Re: [vintagvw] Is the list still active?

2021-10-31 Thread Bert Knupp
vaccinated it's easier to hold events safely. Had over 200 in Sevierville, Tennessee, in October. Keep on bugging!Bert Knupp and the CopbugOn Oct 31, 2021 1:16 PM, 'Bruce Howard' via VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List wrote: I'm still here. Was thinking about you the other day, NQ

[vintagvw] Troubleshoot horns III

2017-10-18 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I am still troubleshooting big Bosch horns. Q: What is the proper resistance between contacts on a 12v horn (disconnected, of course)? That is: How do I know whether I have a break in the coil winding or elsewhere? I assume that infinite resistance (∞Ω) between terminals = a broken coil

[vintagvw] Evapo-Rust

2017-08-06 Thread Bert Knupp
eted horns, and it includes dropping the pieces into a bucket of Evapo-Rust. If it seems too good to be true . It must be a new product. Or something else. Any help, y'all? Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- Yo

RE: [vintagvw] Old jerry cans

2017-01-25 Thread Bert Knupp
-Beetle-LW043-/370516886975 More info on the technology here http://strangevehicles.greyfalcon.us/HOLZBRENNER%20VOLKSWAGENS.htm Interesting… From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com <mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com> [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bert Knupp Sent: T

[vintagvw] Old jerry cans

2017-01-24 Thread Bert Knupp
where it’s mounted. But maybe the Germans knew something we don’t. Can anybody help with authenticity counseling? Bert Knupp in Music City USA Copbug Polizeikäfer on Facebook -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message

[vintagvw] Old friend sends greeting

2016-10-22 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I have been chatting recently with Gilbert Sy Chan. Old-timers aboard this group will remember Gilbert, who lives near Manila, Philippines. He operates a bicycle shop and also dabbles in motorcycles and scooters. He no longer drives any VW - he reports that they are becoming very

Re: [vintagvw] Upholstery clips

2016-10-13 Thread bert . knupp
13, 2016 1:09 PMTo: vintagvw@googlegroups.com;Subject:RE: [vintagvw] Upholstery clips Hi. You are aware these still exist then correct?   https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=n143893 Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Bert Knupp

[vintagvw] Upholstery clips

2016-10-12 Thread Bert Knupp
mm holes in the masonite panels and the 8 mm holes in the door metal (I'm going from memory here, y'all)? There are zillions of little plastic upholstery clips at every FLAPS, and maybe just one fits old VWs. Any experiences to report? Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW

Re: [vintagvw] Final Thanks

2016-09-24 Thread bert . knupp
Mike.Your words were very kind. But you have provided me with thoughtful and useful advice and tips many times. Since I'm working on a '72 myself I'll especially miss your insights into my car's 44-year-old iddy-ossyncrazies.Maybe you'll soon get bug-bitten again!Bert KnuppCopbug

[vintagvw] SB Hood latch

2016-09-21 Thread Bert Knupp
? I got the replacement latch at a swap meet, sealed in a Wolfsburg West baggie. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- 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

[vintagvw] Reassembling 1972 rear seat back

2016-08-16 Thread Bert Knupp
strips, etc., are all properly concealed. No help there. The other Web sites I’ve found all want to sell me something. I’ve got everything now – just need assembly guidance. Anybody know a link? Or have in-process pictures? Or an old sketch? Or a great memory? Hilfe, bitte! Bert Knupp

RE: [vintagvw] Threshold trim

2016-08-01 Thread Bert Knupp
exposure on these? Less than $10 bucks? My 68 has a sticker on the back window that says "experimental vehicle". It is an experiment! Cheers, dave On Mon, 1 Aug 2016, Bert Knupp wrote: > > Volks, > > > > My 1972 SuperBeetle had some aluminum aftermarket thresh

[vintagvw] 1967 hubcap swap

2016-07-23 Thread Bert Knupp
for re-plating if you're going for a showroom restoration. They're yours for shipping cost. (I'll send pictures if you need some.) I am looking for a pair of aluminum threshold trim plates for my 1972 SuperBeetle (WW says they're the same for all Type 1 sedans). Anybody have a pair? Bert

[vintagvw] Hood release cable guide

2016-07-13 Thread Bert Knupp
box. Advice will be greatly appreciated, as always. Bert Knupp -- 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&q

RE: [vintagvw] Interior light switch?

