Re: [vintagvw] Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 6 updates in 1 topic
Hey all, I also seem to remember seeing scoops for the side air vents, perhaps a creative car craft fiberglass option? Still waiting to get both herbie AND my VW rabbit pickup back on the road. Kyle Former 74 superbeetle autostick Former 73 squareback with dodgy fuel injection Former 66 bug which I should've kept Current 69 beetle that makes the 66 issues look like cake Current 80 VW Rabbit pickup truck that needs a new clutch. On Tue, Oct 4, 2022, 11:51 AM wrote: > vintagvw@googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/topics> > Google > Groups > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email/#!overview> > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email/#!overview> > Today's topic summary > View all topics > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/topics> > >- Air scoops, theoretically... <#m_1573929336740026297_group_thread_0> >- 6 Updates > > Air scoops, theoretically... > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/t/a7b5ed833398a6c8?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > D Johnson : Oct 03 01:02PM -0400 > > I'm asking for a friend... Actually this is a theoretical question only, > I'm not really thinking about doing this. > > Has anyone converted the Super Beetle moon-shaped air inlets behind the > ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/40deb163c50dd?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Ray Yoder : Oct 03 05:55PM > > I feel like long ago it saw fiberglass scoops ror the area you mentioned? > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > > On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM, D Johnson > ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/410cc61cdb18c?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Ray Yoder : Oct 03 05:57PM > > Things are looking up. A vintagVW post > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > > On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 1:02 PM, D Johnson > wrote: I'm asking for a friend... ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/410e51d0fc067?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > "Eric Ridvan Üner" : Oct 03 01:48PM -0500 > > So this is anecdotal, but I do know of two people who, at the same time > used side scoops on one beetle, and a roof scoop on the other (with a cool > flame job on a pseudo dune-style bug). ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/413b6aec9aec6?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Ray Yoder : Oct 03 10:33PM > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > > On Mon, Oct 3, 2022 at 1:55 PM, 'Ray Yoder' via VintagVW - Air Cooled > Volkswagen Discussion List wrote: I feel like > long ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/41ffdb6c4e624?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > "Dave C. Bolen" : Oct 04 09:39AM -0500 > > Guys, > > Ok, I have a megasqirted turboed 1776 in my 68 bug. > I have the fiberglass side scoops and 2" holes drilled thru the body into > the engine compartment at the end of the fiberglass scoops. ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/454acd0e9651a?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Back to top <#m_1573929336740026297_digest_top> > You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this > group. You can change your settings on the group membership page > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/join> > . > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an > email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com For help with posting messages, subscribing, unsubscribing or other needs send a blank email to vintagvw+h...@googlegroups.com For any other questions (subscription status, problems) write to the list owner at vintagvw+ow...@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/vintagvw/CAHpSauhvpFHY9mr%2BYMiBro%3DMtMMi8b3AggvoPzEq9y5mFaNORA%40mail.gmail.com.
[vintagvw] Re: Best For Sale Sites to Sell 1972 VW beetle
oldbug.com I think he takes a commission, though... you can try dealing with the craigslist crazies (I myself, am one of them)... Kyle 80 vw caddy 69 vw bug autostick 66 vw bug 85 vw westy 73 vw squareback stick 74 vw superbug autostick many, many stories. On Monday, July 18, 2016 at 9:12:29 PM UTC-4, mike morehouse wrote: > i've decided it is time to sell my stock 1972 Bug that has been in our > family since my father-in-law bought it new. > > Can listees recommend best sites to place car for sale? I have it on Samba > and some Facebook groups but would appreciate any other suggestions as well. > > Thanks > Mike Morehouse > Opelika, AL > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic
