How Much Stuff Can We Fit in a 1971 VW Super Beetle? | Beetle Diaries Ep. 8
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) Mike and Tommy put the Beetle's 10 cu-ft of storage space to the test as they load up Felix with stuff for a college dorm room. Plus, they check out Colorado's largest air cooled VW meet, the Colorado Bug In.
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i drove a 73 super when i was in college and moved all my stuff quite easily at the end of semesters
Guys I guess you can say it’s HeRBIe FuLly loAdEd
Hello guys! Here in Brazil there are many many Bugs, Beetles Volkswagen. Made in Brazil since 1960 until 1996.
Amateurs! I've fit many times that much shit in my Super Beetle, mostly when moving between Arvada and Fort Collins for school, or helping friends move. Keep packing stuff into the frunk until it won't close, a key thing to note is that the hood isn't flat, it's bowed upward, so you can pile stuff significantly higher than the sides. Flip the back seat forward and pack everything in back there. Then get one of those retro roof racks you were admiring and load it up, get creative with the cargo straps. Usually not that heavy, but I once carried something like 400 pounds of concrete in it, divided between the frunk and rear seat - she didn't go very fast that way, and I felt the suspension bottom out a couple times, but she carried it.
That bug-in looks awesome, I'm regretting not going.
I have friends who used to pack full drum kits into their Beetles. I don't know why they guys couldn't get more in. The thing I hate about the roof racks is that they scrape the paint...but they are cool.
The space behind the back seat, below the rear window, was not utilized in this test - and that was a serious omission. While putting anything in there, or taking it out (worse), was a pain, it did provide some substantial space. The stock '71 Super Beetle did not come with a shelf / cover over this area, which mean you could pile stuff up in there. Had this been properly packed, Jeff could have ridden in the back seat, as he ought to have.
The opening preview is an homage to Top Gear. I love it guys! Beep! Beep!
Double check the air pressure in your spare tire. Pump it up a little over what the tire is rated for driving on (but not too much). That could be the reason your washer fluid isn't working so well. The system is supposed to have an under pressure protection built in so that it won't take the spare tire under a safe driving pressure.
Also if you take the fresh air box out of the way again you can chase the hoses that come off the back of the windshield wiper knob/ washer fluid valve and make sure none of them are kinked.
I have a Clementine Orange '71 SB that I am doing some engine work on. As soon as it runs and drives good I'm going to start the interior.
Love the series, keep up the good work.
The 1970 Beetle had storage behind the rear seat - what is the panel behind the rear seat on the '71 Super Beetle?
What a really fine stock Superbeetle you guys have there. Please keep it stock and take a really good care of her.
I was able to get 13 liquor boxes in my interior, with plenty of room to see safely. I probably could have fitted 6 to 9 more (also utilizing the trunk as well). I think it has to do with they're head clearance room.
I like the idea of a non-electrical washer pump. My MGB had a pump like a squirt gun. It was quite relibale as well!!
Back in the mid ‘60’s we went full “clown car” shuttling my grandma back and forth from east coast New Jersey to northeast PA in our VW Beetle. My 6’5” dad in the drivers seat, my 5’ high by 4’ wide momma riding shotgun, myself & brother #2 in the back seat with grandma in the middle, and brothers #3 & #4 in the “cubbyhole” behind the back seat. Didn’t seem all that odd at the time ... pretty funny in retrospect.
Hey Guys.. Thanks for all that Super Beetle Videos, ¡really enjoy them ! I have a 1973 Super Beetle "1303 LS" (European) and love to drive it all over the place. Greetings from Bogotá , Colombia.
There is more space under the rear parcel shelf.
There is a clear plastic latch on the left side of the rear back-seat's back, tucked in between the seat and the side-panel. Find that, pull it and your seat will fold down creating quite a bit of package space.
Kids used to lie in that space behind the rear seat back in the days, gazing at the night sky.
You guys beat me to it!
