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alman72 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 6:55 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Wildthings wrote: |
mr matt wrote: |
My stupid question #24,
What is this metal opening below the glove box?
I do not see it in any manual. My back is not in great shape right now to look under the dash to see if there are wires there.. but feels like it. I don't think it is a power supply as the opening appears to be to small... so it seems.
Think I will have to get another shot in my back to get my disc in order.. the shot is excruciating !
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Its the mysterious silver socket, kind of a predecessor of today's USB port. |
You can search for a vintage map light for it. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:00 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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eurodub wrote: |
I live in a place where i should be happy i found a driver seat at all.. |
I would think that just cutting the rails off the tube frame would work. get out the measuring tape. you would need the little silver hook for the back of the seat, but that could be shipped from anywhere. |
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alman72 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2014 Posts: 2573 Location: MICHIGAN
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:02 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I started my 79 project that sat all winter. my wipers stay on when the bus is on. my guess is that water found its way thru the windshield and down into a relay? |
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:14 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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alman72 wrote: |
Wildthings wrote: |
mr matt wrote: |
My stupid question #24,
What is this metal opening below the glove box?
I do not see it in any manual. My back is not in great shape right now to look under the dash to see if there are wires there.. but feels like it. I don't think it is a power supply as the opening appears to be to small... so it seems.
Think I will have to get another shot in my back to get my disc in order.. the shot is excruciating !
Thanks |
Its the mysterious silver socket, kind of a predecessor of today's USB port. |
You can search for a vintage map light for it. |
Few minutes searching, and have not found it.....
Will keep looking when I get more time. _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:12 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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mr matt wrote: |
alman72 wrote: |
Wildthings wrote: |
mr matt wrote: |
My stupid question #24,
What is this metal opening below the glove box?
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I do not see it in any manual. My back is not in great shape right now to look under the dash to see if there are wires there.. but feels like it. I don't think it is a power supply as the opening appears to be to small... so it seems.
Think I will have to get another shot in my back to get my disc in order.. the shot is excruciating !
Thanks |
Its the mysterious silver socket, kind of a predecessor of today's USB port. |
You can search for a vintage map light for it. |
Few minutes searching, and have not found it.....
Will keep looking when I get more time. |
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?searc..._chars=200 _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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mr matt Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2005 Posts: 815 Location: southeast Pa
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Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Great, thanks busdaddy, incredibly helpful. Much appreciated! _________________ 1955 3-fold semaphore Oval beetle
1971 Convertible beetle
1977 Westfalia, FI, Berlin interior |
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fon Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2010 Posts: 97 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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busdaddy wrote: |
fon wrote: |
Hi Guys,
I am going to do some work on the luggage rods of my 70 westy, anyone know the proper rivet size, material and were to get them. |
3/16" wide head aluminum or stainless steel with ~1/2" grip, get the backup washers for them as well, all found at Home depot and other hardware stores. |
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Thanks!! |
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Koeppler Samba Member
Joined: April 21, 2011 Posts: 481 Location: Aging gracefully
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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This one is about adjusting the cables for the fresh air flaps (not the heater cables) 68-70. The Bentley says the cables are adjustable but gives no how to.
So how do you adjust the cables more tight?
Is the adjustable part behind the instrument panel or the part you can see under the dash?
How much of a pain the butt is this? |
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Volswagon Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2009 Posts: 299 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:34 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Pg. 1-47, Fig. 10-2 of Bentley manual shows the adjustable link at the base of the lever under the dash. I assume it's not closing. _________________ I know the pieces fit, cos I watched them fall away.
Wanna hear God laugh? Just talk about your plans.
'75 Bus https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=697183&highlight= |
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carp442 Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2013 Posts: 20 Location: fenandina beach
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:44 pm Post subject: 3 green knobs on dash. Cant identify one... |
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Wasted all day in manuals looking for this one-
1972 westy. Had heater, that green "temp" timer knob has been removed and an aftermarket key installed there.
But this Dash had 10 knobs... Still 2 greens. Not the rear defront knob...
What is #10? Under glove box lock. Solid green. Hidden Light in center. Wired to tail with yellow wire. Ends in engine bay near where gas heater was.