Chrome is original, as others have scribed. Origins of black plastic deck lid latch? Look south to sunny Mexico. Believe that may be where this part originated from. Kyle 66 bug Mia On Feb 23, 2016 10:51 AM, <vintagvw@googlegroups.com> wrote: > vintagvw@googlegroups.com > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/topics> > Google > Groups > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email/#!overview> > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email/#!overview> > Today's topic summary > View all topics > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/topics> > >- Chrome or black? <#1683860429_group_thread_0> - 3 Updates > > Chrome or black? > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/t/23bafa3b37f57328?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > "Bert Knupp" <bert.kn...@comcast.net>: Feb 22 10:41AM -0600 > > Okay, Y'all, > > > > I'm putting a 1972 SuperBeetle back together. Somehow, I've ended up with > two rear cover latches. So which is the correct pushbutton latch for the > engine hood, a chrome button ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/a00cf17347feb?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Mike Morehouse <hokiemik...@gmail.com>: Feb 22 10:52AM -0600 > > Bert, > > My 72 std. Beetle is stock as it has been in the family since new and we > have done all restoration on it. The rear decklid on mine is chrome and the > crescent shaped vents are black plastic ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/a015c390690ca?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > "Bert Knupp" <bert.kn...@comcast.net>: Feb 22 01:40PM -0600 > > Thanks, Mike. Not sure when they switched over to black plastic buttons > for the USA engine compartments. I’ll go with the chrome. > > > > I just ordered two plastic crescent vent grilles from WCM. ...more > <http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/a0a8be880f422?utm_source=digest_medium=email> > Back to top <#1683860429_digest_top> > You received this digest because you're subscribed to updates for this > group. You can change your settings on the group membership page > <https://groups.google.com/forum/?utm_source=digest_medium=email#!forum/vintagvw/join> > . > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it send an > email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Best Ways to Sell Bug
Don't forget craigslist! That's where I bought mine. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] VW radio wiring plug
On Sunday, August 9, 2015 at 5:37:28 PM UTC-4, Bert Knupp wrote: Hi, Glen (and others), Thanks for the tips. I took the shell off this radio and determined that it's made in Italy, but learned little else. I'm pretty sure the black is ground, as it's commoned with the antenna-plug shielding. So that kills the DIN hypothesis. I've found there are a couple of US aftermarket standards that might apply, though they have striped tracers, and mine has none. Car radios often have a battery-hot wire (30) to maintain memory; an ignition-hot wire (54) to allow operation only with ignition switch on ACC or RUN; and an instrument-light wire (57a or 58) to illuminate at night. I'm assuming (!) this one has four + speaker wires and uses a - grounded speaker installation. So I'll begin careful testing. The truth: I'm planning a concealed mount for the radio/cassette player where it can play a cassette I have of an hour of German police calls. I've tapped into the power switch in the old Telefunken FuG-7b Sprechfunkanlage, and also into its faceplate speaker plus an under-dash communications speaker. Right now I use a remote boom-box for the sound effects at shows, but that's pretty unsophisticated. This is kind of cool. I had a question, though. To complete the whole German Police Car theme, do you have a German Shepherd? If I ever get as far with mine as you did with yours, I'm planning on adding special Disney Herbie features and quirks... Oddly enough, he already had the quirk to stay running even after removing the keys! Kyle 66 Bug awaiting new windshield for more stories... -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Hood VW emblems
I always thought that the same grommets used for the door panels were used for the trim. Shows what I know. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Rear license plate light housing
Hey guys, This has been a problem for me on my 66. Those goofy fasteners didn't tighten the unit back up and now won't come off. The middle nut on these fasteners must've come loose and just spins around without doing anything for the shift of the fasteners whatsoever. Also, the mystery that is Herbie's electrical system continues. His right headlight is on all of the time. Could the switch be bad? Kyle 66 bug Hopefully fewer than 66 things to sort out. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Leaky mechanical fuel pump
It's a good idea, but it is a new carburetor that was bench tested before being shipped to me. Kyle On Jun 11, 2015 10:12 AM, Dan Moy sole...@gmail.com wrote: If your carburetor has an idle cutoff valve (electromagnetic cut off valve) and it is not working, the engine would not idle and most likely stall. Really easy to check just leave the ignition on (engine not running), disconnect the lead and tap it to the cutoff valve you should hear the valve engage. https://www.google.com/url?sa=irct=jq=esrc=ssource=imagescd=cad=rjauact=8ved=0CAcQjRxqFQoTCJSstufoh8YCFZYtjAodDOUA9Qurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wikihow.com%2FSet-the-34Pict%2F3-Carburetor-on-an-Aircooled-Volkswagen-(Vw)-Beetleei=xpZ5VZSxO5bbsASMyoOoDwbvm=bv.95277229,d.cWcpsig=AFQjCNEtMiOYFGRpRcE4QnkQQb7MmO0n0Qust=1434117908814443 Also have you checked the choke positioning, when warm is the choke full opened? When was the last time the carburetor was rebuilt? Is the carburetor properly jetted, too large of a main jet would create excessive fuel consumption and also lead to very black/wet plugs. Dan On Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 4:09 PM, Kyle 01ksda...