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Hustlers67
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Joined: September 21, 2011
Posts: 263
Location: Sydney, Australia
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 Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject: Electronic engine lid? |
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Hi All,
I've searched but can't find anything in this forum specific for my issue.
I have a Australian 67 beetle with the "T" engine lid lock. I have picked up a really nice deck lid with louvres in it, problem is the locking mechanism has been taken out / deleted. There is no locking handle, it has been welded closed and smoothed over with body filler.
I want to use it (for the louvres) - as I'm not real keen on stand offs, but I also want it to lock. I started sanding it back, noticed the filler and thought it was just bogged up - so easy to take back to stock... however I then noticed the weld from underneath, which is potentially a lot harder to remove/restore.
- has anyone retro fitted an electronic latch/release mechanism on their beetle?
- any ideas or thought? |
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grandpa pete
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Joined: July 06, 2008
Posts: 6426
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
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| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:24 pm Post subject: Re: Electronic engine lid? |
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- any ideas or thought? |
How about using a VW pull type hood release hooked into a modern GM 12 volt trunk release motor . You could put the controll button anywhere you wanted .
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Eric&Barb
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Joined: September 19, 2004
Posts: 24764
Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: Electronic engine lid? |
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Do those modern electric latches unlock when you loose power?
If not, might be a problem when you have an electrical problem or engine fire and the engine lid will not open.....
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