Hi All
Just thought I would post a pic of a little money saving invention. Not sure if this is the right forum, but I thought it is about as close as I will get.
I have a '69 Beetle and being that I live in Darwin (Wet Season) I needed a way to stop the rain coming through the vent in the front.
After a few quiet drinks with Bone Collector (co-designer) we came up with the following solution as a Rain deflector was fairly pricey.
Step 1: Go to local hardware store and buy a length of PVC pipe (25mm diameter), a length of clear tube (6mm) and some Araldyte.
Step 2: Go buy a 600ml soft drink, drink contents and keep the lid.
Step 3: Cut PVC pipe to length then in half (on a slight angle). Cut the soft drink lid in half and file down to match height at ends of PVC Pipe. Araldyte into place.
Step 4: Drill hole to match size of clear tube near the end of PVC Pipe (Lower end). Araldyte Clear tube into place. Line all edges of PVC Pipe with Araldyte and then G-clamp into place. I was able to use 1 G-clamp in the middle. Fill any gaps with Araldyte and leave for 12 hours to dry. Remove G-clamp, cut clear tube to length to run out of the boot. Paint if so desired.
Total Cost: approx $20.00
Cheers
Adam
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'69 VW Beetle.