@gmail.com wrote: Herbie went through a tank of gas in a week in mostly local city driving, say perhaps 5 to 10 miles a day. Also, his erratic, take off in first, second and sometimes third, and wanting to not idle like he is starved for fuel after running a little while (say five minutes or so.) Kyle 66 bug With 73 Olds 442 mileage :-0 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/vintagvw/a-X7Y6pr2GQ/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Leaky mechanical fuel pump
Herbie went through a tank of gas in a week in mostly local city driving, say perhaps 5 to 10 miles a day. Also, his erratic, take off in first, second and sometimes third, and wanting to not idle like he is starved for fuel after running a little while (say five minutes or so.) Kyle 66 bug With 73 Olds 442 mileage :-0 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Appraisal value for Possible Sale of 1972 Bug
I would check the Hagerty Web site. Good luck, it sounds like you'd have no issues selling it. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Leaky mechanical fuel pump
Hey all, Has anybody had experience with this? From what I've read on the Internet, my bug may suffer from this. Kyle 66 bug, Empty gas tank -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Appraisal value for Possible Sale of 1972 Bug
Interesting, it valued mine even though it is a hardtop. Kyle On Jun 9, 2015 3:10 PM, Mike Morehouse hokiemik...@gmail.com wrote: Kyle, Set up an acct with hagerty. Nice site although all the comps for Beetles were for convertibles but it helped. I guess mine would likely be a condition 2 from their descriptions. Thanks again for the lead. Mike On Tue, Jun 9, 2015 at 12:36 PM, Kyle 01ksda...@gmail.com wrote: I would check the Hagerty Web site. Good luck, it sounds like you'd have no issues selling it. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/vintagvw/8VOWeWw046c/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Herbie rides again!
Got my 66 back on the road again with help from a buddy of mine and his buddy at work. Turns out, the distributor from RockAuto was bad. He is back to the quirky self he was before the fire. Takes off in gears 1-3, and doesn't want to idle after running. Still working on getting the fire cleaned up from the body metal itself. I can sand the engine deck lid, and the outside of the louvers below the rear window, but I'm at a loss as how to take care of what is inside of the louvers. Anybody have any experience with that? Also, has anybody tried steel wool to strip rust and paint? Does it work better than sandpaper and elbow grease? Kyle 66 bug Stories interrupted, but more on the way. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Porcelain coating engine shroud
I was wondering more about the thermal properties versus the durability. I know chrome, while it looks cool, actually adds more heat to the equation. The reason why I'm asking is the recent engine fire I guess is an opportunity for me to do something with the fan shroud. I know of a local powder coater in town. I don't know of any local chrome shop or porcelain coating shop. But, if anybody has done this, I thought they might have pointers on it. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Porcelain coating redux
What I was thinking, and I guess it is wrong, would be that porcelain coating the fan shroud would keep heat out of the cooling system, not vice versa. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Porcelain coating engine shroud
Has anybody done this? What are your thoughts? Kyle 66 bug Maybe a Phoenix after today. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Herbie
In gears 1-4, he accelerates pretty much, on his own. He doesn't rev up at idle, nor does he accelerate in reverse (thankfully) All that is old news, though so it matters not much anymore. This morning, he caught on fire. RIP Herbie 66 bug No more stories to be had or told -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Herbie
Got him back from the shop where I had his engine rebuilt. He really likes to take off. Is it possible something with the transmission would cause this runaway raceway behavior, perhaps low on fluid? Let me know, Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Stock vs bolt on valve covers
What are your thoughts? Getting ready hopefully to build and put in the last engine for my 66. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: [vintagvw] Mysterious electrical issues
