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A new front end can really refresh your driving experience. If you’re looking for a replacement front beam for your ’66 to ’77 Type 1, EMPI’s 22-3110-0 gives you a stock-width front beam with stock spindles. But that’s really just the start, as there are SO many customization options.
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BEAM IN A BOX Have it your way! (Why didn’t someone think of this sooner?) By VW Trends staff
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