the ones i've changed were towed to my house, and then i drove them into the driveway with the starter motor... i had a great rep with the local bug nuts in the late 80s,early 90s... my tune ups were described as "miracles" after i'd adjust the throttle cable correctly, along with the other standard.tune up items...many bugs had never actually had full throttle available, it seems...
then, the pinto herd discovered that i could replace their starters without pulling the engines.... they kinda hung out with the bug people, i guess....

as to this thread, it looks like the OP will have to hit himself in the head with a hammer to realize that it will hurt.
oh well, huh? we all tried.