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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: Any bright ideas on how to fix this???

Author: pig-pen
Subject: Any bright ideas on how to fix this???
Posted: Today 5:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

So... disaster strikes.

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does any one have a fix for this without taking apart the assembly???
the metal tabs are brittle and one has broken already so I thought it better to stop.

HELP!

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Flashing semaphores...?

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Posted: Today 2:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 64

Thank you for your help zwitterkafer i will give it a go.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 56 pedal assembly

Author: EverettB
Posted: Yesterday 10:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

The 120 is KPH (kilometer per hour)
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 56 pedal assembly

Author: spocksbrain
Posted: Yesterday 10:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

thank you for your info. i see on the handbook picture it says 120 mph. mine only says 80 mph top speed.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Flashing semaphores...?

Author: Zwitterkafer
Posted: Yesterday 9:38 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 64

If your blink-motor has only 3 terminals, and is 6 volts, it could be a BM-200154 made by SWF. In that case, it is designed to be mounted ahead of the turn signal switch, and works on a negative ground system. One end of this motor has two terminals, + and -. The + connects to 6 volts (use a fuse!) from the ignition switch. The "-" connects to ground. The "R1" terminal at the other end of the motor connects to the common terminal of your 3-wire turn signal switch (early version) or to the common "54BL" terminal of the 6-wire turn signal switch used later on. This type of 3 terminal blink-motor is nothing more than a glorified flasher; use it the same way.

If you want the turn signal indicator light to blink as well, this implies significant further modifications, likely involving steering diodes or at least one extra relay. The blink-motor does not provide the required pulsed ground output, like the "KBL" terminal of VW flashers. The indicator lamp should continue to work as before, seeing 6 volts when the ignition is on, but lighting up only when contacts in a semaphore close to provide a circuit to ground.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 57 January Vert Body Number

Author: type4split
Posted: Yesterday 7:25 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

All cOnvertibles dOnt have "15" prior to number. My last '57 did not
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: My 56 oval ragtop project.

Author: Blacklisted37
Subject: My 56 oval ragtop project.
Posted: Yesterday 7:18 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 0

Here she is the day my son and I picked her up in Mississippi. I passed up a lot of beetles while looking for this one. I am really happy we held out for this one.

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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 56 front fenders question

Author: Blacklisted37
Posted: Yesterday 7:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Awesome. Thanks. That is exactly what I needed to know.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 56 front fenders question

Author: RareAir
Posted: Yesterday 7:02 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

The "bullet" mount itself is spot welded to the fender.
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There is a metal cover that fits over the bulb holder & lens. On the edge of this cover mounts a rubber seal.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: 56 front fenders question

Author: Blacklisted37
Subject: 56 front fenders question
Posted: Yesterday 6:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

I am just getting started on my 56 build. The bullet turn signals on he fenders seem to be just tac welded to the back of the fenders thru a hole in the fender. I am trying to find the proper way for these to be mounted. I notice some look like they have a rubber trim on them but I can't find a pic close enough to see how they are suppose to be. Thanks in advance

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel tank breather vent - is there one ?

Author: nlorntson
Posted: Yesterday 5:28 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Blue Baron wrote:

nlorntson wrote:

Blue Baron wrote:

And yes, there were vent kits available to vent fumes to the outside like '61 and later cars, which included a nonvented gas cap.

My 62 has a factory vent right on the filler neck and a small tube fits over it and down through the body near the spare tire.

Not a kit, but rather the stock arrangement.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel tank breather vent - is there one ?

Author: Blue Baron
Posted: Yesterday 2:30 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

nlorntson wrote:

Blue Baron wrote:

And yes, there were vent kits available to vent fumes to the outside like '61 and later cars, which included a nonvented gas cap.

My 62 has a factory vent right on the filler neck and a small tube fits over it and down through the body near the spare tire.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: 57 January Vert Body Number

Author: Qvazi
Posted: Yesterday 1:53 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Hi , No I have not also karmann number near the jacksupport.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Flashing semaphores...?

