Larry, I looked at it this morning, cloudy day , and I didn’t notice the effect
you mentioned. May be the difference in the color, light vs. dark

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After 30 years, the finish varies a lot on my car. More protected areas like
the side panels with the louvers , are brilliant, but the front tips of the
fenders, back bumper area, etc. are shinny but not as deep. My finish was so
faded and dull, I was thinking of repainting. But hated the thought. There
appears to be a chemical action also, as…[Read more]

Thanks for the compliments,the mirrors were on the fenders, but were showing star burst cracks in the fenders at the mtg. holes, so I plugged them and put the mirrors on the windshield. The windshield frame had a bunch of holes already in it, so I just used 2 all ready there. An up close look at both the windshild frame and mirrors would su…[Read more]

Tank view

Up date: The wiring was bad and needed replacement. I drew up a custom al. 8 gal tank, and had it welded up by a local fab. shop, and then replaced ALL wires. Took 3 weeks. The tank was $220, but is exactly what I needed, and gave me room for a relay/fuse panel under the hood. It is a total sucess. I  will try to post pictures. Now about that swe…[Read more]

Yes, it is tempting to just hacksaw it off…..but…I think I will fill it with water 1st. I remember an old powerboat safety film where they threw a cup of gas into the engine compartment of an old boat and sparked it. It blew the boat to pieces. Good reminder, thanks

Mine is similar, but comes back more before it turns up. This keeps the flow from getting a straight shot into the tank. The pipe parts are welded to the stock filler. I think if I take the tank off and cut off the filler next to the weld, I can put on a hose and change the angle to alow a good flow. The tank seems in good shape so I’ll try that…[Read more]

Good one ! I’ll do that.

When I got my car, the signals didn’t work, and when I moved the wheel forward, wasn’t room for a replacement anyway. Not knowing about the bus option, I drill a hole in the dash near the left side of the wheel that I could reach with my little finger with my hand on the wheel. I installed and wired a “on-off-on” toggle switch. Now I just flick up…[Read more]

Excellent ideas ! I will research new tanks more, as the cheapest was $175 and I could get a round hot rod tank ( without fuel gauge pad ) from Coyote-Gear for $159. Also a short flexable fuel filler hose and cap would allow the gas nozzle to go in almost into the tank and pop off when nearly full, without the splash back. Then the filler and c…[Read more]

Thanks for the offer,I actually happen to have that info, and the tank doesn’t appear to have been modified but for the fill pipe. The tank is a 1969 tank and I thought it good to just replace it, as it could be marginal. I also thought it would be simple,  laugh. If I come up with a solution, I will post it.  Thanks for your offer.   Rollie

Thanks for your comments. Well, it looks like my kit was designed for the stock VW tank. Not too much else fits with enough capacity. The marine topside 6.5 gal tank ( $27.99, West Marine ) would fit, but the dash fuel gauge wouldn’t work. The Below deck marine tanks ( expensive, most over $200+ ) have fuel gauge fittings, but require a hose and f…[Read more]

Hi Bill,
       Mine came in yesterday, and what a nice badge! Did I get the best one, or are they all this nice ? laugh. Thanks again for taking the time and money to do this. Rollie

 
my order is on the way. Thanks for doing this Bill.    Rollie

Thank you very much for the pictures. They are a big help. I will be away for Jan. and part of Feb. but will get into this when I return. This sounds like a much better way @ $50 than $300. I likely wouldn’t do it @ $300. Thanks,    Rollie

Thanks for the response, I haven’t done anything yet. Been pondering the better ride, handling, and more up suspension, vs. the $300 for the adj. beams and the fact I can go 65 mph actual, without the front end lifting and getting light. I have a welding shop nearby that has done some reall nice work, so your idea sounds really good. Thanks for…[Read more]

I’ll buy one also

After reading all of this, I can see that my car has the same problems. I have 2″ clearence between the fenders and the tires, and 1″ up travel only. It looks like the cure is to buy the cip1 adjustable twin beams # c24-113-401-021-fcsp @ $ 278.15 plus sh. The lower beam only, was cut and the clamp rotated foreward. I am thinking this brought t…[Read more]

Hi, ” pink mg ” is correct, I installed the #3487. He is correct again in that #3487 allows you to retain the heat tubes. I have about 1500 miles on it, and think it is perfect. I can hear conversation at 60 mph, but if I give it the gas, it has a nice sound. It really doesn’t sound much like a VW eather. The big advantage is the lower operating…[Read more]

The stalling would happen after I sat at a long red light. It would run rougher and rougher until it quit. It was idling at about 900 rpm, and would keep running if I kept my foot on the gas and the idle 1200 – 1500. It would skip and sputter even at that. As soon as I took off and got moving, it would clear right up. I think you are right, it was…[Read more]