2016-07-01 Thread Bert Knupp
different suppliers, hence, slightly different parts. Thanks for the response, Bert Knupp Nashville, Tennessee From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anil Nair Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2016 11:08 PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject

[vintagvw] Swap windshield rubber?

2016-03-28 Thread Bert Knupp
to rectify. Can anybody help me out? Bert Knupp Nashville, Tennessee P.S.: If anybody would just like to buy my no-trim-strip rubber, it's yours for $50, postpaid. It's about two months old, certifiable virgin. Catalog price $69.99 plus shipping. -- Visit the VintagVW archives

RE: [vintagvw] Chrome or black?

2016-02-22 Thread Bert Knupp
is chrome and the crescent shaped vents are black plastic with shiny aluminum trim pieces. i can take pics if that would help. Mike Morehouse On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 10:41 AM, Bert Knupp <bert.kn...@comcast.net> wrote: Okay, Y’all, I’m putting a 1972 SuperBeetle back to

[vintagvw] Chrome or black?

2016-02-22 Thread Bert Knupp
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 or a black button? Since it's USA model, neither one has a lock. Ditto for the "crescent" vents

RE: [vintagvw] Digest for vintagvw@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 1 topic

2016-02-01 Thread Bert Knupp
Thanks, Andy, that’s encouraging! I’m leaning toward trying it (as soon as the weather warms up a bit). Bert Knupp in Music City USA From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Evans Sent: Monday, February 01, 2016 2:10 PM To: vintagvw

RE: [vintagvw] Undercoating for fender wells

2016-01-31 Thread Bert Knupp
-- or cautions -- that might help me (and others) coat my fenderwells? Bert Knupp in Music City USA Current project: ’72 SuperBeetle From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bert Knupp Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 12:55 PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: RE

RE: [vintagvw] Undercoating for fender wells

2016-01-29 Thread Bert Knupp
John, Thanks a lot. This is the exchange I was looking for – and Pegarust is the product I was trying to identify. Now to find a retailer who has it … Bert Knupp in Nashville From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Sroka Sent: Friday

[vintagvw] Undercoating for fender wells

2016-01-28 Thread Bert Knupp
and trapping crud. Does anyone remember? Or better yet: does anyone have a good recommendation? One friend mentioned paint-on truck bed liner, but I'm skeptical. Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You

RE: [vintagvw] Color matching

2015-10-29 Thread Bert Knupp
Bert and others, Here is a PDF scan of the paint sheet I got from my auto paint store back in 1999 for my Texas Yellow Bug. Maybe this will help as it was identical to original color when my Bug was painted. Regards, Mike Morehouse On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 4:57 PM, Bert Knupp

[vintagvw] Color matching

2015-10-28 Thread Bert Knupp
good match. "Well, if you can get me the mix code for Sherwin-Williams, I'll do it. But your VW Texas Yellow just ain't in the computer." Anybody here know how to give a color code to a guy with a Sherwin-Williams mixing rig if he can't use the VW paint number? Bert Knupp

RE: [vintagvw] Color matching

2015-10-28 Thread Bert Knupp
a pic. Do some homework you'll be happy! Eric Sent from my iPhone On Oct 28, 2015, at 2:30 PM, "Bert Knupp" <bert.kn...@comcast.net> wrote: Volks, I need some paint help. I’m having a 1972 SuperBeetle repainted using the original L10B (08) Texas Yellow. I thought.

RE: [vintagvw] Color matching

2015-10-28 Thread Bert Knupp
be of more help. On Wed, Oct 28, 2015 at 11:57 AM, Bert Knupp <bert.kn...@comcast.net> wrote: Eric, Thanks. Good advice, but I’m getting this one up for resale only. I don’t plan to keep it. I’ll let the new owner do the customizing. For now just putting together a good, sound, safe car.

