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Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:35 pm

AlteWagen wrote: Hardships of DD in the PNW winter. With no heater its pretty undrivable even with rain and fog X on the glass so driving with windows down or cracked is required.

New wish list item to add is a new diesel heater so the kids wont freeze

Yup, I ordered one a few days ago. Expecting delivery next Saturday. Then the fun begins, with the installation.

Brian_e suggested making a coffee can plenum of some sort to split the heat between the windshield defrost and and blowing heat into the cabin under the dash.

Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:39 pm

I drove my '59 to anoter brand car meet in Orange, Ca. this morning, right after I got there the skies opened up .

I was as always, warm & toasty with only my stock 'stale air' heater going, no door seals, no headliner .

Nothing like driving an old VW in inclement weather .

Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:48 pm

Yup, one on order here too. I plan on putting it behind the rear seat and connect it to a spare heater Y from a bus and plumb into the heater ducts. Since its early there is no rear heat so it will just be front foot and defrost. Im dreading the bermuda triangle with all the carpet nails as I have to replace the defrost tubes. Maybe just cut a access hole and save a quart of blood

Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:57 pm

AlteWagen wrote: Yup, one on order here too. I plan on putting it behind the rear seat and connect it to a spare heater Y from a bus and plumb into the heater ducts. Since its early there is no rear heat so it will just be front foot and defrost. Im dreading the bermuda triangle with all the carpet nails as I have to replace the defrost tubes. Maybe just cut a access hole and save a quart of blood
BTDT, I really dislike replacing the A pillar defrost tubes.

Ouch!

Although, I like Brian_e's coffee can plenum idea. I've been eye balling a large refried beans can I have in my pantry. :-& :D It seems more suitable for the planned heat/defrost system I have in mind.

Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:09 pm

Okay, I see the steel ones are available, how do I go about removing the old paper ones ? .

I don't want to pull on it and have it ri and leave ay deep where I can't reach it....

Please share your stories everyone .

TIA,

Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:25 pm

VWNate wrote: Okay, I see the steel ones are available, how do I go about removing the old paper ones ? .

I don't want to pull on it and have it ri and leave ay deep where I can't reach it....

Please share your stories everyone .

TIA,
4th post down in this thread,
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8908891&highlight=#8908891
I did an install of the A pillar defrost tube on one side of a POS 67 that I have.
Hopefully your car has the access hole in the A pillar like the later bugs did. Otherwise, you're gonna have to cut an access hole to get the defrost tube onto the heater channel.

Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:35 am

Thank you but I'm not willing to cut any holes in this old survivor .

Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:58 pm

The joy of a daily! Squatch Raceway on the north 10.

Wishlist update: Mud tires for the rear so I can sling some of this greasy clay!!

Mon Feb 05, 2024 2:32 pm

AlteWagen wrote: The joy of a daily! Squatch Raceway on the north 10.
That looks like a ton of fun!

Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:22 pm

1966 Bug
engine 1600
trans regular
tires dunno, regular?
mpg Dunno
miles 166k
satisfaction level Love it!
wish list Better radio

I have owned Karl since 1989. Second owner. It was my daily driver until 2000. It then went into hibernation until I restored it in 2017.

I don't drive EVERY day. But I do drive it about 1/2 my work days. It sits under a car cover in the driveway the other 1/2 of the year. 4 miles of city driving to work. If it snows or Im too lazy to swap it out for the newer car I don't drive it

Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:10 am

greglewi wrote: 1966 Bug

Good looking car. :thumbsup:

Sun May 05, 2024 10:20 am

Went to get the mail and with a beautiful non rainy day I decided to take it to a semi local cruise night. First time this car has been to a cruise in 15 years, guess i should have washed the old rig!

Mon May 06, 2024 1:22 pm

I love it! So classic.

Thu May 16, 2024 8:00 pm

Since the fuel prices have increased. I have been DD my JG 67.
My Tundra gets around 13 MPG and the bug gets, well, IDK. The speedo broke a couple weeks ago so figuring out the MPG is a bit outta the window ATM.

The bug has been fun to drive to work and back. Lots of folks comment on the car.

I'll try to get a pick of the drive to work.
I have a pretty spectacular view of Mt. Hood on the way.

Fri May 17, 2024 2:24 am

Beautiful day for a drive in Michigan. This is my view going up I75 in my new to me 65. 160 miles, no problems. This will be my summer daily driver!

Fri May 17, 2024 1:38 pm

definitely yes ! :D

Thu May 30, 2024 5:33 pm

I suffer from little car syndrome.

Fri May 31, 2024 7:28 am

At NAPA working, I enjoy the ride to and from.

Mon Jun 03, 2024 11:25 pm

djfordmanjack wrote: definitely yes ! :D

Fantastic! And nice garage👍

Fri Jun 14, 2024 10:00 am

6th motor, 4th trans, 3rd front beam. been in the family since 68. :lol: