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Adriel Rowley
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 Posted: Thu Feb 20, 2020 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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Talked with Sue and said did vaguely remember the Stripe Blue fabric though at some point had the seats recovered in the vinyl Baby now has. Briefly looking online looks to be NLA. 
Also she remembered the PO's name was Klaus and was a German citizen, buying the Squareback for his year long stay doing an exchange program, working at Bell Laboratory in Maryland and then San Diego.
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
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Adriel Rowley
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 5:15 pm Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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Tram says you have another squareback stashed here in Oregon.
Better get it shipped to you in AZ, as I think you need the parts. 
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Adriel Rowley
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| Posted: Thu May 20, 2021 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
Tram says you have another squareback stashed here in Oregon.
Better get it shipped to you in AZ, as I think you need the parts. |
I don't have one stashed. I don't know how much I can say about Tram, other than he has not been able to finish the repairs to the Telefunken Oops smashed, which is going to take a ride instead of shipping. I drove the Telefunken up there when visited you. Good things come to those who wait and of the people in my life, Tram and his wife are just a few of my friends who I very much trust; she does have my telephone number too.
I find it offensive suggesting to part out a low miles Volkswagen, very few left.
In case forgot, back in Sandy Eggo, parted out a Squareback and so have the sheet metal. First, Ruby getting a few minor patches before tackle the Squareback. For now, just want to get the Squareback moveable, still have yet to find a frame shop so safe to drive.
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Adriel Rowley
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| Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 9:24 am Post subject: She just wants to be touched. |
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Why is it family has to be so difficult? Finally got through to him to leave me alone, good to have the headspace back.
Got a fully charged battery put in, no dash lights. Have 14,4 volts at the battery, to the regulator, then none out of the regulator and to double check, no voltage on the red with red stripe feeding the fuse terminals.
Did the voltage regulator fail?
Thanks in advance. 
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Tram
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| Posted: Tue Jun 15, 2021 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: She just wants to be touched. |
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| Adriel Rowley wrote: |
Why is it family has to be so difficult? Finally got through to him to leave me alone, good to have the headspace back.
Got a fully charged battery put in, no dash lights. Have 14,4 volts at the battery, to the regulator, then none out of the regulator and to double check, no voltage on the red with red stripe feeding the fuse terminals.
Did the voltage regulator fail?
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If you are getting no power through the red/white feed wire from the reg to the fuseblock, the problem is that wire or most likely the connector at one of the ends.
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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| Mike Fisher wrote: |
Tram says you have another squareback stashed here in Oregon.
Better get it shipped to you in AZ, as I think you need the parts. |
I don't have one stashed. I don't know how much I can say about Tram, other than he has not been able to finish the repairs to the Telefunken Oops smashed, which is going to take a ride instead of shipping. I drove the Telefunken up there when visited you. Good things come to those who wait and of the people in my life, Tram and his wife are just a few of my friends who I very much trust; she does have my telephone number too.
I find it offensive suggesting to part out a low miles Volkswagen, very few left.
In case forgot, back in Sandy Eggo, parted out a Squareback and so have the sheet metal. First, Ruby getting a few minor patches before tackle the Squareback. For now, ("just want to get the Squareback moveable,") still have yet to find a frame shop so safe to drive. |
I'm not clear if you got the beam bolted back in so it's moveable?
I can pull a beam & send you every piece you are missing.
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'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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Adriel Rowley
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| Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:37 am Post subject: Response to generous offer and recap |
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I'm not clear if you got the beam bolted back in so it's moveable?
I can pull a beam & send you every piece you are missing. |
Whoa, what happened to the parts pusher?  Hey, just teasing, glad to have a gentle reply and more so, the generous offer, appreciated. At this time, not sure what is required, though will keep in mind.
How about I recap?
I acquired another beam so as could rebuild off the vehicle, keep the Squareback drivable, and I seem to recall there was some issue with the original. When Brian and I tried bolting up the replacement beam I rebuilt, it became apparent when the woman T-boned us, the frame was bent. Being under a deadline, we mounted where did line up, think it was three or four, with two not able.
The front part of the rockers need replacing, have full length rockers for both sides from parting out Gordon's Squareback. My concern is pulling the frame with all the rust cause more harm than help. The driver side has already shifted from being on axle stands, didn't cross my mind until found the driver door hard to get open and now will not close unless forceful.