RE: [vintagvw] Color matching

2015-10-28 Thread Bert Knupp
color change adds to the complexity. Thanks for the advice, y'all. What a group! Bert Knupp in Music City USA -Original Message- From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave C. Bolen Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 2:56 PM To: vintagvw

[vintagvw] VW radio wiring plug

2015-08-07 Thread Bert Knupp
, RF spkr, LF spkr, RR spkr, LR spkr, with the speakers using a common ground. Bert Knupp -- 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

[vintagvw] Theft-proof cassette/radio

2015-07-31 Thread Bert Knupp
anybody have a diagram telling me which tabs are for power, ground, lighting, speakers, antenna, etc? Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [vintagvw] Theft-proof cassette/radio

2015-07-31 Thread bert . knupp
my spelling, message sent from my rotary dial phone. On Jul 31, 2015, at 7:47 PM, Bert Knupp bert.kn...@comcast.net wrote: Volks, I’ve acquired an old AM-FM-Cassette player that is a so-called “theft-proof” slide-out unit, probably from the 1970s.  Faceplate says “Volkswagen

RE: [vintagvw] Hood VW emblems

2015-07-08 Thread Bert Knupp
Nope. Hood emblem takes three tiny polyethylene grommets of the same shape, but clear flexy plastic, snap-fit into a 5.5 mm hole. Don't believe they exist anywhere else on the car. Earlier cars just had rubber washers and pushnuts, but they leaked and rusted (my '61 f'rinstance).

RE: [vintagvw] Herbie rides again repairing fire damage

2015-07-03 Thread Bert Knupp
Hey, Kyle, If you have a friendly medium-blasting shop in town, ask them. My place in Nashville (StripMasters, a locally-owned operation) uses soda blasting and has some small nozzles that can go into louvers. Mine were crudded up with about four careless re-paints, and they took them to clean

RE: [vintagvw] Hood VW emblems

2015-06-27 Thread Bert Knupp
or newer hood. 68-72 all had the raised area for the emblem, -Original Message- From: Bert Knupp bert.kn...@comcast.net To: Vintage VW Air-Cooled Discussion Group vintagvw@googlegroups.com Sent: Sat, Jun 27, 2015 12:58 pm Subject: [vintagvw] Hood VW emblems Volks, I have just replaced

[vintagvw] Weld nuts for fenders

2015-06-22 Thread Bert Knupp
on German eBay. Gets a bit costy. Does anybody know a mail-order supplier who stocks M8 weld nuts suitable for repairing our VW beetle fender mounts? Steve at WCM couldn’t help, and I can’t find them in my usual assortment of catalogs. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º

RE: [vintagvw] Weld nuts for fenders

2015-06-22 Thread Bert Knupp
:07, Bert Knupp bert.kn...@comcast.net wrote: Volks, When removing fenders, some previous owner (I always blame those P.O.s) apparently torqued out about 9-10 M8 weld nuts in the wheel wells of my 1972 SB. I’ve got the fenders off for some body work anyhow and would like to spot-weld in some

RE: [vintagvw] Weld nuts for fenders

2015-06-22 Thread Bert Knupp
Of Project65 Sent: Monday, June 22, 2015 4:34 PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Weld nuts for fenders Will these work from CIP? http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C21%2D0898%2D10 Bill On Jun 22, 2015, at 3:07 PM, Bert Knupp bert.kn...@comcast.net wrote: Volks

Re: [vintagvw] Bill May

2015-06-07 Thread bert . knupp
I am not receiving any spam... and my spam filter is not showing any recent activity.Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Original message--From: 'Rudolph Dehoogh' via VintagVW - Air ...Date: Sun, Jun 7, 2015 7:53 AMTo: vintagvw@googlegroups.com;Subject:Re: [vintagvw] Bill MayAm

[vintagvw] Finish bumpers?

2015-06-07 Thread Bert Knupp
. Or replaced. Or kept as-is for the buyer to work with, though the curb appeal of the car would suffer. Any suggestions? Anyone have experience with the painting option? Given the mediocre demand for SuperBeetles I obviously don't want to spend more than the car's market value on fixup work. Bert

RE: [vintagvw] Bill May

2015-05-28 Thread Bert Knupp
7 years ago or so. Bert Knupp in Music City USA Facebook: Copbug Polizeikäfer From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anil Nair Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2015 2:43 AM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Bill May a few names from

