It's 1962. What mad tyte JDM parts are you going to buy for your Volkswagen?

"Berang" (berang) 09/04/2015 at 01:08 • Filed to: volkswagen, imports

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While at the VW meet I was telling somebody how I had old copies of Foreign Car Guide - and all the VW accessories one could buy back then. Here’s some of them.

Most importantly, a beetle needs a supercharger.

Then you should get a four barrel exhaust from Abarth. Oh and a light to tell you when you’re out of gas, because volkswagens didn’t get a fuel gauge until 1962.

Then you should probably also get a stroker kit. Easy installation, do it at home! Have atomic power!

If the supercharger is too much for you, how about a dual carb kit? Probably works great with the stroker kit. You also need some flash springs to hold the hood up. But beware those cheap imitation hood springs!

Just buy a bunch of crap. You want door handle plates? Now you know where to get them.

Last but not least - why not invest in a better heater? 40% more heat for only $14.95 (only $115 adjusted for inflation).

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Berang 09/04/2015 at 01:27

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Here are a few gems I found from R&T in 1975

Berang > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 09/04/2015 at 01:34

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Just thinking about all those porsches with louvered rear windows...

RallyWrench > Berang 09/04/2015 at 01:39

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Wow, before even scrolling down and seeing the picture, i thought “Judson supercharger.” A buddy had one on his ‘56 Oval, and said it made more noise than power. Cool though!

Berang > RallyWrench 09/04/2015 at 01:42

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Well you have to figure it adds 50% more horsepower to 36hp. So honestly probably more noise than power.

Frank Grimes > Berang 09/04/2015 at 02:42

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Ran 9.3 1/4 beat Tommy Ivo 4Engine dragster.

Went 183 200 ft. before the 1/4 and caught air.

KnowsAboutCars > Berang 09/04/2015 at 03:52

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Yanase stickers?

Berang > KnowsAboutCars 09/04/2015 at 03:57

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No fender mirrors?

KnowsAboutCars > Berang 09/04/2015 at 04:08

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I’ve never seen fender mirrors on Japanese Volkswagens but at least Yanase imported W112s had those.

Here’s a photo of former prime minister Yoshida Shigeru with his 300SE. You can see a glimpse of the mirror behind him.

punkgoose17 > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 09/04/2015 at 08:52

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That Aztec 7 is in my opinion the best looking Beetle kit car.

punkgoose17 > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) 09/04/2015 at 08:55

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The Judson supercharger was also available on for the Renault Dauphine. You can take your 31 gross hp up to 46 gross hp!

Leon711 > Berang 09/04/2015 at 09:07

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“precission”

Jonee > Berang 09/05/2015 at 03:23

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I love that stuff. I have some old European car mags with some fun microcar accessories I should post. Sun visors for your Goggomobil, or Messerschmitt were a a must have.