1961- My First Bug

dc · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:31 pm Post subject:

Not sure what the problem was- everything seemed ok - but it kept blowing fuses...so, I replaced the socket, the fuse, the power wire and the charger- seems to work OK now Rolling Eyes

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject:

More work done Exclamation

Installed decklid spring and driver's side door chrome trim- thanks to Matt in Lake Stevens for the parts.

Waiting for a few more parts to arrive: Glove box door trim- radio mounting nuts- grab handle

Looking forward to the Vintage Meet in Seattle this weekend Cool

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:53 pm Post subject:

Fixed my radio Rolling Eyes

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:41 am Post subject:

Just kidding-

Finally got the mounting nuts to install the radio Cool

The radio rides a fraction too high because of the way the opening was repaired--I can live with it like that... Still waiting for the correct outer volume/tuner knobs- they are not easy to find and cost more than I paid for the radio!!! Rolling Eyes

Also like the look of the bug without the cheesy "Made in Taiwan" plastic chrome trim rings:

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject:

I'm wanting to test my radio to see if it works- then, if it does, I will get a signal adapter to use an Iphone, etc. device.

TO convert the power from 12V to 6V can I use one of these???:

http://www.amazon.com/SMAKN-Converter-Power-Supply...+converter

WHY are there FOUR wires on this device (two in and two out) Question

OR this option?-

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Dural...29767_0_0_
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1963 Karmann Ghia

61JitterBug · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:22 pm Post subject:

Awesome progress man.... Im out in Belfair myself, work at Kitsap Muffler in Gorst

dc · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:53 am Post subject:

I'm going to try this one:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ESYPWD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's got a heat sink and the right voltage/amp rating, fingers crossed- slow shipping though!
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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:22 am Post subject:

http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/wl2/VR1/image/4/

These are odd-looking- would this really work for a radio Question

Anyone know Question

EDIT: Called Duralast/Wells and they said this would work for a radio
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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject:

Bummer- tested the radio with a 6V battery- nothing Crying or Very sad

- I made sure everything was hooked up right- battery, ground, speaker, antenna- no static no nothing. Any ideas?

I'm thinking I could run an iPod off an amp and the speaker- how would that work?
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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:13 pm Post subject:

Got my music situation organized Exclamation

Installed a two channel amp in the trunk ($30 from the pawn shop) and an RCA adapter to run my iPod plus a $5 chrome speaker from the thrift shop and BAM!! music Cool

The factory position has a new speaker also...

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:54 pm Post subject:

Fun project of the day- wanted a vintage looking grill decoration logo for my chrome speaker. Found an old Motorola logo online- printed it and traced it onto aluminum sheet. Cut it out carefully with a jeweler's saw and mounted it on the chrome bars of the speaker Cool

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1963 Karmann Ghia

dc · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 3:35 pm Post subject:

In a few days I am having a new windshield installed- the old one is cloudy and chipped. I could see some rust bubbling under the edge of the bottom. I thought I could get away with just some localized repairs but I ended up removing the old windshield to get a better look at the lower lip.

Lots of scaly surface rust and one small hole was revealed. I made a cardboard windshield to block overspray and after grinding away the old scale and rust I treated it with rust reformer.

I'll give it some time to dry and then top-coat it. Then it will be ready for new glass!!

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1963 Karmann Ghia

Wheeliebot3000 · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:16 pm Post subject:

16 amp fuses are correct for the brake lights, flasher relay, horn, and wipers. Use 8 amp fuses for all other electrical equipment.

You can reference here for what each fuse is for.

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dc · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 4:54 pm Post subject:

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1963 Karmann Ghia

Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:02 pm Post subject:

Do your Beetle a favor and weld the primer drain holes in the windshield frame closed.
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In Stereo, Where Available!

jzjames · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:39 pm Post subject:

Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:44 pm Post subject:

Eric&Barb · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:47 pm Post subject:

From the sealing section in the VW dealership "Damage Numbers" Manual:

http://oacdp.org/

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jzjames · Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:35 pm Post subject:

Yes, Ive seen that page out of some dealership from ??? somewhere. OAC?
Its not VW of Germany, and probably just someone elses "best guess" about the primer drain holes in the bottoms of the window channels.
Just take a look at the OAC Project's "about" page;
http://oacdp.org/aboutdoc.html

Eric&Barb · Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:53 am Post subject:


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