Apologies that it is kind of a pain to insert images. I’m looking at options and will keep the “new site” thread updated. I don’t expect anything immediately though.

Okay, I get it.

The chassis number will tell you the year of mfg. There is a lookup here. http://www.volksworld.com/tech-guides/technical-information/volkswagen-chassis-numbers-9474

The key years for part number issues, chassis-wise, are 1967, ’68 and ’69. 1967 and before is pretty compatible up and down the line. Those cars have linkpin front suspensions and…[Read more]

The chassis number will tell you the year of mfg. There is a lookup here.

The key years for part number issues, chassis-wise, are 1967, ’68 and ’69. 1967 and before is pretty compatible up and down the line. Those cars have linkpin front suspensions and swingarms on the rear. They are identifiable (in stock form) by the “wide-five” lug bolt…[Read more]

So here are photos of my new lift jack. I plan to make two of these, and at least one will have a sliding T bar on top with two snubbers so as to spread the load.

I’m also going to replace these RV leveler jacks with proper scissor jacks from like a couple old Toyota or Nissan pickup trucks.

But this is the basic proof of concept, which will be…[Read more]

So here are photos of my new lift jack. I plan to make two of these, and at least one will have a sliding T bar on top with two snubbers so as to spread the load.

I’m also going to replace these RV leveler jacks with proper scissor jacks from like a couple old Toyota or Nissan pickup trucks.

But this is the basic proof of concept, which will be…[Read more]

3rd attempt

Ah! That was easy!

second attempt…

second attempt…

and…nope.

@texag71 Always willing to make sure we keep one more person logging in!

well, that appears to not work at all.

Learning new tricks isn’t easy for an old dog like me, Stephen, but with your expert guidance I seem to be getting the hang of it. Thanks, more than I can say.