[vintagvw] Routing horn wire

2015-05-09 Thread Bert Knupp
. Who knows whether this horn was also used on 1970 standard beetles? I currently have a Chinese aftermarket horn. Works fine, but ‘taint authentic. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U° °U Polizeikäfer 70 -- Visit the VintagVW archives

RE: [vintagvw] Re: Sticky stuff

2015-05-01 Thread Bert Knupp
- http://www.jbugs.com/product/Quart-Can.html On Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 3:14:17 PM UTC-4, Bert Knupp wrote: Volks, When I installed a new headliner (TMI, perf vinyl) in my beetle in about 2007, I used 3M 08088 General Trim Adhesive for the various flaps, sills, etc., as directed. When I re

RE: [vintagvw] Alabama VW shows

2015-03-27 Thread Bert Knupp
Oops. Sorry, Guys. Didn’t mean to reply to entire list. -- 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

[vintagvw] Alabama VW shows

2015-03-27 Thread Bert Knupp
. If you do get down this way please let me know. Mike On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Bert Knupp bert.kn...@comcast.net wrote: Mike, In my ’70 I have a basic battery ground shutoff switch mounted through the heelboard in front of the battery that I turn off whenever my car

[vintagvw] Door panel repairing

2015-03-22 Thread Bert Knupp
have to be removed for normal maintenance, repairs, etc., and each time creates new damage. I don’t want any new (visible) screws or clips – the car is showroom stock to the bone. Advice would be appreciated. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U

[vintagvw] Chrome vs. silver interior

2015-03-02 Thread Bert Knupp
using a horn ring repainted with a DupliColor silver spray but it's not wearing well. Question: Does anybody know a source for matte-silver horn rings, speedometer trim rings, horn buttons, etc.? Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com

[vintagvw] Wheels for '72 SuperBeetle

2015-02-04 Thread Bert Knupp
to do here. Bert Knupp -- 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

RE: [vintagvw] Wheels for '72 SuperBeetle

2015-02-04 Thread Bert Knupp
Hi, Erin, I think it helps. I’m assuming (yeah, yeah) that the three 4J x 15 wheels were probably original, and the two others (both 4½J) are strays. There are fabrication dates stamped on those three: 7/71, which is entirely consistent with this information. I’ve got a Samba

RE: [vintagvw] Using Christmas lights on 12 volt

2015-01-06 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I appreciate the further comments. I’m pondering all this in my heart. Ray’s observation is valid: having an array of odd lights is always going to be a distraction -- something we need fewer of in traffic, not more. I’m interested in illumination at shows, cruise-ins, etc., not for

[vintagvw] Using Christmas lights on 12 volt

2015-01-03 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, Just curious. Has anyone calculated how to operate a string of LED Christmas lights on a 12-volt system? Who knows what voltage range the LEDs operate on? I can see lots of interesting uses if it’s an easy conversion. I know they have a miniscule current draw and great light output

RE: [vintagvw] Re: Plastic VW Bus mall kiosks

2014-10-26 Thread Bert Knupp
Eric, You've found one! There were two local malls in Nashville, where I live, that had them in service. But as indoor shopping malls have died out nationally, so have the kiosks. Wonder what became of all of them that were in service back during the mall era? Bert Knupp -Original

RE: [vintagvw] Re: Plastic VW Bus mall kiosks

2014-10-26 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I was obviously mistaken about them having been replicas of T1 VW Transporters; they're based on a T2 image. They've GOT to be someplace, right? One that I recall had display shelves of costume jewelry, small purses, wallets, etc. Clearly they were available in more than one

[vintagvw] Plastic VW Bus mall kiosks

2014-10-23 Thread Bert Knupp
kiosks. Does anybody know the company that manufactures these, or whether they still exist? Does anybody know of an old one for sale? Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U° °U Polizeikäfer 70 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http

RE: [vintagvw] Strange herbie behavior

2014-08-22 Thread Bert Knupp
a cheap intervention that can work miracles. Happy hunting. The grounding is just one area lots of us sleuths fail to attend to very much, but it affects the entire car. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U° °U Polizeikäfer 70 From

RE: [vintagvw] Retrofitting 68 rear window

2014-08-03 Thread Bert Knupp
. Generally under $20. Bert Knupp in Music City USA Subject: [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

[vintagvw] VW declaring war on indies -- again

2013-12-18 Thread Bert Knupp
the very people they want to retain as customers. Contrast that with, say Ford or Chevrolet, who have always gone over backward to support collectors and their fan base. Ah, well … . Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70

[vintagvw] Polishes and waxes

2013-10-30 Thread Bert Knupp
? Can you recommend any good surface protection for a show car that will keep rain beading and look good for a full season? I'm in a hot Southern climate that still hits single digits in the wintertime. Bert Knupp __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U° °U Polizeikäfer '70

RE: [vintagvw] Winter modifications and necessities.

2013-10-28 Thread Bert Knupp
Hi, Kyle, Erin (No Quarter) made a great recommendation for creating a real heating system. Nebraska folks know what cold is! Down here in Nashville we rarely have more than a handful of single-digit days each year. Back when I used my 1965 Type 3 as a daily driver, I kept a 150-watt

RE: [vintagvw] Attaching a pan seal

2013-10-22 Thread Bert Knupp
To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Attaching a pan seal I would not use silicone as it does not react well with metal overtime.  I have always used a urethane based caulking.  Seam Sealer is based on urethane, they use urethane to glue in windows. On Tue, Oct 22, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Bert

[vintagvw] Our 15 min of fame

2013-09-17 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, At the June Mid America FunFest, in Illinois, I met Tom Janiszewski, the long-time writer and cartoonist for the VW Autoist magazine. The new VW Autoist came today – and on the back cover he featured my Copbug in a cartoon. Not only was comic strip was actually good for a grin. but he

RE: [vintagvw] Disc Brake Kits

2013-09-17 Thread Bert Knupp
anybody have experience with the MAM disk-brake conversion kit? Any quality issues? I'm hoping it's better than their shipping capability. Bert Knupp -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed

RE: [vintagvw] Update on my 66 bug

2013-08-29 Thread Bert Knupp
Hi, Kyle, Yes, the two little 5-w bulbs inside your USA-style headlight units are definitely the front parking lights. They're fed by gray wires. They normally come on only with the first click of your headlight switch (#57 terminal). If you choose, they can also be connected to the #58

[vintagvw] Stupid questions heard at car shows

2013-06-22 Thread Bert Knupp
education. Bert Knupp  __n|_   °(_)º   (ô\_|_/ô)    U°   °U Polizeikäfer '70 FaceBook under Copbug Polizeikäfer -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

RE: [vintagvw] Resilvering light reflectors

2013-04-09 Thread Bert Knupp
is no object, Uvira, in Merlin, Oregon, is unsurpassed. They're true pros. Bert Knupp From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of andy Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 4:13 PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Resilvering light reflectors Why

RE: [vintagvw] Resilvering light reflectors

2013-04-08 Thread Bert Knupp
with copper and nickel. Too Cadillacky for my Volkswagenesque budget. The search goes on. Any ideas? Bert Knupp *Uvira, Inc. 310 Pleasant Valley Rd. Merlin, OR 97532 Telephone: +1.541.956.6880 From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Evans Sent: Sunday

[vintagvw] Re-silvering light reflectors

2013-04-06 Thread Bert Knupp
of the other antique-car forums have reported good results from an Oregon company called Uvira, so I’ve written them (no reply yet). But I’d like to know of any re-silvering shops that y’all might have used that did good work for a reasonable price. Any recommendations? Bert Knupp in Music City

[vintagvw] Summer shows

2013-03-15 Thread Bert Knupp
called the “Styrian Bustards.” Anyhow, your thoughts on good shows – especially Midwestern and Southeastern -- would be welcome. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail

[vintagvw] Battery isolation relay

2013-03-15 Thread Bert Knupp
! Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- 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

RE: [vintagvw] Battery isolation relay

2013-03-15 Thread Bert Knupp
, after all! Eleganz über alles! If anybody can come up with the correct German system diagram, let me know. Bert From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bert Knupp Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 10:11 AM To: Vintage VW Air-Cooled Discussion

[vintagvw] Pictures of police VWs

2013-01-30 Thread Bert Knupp
) is a notorious speed trap, so I’m not all that enthusiastic, but … . Bert Knupp __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you

