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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:04 pm Post subject: |
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Yep I guess they'll go, I didn't even think about the legality of it! _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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after another scary windy day on the interstate, look what popped up! As if a machine giving a ticket. This time I grabbed it and put it under my leg, Is this something VW?
_________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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Woreign Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: Crestview FL
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Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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didget69 wrote: |
Yep - illegal. Like the fake "blue-HID" lights - for Show or Off-Road use only.
Most police will simply give a fixit ticket or warning -
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They aren't giving enough of those tickets! I can not stand to drive at night because if these illegal (and legal) HID lights. When the lights are so bright that I see my own car's shadow in front of me, those lights are too damn bright! I hate them! |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:26 am Post subject: |
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...half of a winning lottery ticket?
bnc _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Lol point received _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, forgot to include a pic with the bumpers on, looks more like a complete car with them.
Tomorrow I have to repair my tag light wires - and then i'll do some cleaning. After that its time to wait for something else mess up! _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Today I got to work on lights! in case I've got to run around at night, don't want to get in any trouble.
so replaced one headlight with White/clear - the other side had a stripped screw so i'll have to drill it out tomorrow. and I guess find some replacements.
Visibility much better!
Also wired up the tag light, Soldered them up for good! so now I should be all legal for night driving.
Still want to hook up the original front turn signals though. _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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mountainkowboy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2008 Posts: 951 Location: Socal
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Always fun bringing them back to life! Mine had been sitting for almost 12 years when I got it over a year ago and got put on the back burner till now.
That new light is ALOT brighter. _________________ Chuck in Socal
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71 Super Convertible...DD
78 Honda CB750K
06 Honda CR-V (wifes)
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:50 am Post subject: |
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It's good fun! I'm going to need another Vw
Also got my front and rear windows sealed up with some vulkem - thanks to zenvwdriver - it just rained rained today and I didn't cover up the car Moment of truth! I've got more seals to replace too - then it should be alright to drive in the rain. _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well kinda did something for the ghia - got a part time job! Finally.. Think of all the Vw parts I can get went and bought wiper blades today, got the fuel hose coming in, next is a clutch cable, accelerator cable. put a big box of tools in the trunk. Should only be driving it three times a week, and a car show this Friday afterwords - fun fun,! _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:45 pm Post subject: |
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got the new blades on. got the cheap Duralast ones over at autozone , Super easy install -and they work really well
here they are next to the ones that were on there, I don't think they were originals
If you cant see in the pic, there is loads of pollen on the car, just washed it Friday too. welcome to spring in FL, 80 degrees this week.. who needs A/C anyways ?!
_________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:02 pm Post subject: |
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last bit of carpet cut, ran out of carpet to have the lines running from front to back, but I don't think anyone will know
spruced up the interior in prep for car show, got all of the dirt and crud out
then a friend gave me this massive set of tools for free, so I keep them where the spare tire would be - Sweet deal.. Now I can help the stranded
_________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives.
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Basketcase Samba Member
Joined: August 10, 2011 Posts: 636 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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so I keep them where the spair tire would be - Sweet deal.. Now I can help the stranded Razz
unless you get a flat..... _________________ '72 Karmann Ghia Coupe (the Boss's) |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Basketcase wrote: |
so I keep them where the spair tire would be - Sweet deal.. Now I can help the stranded Razz
unless you get a flat..... |
I'm Going to go look at a steel rim this weekend , next is to redo all my tires, and put the spare in. I just don't want the tools sliding around.
thanks for reminding me about this - I need to get a jack too _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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Bloku Expert Noob
Joined: April 09, 2013 Posts: 559 Location: Tulsa/Jenks Oklahoma
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:06 am Post subject: |
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That reminds me that I need to get my spare back in. It was a snow tire but it's bead broke leaving me with a flat spare . The socket set that I have is not one but about 3 different ones. They were made in the 1960s..... They have so much play in them that it has become a problem . Time to get a set like yours zodiac _________________ 1971 Karmann Ghia
1975 Porsche 914
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1975 BMW 2002
1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
1994 BMW E36 (Daily) |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 11:22 am Post subject: |
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sloppy tools are no good before this Had second hand stuff too, stuff from here and there, junkyards, flea markets and all that good stuff! worst part is keeping them organized/ finding what you need lol. new tools can be pricey, though I did buy a cheap "craftsman evolv" set from sears for a bargain _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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So I've come to the conclusion that having a horn while driving is a good thing, but mine seems to have some problems. First being that there isn't power at the wires, second is that I can't get the horn cover off - any tips? I tried pulling at the corners and didn't want to break it, also tried a screwdriver.
For the time being I just wired it to a toggle switch. 12v off the fuse box with ignition on - not shotty stuff, it'll last for a while
Got to fill up a whole at least!
_________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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Bloku Expert Noob
Joined: April 09, 2013 Posts: 559 Location: Tulsa/Jenks Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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LOL! I put a switch in my dash in the same place because I could not stand it being there. Now to hook my horn through there. My horn ring only works when I pull on the bottom half
Also... you have 666 post *disappears* _________________ 1971 Karmann Ghia
1975 Porsche 914
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1975 BMW 2002
1976 BMW 2002 (Bored and Stroked w/ 5-Speed)
1981 BMW E21
1986 Toyota 4Runner (Dead engine and trans)
1989 Toyota 4x4 PU
1994 BMW E36 (Daily) |
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-Zodiac- Samba Member
Joined: September 22, 2014 Posts: 782 Location: Pensacola/milton, florida
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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Shhhhh don't tell anyone!!
Also the horn job is an easy one - afew minutes and I've got a working horn
I know you don't like wiring, if you want I can show you how I did mine. _________________ 1973 karmann ghia - current, not the last VW.
1947 Chevy stylemaster - gone, but not forgotten.
1995 Ford F-150 - gone, hatred for it lives. |
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