My Beetle's shelf is curved so it won't sit right without stuff under it
Love the vw videos keep em comin. Great job guys
I am REALLY enjoying your Beetle Diaries. These are so much fun! Too bad about the junky part! Enjoyed sitting in class with Jeff and learning about honey. I am a honey bear myself. Heidi
Geoff has some pretty good records.
Awesome that you guys do this stuff
9 sec bug at a mile high!!!! Wow !
Negative comments get all the attention it’s weird, actually I hear come still call it the hood so I think call it whatever you want free ish country! Btw I’m now calling it the frunk lol I like it 😂
You guys should do a Ike Gauntlet run in Felix with four of your biggest guys, would be hilarious to watch. Maybe you’ll make in onto the news for shutting down the freeway. Love the videos by the way.
1:12 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER!!
So the pull loop does have a coat hook at the top and why not fold down the rear seat?
Good luck in college Jeff 😀
Right!?
There is also a plastic hook below the strap handle (which is to help you get out of the back seat, by the way) on which you hang the seat belt, through a hole in the metal part. I had a '71 Super Beetle and knew this very well.
That Bear could affect the overheating of the motor as it restricts the airflow to the engine compartment . Everything on the roof should be mounted on a rack.
So... Why didn't you utilize the space behind the rear seat?
Aw, poor Geoff... he'll never get all the bugs out of his fur! :(
I think a frunk applies when there is also a trunk. Like on a Tesla. I miss my 73. Better dash and the curved windshield. Had a 71 engine in it for more horses.
An absolutely foolish vid...and I loved it!
You need to unclog that other side of the windshield squirter. Only cleaning one half of the windshield is bugging me.
I thought that a 71 Super had a boot? Both my 68 and my 70 bug had one. Yours seems to have a weird plastic cover. I think Jeff is what slowed you down BTW.
You forgot the 3ft bong and a lava lamp.
If you put the back seat down you ll have more storage room.
My names Jeff
Jeff is a Geoff
TFLnow lol more more and more lol love it !
It's kind of like when Doug DeMuro strapped a TV to the roof of his Ferrari.
Where can I find Jeff?
Its called a deck lid
Do I see you commuting down 287 every morning?
Colorado seem to have a good Volkswagen community, I own a silver split screen with a 4.0 TVR in-line 6 supercharged with NO2, a beige 69” T2 with a Porsche 914 flat 4, a beige 69” bug, a blue 67 bug (early whilst the integrated light Porsche contract was still a thing) with a 1746cc flat 4 with a 4 barrel carb and a scooby turbo, a 48” bug full drag racer, a 1978 finale bug, and a karman ghia 1300cc
Anybody here over 6 feet tall?? I'm 6'3 and REALLY want a beetle that's 7 hours away...but have never been in one. Should I make the drive to buy it? @tflnow @jettajack
My son is 6'2 and fits beautifully in my 75 super. The seats are adjustable so leg room isn't a problem up front. Back seat not so much. 🙂 if you can own an original era Beetle do it! I also had a "2003 New Beetle". Lasted only 10 years before entire writing system went. It's gone... my Lil' Blue lives on!
Who paid the ticket... roman?
Guitar unprotected in the frunk & stereo on the backseat .... smh
I miss Sarah, she's so pretty and smart.... BTW nice beetle
I hadde aldri 1973 1600, automatic
You could pack a lot more including Geoff inside if you did not have Tommy along for the ride.
So what's step 3? Lol
Craig Quann you don’t know?
yay a new one i mihgt be in bulder next week
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12 people
Please don’t ask me how I know that, college was a piss take for me.
Cops.....really keepin' the public in line...
Those are not! Old school Converse! Old school taste only black or white and only! The standard "Hi-Tops" not those patheticly cutsie short bright colored abamanations!!!
Love what you do but your use of the words '' Oh my God '' pushes me away. I will have to dislike. Sorry