WOW…really? I’m way off then. I just refinished the wheels and mounted the tires (165/80-15) and am running 28 in the front and 30 in the rear. A buddy of mine said that was right for a VW, but I assume from your post above, I can go that low due to the lighter weight body…correct? What is the difference? Better ride or better handling or b…[Read more]

Allen, my nest was already installed in the body so that is not an issue.

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OK. Took the new tank I had purchased back and explained the problem. He had the correct tank in stock so we swapped it out. He was even somewhat perplexed with the shape of the tank I had purchased. None of his other stock looked like the tank I returned. I’m thinking his supplier has shipped him a wrong tank in error.

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I agree with Roy. I didn’t mention it as it really wasn’t part of my tank fit problem, but when I removed the old tank the PO had put a cork in what was the overflow outlet by the filler neck (it was not visible as the filler neck was on the hinge side of the hood) and the cork had a tube glued in the center and a rubber tube was attached to c…[Read more]

Paul, I have since looked at several websites that sell VW gas tanks and I agree…what I have for the new tank does not look like what the websites picture for ’67 and earlier tank. They show a tank that has the main depth of the tank centered in the middle similar to the old tank I took out. I looked at the new tank again and the guy I bought it…[Read more]

Roy called me this afternoon and we discussed several ideas. One was bend the bottom of the new tank to clear the steering shaft, but I’m not really hot on that idea. As i mentioned earlier, the manuals do not address this situation. They just talk about shortening the filler neck on the new style I bought and moving the filler neck to the…[Read more]

Well……..I answered a couple of my questions. I bit the bullet and removed the rivets and took the “tank nest” out and then set the new tank in place and the tank hits the steering column, so modifying the “tank nest” or removing it is not an option. Not sure what to do now. I guess I can get a tank like the existing one and have it modified t…[Read more]

Al, did you go with the Classic White series and how does the cost compare to VDO and AutoMeter?

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Looks like a great time was had by all. Thanks for sharing the pics.

OK..looks like you all are set for a good time, but just remember that for those of us who can’t make it this year, if there aren’t any pictures…it didn’t happen. Have a great time!!

Yes, charge to take pics and put the $ in the car “fun upgrades fund”. I’ll try to catch up with you the next time I’m in St Pete.

You all need to see ths car…..

SafeLite (I believe that’s the name) is a national chain that has a good repair system and a lot of insurance companies will cover the cost of the repiair. At worst it leaves a little spot in the glass that looks like a water drop and after awhile you never notice it.

Cool Roy. I’m going to have to hook up with you and check out your ride in person.

Happy Birthday……55!!! I didn’t know this forum was in the hands of a kid!!

Roy, that is easy….I’m over 70. Oh wait, maybe that wasn’t the challenge.

My chassis is a 69 and it is IRS.

Eric, PM sent.

Ok. Took the carb off and recheck, etc. Did find a gasket that I forgot to replace, so did that and re-cleaned and re-installed the carb. Started with the initial settings of 2 turns out on the air bypass/idle adj.(large screw) and 2 1/2 turns out on the small adj. screw. Car starts fine and was at 1000 rpm and then dropped to 800 rpm after warm…[Read more]