[vintagvw] Old radio on eBay

2012-12-26 Thread Bert Knupp
in case there are any more authenticity fanatics out there … Bert Knupp __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail-archive.com/vintagvw@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you

RE: [vintagvw] Old radio on eBay

2012-12-26 Thread Bert Knupp
Erin and all, Nope - but these are nice. Open www.ebay.de, then search on Blaupunkt Wolfsburg III. I actually found four of them currently offered. Now that nearly every German seller is accepting PayPal, payment has become super-simple. The dollar-to-euro exchange rates they offer are

RE: [vintagvw] 115 V car heater

2012-12-22 Thread Bert Knupp
, Dave! Fröhliche Weihnachten! Bert Knupp in Nashville -Original Message- From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave C. Bolen Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 7:39 AM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [vintagvw] 115 V car heater Bert

[vintagvw] Busing on FaceBook

2012-12-18 Thread Bert Knupp
! Merry Christmas from Music City USA! Bert Knupp -- 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 post to this group

RE: [vintagvw] Transaxle Q

2012-11-24 Thread Bert Knupp
universal grease won't hurt it. Bert Knupp -Original Message- From: vintagvw@googlegroups.com [mailto:vintagvw@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dean Johnson Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2012 7:58 PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: [vintagvw] Transaxle Q I received a transaxle in the mail

[vintagvw] Spelling the police...

2012-11-20 Thread Bert Knupp
on the roof. So I bought a black knit toboggan cap and got a uniform shop to embroider AUSSER BETRIEB on it. That's Out of Service in German. The car still gets lots of smiles. At a street fair one kid called it Officer Herbie. Fun. Bert Knupp -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://mail

[vintagvw] New VW calendar freebie

2012-11-17 Thread Bert Knupp
touch anyhow. Might check your nearby VW dealership. The calendar is nice. Bert Knupp in Music City USA P.S. - I've set up a FaceBook page for Copbug Polizeikäfer for police-VW-related stuff. Feel free to check out its photo albums. __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U

RE: [vintagvw] i'm in

2012-11-17 Thread Bert Knupp
. And Erin (No Quarter) Lassley is planning a visit on Thanksgiving. A List can be a Community. Onward! Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 8:23 AM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject

[vintagvw] Repairing broken door panel holes

2012-11-15 Thread Bert Knupp
Volks, I have TMI aftermarket door panels on my ’70. They’re made of a weaker fiberboard material than OEM panels. Despite my most cautious efforts, I’ve broken out the clip holes in a few places as I carefully pried out a panel to remove it. (Okay, not carefully enough.) They pretty much

RE: [vintagvw] Repairing broken door panel holes

2012-11-15 Thread Bert Knupp
PM To: vintagvw@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Repairing broken door panel holes Bert - is there any way a person can remove the covering from that fiberboard and then using the old as a template, make some out of PVC or tempered hardboard? NQ - Original Message - From: Bert Knupp

RE: [vintagvw] Repairing broken door panel holes

2012-11-15 Thread Bert Knupp
Erin, Yeah. The old hardboard cores make very good patterns. But it remains really, really labor-intensive to get a neat job. I'm still thinking I can spot-repair the three torn-out holes. Does anybody have experience in good ways to do this? (Or sad experience on how NOT to do this! We all

Re: [vintagvw] VintagVW Will be Moving Nov 13 (Evening)

2012-11-09 Thread Bert Knupp
places are trying to turn list hosting into a profit center that the messages get lost in the ads and promotions. Let's hope for the best. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer '70 -Original Message- From: vintagvw

[vintagvw] Whining speedometer

2012-11-08 Thread Bert Knupp
the speedometer itself (a Euro km/h unit)? Any advice before I begin digging? Bert Knupp PS – I’ve set up a FaceBook page for the Copbug itself. You can check it out under “Copbug Polizeikäfer” and browse through the photo albums. I’m not accepting “Friends” for it so I can control what gets posted

Re: [vintagvw] Antique plates

2012-09-21 Thread Bert Knupp
to be informed. Gute Fahrt, Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer '70 ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

Re: [vintagvw] Antique plates

2012-09-20 Thread Bert Knupp
...@lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Bert Knupp Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 11:20 AM To: 'Air-Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List' Subject: Re: [vintagvw] Antique plates Brien and all, There's very little standardization between and among the states on this. Many offer full faith and credit (and reciprocity

