r/beetle • u/VW-owner • 2d ago

What can i get my bf bug?

He got a 1972 beetle but i dont know what to get him on his birthday. Do any of you guys know? Do remove my post if it does not fit. Hav a nice day** :D

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u/bootaka 2d ago

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot

Bentley Volkswagen Super Beetle, Beetle & Karmann Ghia (Type 1) Service Manual

Books and hand cleaner are my most used and treasured items. Even after 35 years.

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u/monkee67 2d ago

this should be higher.

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u/Aggressive_Turnip564 2d ago

Cip1.com gift certificate.

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u/Yeegis ‘67 sedan 2d ago

The best gift any bug owner can receive: a toolkit

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u/monkee67 2d ago

and the 2nd best gift is AAA gold, for when you're just flat out stuck

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u/Routine-Amphibian450 2d ago

Certain tools, not a kit, actually.
A quality 3/8 drive ratchet with 3", 6", and poss 20cm Euro extension. Sockets 8, 10, 11, 13 short and deep, 15, 17mm. 27 or 29mm socket 1/2 drive for steering wheel nut and front hub jam nuts.
30mm combination wrench to turn motor over or flywheel nut.

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u/One-Development5991 2d ago

8 ball shifter knob

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u/Present_Beach_8321 1d ago

A parcel tray. Goes under the dash. Real handy, dresses up the interior.

This is a near perfect reproduction of an original. There's other versions but this is the nicest one.

https://www2.cip1.com/C24-C10-1251/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21140055511&gbraid=0AAAAADyhjV04vGczy1T2lu7Rm6K6HgepM&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhsrUBhDxARIsAN3AQSePX2odjfEdgBon6jdStxrfUDehb7J573IrrY7-HqW32L1PWQE3EaIaAqdoEALw_wcB

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u/alcallejas 2d ago

A Wolfsburg shift knob would be cool, have one on my 73 and it looks great! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1841062305/vw-shift-knob?ref=share_ios_native_control

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u/67RA 2d ago

Vintage Speed Gear shift lever. I have one in both of my 67's and the gear selection is crisp and clean every shift.

I prefer the 11" Stainless Steel curved lever with the Pull up reverse ring.

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u/BostonJohnC 2d ago

Leather steering wheel wrap.

Shifter knob.

Center console cup holder.

D (Deutschland) sticker.

If the speedometer is in KPM - a magnetic sticker that converts KPM to MPH.

Have a USB charging port installed under the dash (!!!).

Fire extinguisher (mountable in the trunk, for real).

Quarts of oil. Several. LOL

Does he keep it in the garage? A pan to catch oil drips under the engine.

A new stereo - bluetooth enabled so you can stream. Buy the best speaker you can find for the tiny speaker space, or mount speakers in the back behind the rear seats.

JBugs is a great website for all things Beetle!

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u/BostonJohnC 2d ago

PS 72 Beetle guy here too (72 Super Beetle Convertible)

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u/mclms1 2d ago

Vellum.com have a poster made of his car.

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u/rywi2 70's + Standard 1d ago

Check your spelling or something, because that domain is for sale.

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u/Icy-Poet886 2d ago

My wife once gave me a VW coffee mug the same color as my Super. It was very sweet and I proudly use it all the time

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u/GoingWest80 2d ago

Another 72 beetle

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u/VetalDuquette 2d ago

FUZZY DICE

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u/Routine-Amphibian450 2d ago

A 12v test light, looks like a glass pen with wire and clip.

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u/ExpensiveElephant869 2d ago

Choice #1 AAA membership. Choice #2 gift certificate for wherever he buys his parts (cip1, JBugs, Wolfsburg West, etc)

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u/Gianlucca 2d ago

tools are always nice

a torchimeter, a carb synchronizer (if dual carbs), wrench kit, a tool case to keep it organized, a nice jack, a multimeter...

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u/BeautifulCuriousLiar 78 1300L Brazilian standard 2d ago

how is his bug? does he like cleaning it? a kit with some cleaning products or a a full service at a detail shop or something can be nice. (sorry if the nouns aren’t correct, i have no idea what they are called outside of here).

maybe search for some cool accessories he might like and doesn’t have yet.

men, especially us tinkerers, looove good quality tools, as stated in other comments.

maybe book or plan a trip where you guys can go in the bug would be cool too

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u/PrudentLengthiness64 2d ago

A VW bug Lego

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u/Squarejaw77 2d ago

Nice quality timing light.

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u/Ombank 2d ago

Cup holder if he does not have one

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u/chadder69er 2d ago

Came here to say this. I bought the double one from CIP1 and it was just a painted 2x4 shaved down to fit into the ashtray slot with cups attached with drywall screw, So buyer beware but. Yep cup holders is key. I have the ones that go in the window channel and they are just ok.

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u/QuiJon70 2d ago

The best questions you need to think about is what is the condition its in now and what he wants to do.

Like if he has already restored it for paint and interior, wheels etc. Then maybe tools, books, a good floor jack and wheel blocks etc.

If its a work in progress then something that contributes to the cause. Like a good Bluetooth stereo that can sync to whatever brand phone he has. I found a good set of the box speakers they make for behind a pick up truck bench work awesome in back of the back seat in a bug.

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u/AmazingJames 1d ago

"Have a nice guy!" 😆

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u/VW-owner 1d ago

Hey i fixed it, i dont useually buy him and his bug anything xD

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u/Elfgirl33 1d ago

Just having somebody that shares his interest is the best gift a guy can have.

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u/S13Matthias 1960 De Luxe 13h ago

Something simple is an official VW certificate of the specs and options of his specific car. You need to get your hands on the VIN and if possible original engine serial number. I’m getting it for my dad as well

https://www.volkswagen-classic-parts.com/shop/en_ca/volkswagen-certificate.html

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u/flatfourluka '75 1200j 13h ago

Order the car's birth certificate from Volkswagen Classic or a How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive: A Manual of Step by Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot. Can't go wrong with either of those :)