1965 variant S

68moose · Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:41 pm Post subject:

Like an idiot I had it laying down so it arched up. I pushed down on the clip to put it on the trim. Since the windshield had no support it cracked. I'm so angry at my carelessness. This car may be the death of me! Fighting the urge to put up the for sale sign! Hahaha

68moose · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:59 pm Post subject:

my square has the original 6 volt transmission that needs to be rebuilt. Should I rebuild it back to original? Or, will a 67-68 beetle 12 volt transmission be a better option?

Any other options?

Bobnotch · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:45 am Post subject:

ataraxia · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 8:59 am Post subject:

Bobnotch · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 9:20 am Post subject:

68moose · Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:09 am Post subject:

I have the original engine, which will get rebuilt and it's currently not in the car.

I haven't decided on the 12 volt yet. That's part of the reason I asked about the beetle tranny. Both motor and transmission will require a rebuild.

I may have a good deal on a working beetle transmission so I thought it could be a "better" "less expensive" option.

Bobnotch · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:02 am Post subject:

68moose · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:08 am Post subject:

Thanks, notch!

What is needed to convert the motor to 12v?

Bobnotch · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:26 am Post subject:

Dirty Hippie · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:29 pm Post subject:

That's awesome. I was going to buy this same squareback when "Weatherly" had it for sale six years or so ago. Unfortunately it didn't work out. Crying or Very sad

Crazy, it still looks exactly the same, with the exception of what you've done to it. I will definitely be following this build.

Calvatron · Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject:

eyetzr · Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2014 4:28 am Post subject:

Hey Calvatron, nice "patch on the dash. Should work until the cash comes in.
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I think he meant "rare", as in "not well-done"

68moose · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:02 pm Post subject:

Since the dashes have yet to be finished with no real eta in sight, I am moving on to other issues.

I bought a used pedal cluster with the updated gas pedal thing. I have to figure out how to take it all apart, get it cleaned up and lubed. Also, with the new pans I have no direction or example of where/how pedals attach to the pan.

I have searched around, but I have found minimal info.

ataraxia · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 1:26 pm Post subject:

The original pedal cluster for a 65 has the accelerator pedal mounting to the floor pan. There are at least three different set ups for accelerator pedals.

Post up a photo of what you've got so we know what you're working with.

68moose · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:04 pm Post subject:

I bought the cluster and accelerator pedal from you ataraxia!

ataraxia · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:07 pm Post subject:

68moose · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:16 pm Post subject:

I know the feeling.

This is what I have.

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ataraxia · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:27 am Post subject:

You have all of the right pieces.

The piece on the lower right of your picture is to replace the piece on your cluster.

Pull the pin for the clutch pedal on the left and then follow the rest of it (you'll see pins and clips to remove) until it's all apart. Clean it all up, lube the shaft and reassemble it on the piece to the right. It has the accelerator pedal bracket built in. The two nubs at the bottom hold the accelerator pedal via a pin with a spring (both are in the zip lock bag) that keeps the pedal in the right place.

Check the technical section for the parts book and the exploded view of how it's put together. Just make sure it's all very clean and lubed properly when you put it back together.

If you wind up discovering that you're missing a piece-let me know-I've probably got them and will send them for the cost of postage.

If you'd rather not take it apart, I think I have a 65 only bracket for the accelerator...that's a rather inexpensive piece but would save you the hassle of taking the pedal assembly apart. Just be sure it's clean and properly lubricated before you go this route. It would suck if you wound up having to take it all apart later because it's binding up.

68moose · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:38 am Post subject:

Ok, great. I was on right track in taking it apart. Thanks for the info!

Now I just have to figure out where on the floor they go. Since I had the pans replaced, I have no reference point.

ataraxia · Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 6:47 am Post subject:


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