The wiring harness that you are referring to is a dune buggy type of wiring harness. It does have proper sized wiring for ignition (#10) and for headlights (#12). The fuse box is a regular VW type of fuse block and any busing you want to do has to be done via the wiring connectors on the outside of the fuse block. It is a good option for rewiring…[Read more]

Needle nose vice grips?

There is a caravan up from Florida. Several guys flat tow. Check the speedsterownersgroup around February of next year and get in on it!

I followed Ed’s step-by-step and it worked out quite well.  I used my Dremel Tool with a cut-off wheel to remove the e-brake mechanism as well as to cut the slightly smaller hole for the mechanism at the new location.  I just used sheet metal screws to mount the e-brake in its new position.  I did make a cover plate and fire extinguisher holder as…[Read more]

Had a great time — my adrenelin high from running my 1st ever Autocross is gone and I’m still exhausted and still have my ear-to-ear grin on!!  What a blast.  The car did not break, I did not get hurt, and I’m now hooked on a new sport……..Hmm — gota find some local Autocross events here in NC….

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The “easy way” that Ed describes is exactly what I did….only different. With the notch and bend method, you lose the locking “parking” function. So, I got a second brake handle, cut it close to the pivot and welded it to the original handle straight up into the air (90 degrees). Then I bought a 1/2″ pvc cap at Lowe’s. Put the cap over the…[Read more]

Moving the e-brake handle is not so bit a deal. Here is my step-by-step. This gets you something like what Abingdon intended, and you can mount your fire extinguisher on the tunnel where the e-brake came off. Weld a plate over the hold to keep the tunnel strong.

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There was laughter and tears. Some made sacrifices. 

Managed to outrun the rain. Got into clear weather half way home. Started to run a bit hot but it cooled right down after getting off the turnpike.Roy put over 200 photos on my camera while covering the AutoX. Just finished going through them. I’ll send them out to each participant. Ed, I have your e-mail, but Jack, I’ll need yours.Happy JackEdDavidBill

Here are a few: 

These voltage regulators all need to be replaced every 30-40 years. Mine went haywire two summers ago on the way to Pittsburgh. Luckily, the previous owner had stashed a spare under the passenger seat. 

You might want to check the float in the carb bowl. Your float valve may be set too high or stuck open…or the float isn’t floating. New carb? New doesn’t mean good.Mine doesn’t like you to touch the accelerator unless it’s running. Electric fuel pump? Measure the pressure at the carb.

Carlisle unofficial slogan: “don’t worry, we got this.”

It’s a shame Vincenc didn’t make the entire trip. Great to meet him and Charlene.At the Hotel, Happy Jack arrived with his muffler tied up. It had dropped and was dragged.Ed’s Subaru transplant arrived unscathed.Wobby arrived. He and his wife hosted Friday dinner.At one time on Friday we had nine TDr’s. I’ve changed my mind on cutting the louvers…[Read more]

Ed speaks the truth. Happy Jack is proof.

Sorry for your trouble Vicenc, and hope to see you and your car in Va beach. Just so you know–and I know it’s unbelievable, towing a broken car to the Marriott parking lot during Carlisle weekend is not only acceptable, but actually encouraged. VW experts abound, and cars get fixed–usually for free. And if for any reason a car can’t be made…[Read more]

Agreed! TDr’s are more fun. I had a TF for 15+/- years.

Crikey, you must be an old cart!

Damn shame it is. So close, yet…..Hope to see you in the fall.

First diesels for 7yrs. USS Croaker (SS246). A WWII sub. Then nukes for the last 17yrs.