Two Questions...

Hey gang....

First off, I have two questions... one simple... one a lil more
lengthy....

#1 On my 69 Beetle Baja, I notice that I have "defroster" lines on the
rear window...but for the life of me, I can not find any controls for
it... there does not appear to be a knob or switch on the dash...is
this a gaff by PO who replaced it incorrectly....????

#2 (and here is the lengthy one) On my old '70 Beetle I had some
western wheels (I hope that's the name of the rims) four lug, with
Turbo Tech 195/70SR14's on all four corners.... I liked them and the
rims and when I departed with the car (long story) I kept the rims and
tires.... the rims have been moving from one place to another with me
for about 10 years....

Now I have a my 69 baja... and it currently is running...

Front: Cooper Sportsmaster GLT 165R15
Back: Bridgestone Desert Dueler P235/75R15

I don't mind the wheels, but I am not a fan of the look of the rims...

I would love to use my old rims, BUT is moving down to the 14's a major
bad idea? What kinda issues might I have if I pursue this switch?

Should I just throw the 14's in the classifieds and look for some other
15 rims that flip my trigger?

Just curious... I like the wideness of the Deulers in the back... but
the fronts look like bicycle wheels to me and narrow...but maybe that
is just me...

any advice would be majorly appreciated....

Matt

Cujo3131 wrote:
> Hey gang....
>
> First off, I have two questions... one simple... one a lil more
> lengthy....
>
> #1 On my 69 Beetle Baja, I notice that I have "defroster" lines on the
> rear window...but for the life of me, I can not find any controls for
> it... there does not appear to be a knob or switch on the dash...is
> this a gaff by PO who replaced it incorrectly....????

<SNIP #2>

This page of my web site:
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/elec.htm
Scroll down to Miscellaneous:
"Circuit diagram for rear window defogger on Type 1 cars."

The switch is *under* the dash lip and is a tiny rocker type.

The fuse and relay are under the back seat.
Don't be surprised if the thing doesn't work.
After ~40 years, most of the grid wires have broken...

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

thanks Jim....

I will give that a look... Was just curious as I didn't see it
anywhere. Seems my fuse assembly has been replaced so I won't be
surprised if that switch is missing either....

But will give it a gander...

Matt


> <SNIP #2>
>
> This page of my web site:
> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/htm/elec.htm
> Scroll down to Miscellaneous:
> "Circuit diagram for rear window defogger on Type 1 cars."
>
> The switch is *under* the dash lip and is a tiny rocker type.
>
> The fuse and relay are under the back seat.
> Don't be surprised if the thing doesn't work.
> After ~40 years, most of the grid wires have broken...
>
> Speedy Jim
> http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

Cujo3131 wrote:
> Hey gang....
>
> First off, I have two questions... one simple... one a lil more
> lengthy....
>
> #1 On my 69 Beetle Baja, I notice that I have "defroster" lines on the
> rear window...but for the life of me, I can not find any controls for
> it... there does not appear to be a knob or switch on the dash...is
> this a gaff by PO who replaced it incorrectly....????


Look on the underside of the dash, on either side of the steering
column. You should find a cheap black plastic toggle switch there, it's
square shaped. That would be it. It should also light up an indicator
light on your speedo. Most rear defrost grids today are dead, though, or
just a few lines working (and about to burn out if you keep using them,
as they are now carrying all the load from the dead ones)

jan

--
--------------------------------
Beer is made by fermentation caused by bacteria feeding on yeast cells
and then defecating.
In other words, it's a nice tall glass of bacteria doo-doo.

> just a few lines working (and about to burn out if you keep using them, as
> they are now carrying all the load from the dead ones)
>
> jan
>
> --


Sorry to bud in...

But that's a big heads up. Thanks for sharing that, I've just 2 lines
working on my '73 and sometimes I (try to) use them.

Are the back windows with defroster still available (new)?
I mean, they stopped producing ac beetles in 2003, how about parts?

tia
Roger

"Jan" > wrote in message
...
(and about to burn out if you keep using them,
> as they are now carrying all the load from the dead ones)
>
> jan


They dont work like that - they carry the same load as they did before the
others gave up ! A=V/R

Rich

tricky wrote:
> "Jan" > wrote in message
> ...
> (and about to burn out if you keep using them,
>
>>as they are now carrying all the load from the dead ones)
>>
>>jan
>
>
>
> They dont work like that - they carry the same load as they did before the
> others gave up ! A=V/R
>
> Rich
>
>
Rich gets the prize :-)

All elements are in parallel, so one burning out has no effect on
the others.

Jim

Anyone have any input on my tire question????


Matt

> Rich gets the prize :-)
>
> All elements are in parallel, so one burning out has no effect on the
> others.
>
> Jim

Oh... OK.
But is there any chance they sell the back window new?

Roger

bug '59 wrote:

>> Rich gets the prize :-)
>>
>> All elements are in parallel, so one burning out has no effect on the
>>others.
>>
>>Jim
>
>
> Oh... OK.
> But is there any chance they sell the back window new?
>
> Roger
>
>

Do you know for sure yours is bad?

Doubt you will find a heated window anywhere.
There are repair kits (of dubious value) and
also aftermarket grid kits (effective, but ugly).

Speedy Jim
http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/