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thefladge · Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:28 pm Size: 1600x900 Views: 15 Rating: Not rated

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Damage to the engine case behind the sand seal. Seal must have been pressed in too far.

thefladge · Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 7:52 pm Size: 1200x1600 Views: 5 Rating: Not rated

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Made from a genuine VW cam gear.

Not for sale.

thefladge · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:59 pm Size: 1600x1600 Views: 15 Rating: Not rated

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Replaced the stock, worn out light switch and dimmer switch with a 4 position headlight switch.

thefladge · Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:48 pm Size: 1600x1333 Views: 25 Rating: Not rated

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NOS 8 track player.

thefladge · Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:46 pm Size: 720x710 Views: 18 Rating: Not rated

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Spotted last year at OCTO. Allows the use of an American style alternator on a Type 1 engine.

thefladge · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:45 pm Size: 1200x1600 Views: 35 Rating: Not rated

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Just finished installing a pair of 2011 Smart Fortwo seats.

thefladge · Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:45 pm Size: 1200x1600 Views: 28 Rating: Not rated

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Just finished installing a pair of 2011 Smart Fortwo seats.

thefladge · Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:26 pm Size: 1600x1600 Views: 26 Rating: Not rated

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Some dash trimming necessary.

thefladge · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:48 pm Size: 1600x1600 Views: 59 Rating: Not rated

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Defective brake shoes. This happened after about 50 miles of use. Made in China by A.C. Industries. Purchased at So. Cal Imports.

thefladge · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 7:50 pm Size: 1600x900 Views: 55 Rating: Not rated

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Gene Berg linkage and CB Performance air cleaners.

thefladge · Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:02 pm Size: 960x960 Views: 39 Rating: Not rated

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Rare Bugpack generator / alternator backing plate. Cast aluminum. Made in the late 1970's or early 1980's. I'm polishing this up to install on the Baja Bug.

thefladge · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 4:41 pm Size: 1200x800 Views: 18 Rating: Not rated

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Another picture found online of the mysterious Brazilian alternator and backing plate.

thefladge · Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 3:42 pm Size: 1121x547 Views: 36 Rating: Not rated

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I've seen several pictures on Instagram of Type 1 engines with alternators and 6 volt style backing plates. All of these cars are in Brazil.
Do they have alternators or backing plates that are unique to Brazilian made VWs?

thefladge · Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 5:28 pm Size: 960x960 Views: 539 Rating: Not rated

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I had Bolton's Classic Wheels widen a pair of genuine Porsche 356 rims for the rear of my Baja Bug. 8 inches with a 4 inch backspace.
The front wheels are stock width Porsche 356 rims.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 12:45 pm Size: 522x786 Views: 84 Rating: Not rated

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The end of an era. EMPI is taking over Bugpack.

thefladge · Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 2:49 pm Size: 1600x1600 Views: 129 Rating: Not rated

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Suspension height adjusted. Bus reduction box transmission.

thefladge · Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:59 pm Size: 1600x915 Views: 121 Rating: Not rated

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Drove the Baja Bug to work.

thefladge · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:16 pm Size: 812x531 Views: 192 Rating: Not rated

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EMPI residual pressure valve added to the brakes in order to help cure a spongy pedal problem. AC Industries disc brake kit in the front. Early Bus brakes in the rear.

thefladge · Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 6:04 pm Size: 893x652 Views: 58 Rating: Not rated

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thefladge · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:25 pm Size: 652x652 Views: 64 Rating: Not rated

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1958 to 1960 Bug.

thefladge · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2014 8:10 pm Size: 887x499 Views: 113 Rating: Not rated

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Surface rust. I'm wondering if I should have this resurfaced.

thefladge · Posted: Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:13 pm Size: 759x389 Views: 89 Rating: Not rated

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I seem to have a pair of doors on my car that do not match. I'm guessing the driver's door is original and the passenger's door might be a replacement. I just recently noticed this difference after owning the car for 22 years.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 62 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The bottom support for the window regulator.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm Size: 519x587 Views: 59 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The finished conversion.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 56 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The finished conversion.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 75 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The finished conversion.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:40 pm Size: 519x635 Views: 43 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The finished conversion.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 584x778 Views: 69 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Guide for the front of the glass.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 32 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Guide for the front of the glass.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 360x480 Views: 44 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Late model rear glass guides were used. They needed to be modified to work.

My plan was to have a spring loaded guide that would stay in contact with the edge of the glass at all times as it rolled up and down. After it was installed, the guide did not move smoothly, so it was bolted solid to a bracket I made.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 44 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Guide for the front of the glass.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 584x778 Views: 54 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Lower tab for the guide for the front of the glass.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x295 Views: 38 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Trimming the scrapers to fit.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 52 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

I had to pack some newspaper material in a few places on the felt channels while the glue dried. The glass did not evenly press the felt to the body.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x371 Views: 39 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Glue used for the felt channels.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 46 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Guide for the front of the glass and lengthened window sash.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:38 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 46 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Test fitting the scrapers.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 516x480 Views: 94 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Test fitting the window regulator and glass.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 585x380 Views: 42 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Lengthened window sashes for better glass support.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 42 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Some modifications had to be made to the door for a better fit of the window regulator.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 692x519 Views: 50 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Some modifications had to be made to the door for a better fit of the window regulator.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 800x600 Views: 29 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Late model rear glass guides were used. They needed to be modified to work.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 613x536 Views: 36 Rating: Not rated

thefladge
Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Late model rear glass guides were used. They needed to be modified to work.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 581x548 Views: 66 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

A threaded insert was installed for the rear guide bracket.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 526x487 Views: 31 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Late model rear glass guides were used. They needed to be modified to work.

My plan was to have a spring loaded guide that would stay in contact with the edge of the glass at all times as it rolled up and down. After it was installed, the guide did not move smoothly, so it was bolted solid to a bracket I made.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:33 pm Size: 447x308 Views: 29 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

Bracket I made for the rear guide.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:30 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 50 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

This metal channel that held the vent window seal in place needs to be removed.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:30 pm Size: 584x778 Views: 36 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

This metal channel that held the vent window seal in place needs to be removed.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:30 pm Size: 778x584 Views: 43 Rating: Not rated

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Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The stock door stop must be replaced with a cable style door stop.

thefladge · Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 8:30 pm Size: 640x436 Views: 58 Rating: Not rated

thefladge
Step by step photos of me converting my Baja Bug to one piece windows. Guides were made for the front and rear of the glass to provide a nice, rattle-free fit. A detailed story will soon be posted in the body and paint forum.

The stock door stop must be replaced with a cable style door stop.


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