Military Parts pics

crofty · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:25 am Post subject: Military Parts pics

Curious what was available for military Things... anyone have pics?
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Doc*181 · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

- Blackoutlights (3x rear, 2x front)
- protectionbars around the headlights
- skidplate underneath
- riflebrackets
- set of covers for headlights, mirrors and windshield
- straps on the inside rear deck for attaching a shovel
- crankhandle
- tire chains
- extra 8 slot fuse box on the rightside of the steeringwheel
- metal holder for spare bulbs
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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

OD seats
tire chocks
Blue revolving light
2 way radio in rear seat
reclining passenger seat
different switches on the dash
Hand set on dash
headlight covers
flag holder brush guards
extra rear brake light
back up lights on bumper
smaller turn signals up front
bus type tail lights
windshield cover
24 vdc alternator
water proof distributor and plug wires
dual oil bath cleaner
different steering wheel
rear swing axles with reduction boxes
different engine deck lid with extra ribs
first aid kit with mounting frame
spare tire gas can
gas cans mounted on bumper in mounts

crofty · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:46 am Post subject:

I'd love a dual air cleaner set-up. Have any pics or a site that has them for the other stuff mentioned?
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Doc*181 · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:29 pm Post subject:

Doc*181 · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject:

1961bluebug · Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject:

bucko · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:37 am Post subject:

Check my ad on "Military 181 for sale". I have pictures of the radio installed, etc.

Add to the list a set of "wee waa" horns on the front bumpers that worked in conjunction with the parade light. There was an additional switch on the dash that operated the light only, or light and horns.

I have all but the dual air cleaner and gas cans on bumper (I do not believe the gas can setup was ever a military option), nor have I seen the dual air cleaner setup installed an a documented military 181.

I have everything else on mine, but would still like to find a reasonable prised blue lens.
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ztnoo · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject:

Here's a nice looking part someone may need.....or want.
Not much time left in the auction however.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Police-Ambulance-La...dZViewItem

Police Ambulance Lamp

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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

Watch the shipping on that one. Kevin, those parts are offered by our gal Pia..

colorider181 · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

caseydenise · Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:43 am Post subject:

Are these light guards military?

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kubelmann · Samba Member Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266

Those light guards are an after market part.

xavi_242 · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:40 am Post subject:

maybe I'm on the wrong thread... I would like to know how to time a military 181 with a water proof ignition.

Just got one Wink

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SilverThing · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:31 pm Post subject:

TDv 2310/001-30 has a nice little description of how to time the suppressed ignition. TDv docs may be found here (warning-knowledge of German and automotive German terminology is required).

There is a description for timing the ignition statically using a test lamp and a description for timing dynamically using a timing light. I am not sure how well an inductive timing light works on the fully suppressed wires, if at all. I've never played with them and don't know specifics of the suppression to be able to give a theoretical yes or no. The TDv description seems to indicate that one needs an adapter to use a dwell/tach and another adapter for the timing light.
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xavi_242 · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:16 am Post subject:

don't know what's supressed ignition Question

a friend told that I should time like a 009.
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xavi_242 · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:24 am Post subject:

Chris181 · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:14 am Post subject:

Hi all,

You can see here => http://vw181.skynetblogs.be/post/7437209/military-accessoiries
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perello · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:03 am Post subject:

SilverThing · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject:

Replacement military ignition parts are out there, but they tend to require a lot of $$$ (well more than your standard vw ignition components). One typically has to expand the search to European sources (including searching e-bay from other countries). Some German vendors that specialize in 181 parts that I know of might have some parts; I can get you their contact info if you are in a bind. A couple of them know English quite well so language is not a barrier to worry about.
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