1971 Volkswagen Super Beetle-Fuel Tank Replacement

Installing an aftermarket fuel tank can be a breeze, depending on the the fuel tank. This install wasn't too bad, but we did have a hang up or 2!

[@markayers8663]

Yeah I started watching you 13 years working on Volkswagen motors and other Volkswagen related things download bit of cooking glad to see you back

[@1968hambone]

Hey Mark, glad to hear from you bud! I hope to be able to load some more content sooner than later, good to know you're still around!

[@1fanger]

Our family had VW`s all over the place. A Carmen Ghia, a microbus, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 or 2 Super beetles. Only 1 or 2 of them ran at any one time, but they were great. Probably averaged 25-30 MPG. We lived near a bone yard so parts were plentiful. Didn`t even have to buy new windshield wipers. Just went down to G.I. Auto and find a car with wipers and take off both of the complete arms. $5 total. What a good time.

[@1968hambone]

1fanger yeah buddy, sounds like a VW paradise man. A day without a V-dub is like a day without sunshine!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Aftermarket parts are a real pain in the butt. But I do remember back in the later 70s, when you bought something it actually fit, and it worked. When we buy parts today, we’re actually surprised when they do work. It shouldn’t be that way though, great video. Very well done

[@1968hambone]

Vintage Beetle And Memories I heard that buddy...totally agree with ya man!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

RagaMuffyn Garage Sadly it’s true. Parts were much better many years ago.

[@RooneysSears01]

Great work as always HB! Ya it makes a guy wonder where some of these aftermarket manufacturers get their measurements from lol Can't wait to hear that ol bug fire up man!

[@1968hambone]

RooneysSears01 yeah buddy, maybe they are using aftermarket tape measures!?!? 😂 Thx for watching bud!

[@RustyGlovebox]

That was interesting that you had to cut off the filler neck. Nice work on the install.

[@1968hambone]

Rusty Glovebox yeah, it’s like jumping through hoops sometimes brotha! I appreciate ya tuning in man!

[@ncautoman57]

I understand after market parts are a pain...be there done that. You did a clean install and the customer will appreciate it. Hope you and the family are doing well. Take care

[@1968hambone]

ncautoman57 yeah, the aftermarket parts are surely a pain in the neck man! The little woman is really going through some health issue bro, but we know the Almighty is in complete control of the situation. Hope you and yours are well buddy!

[@ncautoman57]

@@1968hambone Will pray for your wife.

[@1968hambone]

ncautoman57 thank you brother, I appreciate it!

[@djjonnybong]

Directionals on wrong sides? Lot of yellow on the insides of those mine are more chrome

[@teddlovell367]

I've got a Karmann Ghia. The filler pipe has a rubber band under the flex hose to seal against the tank and filler neck. Any advice on getting the rubber bands to stay in place? TIA.

[@marlalowry2189]

Did you replace the fuel filter on the bottom of the tank or did you just leave it out