I replaced master cylinders in both my standard bugs with the German-
made ones available from California Imports. Both failed within a year.
My next attempt was to use the Brazilian-made ones - both still going
strong after three years.
YMMV
Nick
VintagVW
As some of you know from my previous question, I'm going to swap the
pan out of my '70 because of frame head corrosion.
I did find a good '72 complete pan with front beam and transaxle, a
full rolling pan for a song which I be picking up sometime next month.
I know Marc told me about the
As mentioned before on this list, I needed a different pan for my '70
Beetle because of extensive rust on the frame head. I've found a
complete rolling pan with transaxle for a good price through a VW
radio contact.
Yesterday I removed the body from the pan using a combination of
jacks,
I'm in the middle of replacing the pan under my '70 Bug because of
extensive rust in the frame head.
I got a very good deal on a '69 rolling pan with the front beam and
transaxle with only some metal replacement required in the battery
tray area. The beam has no rust on the bottom of the
Agreed! That's why I did not have them do it and bought a new beam
with the ball joints and disc brake spindles.
If/when the time comes to put in new ones, I'll be buying a press,
and the proper ball joint separator.
Two different front-end shops told me they could not or would not do
it
Thanks John,
I purchased a CompuFire unit with an SVDA distro a number of years
ago from Aircooled.net as well as a disc brake conversion kit.
Both are performing admirably in a '74 standard daily driver my
daughter depends on for work.
Thanks for the heads up and first-class customer
Send it to me and I'll post it with the others.
Let me know the info you would like posted.
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Nick
VintagVW http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/VintageVW/
Dub~Tunes http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes
On 12 Feb, 2008, at 23:40, Damon Gay wrote:
Hi everyone,
I
I'm ordering replacement rubber parts for the replacement pan on my
'70 Bug and I've noticed there are three different types of rubber pads.
- body to beam (2) - self explanatory
- body to shock tower (4)
- under rear seat (4)
There are two different thicknesses 10mm and 17mm. Which ones go
Chuck's right, radios were either dealer or owner installed.
From a 1961 VW Technical bulletin Installation of a Radio in the VW
Passenger Car and Transporter
Side aerial, left
On LHD vehicles, this position enables the driver to reach the aerial
from his seat and also keeps it away from
Why not make your own?
I've got plans on my web site in the VW Files section. I've also made some
internal to the radio using a voltage regulator good for up to 1.5 amps with
only the regulator and a heat sink attached to the outside of the case.
You can make a decent solid-state version
I was out on a business trip this week and was unsure if this made it
to the complete list because of the differences in webmail.
Sorry if this is a repeat.
I will gladly send the plans to anyone who may wan to make a great
12-6 volt dropper. I ran a very unscientific test with a radio and
I was out on a business trip this week and was unsure if this made it
to the complete list because of the differences in webmail.
Sorry if this is a repeat.
I will gladly send the plans to anyone who may wan to make a great
12-6 volt dropper. I ran a very unscien
Why not make your own?
I'm in the process of swapping a 1969 pan to put on my '70 but have
run in to a potential problem
The front shocks have a metal sleeve inside the rubber bushing on the
bottom that slips over the mount on the front beam. When removing the
old shocks the rubber separated from the metal
About a year ago I tried to find tires for my daughter's '74 standard
daily driver. It was then I found out that the major tire
manufacturers no longer make the size to fit our air-cooled Bugs. A
recommendation from the list for 165/80-R15s took me to TireRack where
I ordered a set by
am
the sole
responder using these tires.
Brien
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicholas Stokes
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 3:14 PM
To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List
Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bug Tires
That's what my
With my daughter off to grad school, I now have some time with her '74
Standard Bug to repaint and reseal. Part of this time will be to
rebuild or replace which is to my knowledge the original 1600 DP which
still runs quite well but burns oil and has an unknown number of miles.
My question
Got 'em all.
The stokester.me.com email address is an alias that Apple Inc. has added to my
account.
Check out the RediRad page on my web site.
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://web.me.com/stokester/
Old Page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes
On Mar 18, 2010, at 7:14
Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://web.me.com/stokester/
Old Page: http://homepage.mac.com/stokester/dub_tunes
On Mar 18, 2010, at 8:50 PM, Nicholas Stokes wrote:
Got 'em all.
