I may have the problem solved.  The upholsterer who abandoned me and my car and took my money did start on a top before all that happened.  So, I have a shell of a top that has the top and front seams in it, a window, and a basic shape.  What it needs is to have someone seam the side edges and put some kind of canvas edging on the bottom that ca…[Read more]

I looked into MG magic for a new top e mailed back and forth decided it would be a pain in the ass . Do you have any boat canvas people or amish canvas shops they could do it right and probably cheaper. I had a boot made by local amish for 40 bucks . NICE

Hey Crash55 I wonder if they would take a mail order? 🙂 I could send them my top. It has shrunk a little but at that price it might be worth the gamble.

welcome I’ll be at jim,scustomvw swap meet on the east side of the  state in july  I’ll pm you the exact dates

do you have your old top ? if so I’ll look up the guys that did mine they were about 200 bucks cheaper than mgmagic  they are here in Pittsburgh ,pa

This place seems to have a classic air to it.  I’ve frequented many forums of various topics and from what I’ve combed through, I’m glad to be here.  Besides, I find this to be quite a niche group of enthusiasts.  

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Good thinking.I’ve found that a good way to test any knowledge base or search engine is to ask a question to which you already know the correct answer. 😀

Welcome to our group!You have a wonderful story to go with your car.It’s great that it’s never been far from home.Naming your car after your Grandma is very nice.This site is a gold mine of information about getting and keeping your car on the road.Good luck with your growing family.Glad you’re here!

Thanks all for the info. I was worried, but think the pressures I’m running are normal.I’ll check the level and keep an eye on it.You guys are GREAT!

I run 10-30. If my oil press drops, I know it is time to clean the engine or change to 20-50 or both.

Tires under is always a good practice. I do that too (or did) unless they’d be in the way of what I was working on.

10w-40 if you can. 20-50 if it’s really tired, or really hot out.

You never hear stories like this from Pinto Owners! This is the Trifecta of TDR stories. A gift from the past has returned to the present preparing for the future. What a great way to welcome your future baby home!

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Just my two cents. I usually put the tires under the brakes just in case things shift and the car comes down, I’ve seen others put cinder blocks just to be extra safe. Maybe this sounds like paranoia but I also keep my cell phone within reach just in case I become trapped under Eliza Jane. And a full flask will also make the wait for the…[Read more]

That is fairly normal oil pressure for an air-cooled VW, once it has warmed up. They run lower pressures than some other cars. The oil pressure relief valves are set to bypass the oil cooler at somewhere between 42-45 psi, dumping oil back into the crankcase. This is done to prevent blowing oil seals or rupturing the cooler with cold, thick oil…[Read more]

Thanks for that!

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Welcome to the club, Bryce. Your true story is pretty close to the bogus one I made up for my own BCW, purchased 7 years ago.

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10 lbs per 1000 rpm is the going standard. But don’t assume what you see on the gauge is accurate.

Thank you guys.