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FoggyDesigns Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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So I was fiddling with my steering wheel today, and these things fell out of the steering column If anyone could tell me what they are and where they go that would be great, as they are currently in a bag labeled mystery parts.
The bolt as a section cut out of the end of the treads like a self tapping screw. |
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70coupyel Samba Member
Joined: September 06, 2006 Posts: 1657 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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Spring for the turn signal switch. _________________
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Saying that specs are different than dimensions doesn't make sense. Porsche specs/VW specs/engineering specs are nothing but a series of dimensions,sizes,percentages,measurements, etc. |
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2010 Posts: 997 Location: gigharbor W.A
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FoggyDesigns Samba Member
Joined: March 17, 2013 Posts: 11
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Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Spring for the turn signal switch. |
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bolt might be one that holds column up. |
that bolt might be important! and thanks for the info! |
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sellinmyG Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2012 Posts: 63
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Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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Calling in the experts!
I believe this is the last part I have from an old project car I bought, that I haven't already listed or sold. I want to say this is from the convertible top (it was a 1969), any ideas and how much it could potentially be worth would be great! |
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Loren Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1694
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Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, those are convertible parts. I would think they would be worth $50-$75, maybe a little more to the righ buyer. |
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sellinmyG Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 9:16 am Post subject: |
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Thank you for the clarification, Loren! |
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oxsign Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 607 Location: Sanford, FL
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:51 am Post subject: |
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I've got a new one. Being in a rush I didn't see how this was wired up. Now I can't figure it out and i've fried 2 sets of points. Can anyone help out with a simple wire diagram maybe? The factory ones i've found don't include this piece.
It also comes with 2 barrel fuse holders as well. I'm just lost here and need help, thx. _________________ 1971 Squareback, fully bagged, 1776.
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76761 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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It's a rear defroster relay.
Certainly nothing to do with the engine.
If you're burning points, you have them connected to the wrong side of the coil. The points should be to the negative (1) side. The positive (15) side goes to the ignition key. _________________ Glenn
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oxsign Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 607 Location: Sanford, FL
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Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
It's a rear defroster relay.
Certainly nothing to do with the engine.
If you're burning points, you have them connected to the wrong side of the coil. The points should be to the negative (1) side. The positive (15) side goes to the ignition key. |
I'll double check that. I was thinking it was something else because of how & where it was mounted on the engine itself, lol. Thanks again.
_________________ 1971 Squareback, fully bagged, 1776.
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Mark33563 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2005 Posts: 1667 Location: Tampa Bay. FL
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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You should not have a fuel filter there. Place it on the line between the tank and the pump...preferably not near the hot and sparking parts of the car. Between the tank and tunnel up front seems to be a good place.
Where you have it puts additional strain on an inherently weak part: carb intake pipe.
On a beetle the relay resides under the read seat. Not sure the correct location on a ghia. None of mine have had them. |
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Mark33563 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2005 Posts: 1667 Location: Tampa Bay. FL
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Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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The relay, at least on a '71 sedan, mounts to the engine bay firewall between the hinge and driver side fender. At least that is where it is located on the sedan I recently purchased..... |
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Altema Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2010 Posts: 2903 Location: Lower Michigan
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Posted: Tue Dec 17, 2013 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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Mark33563 wrote: |
The relay, at least on a '71 sedan, mounts to the engine bay firewall between the hinge and driver side fender. At least that is where it is located on the sedan I recently purchased..... |
My '70 coupe has a mounting point there too, but I'm using for my bus blower control relays. The defroster is defunct and the wires were burnt, so I do without. |
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sellinmyG Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:19 am Post subject: |
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I return to this thread in hopes of figuring out another part!
I believe that this part has something to do with air/heat. It looks like this is the metal tube that runs right where the interior bodywork begins to bend to accommodate for the wheel well (it stands vertical.)
I have no clue what it is or what it is called. Any guesses would be appreciated. |
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2576 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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sellinmyG wrote: |
I return to this thread in hopes of figuring out another part!
I believe that this part has something to do with air/heat. It looks like this is the metal tube that runs right where the interior bodywork begins to bend to accommodate for the wheel well (it stands vertical.)
I have no clue what it is or what it is called. Any guesses would be appreciated. |
Looks like the steering column tube in the picture |
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sellinmyG Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 12:37 pm Post subject: |
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djway3474 wrote: |
Looks like the steering column tube in the picture |
edit: I found a picture of my exact part (steering column related) on TheSamba. Thanks for the clarification! |
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FAS Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2013 Posts: 49 Location: LONG ISLAND NY
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Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: back to OXSIGNS question |
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THIS IS FOR OXSIGNS...that is the defroster relay and mine is mounted exactly the same as yours is. one fuse holder is for that; and the other one is for the backup lights.If you like I could send off a pict or a diagram of the wiring.mine's a 73. |
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sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3907 Location: In Molinya Orbit
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Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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I actually know what this part is and I know where it goes. It off my '66 cabrio. It is located on the side of the Cabrio frame just above the windows and behind the front bow. But where does one buy a replacement?
I've searched KGPR and the Euro Sites but nothing so far. Even asking Kevin Fergusson and Lars Neufer draws a blank so it's something not on the early cabrios.
Anybody?
Nicholas _________________ '66 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet...
'65 Porsche 356C Coupe...
2005 Mecedes Benz C180 Kompressor Estate
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Mark33563 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2005 Posts: 1667 Location: Tampa Bay. FL
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Nicholas,
that might be one of 'those' parts you have to fabricate because nobody repops them yet.
hey, you might have a niche market there... |
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jwold Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 2088 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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Tried HOG? |
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