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Posted: Yesterday 1:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 64

Richard Roth wrote:

In the early 1990's I went to a VW show with Terry Shuler.
A small crowd was gathered around a '56 "Euro" Beetle.
It turns out it had flashing semaphores.
The guy showed us the "Blinkmotor" and said that is what did it.
Terry wanted to take a picture of it, but the guy had a ton of stuff under the hood.
The guy actually offered to take it out for the picture !
He said it would only take a second.
Well Terry put the picture in the magazine titled "Whatsit".
I asked the guy if he would sell it and said definitely not.
Well fast forward many years and I found another, only in the box this time, at a VW show in Cincinnati.
Here is the schematic that came with it, unfortunately, it is not "VW" specific.
I hope it helps.
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Sorry for reviving an old post. But in your wiring diagram it shows 4 terminals at either end. Mine has 2 terminals at one end and 1 terminal at the other. I could do with some help of how to wire it in. this is for a UK RHD Car.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: SWF Blink Motor

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Posted: Yesterday 12:45 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Thanks for that but im trying to work out what wire goes where on the blink motor. There is one terminal on one end + and two terminals at the other
- and +

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: SWF Blink Motor

Author: bwaz
Posted: Yesterday 11:54 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

check out these topics

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=191732&highlight=blinking+semaphore

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=182894&highlight=blinking+semaphore

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Oval headliner removal

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Posted: Yesterday 10:28 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Thank you very much for the advice i will give it a go

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: SWF Blink Motor

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Subject: SWF Blink Motor
Posted: Yesterday 8:18 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 2

Good Afternoon from the UK

Have any of you chaps ever fitted the SWF Blink motor to make your sems flash.
if so some advice on procedure would be helpfull.

Many Thanks

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: LED for heart taillights ?

Author: SAMBA VAN MAN
Posted: Yesterday 3:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 61

We all need chips quality heart led rear lights! You will be the saviour for all of us.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: LED for heart taillights ?

Author: PASHN8
Posted: Yesterday 12:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 61

valentinesr wrote:

Just wanted to give this thread a little bit of encouragement and some motivational support from all the drooling potential buyers.. Sent Chip an email to see how things were going.. We know he has been pretty busy.. but just wanted to check and see how things are:

Chip B. wrote:

I need to just finish designing a new set, have them printed and get them available. I'm still trying to address the issue that the radius of the heart lens presents. I have some ideas, its just a matter of finding out if parts exist that will do what I want. I still plan to get them out there. Just no definite timeline as of today. Happy Veterans Day! I appreciate your service!
Chip

Good to hear from you Chip.. and as always.. Im sure the final product will be just awesome.. I was reading a thread where a fellow had just finished rebuilding his 1958 Sedan.. Within a week.. someone has smashed the shit out of the rear end.. The driver of the other car, mentioned he couldn't see his brake lights.. When I read that.. Chips LEDs popped in my head.. Hope to see them soon.. Take care..

Definite interest here from Down Under Chip!
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Adjustable spring plates...

Author: PASHN8
Posted: Yesterday 12:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Thanks guys!
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel tank breather vent - is there one ?

Author: nlorntson
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:42 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

Blue Baron wrote:

And yes, there were vent kits available to vent fumes to the outside like '61 and later cars, which included a nonvented gas cap.

My 62 has a factory vent right on the filler neck and a small tube fits over it and down through the body near the spare tire.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel Pump Inlet Question

Author: nlorntson
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

JeffRens wrote:

Thanks... looks like a standard compression fitting. Wonder if the threaded end and compression ring are available? Should be easy enough to fabricate a line...

I don't think it is a standard compression fitting, it's metric for starters and I don't recall a ring on my 62.

WW and Cip1 and a few others have this part which includes the fitting, the properly flared tube bent in the correct shape.

$14 is a reasonable cost for this piece
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Pics of your oval AS FOUND only!

Author: 3foldfolly
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 7:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 212

RichOakley wrote:

Thursday last week...

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41 years in the barn!

