Duncan's 1971 Squareback thread

[DesignBuild]

Contrary to popular belief the tin plated AMP terminals are tin-plated brass. When I was considering replacing all the terminals in the wiring I was redoing on my Super Beetle, the folks at TE Connectivity (formerly AMP) recommended that I use tin-plated terminal ends rather than plain brass. The brass will corrode over time whereas the tin-plate will prevent that. GM has been using light grease on terminal connection for years; not silicone grease. This corrosion is why I had to replace the front harness in my Super Beetle. The brass ends were cracking and splitting.

I had a 1951 Studebaker from 1972 through 2004 and I rewired much of the car because it had fabric covered wire that was disintegrating. The original terminals were tin-plated and not one was damaged from atmospheric exposure.

If you are replacing any solid color wire I was told to use tin plated copper wire (marine quality). This is available on Amazon at reasonable prices. The wire with a solid color and tracer color are available from the auto parts store in Florida that I posted earlier. It seems that custom colors combinations are available.

Some of the online terminal suppliers have smaller quantities available for sale, significantly less that 1,000 pieces.

[DesignBuild]

How do I find Max Weldon on TheSamba? Anyone know what his handle is?

[calvinater]

I believe his username is max welton.
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[Mr.Duncan]

Sorry for the lack of updates guys. I've been thinking I may list the squareback for sale soon.

Starting to get a little burnt out.
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle

[heimlich]

The Houston heat doesn't help you much either if you are used to AC. What are you going to do without it? You need something fun to drive.
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[Russell Ritchie]

Wow, wow this is one the most in dept detailed threads I've ever read, well done Mr Duncan.

[Ceckert64]

Did you end up deciding to keep it?
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“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[heimlich]

[Mr.Duncan]

As an update, the car has been sold to a new good owner in Galveston, TX.

They are going to use it as a daily driver, it's got a good new home.

They also own a few other air-cooled VW's too!
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Red 1971 Squareback Thread
Red 1966 Beetle Thread
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1971 Green Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Ghia (sold)
1971 Blue Super Beetle (sold)
1966 Java Green Std Beetle (sold)
1971 Red Squareback (sold)
1966 Red Beetle