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 bugmaniaar
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| posted on March 14th, 2016 at 09:36 PM |
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Battery cover ????
Hi all.
We have a 63 beetle that has been converted to 12volt.
Should there be a cover over the battery to stop it shorting on the seat bottom?
If so what does it look like? any pics?? heading for a road worthy soon...
Thanks all..
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| posted on March 14th, 2016 at 09:38 PM |
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mine is a piece of thick carpet.
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bugmaniaar
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| posted on March 14th, 2016 at 10:53 PM |
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Like the idea of carpet or something,but not too sure about passing a road worthy...
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 05:22 AM |
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The best way would be to buy a recessed terminal battery like later VWs have or get a cover from a 1500 Beetle.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
Sometimes Volkswagen dealers sell spare parts. Amazing isn't it!
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 05:43 AM |
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Agree with above, but if you don't need a new battery -
Pictures of correct covers, but a rubber car mat works just as well.
https://www.classicveedub.com.au/cvd_new/parts.aspx?SearchData=battery
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 07:01 AM |
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get the later type battery with sunken terminals and a rib on bottom to lock it in place you will need the clamp bracket as well
I have had mine in 65 bug for over 12 years no problems
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 07:05 AM |
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Yep. I'm using a super cheep clamp on a rubber mat and its doing fine.
If he's really worried, maybe a piece of ply wood may work, or just a late beetle cover.
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 12:31 PM |
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I use a thick rubber mat to cover it - something which is not flammable and can prevent the battery from shorting on the back seat metal frame.
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| posted on March 15th, 2016 at 06:19 PM |
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Thanks for the info.........
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