Generator

mikamika Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Sep 2016 · 13 Sep 2016, 7:29 am

#1029894

Hi all,
This is my first attempt to bring a tired 1967 beetle back to life for my 16 yo daughter who is on her learners. Hopefully, by the time she gets her license the car will be ready.
Along with many things that need attention, I have found out the 12V generator requires replacing. As this bug is original, well to the best of my knowledge, and apart from the fact it has a 1600 instead of the original 1300, it looks relatively untouched. So I am leaning towards keeping the generator, unless I'm talked into an alternator.
Now this is the catch, my daughter is paying for all repairs and fix ups, therefore budget is the first priority because she only has a casual job as a waitress.
We hope to do many things, such as, remove small portions of rust, re-paint, new interior etc.

So.....to start off with, if anyone knows where I can get my generator repaired, an exchange or new one, please let me know.

I am located at Birkdale, Brisbane area. I can travel metro Brisbane and happy for people to contact me on email....japt1421@gmail.com.

Happy restoration...🙂

AA003 Custom Title Time!

1,189 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 13 Sep 2016, 5:11 pm

#1029902

Check the brushes first. 5 minute job to replace.

I read it on samba, so it must be correct.

Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!😂

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Sep 2016, 9:24 pm

#1029908

mikamika wrote:Hi all,
This is my first attempt to bring a tired 1967 beetle back to life for my 16 yo daughter who is on her learners. Hopefully, by the time she gets her license the car will be ready.
Along with many things that need attention, I have found out the 12V generator requires replacing. As this bug is original, well to the best of my knowledge, and apart from the fact it has a 1600 instead of the original 1300, it looks relatively untouched. So I am leaning towards keeping the generator, unless I'm talked into an alternator.
Now this is the catch, my daughter is paying for all repairs and fix ups, therefore budget is the first priority because she only has a casual job as a waitress.
We hope to do many things, such as, remove small portions of rust, re-paint, new interior etc.

So.....to start off with, if anyone knows where I can get my generator repaired, an exchange or new one, please let me know.

I am located at Birkdale, Brisbane area. I can travel metro Brisbane and happy for people to contact me on email....japt1421@gmail.com.

Happy restoration...🙂

Yes, it may be the brushes need replacing, very inexpensive, or the voltage regulator needs replacing....
Major problem with the generator is the weight, so it would be great to be able to pick one up in Your own area...
To keep expenses down, no need to go to an alternator.... at least at this stage...
Now there should be heaps of good generators and regulators out there that have been exchanged for an alternator.
As most VW owners don't throw anything away..... 😂😂

Have you looked at the website : www.vw-resource.com
this is an excellent website for beetle owners and restorers.

Lee

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