Excellent article link. I will be looking for the reruns of their show on NPR. Thanks Ed!

As stated above, here’s what unfolded. Tank liner modified and fits very well. Then I added a 3/4 inch wood shim stock under the front end to assure the clearance. Looks really nice. However, while using flashlight to inspect inside of tank I noticed serious rust right behind the fuel pickup. I pulled the tank and checked with a pin punch. Punch…[Read more]

As stated above, here’s what unfolded. Tank liner modified and fits very well. Then I added a 3/4 inch wood shim stock under the front end to assure the clearance. Looks really nice. However, while using flashlight to inspect inside of tank I noticed serious rust right behind the fuel pickup. I pulled the tank and checked with a pin punch. Punch…[Read more]

For me, here in the middle of Georgia, I’ll put a couple of tarps over Moneypenny and secure them with three cargo straps (front, middle, rear). Before that I have to put her back on the low jack stands. I have surgery after Thanksgiving so have to get her ready for winter and the house decorated for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sounds like a stock VW coil arrangement. The green wire on the coil is on the negative (-) side of the coil and goes to the condenser on the distributer. Positive side of the coil will typically have two or three black wires connected to it depending on the year model. One black wire runs up to the fuse panel, one runs to the fuel cutoff solenoid…[Read more]

Thanks for all your comments and help. Will install tank later today.  😛

That sounds a lot like flashing the generator.

jkneipper. There are two types of alternators. Older ones used an external voltage regulator. The newer alternators are internally regulated and do not require an external voltage regulator. Your 1st task would to be to find out if your alternator is internally regulated. If so, connect the wire from the DF terminal on the alternator directly to…[Read more]

Did the old gallery photos go away? I can’t seem to locate mine. At least not from my IPad.

My assembly manual (CMC/Fiberfab) calls for a coupler at the steering box end of the steering extension and another one at the other end of the steering extension where the steering shifty connects. Check out page 45 in the CMC/Fiberfab manual. They keep the old steering coupler and add a new one. I played it safe and used two new steering…[Read more]

For the steering couplers use the VW couplers for your year VW chassis. You need two of them PLUS each needs a wire from one side of the coupling to the other side. Without the wires your horn won’t work.

Welcome aboard Scott. As to what Bill said about door hinges, the place to get those is MG Magic. That’s where you will get most of the body parts you need. Talk to the folks there and they’ll be very helpful and get you the parts you need. I have just ordered a set of hinges from them as I have one hinge that is very sloppy. I think the hinge pin…[Read more]

Yes, I know it’s tacky.  I think that these were a fad in the 70’s.

So were the suction cup wind-up key which I have a total quantity of 1. And it rotates in the wind!

Here here. I’ll raise a pint-o-bitters to that.

Our prayers are with you and your family. This is a rough time but God will see you through it. Naming your TDr after your mom is a great tribute to her. Hang in there Rick and know your TDr family is here with you.