The Stupid Question Thread

[Ron G]

Hmmm, I will go out there in the garage and see

Thank you

[Ron G]

Once you showed me that picture I went to check it out on my door, I can see on the bracket that I have that it was bolted at both ends, I tried the line it up on every single bolt hole or hole on my door panel and the bracket is longer than any of the holes even to the bolt to the door handle, I’m gonna have to do some more checking.

[VW_Jimbo]

Can you post a picture of your door panel, front and back?

Heres a pic that I have drawn where that steel brace goes on the back side of the door card, attached with the two bolts that hold the door pull on. That brace then engages the steel inner door like in my yellow bug door picture.

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There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Ron G]

Like this?

[Maddel]

[Ron G]

Madden, you’re awesome thank you very much for the photo now it makes sense, imagine that fits like a glove again thank you very much. When I got this car it was in boxes the only thing big enough to bring home was the body and the Pan I was told every single part was in these boxes. And never built a super before I’m finding out when I’m buying parts it says 1971 beetle and then I get the parts and they don’t work on a 1971 super beetle, I learned that lesson already now I have a box of unusable parts for me. But when someone says get this out of my yard it’s yours well I took it So I’m sure they’ll be a few more questions and I want to thank everyone on the Sanba for all their help

[Ron G]

[quote="VW_Jimbo"]Can you post a picture of your door panel, front and back?

Heres a pic that I have drawn where that steel brace goes on the back side of the door card, attached with the two bolts that hold the door pull on. That brace then engages the steel inner door like in my yellow bug door picture.

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Jumbo, I guess Just misunderstood. Now that I go back to the original post I know exactly what we’re talking about now, thanks for all the pictures appreciate it like they say a picture is worth 1000 words thanks again Jimbo I really do appreciate it

[VW_Jimbo]

Hey Ron,

You are welcome! I went back through all of my builds over the past 30 years and was shocked that I had never taken a picture of the back side of a door panel! I have pictures of just about every other detail, but that one item.

Have fun with the Bug. If you get stumped again or need help, I am always around. I check into tS at different points in the day.

Have fun and take lots of pictures!
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There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[Ron G]

Well thank you Jimbo, the car sat for about six or seven months of not doing anything as my wife passed away from cancer four months ago , so I am slowly getting back out in the garage and working on it to try to keep me busy, I am having a blast working on this thing and it’s going to be a nice little cruiser when I’m done. I have built about six hot rods and never a complete VW so I am learning How VW did things and still having fun. Also a picture of the last hot rod I built.

[deddleman]

I recently bought a VW Beetle on impulse from a dealer in GA without a title. In GA, all you need is a bill of sale. I live in TN. TN says all I need is notarized bill of sale with a vin # verification form from dealer. Here is the problem: Both forms have 1969 beetle BUT, VIN # is a 1970. Now what? Signed, not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[mrpinkie]

Hey Ron, those are some really nice cars. I see you like to polish things. I don't typically like chrome and polished engines but you have made it art. That T-bucket has to have made your hair turn white when you mashed the go pedal. It looks like it might have taken the pigment out of the paint too.

[VW_Jimbo]

[VW_Jimbo]

Hey Ron,

Really nice T! That thing looks like the tranny shouldvexplode when you hit it hard!!! Must be fun!!!!

Been down the cancer road....
Just remember that life is a gift. You have been blessed to have known her! I know! Sorry, I am welling up.

Move forward, stay positive and wake up each day with a zest for living, that is the best way to honor someone who cannot.

Keep working on that car!
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There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[unclewede]

'77 standard, FI. To pass smog, I have to take it to the local guru, and he has to put a working "airbox" on, then take it to smog shop where they get it within limits.

What is an airbox? And why shouldn't I buy a working one and not have to take the car back for a few days to pass smog in 2 years?

[Ron G]

[deddleman]

Jimbo, The VIN # is 1102040886 and it has the B6 motor from same time frame.

[mukluk]

[vamram]

Is there an easy way to determine if the IRS torsion bars are worn out? Or do they just break when the time comes....?
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[michemo]

anyone out there who has a stipid ? can email me @ [email protected] and i will do my best to answer u and will not judge u or yr ? i have been around vws my whole life my dad was in the very first mechanics class of vw of america he got out 6/1955 i was born in 8/1955 so u can tell i have been around them awile he went on to be a mechanic 4 vw a service manger asnd a private shop owner before his accidental death in 1/2016 and i worked with him from 1977 when i got out of college 4 a mechanic parts manager general manager and later opened my own vw business peoples car parts and repair and as we all know vw translated means peoples car mike also check out my parts on the samba under michemo that is not even 1% of the stuff i have my dads shop closed last year well my mom sold it for a whole lot of money it was in a very good location any way i have most of his inventory that we did not sell off before we closed
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[Ron G]

I’m back with another stupid question, the fuse panel in my 71 super was broke and some of the tabs for the fuses were broke, so I decided to call the local parts store strictly VW parts, and told him I wanted a fuse panel for a 71 super beetle and I showed them a picture of what the one in my car Looked like and they sent me one and I got it and it looks similar, but the connectors were you hook the wires are different, as you can see in the photos my old one had connectors where there were three together and then another three together and then to two and two. But I got the new one and no where is there three connectors tied together, so I think it’ll make it a challenge to go by the wiring diagram to wire it, any thoughts or help would be great. What I have found is apparently I have a 73 fuse panel in my car but if I buy a 73 fuse panel like this new one is Then the connectors are all wrong I hope this makes sense see photos