Rolled bars of square sections that drive on shaft tubes
Rear suspension- Independent swing axle shafts with suspension spring plates
- One torsion bar of circle section on each side
- Torsion bar large: 24.7 in
- Torsion bar diameter: 0.94 in
- Shock absorber type: Double action telescopes
Brakes- Hydraulic drum brake system in 4 wheels with a master cylinder (original system)
- Drum diameter : 9 in
- Mechanic hand break in 4 wheels
Clutch
- Type: Dry simple plate
- Mechanic functioning
- Free pedal travel: 0.4-0.8 in
- Adjusting nut at the end of cable
- Length without spring load 2.04 in
Transmission- 4 speeds and reverse
- Synchronous gear in 2nd, 3rd and 4th speed
Gear relation :
- First: 3.6:1
- Second: 1.88:1
- Third: 1.23:1
- Fourth: 79:1
- Reverse: 4.62: 1Final impulse relation: 4.43:1
- Lights
- Original lights system
Audio and entertainment- Rear view camera
- Kenwood excelonmedia system
- DVD/CD receiver with AM/FM tuner
- Built-in internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
- 6.95" motorized touchscreen with variable color button illumination
- Bluetooth adapter included for hands-free calling and audio streaming
- Pandora control with iPhone, Android, and Blackberry
- App Mode allows iPhone 4/4S use for select streaming audio and video apps
- display function for Garmin "Street pilot" navigation app for iPhone 4/4S — cable required
- fits double-DIN dash openings
- Free space satellite speakers Bose sound system
- Amplifier
- Power CEA (4 ohms): 2 x 90 W RMS
- Max Power (2-Ohms): 2 x 110 W RMS
- Max power (4 ohms): 1 x 200W RMS
- Bandwidth: 10 Hz - 30 kHz
- Harmonic distortion: 0,07
- SNR (1W / A): 75dB
- High pass filter: 60 Hz - 1.2kHz
- Low pass filter: 50 Hz - 250 Hz
Exterior modifications- Without bumpers, front and rear.
- Fender molding (without rubber)
- Carrier plate molding (without rubber)
- Custom made glass
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