[vintagvw] Big Volkswagens

2012-08-31 Thread Bert Knupp
.) Most of our local buses here in Nashville are now M-A-N. Wonder if we'll get some carrying Volkswagen logos? Bert Knupp ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

[vintagvw] Conversion to disk brakes

2012-08-28 Thread Bert Knupp
on performance? (d) Does anybody have a better recommendation? I’m open to ideas… . Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http

[vintagvw] Tannehill Bug Blast

2012-08-27 Thread Bert Knupp
planning on it? It’s a premium show. Bert Knupp in Music City USA __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

[vintagvw] Carb preheater cable and spring

2012-08-27 Thread Bert Knupp
a line off-list if you’d like to deal. Thanks, Bert Knupp Nashville, Tennessee __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70 ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo

[vintagvw] FW: A neat site

2012-07-23 Thread Bert Knupp
! Bert Knupp in Music City USA ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

Re: [vintagvw] Weird Super Beetle

2012-07-22 Thread Bert Knupp
The 1971 VW 1302 had a flat windshield. On 8/1/71 the 1972 model year's Model 1303 was introduced with reinforced cowl and curved windshield. Both were marketed in the US as the Super Beetle. Right? -Original Message- From: No Quarter sil...@beatricene.com Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012

[vintagvw] Value and old bugs

2012-06-05 Thread Bert Knupp
with special interest vehicles (Hagerty is well-known, and there are several others), they'll understand. So sorry about your '74. They're worth saving (my opinion). Bert Knupp __n|_ °(_)º (ô\_|_/ô) U°°U Polizeikäfer 70

Re: [vintagvw] Old Police VW shop advisor bulletin

2012-06-04 Thread Bert Knupp
it on hard drive. Now, as soon as I can figure out how to get my backup to work ... I ought to be bomb-proof here, right? Erin, your advice is good. I'm working on it. Bert Knupp in Music City USA PS - A friend took some videos of the Copbug and put them up on YouTube. Search YouTube using Bert

[vintagvw] German eBay

2012-05-21 Thread Bert Knupp
German cars DDR, NVA, VP, VEB old East German abbreviations Happy Partshunting! Bert Knupp ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

[vintagvw] Bettery shutoff switch

2012-05-20 Thread Bert Knupp
short battery cables, one from the battery to the switch (mounted through the right-side rear heel panel, under the seat), and from the switch to a ground bolt. Any reason not to interrupt the ground (-), rather than interrupt the hot (+) side? Enquiring minds want to know. Bert Knupp in Music

[vintagvw] Hoodhunting

2012-05-18 Thread Bert Knupp
for a fair market price for buyer and seller both. BTW – I have a decent 1967 rear engine lid stored in a barn down near the Alabama border. Very willing to sell or swap – the car’s a known parts donor and there’s not much left of it, but that engine lid is in good condition. Bert Knupp

[vintagvw] Polishing aluminum trim

2012-05-06 Thread Bert Knupp
rivets in the past. It's a pain, but . .) Bert Knupp Music City USA '70 Copbug ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

[vintagvw] Booklet from Yves

2012-02-23 Thread Bert Knupp
(or does anyone?) still have a saved copy of that pamphlet? May I please have another copy? I promise to back-up better! Bert Knupp in Music City USA ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

[vintagvw] Used VW fire engine for sale in Germany

2012-02-23 Thread Bert Knupp
/markt/anzeige.php?r=9z=1n=23482 for details. We need more of these around! Bert Knupp ’70 Polizeikäfer ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

Re: [vintagvw] FW: Pecs to VintagVW? (UNCLASSIFIED)

2012-01-08 Thread Bert Knupp
in Chattanooga (great), and in 2010 the Circle Yer Wagens over in the Smoky Mountains (fun, not judged). What are some of your favorite competitive shows – or even just enjoyable – that you’d recommend I show my VW in? Bert Knupp Nashville, Tennessee

[vintagvw] Oops!

2012-01-08 Thread Bert Knupp
Sorry, Guys, My bad! I neglected to change Luis's Subject line when I composed my note. My apologies, Luis! Bert ___ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw

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