1964 "Barn Find" now with Saxomat

[vwfreek61]

It's working good so far. I still need to tweak the adjustments because there's a slight grind going into reverse and 2nd gear takes a little finesse to find.

I've got an autostick in my trike. They do drive pretty similar. But there's no skipping gears with the Saxomat, you definitely need to start out in first.
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Kenneth
1964 Bug with Saxomat
1976 VW/Harley Trike Autostick
1987 Vanagon Westy w/Subaru EJ25 and reversed 4EAT

[Q-Dog]

Yes, the torque converter is a definite advantage on the autostick. I liked drivng it in city traffic ... no shifting.
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Brian

'69 Dune Buggy
'69 Beetle Convertible
'70 Beetle

[vwfreek61]

Took the Bug to Symco Weekender a traditional hot rod and kustom show. Only pre-'65 period correct cars are allowed. No trophies are awarded, just getting in is the prize. Since they aren't familiar with VWs, I had to show them my vehicle registration to prove it's a '64.

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Kenneth
1964 Bug with Saxomat
1976 VW/Harley Trike Autostick
1987 Vanagon Westy w/Subaru EJ25 and reversed 4EAT

[67rustavenger]

I have what looks like a Saxomat user/installation manual. It outlines adjustments and the like. It's very detailed for all of it's 16 pages. Including one that was hand typed and stapled to the trouble shooting page
It's copyright date is 1/61.

I have no use for it other than it was the right price at the right time. So I bought it thinking of this thread.

Nice that the Saxomat serves your special needs.
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[vwfreek61]

Since I drive the car after dark on occasion, I decided to upgrade the headlights. I went with Autopal Cibie z-beam knock-offs, because I wanted the OEM look curved glass, and after searching a bit found some LED h4 replacements that work on 6 volts. Now I can see at night.

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Kenneth
1964 Bug with Saxomat
1976 VW/Harley Trike Autostick
1987 Vanagon Westy w/Subaru EJ25 and reversed 4EAT

[vwfreek61]

Looks like it's been awhile since I've updated this thread. I haven't done much work in the last year, just mostly driving it.

I added a dimmer switch from a '66 to the turn signal, since I can't operate the foot switch.

I fabricated a set of hand controls that look a little more period correct.

I really wanted to save the '64 only seat upholstery, but it was getting pretty bad from regular use. I recovered them with TMI covers and pads.

A roof rack popped up for sale on craigslist, so I picked that up along with a bunch of VW tools (the guy used to be a VW mechanic back in the day).

That brings everything up to date. I've been gathering parts for a big bore 40hp, so hopefully I can put that together this winter.
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Kenneth
1964 Bug with Saxomat
1976 VW/Harley Trike Autostick
1987 Vanagon Westy w/Subaru EJ25 and reversed 4EAT

[vwuberalles]

Looks awesome, that rack matches the car perfectly! Pardon my ignorance, but how do the hand controls work? It looks like the throttle twists like a motorcycle, and the whole lever moves forward to operate the brake?
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