Roy,I  have a Daytona MIGI, I ran into the same problem with trying to re-index the torsion bars.I looked on Samba for answers, people were installing Monroe MA 803 air shocks.This works fine, I also installed a set of fill valves with air lines one for each shock.I purchased these on EBAY, sorry I can’t find the original Part # for these.   I ca…[Read more]

Hi, I have completed replaceing my floor pans,and rebuildinng the frame for the 1969 chassis on my Daytona MIGI. The best half pans I found was from this company. Job was not too hard. http://www.mtmfg.com/vw/149/Volkswagen-Beetle-Floor-Pans-Flo or-Pan-PartsBud H

Hi Geoff,I live in Bruington Virginia,about 2hours south of Washington, DCI have a Daytona MIGI volkswagen kit, which is just abut finished restoration.Member name ( buddy)Welcome to the neighborhood.

I have a Daytona MIGI copyright 1975body VIN is 953227.

This site a Samba.com should help with your VIN #. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/bugchassisdating.ph pWiring can be difficult,different manufactures had a slightly different take on wiring, but most somewhat followed the original Beetle diagrams.I had such a mess in my car, most showed signs of overheating, I purchased a wire kit from…[Read more]

The ammeter would be wired in series to the power source (generator) to the battery. All power runs through the ammeter. A better way to go in install a voltmeter. It is wired in parallel to the battery. Less chance of a problem with hot wires.  

The existing motor sat in the garage of the former owner for ten years, with low oil. the former owner also said he had low oil pressure when he disassembled car.

Thank you, everyone for taking the time to answer my question.Bud H

Thanks for the input, I guess my main concern is the firewall were the pedals would go. The Fiberfab does not show a firewall in this area.If a Daytona owner is on the forum, could you give me some input.Thanks for the help,Buddy