nwarner ·
I am in brisbane, just wondering if anyone knows where i can get my 1960 bug converted to 12 volt. I am hoping to find somewhere pretty cheap to do it. I have asked Mick motors for a quote. Does anyone know where else i could try???
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68AutoBug ·
nwarner,
You may be able to do it Yourself..
If You can, it will BE MUCH Cheaper than getting someone to do it.. You will Need 12v : Generator - Regulator - Ignition Coil - Condenser - Flasher unit if fitted - & All Bulbs... - 12v Horn - 12 v Battery -
The Starter Motor & starter solenoid will take 12 volts OK..
The wiper motor will work with a Resistor
sorry, I don't know where You get these, or You can use a two speed 12 v Wiper motor from a 1968-69 Beetle.
shaft size is the same (I believe)..
So, its really NOT a big job. The points & rotor button are OK, switches OK, sender units OK. stoplight switch OK. Biggest job is changing the Generator.. and don't forget all the bulbs - speedo bulbs & interior light bulb.. If Yours is an early 60 Beetle with trafficators [semophores in US] You will NOT be able to use these, unless You can find a resistor to use.
Any other info needed, just ask..
Lee
You may be able to do it Yourself..
If You can, it will BE MUCH Cheaper than getting someone to do it.. You will Need 12v : Generator - Regulator - Ignition Coil - Condenser - Flasher unit if fitted - & All Bulbs... - 12v Horn - 12 v Battery -
The Starter Motor & starter solenoid will take 12 volts OK..
The wiper motor will work with a Resistor
sorry, I don't know where You get these, or You can use a two speed 12 v Wiper motor from a 1968-69 Beetle.
shaft size is the same (I believe)..
So, its really NOT a big job. The points & rotor button are OK, switches OK, sender units OK. stoplight switch OK. Biggest job is changing the Generator.. and don't forget all the bulbs - speedo bulbs & interior light bulb.. If Yours is an early 60 Beetle with trafficators [semophores in US] You will NOT be able to use these, unless You can find a resistor to use.
Any other info needed, just ask..
Lee
modulus ·
Hey Lee,
Wouldn't this make a good "Tech Mods & FAQs" entry?
hth
Wouldn't this make a good "Tech Mods & FAQs" entry?
hth
68AutoBug ·
Yes Peter,
It would, I am just answering the question... I have answered this before but couldn't find it .. I have also sent a breakdown of every part & Bulb needed for this conversion , but couldn't find it either... could have been an email or U2U..
and a rough pricing guide..
Keeps the old brain working..
Maybe someone can move these then..
Lee
It would, I am just answering the question... I have answered this before but couldn't find it .. I have also sent a breakdown of every part & Bulb needed for this conversion , but couldn't find it either... could have been an email or U2U..
and a rough pricing guide..
Keeps the old brain working..
Maybe someone can move these then..
Lee