Not sure what happened to the second picture but the close up in in my gallery.

If you want to try to cover the EMPI area before putting the emblem on, I used a sheet of black plastic and cut a disc the size of the area.  It kinda broke up the chrome too.  I like your MG emblem better than mine. 
I was missing 2 of the caps on my basket wires and at the time couldn’t fine replacements.  Made my own with the black pla…[Read more]

Just my 2 cents.  After I saw what schu did I decided to give it a try. It worked out great.  Try it, you wont regret it.  If it doesn’t work out for you, you can still add new foam. You shouldn’t have to cut out new seats.

I had a couple GM HEI units fail me way back in the ’80s. Never figured it; I was also broke then so I went back to a points system for about 15 years and ended up finally getting one of those aftermarket Crane modules, which worked well.Looking back I wonder if maybe my regulator was hinky, or maybe the coil? Something is zapping it, probably.…[Read more]

epoxy finish is supposed to be more chip resistant.

I’d be very into that. Been thinking about an epic Bridget road trip for a while. But not sure how to convince Karen of its utility and enjoyability. Will work on her.

I had my plastic one between the fuel pump and the carb and it was no trouble, but after reading a lot of scare stories I replaced the rubber lines and moved the filter to the front of the engine (“back” of the fan shroud when you’re looking at it from the back of the car) to get it away from sparks and stuff. Seems to work fine either way.Also,…[Read more]

And my final comment….
For a kit car based on a production donor chassis, most states use the VIN from the donor chassis when they title the reconstructed vehicle.
VW VIN’s are stamped into thecenter tunnel, near the access panel for theshift rod to transmission connector.
If you can salvage your chassis and keep the tunnel, you are likely in a…[Read more]

OK, I’m almost done.
The full floor pan halves definitely include what we are referring to as the “rear bulkheads”
http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/Floor_pan_halves_for_VW_Volk swagen_Bug_p/floorpanhalves.htm

These floor pans appear to include the rear “bulkhead”
(The  first two product links)
http://www.jbugs.com/category/1956-1970-vw-bug-floor-pans.ht ml
 

Here’s another one that stripped off everything back to the rear torsion tubes:
http://www.buildingabeetle.com/

If the tunnel is solid, you can replace both front and rear “bulkheads.
Take a look at this guy:
http://www.cirkut.com/bug/week1.html
Rockyx, remember, we are a great resource here. But when you are looking for info, don’t forget to search for VW restoration info.

Rob,
Here is schu’s seat fix:
https://tdreplica.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1438& PN=5

Rob,
I have a fix that I did on my car seats w/ pictures somewhere on the site – In
my opinion it is way better then just changing out the foam – take a look and
let me know if you have any questions. No more DBS ( Dead Butt Syndrome )

Keep in mind the tunnel is the backbone of the chassis and is where all the strength comes from. The frame head can be replaced but I’m not sure about the rear bulkhead. The floor pans are nothing and really don’t provide much in mechanical strength to the chassis so replacing them is not a big deal and commonly done. However I’d seriously think…[Read more]

Awesome!
I did Mt. Washington in my Jovi Mercedes (a Chrysler LeBaron based Mercedes SL 600 reproduction). It was about 75 degrees at the base and snowing at the top of the mountain!
Like Wobby says…good for the soul!

The plastic filters are fine in the engine compartment from a heat stand point. Just make sure they aren’t touching anything that might get hot. The necessity for two filters suggests to me that you may have a dirty tank or fuel line problem. One filter should be plenty and yes they never fill up completely.
There is a lot of talk amoung the VW…[Read more]

Thanks for the advice guys. I’m gonna order the top this week. My side curtins are in excellent condition and I sure wish he could match the fabric color but can’t. For now I’m gonna go with a dark brown stay fast canvas that will match the trim on the side curtins then later get the side curtins done to match the top. Gotta be ready for cooler…[Read more]

Ed glad to hear you made it home. Any ride is a good ride. I in the middle of desaster recovery needed a get away. I pursuaded Mrs Wobby to join me for a jaunt up Mt Washington. Guys I’ve done this on my bike, a Opel GT, a model A, But never with Mrs Wobby or with Ally. I will say at sometime in the next year or so this is the place for a TD…[Read more]

I have Tempur-Pedic mattress. Highly recommended to sleep on. And other things.
But I think the way the memory foam works would make it too soft for a car seat. My mattress is a “firm” Tempur-Pedic. But when you sit down on it, you sink pretty far down.
My recommendation for a car seat…use a much denser foam for the seat cushions,  then p…[Read more]