No, I haven't fixed the wiper issue yet and they are calling for more rain. A minor question, if the wiper motor still works, would you be able to manually move the wiper arms back and forth? I've noticed when it was working before, I was able to do this, but now I am unable to. I imagine it still is a 6 volt wiper motor. If it is the only thing that is 6 volt still in the car, should I just replace it with a 12 volt job? I will take pictures, per request, zip them up and send them out. No, my horn doesn't work anyhow because of the non stock steering wheel the previous owner had put in. My blinkers don't work, but the indicator light comes on steady, but they blinkers don't. Not sure about my brake lights. They may or may not be working. I drive only around my small suburban town, so I don't know on that regards. I don't live with a flat surface so I can't easily ascertain if the brake lights are working. His right side headlight was NOT working, but now it is again. I guess I will take back the newly purchased one. Wondering what else besides a wiper motor I may need to purchase for it to get it fixed. Kyle 66 bug Many stories -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Mysterious electrical issues
Fuse 1 keeps blowing on my 66. It's been converted to 12 volts, although poorly by a previous owner. Recently the wiper motor (still 6 volt, still hooked up to the voltage drop) failed on me. Interesting thing is the Bakelite plastic fuse cover mentions that being fuse 8, but I really think it is fuse 1 for that's where all of the fuse 1 stuff goes according to the diagram I've seen. Even with fuse 1 being blown, it does still start. Ideas? Kyle 66 bug -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Strange herbie behavior
Wants to really go in first and second. Wipers died in the down position. Was jerky and sporadic before dying. Turn signals no longer blink quickly, just stay lit (indicator only, not actual signals.) He's a 66 standard. Converted to twelve volts. 75 amp alternator. 1600 dp engine. single barrel carb, 30 pict series. his battery did run down the other day. Let me know, Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Can anybody
Settle a bet of mine? Are the wide 5 rims introduced in 66 the same type of rims that Porsche used on their cars? Previously, I had thought that they were different, that the Porsche wheels had an extra air vent. After picking up some wheels from a questionable source, and looking online, I'm not sure what to think. Any experts care to chime in on this? Kyle 66 bug, many stories. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [vintagvw] Retrofitting 68 rear window
Good to know, I've been told by several people it wasn't possible. Guess I'm off to find a 68 rear window in good shape with the wires, and I'll retrofit the rest :-) Kyle On Tuesday, August 5, 2014 12:17:15 PM UTC-4, ckuecker wrote: If I remember correctly, the glass on Bugs is all the same size up until 1971, except for the windshield on Supers after '72. Electrically, you need a relay and fuse connected directly to the battery - I remember my '68 had the relay under the rear seat. The relay should be wired to the ignition so the heater goes off when the car is shut off. '72 or '73, the rear window got bigger - and again in '75, maybe. I've got a '75 rear window in the shed - it's huge. Chuck Kuecker Beloit, WI. On 8/2/2014 3:25 PM, Glen Hadley wrote: I don't think the glass is the same size, and you wouldn't be able to cut it down and avoid destroying the heating elements. They do make 'stick on' type defroster grids, but I don't have any experience with them. glenh :) On 8/2/2014 11:24 AM, Kyle Davis wrote: My 66 is a daily driver in the Midwestern us. Fortunately, my daily commute is in our small suburban town. However; our winters can be harsh, and I no longer have a garage, just a carport. Is it possible to retrofit a 68 defrosting rear window system to my 66? The previous owner already converted it to 12 volts (not really well, though.) Kyle 66 bug Many stories. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2247 / Virus Database: 3955/7465 - Release Date: 08/02/14 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Retrofitting 68 rear window
My 66 is a daily driver in the Midwestern us. Fortunately, my daily commute is in our small suburban town. However; our winters can be harsh, and I no longer have a garage, just a carport. Is it possible to retrofit a 68 defrosting rear window system to my 66? The previous owner already converted it to 12 volts (not really well, though.) Kyle 66 bug Many stories. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Safety ideas
What do you guys think about the following: Really loud obnoxious trucker horn. So many modern cars have copied our beloved beep beep horn and a real live trucker horn might just scare the bejesus out of anybody who would try to cut off Herbie. Since he is a pre 67, and I did get the 67 tranny and engine put in, install a backup alarm instead of backup lights, not to alter stock exterior appearance. Has anybody else done this to their ride? Did it help? Let me know, Kyle 66 bug Herbie -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[vintagvw] Starter on a 66
