i am with you now on the ragtop bit....i must of been somewhere else in the head 🙂 but i am way confused Jen, u are prepared to cut a whole in the roof for a aftermarket ragtop but not go 12volt because 12volt isnt ridgy didge....?
Thats a real nice 58 Jen.
No need to re-wire for 12volts if the wires are ok. The semaphore wires are separate from the rest of the wiring loom anyways. I can show you were they go on my 57.
Re the Semaphores - Just my personal opinion! I dont have them fitted to my oval because of safety. The Hella things are seen by other road users and it stops them running up my arse. Good enough for me.
The brake lights being dim - this could be that the reflectors inside the lights are corroded. Clean up and or rechrome will fix that right up. A nice alloy billet high stop brake light will solve that problem too.
Changes to the VW - change all the mechanicals for reliabilty and safety. Running cost will be lower. Early brake parts are getting hard to find and exy. Dailey driver right. Easy to change back to stock if you keep all the old bits.
Body - keep stock and cherry it out. Remove dents repair rust.
Golde Sunroof is a good idea nice assesory and adds value. But they do leak a little and they are not that secure.
Hey Jen Thats Jays RHD 58 from the Germanfolks. Damn Sweet Ride. You can put a 12v generator on a 36 hp stand, either rewire it, or put a porsche one on.
N!
Jen - my vote is keep Bels roof as is. You will never get a sun roof that doesn't leak sometime or another.
My two cents 😉
Part of Melbourne's Unreal Aircooled VW Community
Don't worry Jay Bel is not going to be chopped unless I can be so sure she's not going to leak:thumb
Dean thanks as always🙂
Hmmm, chopped is probably the wrong word:jesus
Cut into is better.
Love the look and would love a ragtop but not doing it if not done very, very well
If it can't be done well, then not doing. Simple
[Edited on 3-10-2003 by jenz58]
And where may I ask are You going to get a Porsche 356 or 912 12 Volt Generator?
and if You find one.... who is going to pay that much money for something with PORSCHE stamped on it...
Porsche means $$$$$$$...
Have You decided on 6v or 12 V Jen...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Hey jen
Apparently, you can get a gennie recreated with holden bits... Bill Malkoutzis from the VW Club of VIC told me this... give him a call.. i'm sure he'll be happy to explain things to a fellow vw nut.
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
12 volt seems to be the go.
Thank for the tips:thumb
Thats cool Jen.
Tofu thanks for the tip on the gennies. I'll have a talk to Bill at the next club meet.
Hows the oval going mate!
The original tail lamps Jen had a chrome backing for a reflector so they were very bright originally. Most of the reflective material disappears over time... also if dust has entered the lamp over time... the insides could be very dirty,,, thus stopping light... it needs to be taken off and washed in Car wash - the glass tail lamp is not smooth inside and catches dust- this should help... also clean up the light bulb contacts and make sure all the copper contacts are nice and clean.. a points file (under $2) is good for this... make sure the earth connection is good also... very important... You may only have 4-5 volts getting to Your tail lamps..
Its a shame I don't live in Melbourne Jen I could do this for You... use slightly larger (than the original) self tapping screws for the earth screw.. this cleans up the existing hole.. better connection.. more voltage,,,
cheers Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Well I need new bulb light holders for the tail lights as the ones I've got are no good🙁
Jen If you want a Sunroof, You need to find an Original section, and get it grafted in. If you like I can ask a few ppl who have one it. The original sunroofs really dont leak.
N!
N that would be cool if you could ask around for me🙂
grafting huh? ouch! i'm actually amazed that ppl aren't laying into you for cutting up (sorry jen, 'shaving')a 50's beetle! all the more reason for using a genuine SR i suppose... I'd love to have a ragtop... i'd prolly get ridiculed for slicing my oval's roof though...
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
I know it's a sin but it would be very cool if done well
She does have a perfect roof so guess it is a sin🙁
I dont think thats so bad. I assume 58's came with the optional sunroof. look on it as rescuing a nice sunroof.
Next nambucca I can score a lift with you on the convoy into town. I can stand up through the roof and flash my man boobs.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
Does Bucca really want that??? Do I???:o LOL
Well I figure the ragtop was an optional extra as well🙂
Mind you with Melbournes weather I woulder about my sanity:jesus
Though if I become a Mexican I can find the right climate somewhere:thumb
come on mate. you know you want it.😎
hope there arent any rednecks sitting on the porch with their shotgun.
Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf
I know I want to but were do I get a decent one, and then have it fitted?
