PO wiring behind dash

[Bikerndiver]

I've had some very intermittent electrical problems with Sandy. No pattern to them, just an occasional head scratcher. Once in a while the gauges won't light up, the usb power port won't work and then all is fine again....

So I pulled the dash and decided to rewire everything once I saw the mess. There were loose grounds, bad butt connectors etc.....

So let the fun begin!

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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[oprn]

Same rat's nest I have!
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Our cars get old, we get old but driving an old VW never gets old!

[Bikerndiver]

[jinx758]

It all made sense to someone at some time.

I'm lucky if I can remember what I had for lunch yesterday.
My high school daze left me with CRS compounded by PSM.

Onward thru the fog ... stay safe

jinx
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1971 Standard Bug
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034 distributor
38mm EGAS Carburetor

[Dale M.]

[jspbtown]

One of my prior buggies came to me with a circuit breaker designed for a house wired in! In addition to bits of Romex and household wire nuts.

I never bought a buggy/kit car that I didn't gut the wiring from.

[Wolfgangdieter]

HA - that's a tad better than brown lamp cord! I never thought the OEM VW wiring was pretty - good thing it was covered with the card board bit.
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CMC '57 Porsche Speedster Replica and Dolphin boat tailed full pan VW MOD-T Street Buggy

[Bikerndiver]

Now I don't feel so bad! At least there is automotive wire and fuses in my rats nest.
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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[rugblaster]

I happen to like wiring cars. I think most people don't. Maybe because it's tedious, but I find it sort of Zen like. Calm attentiveness. I like to start with a common positive connection to which each branch circuit is connected to the fuse box, as well as one for the ground. Seems to flow better.

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'69 Karmy, '69 Camper, Meyers clone, '65 drag bug, 10.78 @ 128 (sold it) '51 Dodge farm truck,
'09 MB E350 '18 MB E400, '65 Plymouth Valiant convertible and a '19 Ford F250 King Ranch (nicer, but dirty, farm truck)

VWoA factory trained line tech 75 till 90 or so
ASE Master Certification
VWoA Assoc. of Quality Technicians inductee (One of 25 in the five state southwest region)
La Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin (San Angelo Chapter)
TCU ......GO FROGS!!!!!!

[Dale M.]

One thing, when cutting zip ties cut them flush with the "knot" the sharp angle edge you leave using diagonals can be like so many knife blades waiting to get you..... I have a 4 inch long scar on my arm from some ass who didn't cut them properly at a work location, it sliced like a knife, and in my career it was a requirement to cut them flush.....

Solution is to use "flush cut" pliers and get them up tight and personal with knot....
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"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ...

[Bikerndiver]

Quick question... Can the hot wire for the voltmeter be attached to any keyed hot source?
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1966 Manx clone (possibly a Joe Poty Enterprises) named SANDY. '70 to '73 1300 cc w/1600 DP heads, twin carbs and headers

[Dale M.]

[rugblaster]

[Bikerndiver]

[EVfun]

[Dale M.]

Sewed many a mile of wire forms with "Waxed Rayon 12 Cord" in my career in telecommunications..... Still have a couple partial rolls around the garage somewhere...
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“Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns" - Thomas Jefferson.

"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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All suggestions and advice are purely my own opinion. You are free to ignore them if you wish ...

[slayer61]

Phone guys
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[Dale M.]

[isucorvair]

Remember - buggies can be built in a weekend! Isnt that what the old ad said? You arent getting perfection in 2 days.

[slayer61]