What are all the knobs for?

tassiemum Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 18 Jul 2011, 12:00 pm

#852317

So it may seem like a silly question, but as I've only just bought a resto car, I haven't yet got a manual for it. Am wondering if someone could help me, what are all the dash knob's etc for on a 1963 Beetle. Is there a place I can get info from ?

driftdaddy Casual Dubber

26 posts · joined Apr 2011 · 18 Jul 2011, 1:16 pm

#852321

Left hand knob is headlights - pull it out one notch for parkers, two for headlights and twist it is dash lights dimmer. Right hand knob is for the windscreen wipers. At least that's how my '65 Bug is setup.

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 18 Jul 2011, 3:54 pm

#852347

Not a silly question, VW had a total brain fart with early VWs by not labeling anything even the warning lights.
Little green light in the speedo comes on when it;s hot....surely green can't be bad 🙄
Green is low oil pressure by the way, although most have turned yellow.

tassiemum Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 18 Jul 2011, 9:06 pm

#852411

sweet, thanks for that!! also one near the hand brake?..they really are so different from other cars I've owned. I love it already, and i haven't owned it a month yet!! Can't wait to get started!

southspark Seriously Crusin Dubber

130 posts · joined Mar 2007 · 18 Jul 2011, 9:29 pm

#852421

Where in Tassie are you? I have a handbook for your car that you can have.

Paul

tassiemum Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 19 Jul 2011, 7:16 am

#852463

Wow awesome!! We're in Launceston. Would sure appreciate that!!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 19 Jul 2011, 7:22 am

#852465

tassiemum wrote:also one near the hand brake?..

That's the heater control.

tassiemum Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 19 Jul 2011, 7:44 am

#852471

Ok, cool. Thanks!! We're hoping to get the engine put in next week..but its good to know what things do!