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pat griffith
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 Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:16 pm Post subject: 1971 mirror question |
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I have a few of question about my mirror. First , it is frozen in place. I put a little PB Blaster on it but that didn't help. Should I try some heat?
Second , the little black knob is also frozen in place. I would assume that this is the on/off switch for the light. I don't want to break anything. Lastly , is there a replaceable bulb inside? The white cover is very dirty. I would like to remove it to do a cleaning but I dont want to damage it. I am hoping that someone in the community has some answer. Thanks |
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helowrench
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| Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 mirror question |
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The black knob does control the light.
3 position like modern cars. 1 on with door open 2 off always 3 on always
Yes, replaceable lamp inside.
It may not be "frozen" at the adjustment ball.
One way to "fix" a loose mirror was to put a prop of super glue in, and adjust it to where the driver liked it. I hope this has not happened to you.
Anywho, the full up mirror assembly is the same as a beetle convertible, if you go looking for a replacement.
Rob
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NOVA Airhead
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| Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: 1971 mirror question |
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| helowrench wrote: |
The black knob does control the light.
3 position like modern cars. 1 on with door open 2 off always 3 on always
Yes, replaceable lamp inside.
It may not be "frozen" at the adjustment ball.
One way to "fix" a loose mirror was to put a prop of super glue in, and adjust it to where the driver liked it. I hope this has not happened to you.
Anywho, the full up mirror assembly is the same as a beetle convertible, if you go looking for a replacement.
Rob |
Which mirror is the same as a Beetle Convertible? I am not aware of any side view or rear view mirror that is shared between a 71 Ghia and a Beetle. A Beetle mirror will not work or fit right if used on a Ghia. If you have a good original be careful with it as they are hard to find and repros are generally of poor quality. As for the operation of the interior light here is the owner's manual.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/8_70ghia/16.jpg
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helowrench
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 1:17 am Post subject: Re: 1971 mirror question |
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| helowrench wrote: |
The black knob does control the light.
3 position like modern cars. 1 on with door open 2 off always 3 on always
Yes, replaceable lamp inside.
It may not be "frozen" at the adjustment ball.
One way to "fix" a loose mirror was to put a prop of super glue in, and adjust it to where the driver liked it. I hope this has not happened to you.
Anywho, the full up mirror assembly is the same as a beetle convertible, if you go looking for a replacement.
Rob |
Which mirror is the same as a Beetle Convertible? I am not aware of any side view or rear view mirror that is shared between a 71 Ghia and a Beetle. A Beetle mirror will not work or fit right if used on a Ghia. If you have a good original be careful with it as they are hard to find and repros are generally of poor quality. As for the operation of the interior light here is the owner's manual.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/8_70ghia/16.jpg |
Since he was talking about the black adjuistment knob and the dome light, I assumed it was the interior rear view mirror.
My 71 Ghia had the exact same assy as my 70 convertible beetle. Aircooled backs this up, as John shows the same unit for both.
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Bleyseng
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:41 am Post subject: Re: 1971 mirror question |
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Yes, they are the same part
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