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majorharden Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#808194
Today I was driving my 62 beetle when I heard a snap and realised the accelerator pedal had moved somewhat on an angle and as a result, acceleration was difficult!

Had a look and found the hing had snapped in one place (see pic).

What should I do? I know you can be replacement hinges like this one:

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D111%2D701%2D535%2DA

But, do you think I can weld that break? I have never welded before, and would have to get someone to do it, but i think it would be easier than getting the whole old hinge off and rewelding the whole thing on.

My may concern is that the hinge broke due to rust, as in the pic you can se rust around the break. Perhaps there was a crack there for a long time and the rust slowly formed.

Ideas???

Note: Picture shows the back of the pedal where it connects to the hinge

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vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#808210
A cheap and good fix is.. Go to your hardware store, find a suitable door hinge made from metal and do a little welding/fabrication.

Worked good on my old fasty 👍

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#808215
Give Vintage a call ( 02-9789-1777 ) they have all the items you need
Pedal Hinge Pin spring etc etc all BRAND new easy to fit


dont usea garden hinge terrible
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#808219
vw54 wrote:dont usea garden hinge terrible
X2

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#808264
who said anything about a garden hinge?

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

majorharden Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#808324
So no one would recommend just welding the break?

I have no welding skills am also imagining how hard it would be to get the old one off unattached from the floor.

majorharden Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#808341
Thanks Waveman, for at least clearing up one thing. Ok so can't weld that break.

But still, doesn't the replacement hinge have to be welded to the floor anyway? So if I cant weld i will have to pay someone to weld that. I know Vintage would supply the replacement bit, but would they weld the new hinge on too?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#808351
If you in Sydney yes Vintage can weld the lower section hinge in place

Alternatively you can drill and bolt it in place would work just as well if your handy with tools etc etc
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

majorharden Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#808390
Hi Guys

I just discovered something very important! It is not the hinge thats broken but the arm of the accelerator pedal itself. I am much happy now as that means no welding!

New question now. How the heck do I get the pin out to get the accelerator pedal off?

Anyone got a spare accelerator pedal they want to sell to suit a 62 bug????

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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#808395
I tapped mine out with another smaller rod and a hammer.

IE: pop rivet stem etc. etc.

anything you can get in there 👍 Its not too stiff. If rusty, lubing it up with wd40 wouldn't go astray.
(ô_!_/ô) (ô_!_/ô)
69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#808447
Thats a 5 second fix for a welder. Line it up and drill a hole through just the pedal plate to show the snapped off bracket below and a welder can plug weld that in place.

Total cost $10 max at any garage.
madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