Great find! It looks ready for it's second lease on life.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Door lock mechanism early 55

Author: CUBA
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 6:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Bruce wrote:

mr magyar wrote:

You also have to swap the striker plate (in the B post) around because it has an indentation in it to allow the locking bar to engage in it. It's quite an involved task but worth it!

All of the strikers I have seen were the same on both sides of the car. A few years ago I installed NOS ones on a 54, everything worked as expected.

I have NOS on my ride... They are identical...
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel Pump Inlet Question

Author: JeffRens
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Thanks... looks like a standard compression fitting. Wonder if the threaded end and compression ring are available? Should be easy enough to fabricate a line...

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel Pump Inlet Question

Author: EverettB
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

Agreed, although the 40hp/1500cc style one might be better:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=113127521A

It's also copper with fittings, regardless of the photo seen there.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel Pump Inlet Question

Author: Snort
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:44 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

That's a 40hp pump, as far as I know it's only available used. However, you might be able to use a 36hp fuel line with some slight rebending. Wolfsburg West sells one.

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=111127521A

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: Fuel Pump Inlet Question

Author: JeffRens
Subject: Fuel Pump Inlet Question
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 4:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

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Is there a threaded nipple available for the inlet on this pump I just rebuilt it, and need to come up with the best solution. Been searching the forum and not finding much... Thanks for any reply... Jeff

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Pics of your oval AS FOUND only!

Author: redbug64
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 3:26 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 212

keep tham coming!
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Door lock mechanism early 55

Author: Bruce
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 2:33 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

mr magyar wrote:

You also have to swap the striker plate (in the B post) around because it has an indentation in it to allow the locking bar to engage in it. It's quite an involved task but worth it!

All of the strikers I have seen were the same on both sides of the car. A few years ago I installed NOS ones on a 54, everything worked as expected.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Door lock mechanism early 55

Author: mr magyar
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 12:11 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Hi,
The door handles and locking mechanisms are interchangeable from side to side. Early UK cars had the locking handle on the passenger (curb) side and the drivers door was locked from the inside - very inconvenient. I swapped the whole locking mechanism and handles around on my January '55 so that now my driver's door locks with the key and the passenger door is locked by pushing the door release handle up. You also have to swap the striker plate (in the B post) around because it has an indentation in it to allow the locking bar to engage in it. It's quite an involved task but worth it!
Cheers,
Andy.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuse AMPS

Author: fabbe
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 10:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Ok thank you Dan

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuse AMPS

Author: Danwvw
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 10:17 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

You could change the wiper motor with a newer model 12 volt motor but that's a bit of work, I would just use a string of diodes to drop the voltage, diodes won't limit current which is good in this application. But you need to find some diodes that can handle the current. like 60 amp alternator diodes. (6volts/.7volts ea) = 8 diodes needed.
Wikipedia Diodes,
Like these that are 3 for $2.90 Rock Auto, You could just use 6 and have faster wipers or 9 for slower wipers. But your going to have to solder the leads to the caps and put them in something like shrink tubing from radio shack to keep them from shorting out.
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread

Author: vwsonmybrain
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 9:51 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1357

Yes, if only we could all get out of them what we put into them...

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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuel tank breather vent - is there one ?

Author: Blue Baron
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 9

The gas cap itself was vented, which explains why these cars have gas fume issues with a full tank of gas. If your car has the original cap, it can't have vacuum issues.

And yes, there were vent kits available to vent fumes to the outside like '61 and later cars, which included a nonvented gas cap.

Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Heart tail light position

Author: tisius
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 8:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 46

srm1956 wrote:

These heart tail light aren't to high are they?

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I think they are placed to low, they should be higher up
The longer I stare at the picture, the more i think the rear looks like a face with the (pope's) nose and with the taillights for eyes...
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Beetle - Oval-Window - 1953-57 :: RE: Fuse AMPS

Author: fabbe
Posted: Mon May 20, 2013 5:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

cool , thank you !!

a last question
is it possible to conert my original wiper motor in 12v