On a related subject, chrome grill slats are usually “incorrect,” the exception being late model Mark IIs. The right color was usually–not always–the interior color. But a lot of MG restorers chromed them anyway.

John,  according to this site  http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_mistakes.htm  re; chrome headlights. 

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John,  according to this site  http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_mistakes.htm  re; chrome headlights. 

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Ringo,

Update (from the Q&A under the Lucas Smoke Replacement ad):”Q: 1) When the Brits took over the aircooled VW plant after WW2 did they use
Lucas smoke? I own an old triumph and the smoke emitted from my ’62 bug smells
quite familiar! 2 if so, I assume this thing will work with old bugs too?
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HAR!! “Unlike the cheap, far-eastern replacement DIYsmoke offered by the ‘usual
suppliers’, this kit includes a filter to ensure that all the smoke is of
consistent size, It has been our experience in our shop that the reproduction Taiwanese
smoke is often ‘lumpy’, which will cause excessive
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I also give the Petronix “thumbs up”.  We have used it on a ’71 Mustang Mach1 – 429CJ, a ’66 Mustang – 289, and my dad’s Ford tractor that was built in the 50’s I think.  Since I haven’t yet been able to drive my VW / TD, I hadn’t even considered it.

Another successful project!

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Paul – thanks for the link/PDF, the information is very helpful but I do have the wiring complete. I used a universal harness that with easy to follow instructions and color matched diagram.

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Ed, mine did something similar a while back.  I lost all gages turn signals and horn do to one spot.  It was the common wire under the fuse block.  It had came un-sodered (do to lack of any other term).  I used a stick light to chase down which spot had to be re soddered.  Easy fix,  pain in the #$%^& to find.

This is a ’69, two-speed wiper that works fine. I believe the far brown wire is ground, the rest are hot. One of them will be hot when the key is hot, I think, so the motor can “park” the wiper arms. The other two are hot from the switch, slow and fast. Hope this helps.

Yep I remember most of them.  Some of those old signs are still up in Missouri.

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.

Aw Tom, you had to provide a serious answer?

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My gas line follows the stock VW routing from tank to engine.

Mine to.

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.
 

Oh yes,a trip down memory lane thanks Ray10

Yes, I do remember these. As a kid I really enjoyed the Burma Shave signs.