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| posted on October 3rd, 2003 at 02:50 AM |
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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....?
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| posted on October 3rd, 2003 at 06:12 AM |
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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.
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| posted on October 3rd, 2003 at 12:43 PM |
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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.
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| posted on October 3rd, 2003 at 01:31 PM |
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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 
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| posted on October 3rd, 2003 at 11:47 PM |
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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]
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 12:27 AM |
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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...
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 12:49 AM |
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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...
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 08:24 AM |
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12 volt seems to be the go.
Thank for the tips:thumb
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 09:08 AM |
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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!
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 10:52 AM |
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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
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| posted on October 4th, 2003 at 07:37 PM |
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Well I need new bulb light holders for the tail lights as the ones I've got are no good
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| posted on October 6th, 2003 at 04:36 PM |
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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.
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| posted on October 8th, 2003 at 11:52 PM |
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N that would be cool if you could ask around for me
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| posted on October 9th, 2003 at 12:21 AM |
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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...
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| posted on October 9th, 2003 at 10:03 AM |
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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
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| posted on October 9th, 2003 at 10:12 AM |
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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.
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| posted on October 9th, 2003 at 11:08 PM |
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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
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| posted on October 10th, 2003 at 09:58 AM |
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come on mate. you know you want it.
hope there arent any rednecks sitting on the porch with their shotgun.
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| posted on October 11th, 2003 at 12:08 AM |
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I know I want to but were do I get a decent one, and then have it fitted?
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