test fitting center rack:
test fitting passenger side, diagonally up from the reverse light:
thoughts?
I could also find a matching one for the driver's side...
1963 Turkis Kombi
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dubstar
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
I picked up this Hella reflector and bracket for $1 at Litchfield (it has a VW part number on the back I plan on looking up) and thought it might look OK mounted somewhere on the bus, not to mention the fact that it will add visibility...mounted below the license plate was considered, but then I have to address the issue of the bolt and bracket scratching the paint
test fitting center rack:
test fitting passenger side, diagonally up from the reverse light:
thoughts?
I could also find a matching one for the driver's side...
test fitting center rack:
test fitting passenger side, diagonally up from the reverse light:
thoughts?
I could also find a matching one for the driver's side...
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Would think you'd want it lower and in the drivers field of vision. Hopefully they are not looking skyward. 
No way to affix it to the license plate frame?
No way to affix it to the license plate frame?
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
in my opinion, most drivers don't look low...that's why I added the high third brake light, to compensate for the relatively low bus brake lights (compared to most modern cars)...lower part of the bus already has running lights and brake lights; placing additional reflectors up high increases the overall area of night time visibility / reflectivity...it's not really "skyward"; at a distance of 10 feet or so, it's within the normal field of vision
as mentioned, it can be connected to the rear of the license plate frame, but this will require additional steps to prevent the paint from being marred...attaching to the front will obscure the dealer frame and is not a clean enough look
btw, I think it's a '70 type 1 bumper mounted reflector
as mentioned, it can be connected to the rear of the license plate frame, but this will require additional steps to prevent the paint from being marred...attaching to the front will obscure the dealer frame and is not a clean enough look
btw, I think it's a '70 type 1 bumper mounted reflector
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
I'm not really diggin it on the rack, But if you where to put it up there maybe you should consider the left side. If you where on the shoulder of the road that would be the side nearest moving traffic. It would also be the side where faster traffic was passing on the left.
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
makes sense to me.Glenn A wrote:I'm not really diggin it on the rack, But if you where to put it up there maybe you should consider the left side. If you where on the shoulder of the road that would be the side nearest moving traffic. It would also be the side where faster traffic was passing on the left.
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
a visit to the land of the SPVC...
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"
Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
This has been my desktop for a while. 
dubstar wrote:
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
greasing the front end...
arriving soon to replace the '67 tag...
to do:
finish lubrication
check and replace transmission fluid with GL4
check steering box fluid and top off
check and adjust brakes
paint muffler and damper
install new fuel lines, filter, and run proper metal line through firewall
change oil in oil bath
change oil
install NOS muffler bracket kit
adjust valves
check timing
check fuel pressure
plan and complete partial removable camper interior (jump seat, table, ?)
correct commercial grey seat covers from matt miller
M502 kombi panels from clara
medium size vintage style awning
rebuild carb
etc.
some of this I'll need assistance with, but I'm doing what I can now...
arriving soon to replace the '67 tag...
to do:
finish lubrication
check and replace transmission fluid with GL4
check steering box fluid and top off
check and adjust brakes
paint muffler and damper
install new fuel lines, filter, and run proper metal line through firewall
change oil in oil bath
change oil
install NOS muffler bracket kit
adjust valves
check timing
check fuel pressure
plan and complete partial removable camper interior (jump seat, table, ?)
correct commercial grey seat covers from matt miller
M502 kombi panels from clara
medium size vintage style awning
rebuild carb
etc.
some of this I'll need assistance with, but I'm doing what I can now...
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
I am working through a similiar list too. Hope it all works out.
Keep working at it and it gets done!!
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
thanks...good luck on your oil cooler etc.
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
When are you going to replace that Oo9 distributor?
It sure ain't original.
It sure ain't original.
Glenn
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
thanks for the compliments, glenn!
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Priorities first Glenn 
"I will be Setting aside my trusty can of starter fluid"ObnoxiousBlue wrote: quickly diagnosed as a break in the wire, and in no more than a twiddle of his finger Peabody and I took it back to the pavement
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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
OK... the hose clamps are too large.dubstar wrote:thanks for the compliments, glenn!
The clamp should not be fully closed. (see the one on the right).
Also copper is not good for fuel line. It get old, hard and brittle and can crack from the vibration.
Glenn
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"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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"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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
the fuel line is not copper; it is copper-plated steel...
what is the proper size for the hose clamps?
thanks
what is the proper size for the hose clamps?
thanks
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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Re: 1963 Turkis Kombi
I "think" the ABA clamps i'm using are #8. But i'm using .250" stainless with 7mm FI hose.
The reason you don't want the clamp partially open is so even pressure is applied 360*.
The reason you don't want the clamp partially open is so even pressure is applied 360*.
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: 1963 Turkis Kombi
Nice looking pump John. Who rebuilt this fine specimen?
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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hey raj,
ed fall took care of that for me, very nice work and good reputation...I'm fairly sure he and glenn know each other
http://vintagewerks.com/Fuel%20Pumps/fp_4sale.html
ed fall took care of that for me, very nice work and good reputation...I'm fairly sure he and glenn know each other
http://vintagewerks.com/Fuel%20Pumps/fp_4sale.html
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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I've spoken to Ed a number of times. Ed specializes in 25/36/40hp carbs, fuel pumps and distributors.
He does excellent work.
He does excellent work.
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.