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alansvwTwinCab
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 Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:28 pm Post subject: front bonnet lock not holding |
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Ive been trying to search site for info on how to adjust the front bonnet lock on my 61 Ghia. It is popping open if I hit a bump. The safety catch works fine but its frustrating and dangerous so id like to fix it. I know it will be an easy fix but what is it?
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sputnick60
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alansvwTwinCab
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:06 am Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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Hi Nick, I think we both know that guy  . I'll be taking the car to him once the COVID lock down finishes as he need to do a full detail an fix a few very minor issues found in final build. Thanks for advice on fixing lock. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:38 am Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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Some times the cable tension needs adjusting. It controls the positioning of the latch that holds the pin down if there’s too much slack or not enough the latch won’t grab the pin. I’d start there.
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 11:48 am Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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I believe they are beetle headlights. I saw a lot of guys doing this mod in So Cal back in the 80's, at least where I lived.
Jeff
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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| rbsurfguy wrote: |
I believe they are beetle headlights. I saw a lot of guys doing this mod in So Cal back in the 80's, at least where I lived.
Jeff |
The only thing worse was the 90s Mercedes headlight butchery. Remember that?
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1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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1963 stretched double cab
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1963 356 B coupe
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:24 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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I don't remember that one! If you have any pics, do share.
I was never offended by the beetle lights since everyone always wanted the Ghia to look Porschy, especially in So Cal, and if done correctly it looked nice, and at least the headlights were VW.
Mercedes lights? Uhhh, no
Jeff
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2019 VW Atlas 4Motion
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:13 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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Early 2000's Merc quad lights
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 3:35 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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OK, yeah that's pushing it a bit!! The slanted lights not so much but not sure about the quads. I can't even get my left side high beam to work, so I can't imagine trying to wire up all those lights! I must admit though, it's not a bad looking Ghia!!!
Jeff
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
Early 2000's Merc quad lights
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How many of those ended up as Kia parts by the 2010?
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1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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1967 21 window less rusty now |
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alansvwTwinCab
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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Nice clean job on the lights.
Did you get the hood to latch?
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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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alansvwTwinCab
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 1:17 am Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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| Yes seems to be holding. fingers crossed! |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:36 am Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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| alansvwTwinCab wrote: |
| Yes seems to be holding. fingers crossed! |
How did you get it to hold? This is a common issue so others might learn from your success.
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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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alansvwTwinCab
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: front bonnet lock not holding |
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I adjusted the two nuts above the spring. I think it will be trial and error as not sure which way to turn but seems to hold. I know when i hit a speed hump. |
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