Here is the wire cover <http://www.jbugs.com/product/113863515C.html> that can help block air
On Thu, Oct 31, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Bruce Howard <[email protected]>wrote: > Racer tape won't leave residue and it comes in assorted colors. Sticks > until you want it to come off. I've taped rust holes in my rockers with it > to make a more presentable 20-footer. > > > http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=racer%27s+tape&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=3487279556&ref=pd_sl_y5234ferp_e > > Bruce > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Oct 30, 2013, at 5:34 PM, Gerald Livingston <[email protected]> wrote: > > No towels unless you're planning on using so many you can never shower. > > I'm in SE Texas and the wind is **COLD** when at commuting speeds. > > http://www.harborfreight.com/40-inch-x-72-inch-movers-blanket-47262.html > > And if that doesn't stop it all then break out the duct tape and cover > leaks from inside the cab. You can use Goo Gone to clean up when the > sun comes out again. > > G2 > > On Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:39:53 -0400 > Kyle Davis <[email protected]> wrote: > > > 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 <[email protected] <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 > >>> <[email protected]<javascript:;>> > >> 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/[email protected] > >> --- > >> You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in > >> the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion > >> List" group. 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