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| | The history of the 60s, all this info has come from bills that I have
for the bug.
Just click on the year to see more
Quite a bit of work was undertaken in 1967, most of the work was completed by
Volkswagen North London limited of Lords Court, 32/34 St Johns Wood Road, London
NW8
Date
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Purchase
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Mileage
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| 5 Jan 67 |
Service and purchase of a new ice scraper and hub cap |
3028 |
| 13 April 67 |
Goodwill claim for a wiper motor |
3950 |
| 7 Jun 67 |
Another Lubrication service |
4908 |
| 16 Aug 67 |
6000 mile service
The installation of a burglar alarm and here is the manual for it
 |
5910 |
| 4 Dec 67 |
Check the auto choke and adjust slow running |
8359 |
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This was a busy year for the bug... and lots of miles between June and
August....
The bug traveled to Ireland in September of this year.......Many be a
holiday!
Date
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Purchase
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Mileage
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| 1 Jan 1968 |
4 new plugs installed |
? |
| 6 Feb 1968 |
Another good will claim. This time problems with the carb
and ignition. The carb and fuel pump was overhauled and a compression
check was done |
8579 |
| 31 May 1968 |
An oil change |
6400 |
| 12 Jul 1967 |
Replace O/side dust sleeve |
? |
| 26 Jul 1968 |
The purchase of a Green Thunderbolt Screen, This I also have
and may fit to the Bug
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? |
| 27 August 1968 |
The tail pipes were replaced and tappets adjusted |
10753 |
| 11 Sept 1968 |
New wipers fitted, This was done in Finns Garage, 16 Main
Street, Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland |
? |
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Arrr an accident in October of this year saw repairs to the bug. A new door,
Sillpanel, mat, 2 pints of primer, 3/4 a tin of Bahama blue and £47.8.7.......
looking as good as new after.
Date
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Purchase
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Mileage
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| 1 Jan 1969 |
A new silencer was fitted |
? |
| 8 Jul 1969 |
A full service |
14670 |
| 17 Oct 1969 |
Repairs for accident damage |
? |
The car went into storage for a real long time.....
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Last edited 29/10/2000
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