I have the official factory manual, but it seems a bit sparse in the section where you new to replace the starter. Any tips from anybody who has done this before? It mentioned it being a 2 person job with some mysterious bolt involved within the engine compartment itself. Let me know, Kyle On Monday, February 3, 2014, vintagvw@googlegroups.com wrote: Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/topics - Engine Recipe #143f873038a1ae3b_group_thread_0 [1 Update] Engine Recipehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/t/772254285854f98d Dan Moy sole...@gmail.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','sole...@gmail.com'); Feb 02 09:14PM -0500 Nick, Usually low oil pressure is a good indicator, but a qualified machinist will bolt the case together and torque and then measure the bearing landings to see if there is a misalignment. ...more http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/f1f83f8291216fa8 Back to top #143f873038a1ae3b_digest_top -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','vintagvw%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.comjavascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','vintagvw@googlegroups.com'); . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [vintagvw] VW declaring war on indies -- again
Hey guys. It is troublesome to see vw embrace this way of being. My German is rusty, but could you imagine what the jeep people would do if Chrysler tried to pull the same thing with the original jeeps? People around these parts (the Midwest) would probably take to the dealerships with pitchforks and torches in hand! I have nothing against vw trying to make reasonable amounts of money off of cars that were designed to last a long long time, as long as it fills my guidelines of being reasonable. Shutting out competition, adding litigation recompense into the regularly planned budget cycle, and then have your local dealerships tell you to get rid of your car rather than try and help you find parts for it all strike me as beyond the pale. Obligatory repair topic-has anybody ever swapped out the widow regulator or lifter in a drivers side door of a 66? Is a 65 the exact same part? I've done this (it was way easier on a vanagon) but the bracket at the bottom of the window doesn't line up with the lifter or regulator or whatever you call it. One side does, the side near the rear of the car, but the side near the front is too high and will not reach. The odd part is that the window looks ok in the frame an isn't crooked. Thinking of going to a hardware store and getting some sort of spanner bracket to get the front of it hooked up to the lifting or regulating mechanism. Being as it is winter here, I had picked this up for $20 and they through in an extra window crank handle. I know WW had them for $50, but I needed it right away. What do you all think? I've been running around with the door panel removed simply to save time when I get time to fix it. Also, speaking of Facebook redirects, my car is on Facebook now even though I'm not. Gee, sure hope VW doesn't sue me :-) Kyle 66 bug -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Re: Winter modifications and necessities.
I appreciate the low budget tips. I am planning on utilizing this one a lot. I need a new front apron, and I figure towels placed appropriately will go a long way to keeping a bit of the cold out. Kyle On Wednesday, October 30, 2013, Gerald Livingston wrote: The heat in a beetle only has to travel about 2 feet to get inside the cab. My '69 had air leaks all over the place but the heat would melt anything left on the rear floor and I had the sneakers to prove it. My problem was that I had a bent boot lid. So, all the hair was burned off the back of my calves but I had to wear HEAVY gloves to keep my fingers from getting frostbitten from the cold air blowing through the dash at 75 or 80mph. If your boot leaks any air at all then get a couple of heavy moving blankets to line it during the winter. G2 On Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:34:53 -0400 Dan Moy sole...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: Here is my check list: (1) Make sure that the carburetor risers are clean (2) Clean and adjust your choke (3) Insure that the temperature control is working (the bellows underneath the engine that controls the cooling flaps) (4) Use the recommended oil viscosity for winter use (5) Check the heater boxes and channels, I have had many bugs and when the system is in order the car will keep you warm enough where you need to open the window in the winter. (6) RainX on the windshield (7) New windshield wipers I will not make oil recommendations other than what I believe some experts have already stated as they have done testing regarding oil and our air cooled engines and transmissions: aircooledtechnology, lnengineering, aircooled.net, lowbudget.com, geneberg On Tue, Oct 29, 2013 at 2:21 PM, Kyle 01ksda...@gmail.comjavascript:; wrote: I'm in Central Indiana. We're looking at a bad winter here. Usually means at least a week of subzero temperatures. Also, snow and ice aplenty, if the farmers almanac can be trusted. Oh yeah, believe I'm running the stock solex 30 pict 2 carb. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this topic, visit https://groups.google.com/d/topic/vintagvw/pI71pQCT9vc/unsubscribe. To unsubscribe from this group and all its topics, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript:;. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.comjavascript:; . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [vintagvw] Winter modifications and necessities.
