wtb: Alternator

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 8 Nov 2005, 6:39 pm

#426471

Hi all,

I'm wanting to replace the generator in my '70 Auto Beetle with an alternator, preferably a 75 amp one. I'll need the whole kit, so who/where is the best place to get a new one for a good price? I'm in Melb, but don't mind paying postage if it's from interstate as I'm happy to shop around for the best $$. I had a reply from Mick Motors, and am waiting on Classic VeeDub. Anyone else?

Also, would anyone have a suggestion as to why my Bug wants to stall sometimes when stopped at lights but in gear? It's fine when idling in neutral.

Thanx! :P

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 8 Nov 2005, 7:26 pm

#426485

I'm after one too if that helps? Might be able to get a discount for a group buy or something?

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akean1 Remember To Love

1,088 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 8 Nov 2005, 7:34 pm

#426487

try and call george (classic vee dub) its the easiest way to get hold of him.
0412434762.
or try 62deluxe (kdf werks)
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2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Nov 2005, 8:33 pm

#426519

I have a second hand one in perfect working order with mount etc etc.
Send me a u2u if your interested.

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 9 Nov 2005, 12:37 am

#426653

I payed $220.00 , this was less the stand as i had one mick motors

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 9 Nov 2005, 10:03 am

#426745

Have had a few replies from places...

Custom Vee Dub only have 55 amp.... same with Mick Motors. Am still waiting to hear from KdF Werks.

Are 75 amp kits really that hard to come by? 🥲

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 9 Nov 2005, 12:20 pm

#426778

I bought mine from overseas (CIP1) as a kit. Can't remember how much I paid though but it would be on their website.

Yogie

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 9 Nov 2005, 12:22 pm

#426780

Yogie wrote:I bought mine from overseas (CIP1) as a kit. Can't remember how much I paid though but it would be on their website.

Yogie

Do you have the website link handy? 🙂
Don't worry.... found it. Good ol' Google! 😉

[ Edited on 9/11/2005 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Nov 2005, 2:24 pm

#427212

Well, no one in Oz seems to have 75 amp kits.... and CIP1 are out of stock currently.

D'oh! :duh

ctefeh Wolfsburg Wizard

479 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 10 Nov 2005, 4:11 pm

#427239

P-B-B..
Aircooled.net - 250.00 US $$$'s brand spankers....without shipping...

Enjoy
Ctefeh

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Nov 2005, 4:29 pm

#427251

ctefeh wrote:P-B-B..
Aircooled.net - 250.00 US $$$'s brand spankers....without shipping...

Enjoy
Ctefeh

Thanx, will check it out! :thumb

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 10 Nov 2005, 4:40 pm

#427261

why so many amps you planning a huge stereo or something

[ Edited on 10-11-05 by barls ]

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Nov 2005, 6:55 pm

#427302

barls wrote:why so many amps you planning a huge stereo or something

[ Edited on 10-11-05 by barls ]

Umm... yes? 😉

I think the more amps the merrier. I'd love to be able to sit at lights in the rain, with my headlights on, stereo blaring, wipers on full, and nothing slows down or dies on me!

And I was under the impression that Stickshift Autos use more current than normal beetles as the gears are like a switch or something..... drawing current. I'm not 100% on how the Auto's work, but this was the gist I got... I'd love to see one pulled apart and get the lowdown, as long as it's not mine that's pulled apart! :P

So yeah, would love a 75 amp alternator as opposed to 50 amp.

jakjones Officially Full-On Dubber

217 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 Nov 2005, 7:00 pm

#427304

50 amps is plenty 4 most things . ie not a compressor 4 air bags but other than that its more than nough

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 10 Nov 2005, 7:03 pm

#427307

i use to run my lights, stereo, gauges and twin bilge blowers for my heater and had no problems on a generator. ive gone to a 50 amp alternator mainly cause one came up for the right $$$$

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 10 Nov 2005, 7:20 pm

#427310

also bear in mind that the 75 amp version requires a couple of heavy duty cables to be run so you dont fry the original wires. these cables some times come separate so it can make a difference in price

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 11 Nov 2005, 7:37 am

#427428

You're a wealth of info Barls, thanx!

Am checking out for 75 amp ones.... but so far no luck. Maybe it'll have to be 50 afterall.... 🥲

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 11 Nov 2005, 2:54 pm

#427538

it comes from looking in to things like this for my own benifit

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