The stokester.me.com email address is an alias that Apple Inc. has added to
my account.
Check out the RediRad
Still on line, repairing and selling Sapphire radios for VW enthusiasts!
Note: Old page is gone, use the URL below.
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://web.me.com/stokester/
On Oct 9, 2010, at 2:06 PM, Bert Knupp wrote:
Volks,
I can't reminisce as far back as some of the listies
You beat me to it Courtney!
Sounds like filter capacitors.
Nick
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 27, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Courtney Hook courtneyh...@shaw.ca wrote:
It doesn't know the words??? ;-)
Courtney
- Original Message -
From: rayvw...@aol.com
To: vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu
Sent:
Yup, a 4-pin mechanical that allows for the required plate voltage. I always
replace with a solid-state version after checking the tubes, refreshing the
filter caps and replacing the buffer caps.
Nick
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 28, 2011, at 2:59 PM, Chuck Kuecker ckuec...@ckent.org wrote:
Check out: http://pure-gas.org
Nick
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 30, 2011, at 9:36 AM, Mike Morehouse hokiemik...@gmail.com wrote:
I have wondered why every few years I'd smell gas in my garage and get under
my 72 Bug and find one or more of the rubber fuel lines coming out of the
tank or
Speaking of gas heaters reminded me that I had one given to me a number of
years ago don't know if it works, assume it does not.
===
From the label:
INSTANT HEATER
Manufactured for Volkswagen of America
V.W. Model: VWxxx6-168 (xxx = sticker defaced)
Stewart Warner
Southwind
Anyone need a radio for their VW project or need one repaired?
I'll give any list member a good deal, contact me about what you need.
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://web.me.com/stokester/
On Jan 3, 2012, at 8:10 PM, rayvw...@aol.com wrote:
That would make you very popular at
I've used both Pertronix and CompuFire without any problem.
The CompuFire was purchased from AirCooled.net in an SVDA distributor for my
daughter's 74 Bug with a PICT-34 to solve the hesitation of a 009. It's a
great setup and I have had no issues with either of them and it took care of
that
did not see that this made it to the list...
sorry if it is a repeat
Begin forwarded message:
From: Nicholas Stokes stokes...@mac.com
Date: January 19, 2012 5:57:28 PM EST
To: Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu
Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Electronic Ignition
I've
Please update your web site Bookmarks or Favorites. I've moved my radio
website to another service provider and will be migrating my email address as
well.
Apple Inc has moved from MobileMe which provided website support along with a
photo gallery and emails to iCloud dropping support for the
Hi Asad,
Good to hear you are still in the VW community.
I'll give you and any one else all the information I can regarding radios.
I did not see any pictures so feel free to send them directly to me and we can
start with the schematics if available.
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page:
A number of years ago purchased a kit from John Connolly at aircooled.net for
my daughter's '74 Standard and was very pleased with the kit and the increase
in stopping power. He currently sells the ball joint kit for about $300.
Thanks for your support John.
Nick Stokes
stokes...@vwradios.com
Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2012 11:15:02 -0800
From: John Sroka john.at...@gmail.com
Subject: [vintagvw] Reminder: VintagVW Will be Moving Nov 13 (Evening)
To: 'Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List'
vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu
Thanks to John for the migration to Google Groups, it appears to have been
seamless to me.
Good work!
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://www.vwradios.com
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On Dec 26, 2012, at 11:37 AM, vintagvw@googlegroups.com wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Mike B mbucch...@charter.net
To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Re: 34Pict-3 article.
This is also sold by aircooled.net, but with their
Chuck is in Beloit WI?
I'm a transplanted Cheesehead from Monroe WI.
I also give a Cheesehead discount on radios but you must be a Packers fan to
qualify!
Nick Stokes
Dub~Tunes radio page: http://www.vwradios.com
On Mar 20, 2013, at 1:54 PM, vintagvw@googlegroups.com wrote:
Today's Topic
Eric,
Sorry to hear about your VWs, I've been fortunate with only moderate damage
from Hurricane Isabel about ten years ago.
Sounds like you have a nice radio kit for someone looking for a radio to
complete their vehicle. I'm more in the market for inoperable radios that I
can repair for
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