I'm in Central Indiana. We're looking at a bad winter here. Usually means at least a week of subzero temperatures. Also, snow and ice aplenty, if the farmers almanac can be trusted. Oh yeah, believe I'm running the stock solex 30 pict 2 carb. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Winter modifications and necessities.
Hi all, With the coming of winter and my unfortunate losing of a garage, what are the best modifications to do to my 66 for daily driving of 6 mile trips in mostly city/suburban driving to stay safe and reasonably warm? Kyle 66 beetle Dreading winter -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Retro sound vs...
Hey guys. Stock is not a choice for me. Had enough of the farm report on my first 2 air cooled vws. Has anybody taken the plunge and purchased the retrosound unit that works with Bluetooth and iPhone? It looks cool, but the digital LEDs look a bit out of place. My other option is just creating some sort of hidden system (perhaps through the ashtray, although it looks on the smallish side for me to plug in either iPhone or iPod to the speakers. It's an iPhone 4S. Obviously a mic secreted somewhere in the car would be nice for that. Or, my iPod nano is a 6 generation (the small square kind that doubles as a wristwatch.) What do you fine folk out there in vintage vw land think? Kyle 66 bug -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Update
Hey all! Hopefully will pick my 66 up from the paint shop this week. Have decided on the stainless steel variant of the molding. Been meaning to ask somebody in the know. My glove box door doesn't seem to want to open without effort. I looked for, and found a spring that should make it pop open. Do these springs go bad after a while? It would appear that it is no longer springing the glove box lid open when the latch gets released. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Circle City Volkswagen Clubs's 12th Annual Volkstoberfest!
For those of you who may be near Indy in October, Specifically the 12th, you will gind it at Garfield Park in Indianapolis from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I hope to be there with my 66. Go to www.ccvw.org for more details. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Chrome molding vs stick on chrome stripping.
Looking for opinions. It's nice to have stock, It is and isn't an economic question I wouldn't mind spending for stock, or better than stock but the previous owner had mentioned to me that the chrome molding was taken off of the car by thieves. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Reasonable cost
Hey all, Is $250 a reasonable cost for somebody to replace the front apron on my 66 bug (this figure would not include the part itself, but a rudimentary paint job on it as well.) Let me know, Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [vintagvw] Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic
Interesting about Rudy's message being classified as SPAM. Anyhow, my second rebuild of the carburetor I put in the extra parts I had neglected to put in before, and also replaced/rebuilt the choke diaphragm assembly. Car seems to run fine now, after it warms up, the idle speed may be a bit high. Starting it, seems to be a little iffy, but if I give it a lot of gas, and don't disengage the starter motor too quick, it isn't a problem. Yesterday, replaced both my headlights. Since it is a 66, there are extra lights within the bucket assembly. I've heard conflicting stories that these are turn signals, or parking lights. I couldn't find the parking light switch. I've tried it as turn signals, and the only thing lighting up in the front are some fender mounted-jobbies that I thought were stock but are definitely not. Car has some electrical issues, thankfully, they don't prevent me from driving it around town, but here they are: fuel gauge-used to work, but doesn't anymore. speedo-used to work, but doesn't anymore. wiper motor-may have worked one time, but doesn't anymore. There is a weird junction box in the trunk Volta Drop, Northridge California the only thing I found out about Volta Drop is they are no longer in business and opened for business in 1966. All of the fuses appear to be in good shape. Yesterday, while fiddling with the headlights at home, some sort of electrical smoke started but I couldn't isolate where it came from and it stopped. Other than that, it is fun to drive around this beetle, even if it needs a lot of TLC. Also, my job in town is going well, however; it may not last because I am temping here. Kyle On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM, vintagvw@googlegroups.com wrote: Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/topics - Update on my 66 and the job front. #140c59ff7ca7c76b_group_thread_0[3 Updates] Update on my 66 and the job front.http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/t/93fe184705e560b0 rdeho...@aol.com Aug 23 03:17PM -0400 Kyle, You need to be more specific. Did the pump not squired gas? Did the mechanical arm not move? The pump diaphragm is part of the rebuild kit and is no biggie to replace. The pump does not ...morehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/99186652ff866140 Back to top. #140c59ff7ca7c76b_digest_top rdeho...@aol.com Aug 27 01:57PM -0400 Strange, I wrote this about 2 weeks ago. Got it today? -Original Message- From: rdehoogh rdeho...@aol.com To: vintagvw vintagvw@googlegroups.com Sent: Tue, Aug 27, 2013 12:17 pm ...morehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/3691f205ca39a624 Back to top. #140c59ff7ca7c76b_digest_top John Sroka john.at...@gmail.com Aug 27 12:41PM -0700 Hi Rudy. Your message was received by Google Groups on Friday 8/23, but apparently was held as spam. I got a Moderator message about it today and released it. Volks, if you send a message and ...morehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/fe1ed95ddd5c6e78 Back to top. #140c59ff7ca7c76b_digest_top -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] My carb rebuild
Hey all, I forgot/neglected to do anything with the choke assembly during my rebuild of the 30 pict 2 carb in my 66. Could this be the reason why it is difficult to start? I will rebuild the carb after work today, if there is still time. Kyle 66 bug -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Update on my 66 bug.
