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Thanks Richard. I saw them. I bought them new from JC whitney. $20 each, but they are shiney new.
Thats great…The wife and I just arrived in Naples for the next 2 weeks. Boy, I wished I had the TD down here…80 degrees. Just tripped over a restored TD and was pouring over it to see all the REAL STUFF. It was for sale for $25 big ones. Ouch. I guess I’ll be happy with my dual exhaust TD. Enjoy Florida and Merry Xmas to all.
Luckily the builder of my car was an electrical engineer. His work looks very professional…knock on fiberglass…one less thing to worry about.
Paul, I think I’ve just about solved the dilemna of the heavy engine cover. I purchased a pair of the lift tubes from one of the links you provided. I am supposed to receive them by next week. I’ll let you know about the installed results. Thanks for you clear expanation of your system.
Paul, I see the bracket hinges on your engine cover. Would love to land a couple of those, but mean while I’m playing with the idea of removing the whole cover like Bill Collins’s car. Might be too heavy though. As far as using my golf clubs on the engine cover, the vehicle will pull to the right to match my slice…very unsafe
Paul, The search goes on…I’ll see if I can find the “nipples”. I wonder if the porsche caps fit the corresponding VW 4 lug wheel for a 1971.
Paul, Did you just reverse your piano hinge or was it built this way? I like the idea of opening from the top but what to do with all those holes.
I followed your links and one was interesting to try. Larry, I’d love to see a picture of your prop rod, stowed and holding lid up. Thanks Dan, I’ll be looking for one that fits. Thanks guys.I really appreciate all the help. Got my wheels sanded and ready for primer and paint. I’ll post the finished results. Many thanks
Hi George, Rich and Rob, I’m Leon down here in Hingham on the South shore. Be happy to help any of you out with your TD’s. I’ve had a couple and presently own a red VW based car I purchased off Ebay. I’m also in need of parts and advice. Hope to help
James, I found the most convenient thing about this lift is accessibility to the under dash assembly. I’m working on the floors, steering, and wiring from a standing position. I love it so far. Thanks for your response. The reach range you referred to is not a problem with the adjustable creeper. This company thought of everything. It has also turned out to be a great work surface or shelf for tools.
It would be alot easier to not deal with that embossed VW logo. I suppose I could just cut it out. Whatever, its going to take a bit of work. Thank you for the help…I do love the look of your wheels. Now on to stripping the wheels and paint.
Exactly what I’m looking for, thanks Paul. Now I just have to locate a set of VW caps. Love that convertible bus.
This is a better view of how it will work with a TD. This photo came from the lift manufacturer.
I went ahead and bought the whole lift system. It came with a caster set which allows me to move the whole assembly around the garage. I know you guys advised me not to, however, once I saw it in action I couldn’t resist it. It allows me to sit up while under the car. I’ve been able to detail the chassis and check out every suspension part without any hassle. I thought it wasn’nt enough lift as you did, but you’d be surprised at what 30 inches allows you to do. I’ll post a picture of this assembly. Thanks for the help
ICE TROPHY for a NICE CAR