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edward ericson replied to the topic wiper motor replacement? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
I’ve got a pic of my old wiper motor hanging with the wires attached. Will post later.Mine, too, was held in by the wiper arm studs and nothing else. Use a little allen wrench to remove two (2!) allen screws holding each knurled knobby thing that sticks out through the cowl, then the motor should just fall out.
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic new allison in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
Aw Tom, you had to provide a serious answer?
I was gonna tell Gary that, hopefully, the gas tank is with and IN his car!I will second the caution over filling the tank. My Duchess’ filler pipe runs up through the grill to the “radiator cap” also. I fill the tank slowly, and by ear. You can hear when the tank gets full and the filler pipe is… -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic Gas line routing? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
My gas line follows the stock VW routing from tank to engine.
I’m not judging that it is better or safer than anyother approach. I’ll only observe that it worked successfully for millions of Beetles over decades of use. -
Tom Colello replied to the topic Gas line routing? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
Mine to.
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Tom Colello replied to the topic new allison in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
The gas tank is built in under the deck in the front compartment. Filler neck is the radiator cap. Be careful when filling as auto shut off doesn’t always work and you’ll spill gas all over your grill and front end if you’re not careful.
Post some pics when you get the car. There is one other on this site besides me with Allison’s.
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Dan Ogle replied to the topic old forty fives in the forum Clubs and Show 13 years, 6 months ago
Oh yes,a trip down memory lane thanks Ray10
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DonsMG replied to the topic old forty fives in the forum Clubs and Show 13 years, 6 months ago
Yes, I do remember these. As a kid I really enjoyed the Burma Shave signs.
From Paul,s recent survey, the average age of responding members is about 60. So I guess that most of us will “remember these.” -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic wiper motor replacement? in the forum VW Based Kits 13 years, 6 months ago
Hi Donna,
There are nuts on the outside of the cowl, under each wiper arm. On my Duchess there are no other brackets holding the wiper motor and assembly to the cowl.Wiring instructions are on pages 49-50 of the Classic Roadsters assemply manual, page 5 & 6 of this PD… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Wipers, relocated in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Nothing for the foreseeable. I put some red duct tape over the holes to keep the water out. Will probably put some kind of round button plugs in before Carlisle.
Eventually I’ll cut the humps off and fill it from underneath with fiberglass. But not until I need a bunch of body work and paint.BTW, got it back together, replaced the blown fuse, and…[Read more] -
Robert J.Smith replied to the topic Wipers, relocated in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
ED what are you going to do with the two humps where the old wipers where?
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ray10 replied to the topic Wipers, relocated in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
I’ve used a heat gun to get old masking tape off , med. heat setting,
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edward ericson replied to the topic Wipers, relocated in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
So: Liquid Wrench= +1 for getting old masking tape to let go. But Goof Off= +10. Keep it away from your paint though.
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john barry replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Paul –she is a beauty … Your Welcome
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Paul Mossberg replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Thanks for the nice comment about my Duchess John!
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john barry replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Allen-thankxs for the info will do thanx…BTw I did what Greg is going to do .I took my car to an old aircooled V W
shop Silver Lake in Wilmington NC . Darrel Philp (28 years experience) .He brought her up to good running condition (daily)and at a very reasonable price also he said my tins were fine.jebarry2012-03-13 13:53:12
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newkitman replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
John,
Just a thought. Check the right engine case half along the top splitline. If it’s a pancake/suitcase engine (squareback, notchback, fastback) Type 3 I believe, the number may be stamped there. I had one come out of a beetle like that where the PO had swapped the engine with what was available to him at the time. -
john barry replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Paul .
Interesting that Muir doesnt cover the tins…and my block does not have any numbers below genertor pedestal either ground off or ???what do you think .thxYOU need to get the Dushess on the road sh eis beautiful .. -
Paul Mossberg replied to the topic I should know alot more shortley in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
Greg,
First, you need the VW owner’s bible, “How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive 19 Ed: A Manual of Step-by-Step Procedures for the Compleat Idiot” by John Muir.Buy it. Now. Go ahead. The forum will be here when you get ba… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Wipers, relocated in the forum General Discussion 13 years, 6 months ago
More like”Eddie: Unmatched dumbass-per-brain-cell ratio”But I’ve grown used to me screwing things up for no discernable reason.
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Rick replied to the topic Running Progress Report in the forum My Project 13 years, 6 months ago
The body will be dark cherry red and the fenders will be black. The interior will be tan, or camel those high brow folks.
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