Ignition timing

Following the suggestion by SHELMS representative that the ignition timing is too late, killed I the retarding vacuum circuitry and applied 8 degree BTDC at #1 ignition timing instead of ATDC 5 degree.
As the result great improvement was recommended and I turn back what was the retarding double diaphragm vacuum system, not a single advantage was found except better emission control.

Ugly rectangular fog lamp and driving spot lamp were removed to set them back on another position, but deeper consideration on my style to use this VW 1302 Super Beetle led me to the conclusion that remove away them and no return.
Without any added decorations, looks far better than strange modifications, Beetle's frontal mask.

The door striker catch position was so adjusted as to close without any resistance.

Finding out the rusting on the driver's carpet and the rain yesterday proved the fact of rain water leaking into the cabin on driver's seat portion. Probably door hinge adjustment to establish the fitting of weather strips to body sash would solve this problem.