There is also a black "fog light" switch next to headlight switch with a heavy wire to the front bumper. Its a plain black knob with no insert. Im assuming it was for the now missing fog lights.
Rear fog light??? |
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carp442 Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2013 Posts: 20 Location: fenandina beach
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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To clarify, im talking about the bright green knob far right on picture 2 |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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It's a period aftermarket European switch, likely Bosch or Hella, what it was intended for is only something the guy who installed it knows. Since the wire goes to the rear left area I'll guess rear fog lamp.
Ever decoded your M plate?, stuff like that is usually found on European delivered buses. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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Jim Bear Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2006 Posts: 670 Location: Watkinsville, GA
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:58 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I have a stupid question for which at one point I know the answer, but am now drawing a blank...what are people referring to when they say P/L's? and do I want rebuilt or new ones? I think the "P" is piston. The "L"? Thanks... _________________ "You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus." ~kk
'85 Vanagon Westy - George In the Stable 2020-?/'74 Weekender - Ophelia In the Stable 2007- ?/'69 Beetle Convertible - SOLD 2017-2020/'67 Beetle - September SOLD 2013-2016 /'67 SO42 Westy - Sage SOLD 1996-2001 /'69 Transporter - Baby Blue SOLD 1995-1995/'72 Westy - Nelly - SOLD 1990-1995--STOP FRACKING |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51057 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:18 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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L would be liner, AKA cylinder from an ACVW perspective. _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
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Jim Bear Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2006 Posts: 670 Location: Watkinsville, GA
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Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 10:33 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Got it. Thanks B-Daddy. _________________ "You're either on the bus, or you're off the bus." ~kk
'85 Vanagon Westy - George In the Stable 2020-?/'74 Weekender - Ophelia In the Stable 2007- ?/'69 Beetle Convertible - SOLD 2017-2020/'67 Beetle - September SOLD 2013-2016 /'67 SO42 Westy - Sage SOLD 1996-2001 /'69 Transporter - Baby Blue SOLD 1995-1995/'72 Westy - Nelly - SOLD 1990-1995--STOP FRACKING |
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carp442 Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2013 Posts: 20 Location: fenandina beach
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:59 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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decoded the m tag years ago. All i could tell was that my westy was ordered in usa, picked up in europe, and delivered to usa after her first tour. Lots of codes came back no info...
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Hikelite Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 557 Location: Colville, WA
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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carp442 wrote: |
decoded the m tag years ago. All i could tell was that my westy was ordered in usa, picked up in europe, and delivered to usa after her first tour. Lots of codes came back no info...
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So your bus was part of VW's Tourist Delivery program. You live in the US. Buy your VW form the dealer here, but pick it up in Germany. THen you tour around Europe in your brand new bus. Then they ship it to your dealer when you head back home.
I always thought that would be a fantastic way to buy a campmobile.
That's kinda cool to imagine all the places that bus has been on the other side of the Atlantic. Neat _________________ ~Kevin
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Stray Catalyst Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2007 Posts: 534 Location: New England
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:40 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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1969 Westy with wide fives.
I just got two tires, but I’m having trouble finding a place that can balance them. They’re on the rear, but I’d still rather have them balanced. Does anybody know of a shop near Stockton, CA that can balance tires on wide five rims? _________________ 196? Laser 917 Kit Car
1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel 1.6NA
1974 Sun Bug, lowered std Beetle
1969 Westy, mostly stock, the Road Trip bus. |
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Wildthings Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Stray Catalyst wrote: |
1969 Westy with wide fives.
I just got two tires, but I’m having trouble finding a place that can balance them. They’re on the rear, but I’d still rather have them balanced. Does anybody know of a shop near Stockton, CA that can balance tires on wide five rims? |
You might want to check with your local VW club.
My local shop (a Les Schwab Tire Center) can balance them using an adapter plate with removable pins that can be shifted around to match the holes in the rims. |
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Hikelite Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2012 Posts: 557 Location: Colville, WA
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Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 7:08 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I got my original wheels/tires balanced at Discount Tire no problem. _________________ ~Kevin
My 1968 Campmobile |
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