rockyx if I read your drawing corectly you have 2 hot leads going to the ampmeter.you show the amp ground going to the positive on the battery,run it to ground see what happens.

rockyx;

Nice ride.

Roy sent a pm.Looks like about 1100 miles

Mine started life as a super,converteted to standard,without the help of the conversion kit,wich in itself doesn’t seem to exsist.Home fabbed.And alot stronger

Try getting a cable for a full size ford same year 78 with a Sraight 6.The cable should longer because the carb will be further from the firewall.

The coil should ground internally through the points. Go back to basics.Ground engine to battery.Hot lead to starter,run a HOT wire to the coil from the battery.should fire.DOUBLE check your conections on the coil.VW runs a 1 and 15 not a + – get the right hook up – should go to the dizzy.and + to the battery.Just pull the hot lead from the coil…[Read more]

Roy maybe this will help.

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Roy I know dub front fender lights also Have what you are looking for.You could always hit your local pick and pull (salvage) and take a walk through and see if it’s worth the effort to remove old dry rotted boots.

Hey just hit me a short piece of heater hose and fill the end with silicone?

Roy

I would be willing to let mine go without the paper you would have to have your state inspect and title.$4000.engine is a vw fresh 1641 with the freway flyer trans.more details and pics if interested

I have noticed the same cars comming up on craigs(wisconsin)and on the bay at yes higher prices,than the previous 6 months it was up.However you have to keep in mind its a tough economy for most and may have fallen deeper in debt,so therfore the higher price.Doesn’t meen its value went up.

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I realize this may be to late.But should help in the future.

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I used 3/16 to plumb all mine from front to back.Just watch out for metric thread on fittings and wheel cylinders.Although middle 80’s shouldn’t be an issue,just a heads up.

I would hold the transportation company liable for the lost hood.They have or are supposed to have insurance for things like this

Sorry I’m not an expert.However you are going to have to break the glaze of the gelcoat for anything to stick.I have not reaserch but I would think the gelcoat is very similar to the clearcoat on cars today,just thicker.
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One of the nicer advantages of the VW based.I can plunk myself on my wheeled shop stool and work on the engine.Sure beats leaning over a fender and getting a sore back.