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January 2004

What Is It???

   

Moto-Torino

The Italians are no strangers to designing Volkswagens, just look at the Karmann Ghia and Golf to name but two. The now defunct concern of Moto-Torino of Turin, undertook an unknown number of conversion in the late 1950s, only one of which still lives on.

The Moto-Torino is not unlike a Wizard roadster in shape, but was a well built steel coachbuilt conversion rather that a fiberglass built kit. Again, it had a modified Beetle decklid, unlike the long Hebmüller cover, but the Moto-Torino used many cabriolet parts.

The surviving example was built in 1959 on a 1957 chassis. This survivor has spent its life in the USA, having been built in Turin, serviced in Germany and shipped straight to Florida in 1959.

For Sale  

Bill Fielders is reluctantly parting with his 1973 VW Beetle.  Runs good, needs bodywork, and is good candidate for restoration. Asking $600.00 Or Best Offer. For more info, call Bill at 797-6283.

Member’s Forum  

This is where we discuss projects, problems, meets,  Or whatever’s on your mind.  Drop us an email or letter with your thoughts and we’ll post them .
 
Tech Tips for Beetles:

Problem:
Odometer inoperative. The speedometer itself works fine and the cable is also
OK but no miles register.

Tip:
Your bug desires eternal life. No seriously, the odometer gear inside the
speedometer has cracked and it's no longer driving the shaft. These gears are
made of plastic and eventually, they all break. The replacement gear (which is
brass) can only be installed by removing the bezel and the lens from the speedo
and taking it all apart. If you need yours repaired, let me know. Parts required
are the gear, the bezel and if your lens is scratched, a new lens. If your take
the speedo out of the car, it's not too expensive.

Upcoming Events  

Next meeting-- February 4th, 6:30 pm at Matt's on Rivers Ave.

February 21st--Dinner get-together, location to be determined....How about Gene's Hofbrau Haus?

March 27th--"April Fools Poker Run"! More details soon...

June 26th--"Welcome Summer"! Cook-out at Charlie Tupper's place on Edisto.  Burgers, dogs, sodas, etc. provided by LCVWC, bring a dish for salads, desserts, etc.

These are just a few we're working on, so if these events don't excite or interest you, send in some suggestions and we'll make plans for your event!! 

           

 

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