AoT's White Wonder
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Bigtonkakid
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
I think I found a twin http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/1770839145.html
Racing...Because baseball, football and soccer only require ONE BALL.
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volksbugusa
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
audrey bug is much nicer.....................
Owner of the only known Empi Titelock Rack in the world.Not a Jim Dandy
Matt D'Azzo
Mastic,New York
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Matt D'Azzo
Mastic,New York
COME INTO MY GARAGE http://volksbugusa.shutterfly.com/
Re: AoT's White Wonder
volksbugusa wrote:audrey bug is much nicer.....................
and thankfully, is strutless.
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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dubstar
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I saw Audrey's bug today for the first time...looks nice
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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AoT
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Thanks. I'm trying to up the caliber!!volksbugusa wrote:audrey bug is much nicer.....................
On the trip back from the Big Duck I sensed a change in the decibel level. When I got it back in the driveway took a peek to find this. I know I have a heavy foot but this was a surprise to see so much gone!!
Mike, maybe it was all that off roading we did!!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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AoT
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Guess I'll have to make a detour on some of those projects I had lined up!!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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Damn.. heater box.AoT wrote:
Here's the problem, the head studs are all rusted and i bet they will break. So fixing this might be a real problem.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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Bigtonkakid
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Heats overrated ask any buggy guy... 
Racing...Because baseball, football and soccer only require ONE BALL.
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Glenn
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But that's not heat... it's a broken exhaust pipe.Bigtonkakid wrote:Heats overrated ask any buggy guy...
It's loud and smelly.... just like "_________".
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Cut the bolts off with a Dremel.
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
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AoT
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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Found this in my cache in the garage....
Does this help any?
Does this help any?
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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mannys66
Re: AoT's White Wonder
no is not, what broke in your car is the part that muffler in the picture bolts onto.
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AoT
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so I need to get a new heater box. this muffler might be better than the one thats on there. Rust and all!
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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The problem will be with the exhaust studs. Removing the nuts without snapping the studs will be a project.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
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mannys66
Re: AoT's White Wonder
correct, heater box, that heater box can easily be repaired though. $5.75AoT wrote:so I need to get a new heater box. this muffler might be better than the one thats on there. Rust and all!
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsLi ... 113255101X
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The exhaust side is broken not the "fresh air" side.mannys66 wrote:correct, heater box, that heater box can easily be repaired though. $5.75AoT wrote:so I need to get a new heater box. this muffler might be better than the one thats on there. Rust and all!
http://wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsLi ... 113255101X
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Beer can and some clamps , maybe a little muffler tape will get you through the summer .
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
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AoT
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Last night decided to tackle the heater box issue. Hit the connections to the head with PB Blaster and was able to back them off.
After the 5K run in Sayville that Tom and I ran, got back to work. Got the rest of the connections off and used the angle grinder to give the ragged edge of the heater box receiving end a clean line. Attempted to hammer the heater box repair piece in but it was the exact diameter as the piece still in place so I took the new part and ran it along the bench grinder to shave off a a hair. That worked out good since it heated the metal and when I put it into place to hammer it grabbed the inside and made a snug fit.
Took some time to get the muffler realigned and bolted in place, but worth the effort. Tightened up all the bolts and got the clamps on.
Back on the road....
After the 5K run in Sayville that Tom and I ran, got back to work. Got the rest of the connections off and used the angle grinder to give the ragged edge of the heater box receiving end a clean line. Attempted to hammer the heater box repair piece in but it was the exact diameter as the piece still in place so I took the new part and ran it along the bench grinder to shave off a a hair. That worked out good since it heated the metal and when I put it into place to hammer it grabbed the inside and made a snug fit.
Took some time to get the muffler realigned and bolted in place, but worth the effort. Tightened up all the bolts and got the clamps on.
Back on the road....
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Glenn
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You're moving up the ranks.
Job well done.
Job well done.
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
When you mess with the bull, you get the horns.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Nice repair . That should give you some time.
I'm not an air cooled snob , I like them all !
Brown wrote:Tom is right!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Aot...
do you do house calls yet?
lol... great job with the car! you rock!
do you do house calls yet?
lol... great job with the car! you rock!
Glenn wrote:I have to say, this "gruppe" is so much more than just a car club.
MrBreeze wrote: This is the DVG board. The threads flow as they flow.
Deal with it.
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Very cool. Nice work. They should change the description of that part it states clearly it is for the fresh air side.
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dubstar
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sweet...too bad we couldn't fix my tie rod like that today LOL
john aka dubstar
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
1963 Type 2 Kombi
1977 Type 1 FI
wanted: any year / condition split window middle and rear seats for the '63
"oh ya! the bus has tires that hold air now and all drums are freeded"
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AoT
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- First Name: Audrey
- Vehicle Year: 1974
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- Location: Ready for a road trip....
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Have had an issue with the fuel gauge since its been on the road. The needle moves around like a metronome and never reflects the actual level of gas in the tank.
Took a look last night and traced the wire from the sender to the rear of the speedo. Found that the nut that holds the vibrator to the speedo was loose. so I got the 10mm socket and tighened it up. Took it for a ride and it was steady only with a slight sway on a turn but always goes back to where is started. Not down to reserve like it used to and then shoot back up and down again.
Most of the info I read says that there are two wires. This sender only has one wire to the speedo. It has a connection to the vibrator that sits on the screw.
Is this sender ok or should there be something else that might have been removed? I don't see another place on the top of the sender for another connection. And where is the ground connection?
Took a look last night and traced the wire from the sender to the rear of the speedo. Found that the nut that holds the vibrator to the speedo was loose. so I got the 10mm socket and tighened it up. Took it for a ride and it was steady only with a slight sway on a turn but always goes back to where is started. Not down to reserve like it used to and then shoot back up and down again.
Most of the info I read says that there are two wires. This sender only has one wire to the speedo. It has a connection to the vibrator that sits on the screw.
Is this sender ok or should there be something else that might have been removed? I don't see another place on the top of the sender for another connection. And where is the ground connection?
Keep working at it and it gets done!!