Hey all, First off, let me open with a confession-when I investigated the fuel pump, I reversed the gas lines :-) Hopefully, that didn't mess things up too bad. I rebuilt the carb anyway. Still no luck, but my battery was down to 35% charge for it had sit for a while. Would that preclude a successful start, or did I really hose my carb up during the rebuild? I replaced parts out of the rebuild kit that matched that were new, with the exception of the gasket to the manifold itself for it is thicker than the one that came in the rebuild kit. Hopefully, the fully charged battery will do the trick. What do you guys think? -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [vintagvw] Update on my 66 and the job front.
Hey John,
While I was starting the car, and while he was fiddling with the carb,
he noticed the pump at the side of the carb failed to do anything.
With the gas we captured out of the fuel pump itself, he tossed into
the carb bowl and the car started right up.
How big of a deal is it to rebuild this carb? I have taken apart
laptops before, so I am no stranger to small bits of parts, but I am leery
of doing it myself.
Kyle
On Friday, August 23, 2013, John Sroka wrote:
Kyle, a few questions as you ponder a rebuild: is the problem you’re
working on that the bug still quits after a mile or so of driving, and is
that still the symptom? When your buddy found the carb was still bad,
do you mean he verified that was the problem?
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It’s possible the carburetor does need a rebuild, but without diagnosis
that may not fix the problem.
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Thanks Anil,
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I'll try it your way. My 66 doesn't have mirrors on either visor. ***
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It is on the list to get, but right now finding a job and rebuilding
the carburetor has to take precedence.
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Kyle
On Friday, August 23, 2013, Anil Nair wrote:
Not sure how the 66 bug visors but on later bugs the mirror is offset so
the visors will only fit one way (the cut-out matches the offset of the
mirror).
If there is a screw to tighten the grip on the spindle then I would do it
so the screw is hidden when the visor is up against the roof. If you need
to tighten/loosen it just fold it down.
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Hope this helps!
Anil
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM, No Quarter sil...@beatricene.com
wrote:
Kyle, I'm not sure what they meant by the throttle body is bad unless they
meant the throttle shaft bushings are shot. They can be rebushed (fixed)
and with the sky-high price of 34-pict-3 carburetors, it's worth trying to
locate a repair shop that can do the work for you.
I believe the beetle visors can be mounted either way.
Concerning the brakes, if it stops and stops well, it's good enough. It
doesn't have to look pretty, just work well and safely.
Please clue us all in some more on the throttle body which is more of a
fuel injection term and not a carburetor term.
NQ
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[vintagvw] Update on my 66 and the job front.