My plan is to move it into the back, however, it has to move under its own power and Ruby needs to move first. I took some time to regain my health, get trousers repaired and altered, plus alter a blazer, so looked presentable to her folks. I put on about 35 pounds of muscle working on Ruby and physical therapy. Thursday is the inspection by the city so got the weeds mowed and need to take a van load of donations to Salvation Army this morning despite my splitting headache.
My list for getting Baby (I didn't name) into the back is:
Get voltage to fuse eight
Check voltage to the ignition switch and correct if needed
Check that both FI relays are working and correct if needed
Finish cleaning the fuel tank and reinstall
Install new fuel pump and new fuel filter
Replace all the fuel hoses
Check and clean ignition points if needed
Remove spark plugs and pump out the SiliKroil
Obtain and install fresh fuel
Then see what other problems need sorting
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Adriel Rowley
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| Posted: Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:30 pm Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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I do have help:
Not a whole lot done, wasted time trying to pressure wash the fuel tank (the white chunks are just not coming off), spent too much time looking for the fuel pump mounting plate (if anyone has them, all ears) and spent some time with Ruby. Over all, glad I got what I did, progress is progress.
Been checking the wiring affecting the engine starting and running, as saw yesterday the under dash wiring sorted, now the voltage to and out of the coil. Turns out the blue coil went bad, thankfully have the Type 3 black coil from Russ Wolfe, however, eventually nee to find a mounting bracket for it, it's bigger than the blue.
I rather not cut the original wiring harness (upsets me what I did when young and dumb) so made up an adapter harness.
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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So, it runs and you can drive it back behind the fence and get the County/NIMBY neighbors/Trustee off of your back!
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'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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Adriel Rowley
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Mike Fisher
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| Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2022 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: Squareback Rejuvenation - A Soap Opera |
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Sell them all except the 2 VW’s and get the Beetle back on the road.
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two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
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Had trouble with the top right exhaust nut, and remembered that took half the time. I was able to remove the pulley from the shroud, and tried pulling the fan. Instead, the shroud started spreading.
While working, came up with an idea to get at that troublesome nut: 3/8 drive socket (way smaller than the half), and an extension. Came right out! Got the left top out the same way, and loosened …. |
This solution! I’m going to try this on my 67’ Squareback. Installing a stock exhaust and the passenger side upper heat exchanger is in the way of my 13mm socket to tighten the upper cylinder 2 exhaust port nut to stud.
Maybe I’ll try a 12mm nut. Only a open wrench 13mm can barely get around it but virtually no leverage area to tighten it! This is still in the vehicle on a dirt ground, so not ideal but it’s all I got. I realize this forum was a while ago but thanks anyways!
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Adriel Rowley
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| Adriel Rowley wrote: |
Had trouble with the top right exhaust nut, and remembered that took half the time. I was able to remove the pulley from the shroud, and tried pulling the fan. Instead, the shroud started spreading.
While working, came up with an idea to get at that troublesome nut: 3/8 drive socket (way smaller than the half), and an extension. Came right out! Got the left top out the same way, and loosened …. |
This solution! I’m going to try this on my 67’ Squareback. Installing a stock exhaust and the passenger side upper heat exchanger is in the way of my 13mm socket to tighten the upper cylinder 2 exhaust port nut to stud.
Maybe I’ll try a 12mm nut. Only a open wrench 13mm can barely get around it but virtually no leverage area to tighten it! This is still in the vehicle on a dirt ground, so not ideal but it’s all I got. I realize this forum was a while ago but thanks anyways! |
I hope this helps and get it on.
As for working on soil, so long as no gravel, not too bad. Done a lot of that, still do now and then. A big piece of cardboard helps, partly as not getting grit into everything.
Speaking of getting into tight spaces, I absolutely love this Wright Tools ratchet. The size of a 1/4" drive with a 3/8" drive. Less money than a set of 1/4 inch drive sockets, especially as rarely needed. I also use it where don't want a lot of torque, like today the oil pan nuts. As a bonus, feels great in the hand. Maybe it get to the nut with leverage?
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Dad's 1964 Beetle purchased September 1968.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9252810#9252810
1971 Sunroof Squareback with Fuel Injection
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219811&highlight=squareback+rejuvenation |
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I have neighbors on the lookout for anything strange and one has my cellular number.
