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lonotch Samba Padrino
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2021 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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I have a another back up original sender with a screw on terminal in my stash somewhere, I’ll post up a picture once I find it. _________________ It's not about the window, it's about the people.
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Porschedave Samba Member
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
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Loren Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Here are some images of one I took apart. If the wire you ordered works let us know where you purchased it from, as I have one that need to be repaired too.
Hope these help. If you need more images let me know. |
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Porschedave Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Porschedave Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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I hit send too soon. I noticed that my sending unit is 21 30 10.58 whereas yours is 21 30 3.58, I wonder what the numbers mean. I'm thinking the 10 58 referee to the date of production (my car was built in 11/58 ) but not sure about the 21 30.
Also, do you have a sense of what holds the bolt in place.I can't tell from the photos. Was it simply floating in there or attached somehow to the wall?
Thanks
Dave _________________ 1977 911S
1958 Karmann Ghia build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571683
1965 Sunroof Notch build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5600139&highlight=#5600139 |
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Loren Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2004 Posts: 1701
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Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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I don't know what the 21/30 stands for, but the 3.58 is the date code (March 1958) and it will usually precede the build date of the car by a month or two. The bold just hangs in place by the wire and is firmly attached to the top plate when the nut is installed. If you need parts or another sending unit base PM me know and I will see what I have available. |
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Porschedave Samba Member
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otahuhu Samba Member
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Porschedave Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 5:37 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Hi Folks
I have a couple of updates. First, my new wire arrived today - 100'. I wonder if I'll need all of it.
So I set up a test on the bench. The wire is so thin it's a challenge to work with.
The peg to which the wire to the fuel guage is attached is busted off. Here are a two pics, one from each side of the plastic base. I need to know the size of the peg, bolt, and I assume there are 2 nuts, one to hold the peg to the top of the guage and one to hold the wire. I couldn't tell from the photos nor the spec sheets.
I'll have to try and drill out the material and see whether I can fashion a new one. And looking at the pics you sent, there is a plastic "boot" that must serve to isolate the peg from the top of the guage. I guess I'll have to make something as I don't have one unless someone out there has one to offer.
So, some progress I guess. We'll see how the next step goes.
Dave _________________ 1977 911S
1958 Karmann Ghia build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571683
1965 Sunroof Notch build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5600139&highlight=#5600139 |
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Ghias4ever Samba Member
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Porschedave Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Posted: Mon May 10, 2021 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Hi Folks
Big day today - I've put some insurance on the Ghia and can now legally drive it on the road.
It certainly needs an alignment. The steering is bit goofy. But nonetheless I had a nice time driving around our neighbourhood, even getting it into 3rd gear, albeit briefly. I'll put the hubcaps on after the alignment.
Dave _________________ 1977 911S
1958 Karmann Ghia build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571683
1965 Sunroof Notch build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5600139&highlight=#5600139 |
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Porschedave Samba Member
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Marcdeb Samba Member
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Trylon Samba Member
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Posted: Thu May 13, 2021 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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It looks like you got a new Karmann Ghia! _________________ 1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
More tomfoolery on
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Porschedave Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2004 Posts: 454 Location: Vancouver, Canada
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 4:07 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Howdy Folks
Well, I think that it's done.
Of course not - the alignment shop told me that I need to replace the steering box and on the drive home I could see why, as the car continued to want to find its own line on the drive. But overall, I am pleased with the results.
Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way and shared in this build thread. Now I'll look for another project. Take care all.
Dave _________________ 1977 911S
1958 Karmann Ghia build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=571683
1965 Sunroof Notch build thread here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=5600139&highlight=#5600139 |
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djway3474 Samba Member
Joined: August 19, 2011 Posts: 2582 Location: The Real NDK So Cal
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Porschedave wrote: |
Howdy Folks
Of course not - the alignment shop told me that I need to replace the steering box and on the drive home I could see why, as the car continued to want to find its own line on the drive. But overall, I am pleased with the results.
Many thanks to all of you who have helped me along the way and shared in this build thread. Now I'll look for another project. Take care all.
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Congrats.
As to the box check both adjustments as per Bentley. After adjusted perfectly it will still feel like it wants to wander until you get accustomed to it.
TRW just quit making boxes and those out of the box weren't great.
Adjust it and have fun driving. |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 11005
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Posted: Mon May 17, 2021 7:51 pm Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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Sharp looking car, enjoy. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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udo dreisoerner Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2005 Posts: 1155 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri May 21, 2021 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Had some time for my '58 low light today |
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nice color combination _________________ Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!! |
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