Read your article that you linked. It was a good read. I think that I will do the same

Just so happened to come across this post. I knew i recognized this specific car and then I remembered that it is for sale near where I live. I was looking into trying to purchase it before I found a better deal. Anyways, here is the link https://www.facebook.com/share/xvrzWM6oc5Nd7qAk/?mibextid=79PoIi

Was showed this site by someone else on the form, they have a bunch of replacement parts:

https://mgmagicclassicmotorparts.com/interior/?page=7

I am not sure if they have a speedometer for the mg replica specifically, but it may be worth a check to see if the ones they have are the right size.

-S

thanks, was able to figure out I have a 66 and not a 73 as I was told by the seller. Glad I found out before I bought a new carb, going to be buying the EMPI 30PICT-1 Carburetor 

I have heard of Volkzbitz frequently on forums, but he is too pricey for me right now.  I will certainly check out CIP 1 before I buy, thanks 🙂

Thanks! Once I figure out what year beetle I have, then I will make sure to buy it.

I think that I am probably leaning towards buying a new carb and installing it. The ultrasonic cleaner is about $90 at harbor freight, plus the cost of the cleaning solution and compressed air. Although, I am curious at the frequency that I would have to clean the new one. I am assuming that I would end up buying all that stuff eventually to do…[Read more]