Hey all, It stops now. It isn't pretty, but it stops. A buddy of mine verfied that the carb is still bad. Purchased a rebuild kit, and am thinking about bribing my buddy to do it. Don't have a real, full time gig yet, but may be picking up a temporary position in my hometown that pays a little better than unemployment but is within easy bicycling distance, with luck. Sun visor clips. I replaced them, but like an idiot, didn't keep track of which visor went on which side. Anybody got any pointers on sorting this one out? Removed the pesky, poorly installed engine deck lid hinge. Going to replace it when I can, more than likely after the carb has been rebuilt. The people I bought the carb rebuild kit off of said, that, if the throttle body is bad, no way is the rebuild kit going to help and I will need a new carburetor. What are your thoughts on this? Let me know, Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [vintagvw] Abridged summary of vint...@googlegroups.com - 1 Message in 1 Topic
Good news, and bad news. Good-the shop I took it to checked out the charging system and it seemed fine. They cleaned out the carburetor and adjusted it. Said that the carb could've been the problem. Only charged me $65. The bad? I lost my job. And, the brake job didn't hold. May end up selling it. It's too bad because we need both cars, but my wife will be quick for me to sell it. Kyle 66 bug No job -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [vintagvw] Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic
Both idiot lights light up. They both show as RED in the ON (pre start) condition. If one of them is supposed to show green, that doesn't ever happen. Before I swapped out the generator brushes, when the car would die both idiot lights would come on. Oil level is fine, however; there is an oil leak. As far as 12 volt and 6 volt components go, here's what I have figured out: Definitely a 12 volt battery. Possibly a 12 volt generator. Definitely a 6 volt coil (I installed that one without thinking-is this going to cause problems down the line?) A 12 volt regulator 12 volt generator brushes (wonder what the difference is between 12 volt and 6 volt brushes?) Original 6 volt starter (I'm guessing here, but that is still my guess.) From near as what I can figure, the owner before the previous owner must have done the conversion to either fix bad starting condition? or put in a really cheap am fm cassette radio. Believe it is moreso the latter, and not so much the former. Me, myself, would be happy with one of those retrosound systems, but first things first- paint job, and the myriad of other parts it needs to look presentable. Also, somewhere along in there, and hopefully before winter sets in, a tuneup. Figure get the points, do all of that, and see how it goes. There is definitely a short of some sort in the electric system. Not sure how or where to track it down, but the dome light doesn't seem to work, nor do the headlights. The brake lights, and the tun signals work, though. Speedo gauge works, that's a good sign. the fuel gauge appears to work, too. When I thought that I hadn't fixed this dying out while running condition, turns out between my boy helping me run the car while I adjust the carb and me trying to start it, it ran it bone dry. Plan on cleaning out the engine area from all oil and grease. Figure that may be a good area to start looking for the oil leaks. Any tips on doing this? Let me know, Kyle 66 bug On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 11:54 AM, vintagvw@googlegroups.com wrote: Today's Topic Summary Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/topics - Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topic#14040646e9346d12_1403fbcab7779874_group_thread_0[3 Updates] Abridged summary of vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 Messages in 1 Topichttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/t/c0b1fe60c6725394 Kyle Davis 01ksda...@gmail.com Aug 01 10:54AM -0400 It is the charging system. After starting it up, disconnected the battery and the engine promptly died out. going to try replacing generator brushes first. it could be a shot voltage ...morehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/463afa001010dc49 Back to top. #14040646e9346d12_1403fbcab7779874_digest_top Mike B. mbucch...@charter.net Aug 01 11:21PM -0400 Is the gen warning light in the speedo coming on when you turn the key on then going out after you start the engine? Make sure your dash oil pressure and gen warning lights are working! The ...morehttp://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/e983a9e6e3d7c737 Back to top. #14040646e9346d12_1403fbcab7779874_digest_top Chuck Kuecker ckuec...@ckent.org Aug 02 05:58AM -0500 A slight nitpick - the idiot light is critical to power-up an alternator, but a generator will power-up when it spins a bit faster than cranking - so a dead idiot light won't prevent charging with ...more http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw/msg/ecc909a26dd5f57 Back to top. #14040646e9346d12_1403fbcab7779874_digest_top -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] 1966 vw beetle issues
Hey all, Picked this up about four weeks ago. Need to get it running more reliably. It's been in the brake shop for three out of four of those weeks. I've replaced the battery and coil. When I first got it, it was leaking oil but now it doesn't appear like it is. It still has a good oil level. The v belt seems tight, per the idiot book, but it seems to be draining the battery when driving. Could the generator or bilge regulator be bad? Or maybe just the connections? Oh yeah, it was converted to 12 volt, but it would appear to be the most jury-rigged conversion ever. Let me know, what you think, and I'll keep you updated. Kyle 66 beetle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[vintagvw] Hello again!
I used to be a member way back in the 90s. I've only recently acquired an air cooled bug, so I am joining back. I picked up a 66 beetle. Believe it or not, it looked to be in better shape than two newer beetles I had looked at (both of these were super beetles. My first car was a 74 super beetle. I then had a square back. Kyle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to vintagvw+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to vintagvw@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
