History FED....... What part was commonly used?

Okay graybeards, this question may be easy for some of you.

Thought I would asked this question in honor of my 50th. post.

What part/parts from a volkswagon bug was commonly used on front engine dragsters in the 1960's and early 1970's? Almost all FEDs from that period used this/these.

First correct answer wins you a place in the old farts club. If there is not one already maybe we should start one.

 

Torsion bar.

 

yeah, torsion bar

 

Weak......even the teeners here know that!

 

Yep, you guys are fast and good. Most people would never think a VW part was used on a dragster. Glad I'm not the only old fart on the HAMB.

 

Just when did that trend start? My Lyndwood was built in 1959 and has a leaf spring and friction shocks.

 

HAMB Old Farts' Club
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=149

 

Fuller was using them in the early 60s

 

Fuller also drove a volks everyday as well. He also built the first volks rod as well. So did alot of ch***is builders. Shoemaker also drove volks as well.

Steve Glucoft
Amocat Speed Emporium

 

I've owned a few FED's that utilized VW clutch pedals as well.

 

The 36 horse engine?