I've been looking for a second project to work on along with my running/driving '64 Bug. I found what I thought might be a good candidate for a complete body off resto project but the car has sat for a long time and the lower corners of the windshield have rust. The driver side rusted through and...

I'm trying to replace the cables that work the heat levers in my '74 beetle sedan, as one of them snapped recently. However, I can't get the new cables through the tubes. The tubes are bent close to where the cables are supposed to exit and I'm pretty sure that's where they're getting hung up. I...

Hi, I killed my battery this weekend by overcharging it. Trying to find a new one. Who can recommend a good one? I am looking for one with about 105 minutes RC. I think it must be a group size 42 that fits in. Is this right? Thanks,

How the hell has everyone been here at ramva. Sure have missed all of yall. Really have. Jan have you got those snow chains yet? Brenda and I have now started redoing Old plymouths. Guess theres nothing wrong with that,,,burp.. My latest is a 50 special Deluxe... I no longer work for the school...

I have a strange '77 Type 2 Microbus. My daughter would tell you that it is very strange, but for different reasons. :-) It was built and sold in Germany, so some <most> of the parts don't follow the same lines as '77 microbus' sold here in the US. I have already asked some questions on here...

I am helping to salvage a junkyard find -- 1972 Bay bus with a type 4 engine. Previous owner has installed a single, center mounted, Weber 2bbl mainfold and carb. Carb is oriented with linkage on drivers side of vehicle. Stock accelerator cable passes through engine tin approx 10" to drivers...

http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/html2003/Bills/CurrentVersion/Ratified/Senate/sbil1083.full.html From that article: SECTION 10. G.S. 20-183.2 is amended by adding a new subsection to read: "(a1)Safety Inspection Exception. - Historic vehicles, as defined in G.S. 20-79.4(b)(17), shall not be subject...

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Hello all still trying to decide on my new engine rebuild. I am allways looking to save a bit of money by thinking "out of the box". So , I was thinking that a carb from a non vw should work on a vw. some well, some not so. Thinking scrapyard (junkyard) carbs, has anyone any knowledge on a

I am trying to install a 3-pt. EMPI shoulder belts in my '71 Convertible SB. I noticed when I unpacked the belts that there was some slack in the belt coming from the retractor. I foolishly allowed that slack to wind back into the retractor and now I cannot get that slack back out to finish my...

hi there! my name is tomasz, i live in poland last mounth i've crashed my 1966 bug. now we are trying to make him alive again :) thats why we are looking for some cheap ragtop rails. does anyone has it? i have also complet sunroof (witchout cables:( ) mechanizm for sale - i coul give it for the...

"Bart Bervoets" > wrote in message ... > Bus, 1973 bay window camper, initial problem was hard > starting in the morning and unstable running. > Purchased a brand new Brazilian 31pict carb, solved the > cold start and runs smooth now. > Timing is...

I have a completely original 1955 oval ragtop. 51K miles. I have two problems I believe are related to the fuel system. 1. When accelerating there is a "flat" spot in the power output at what I would estimate is about 1/3 max rpm. Pulls strong off the line :) and no problem in 1st. then sort of...

Hi everyone, I'm back for a bit, I need a good source for a rear seat for my `68 sunroof. The only part of the rear seats that are there is the upper half and it is in terrible shape. Also need the kick pannels as well. Anyone got any sources for seats and pannels?

..........a good time to post something like this while the wife is outside shoveling snow: Subject: Tech Support Last year I upgraded from Girlfriend 7.0 to Wife 1.0. I soon noticed that the new program began unexpected child processing that took up a lot of space and valuable resources. In...

On 12 Oct 2004 19:57:04 -0700, (Sleepy Joe) wrote: >Hi! >I bought an AutoZone battery and installed it on 5-28-02. > I think it is time for a new one. > With the headlights on, foot on brake pedal/stop lights on, and turn >signals on, sometimes the turn signals will...

I am putting a new Mexican engine in my wife's buggy, I removed the old engine, clutch and pressure plate. looking at the pressure plate it is an F&S plate, my wife always complained about how hard the clutch was to push, is anyone familiar with this type of pressure plate ? it doesn't look like a...

Hello all..... I will be having a yard sale for assorted antique volkswagen parts on Saturday 27/11/04..I also have a large collection of Gay pronography for sale, but thats beside the point.....The address is 100 the high street Orange County California, Sale starts at 6.00 am, Early callers most...

Hi Poeple I am quite new to this group so please be kind ! I am planning on building my first engine. I have read loads on the net on how to ... performance this ... lightened fly wheel etc etc. A few times I have come across the statement " but dont do this if its going in a bus" !