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ta2guy
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 Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| mark tucker wrote: |
I have a quandary...  does any body know what the stupid question thread threads are? metric?1.25?1.5? 1.75? 1? or sae threads?British threads?55degree thread?60 degree thread? |
I believe the stupid threads are SAE. The SAE and GM are the reason the USA is not on the metric system. The stupid threads have been used only by US since the 1970s.
Particularly for VWs, the smart threads would probably be DIN.
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I wonder if my new threads are made in china or Indonesia?  :wink:they sure fit well,i wonder if they will fade? yes it's late,no I cant sleep...too many stupid questions running around in my empty head....after all "empty" is my initials. |
I have bought some new threads at Walmart a long time ago. They were not very smart. The smartest threads are usually worn by gay guys! |
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Danwvw
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SatireChuck
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 9:44 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Need some advice please!
This Saturday unless something crazy happens, I am buying my first every VW Beetle. It's a 1978 Beetle Convertible. Are there a few threads I need to start reading to know what to do first? I want to make sure I am informed and ready to begin my journey!
What advice can you all give a first time Beetle owner please? What threads do I need to study? I am ready to do my homework!
What is the best advice you can give me for my '78 VW Bug convertible please? Like I said, this is my first Beetle! 
Thank you!
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Cusser
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| Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2018 11:44 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| SatireChuck wrote: |
Need some advice please!
This Saturday unless something crazy happens, I am buying my first every VW Beetle. It's a 1978 Beetle Convertible. Are there a few threads I need to start reading to know what to do first? I want to make sure I am informed and ready to begin my journey!
What advice can you all give a first time Beetle owner please? What threads do I need to study? I am ready to do my homework!
What is the best advice you can give me for my '78 VW Bug convertible please? Like I said, this is my first Beetle!
Thank you!
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1. Rust is bad. Engine/mechanical stuff is less expensive than intensive bodywork.
2. If convertible top needs replacing, will cost up to $2.5K at a shop.
3. 1978 was fuel injection from factory; OK if it runs well. Some have converted 1975-on to use carburetor(s).
4. Look for parts missing; this will be tricky as you might not know what to expect.
5. See https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79656
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Tindjin
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Question on 1973 SB. What is the easiest way to tell "Early" vs "Late" 73s? I have a '73 with a manufacture date of 11/72. I know the struts changed but how did they change and what else? It is a new-to-me 73 and getting to know it. When trying to find parts the Early/Late keeps being brought up and I want to make sure which one I have. Thanks.
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vamram 
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Late '73 had an alternator and the two-bolt strut assembly. Early '73 had a generator and the same 3-bolt strut as the 71-72 supers. I think.
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Tindjin
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Late '73 had an alternator and the two-bolt strut assembly. Early '73 had a generator and the same 3-bolt strut as the 71-72 supers. I think. |
Thanks. I definitely had the generator, before I put in an alternator.
The 2 vs 3 both strut configuration where would I look for this? It is the bottom connection of the strut right? Not the top?
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vamram
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Yep, the bottom.
3-bolt:
Unfortunately, i don't have a picture of my '74's 2-bolt front strut. The 2-bolt is also an easier assembly to R&R, and I think it has less issues w/shimmy than the 3 bolt. Just my personal opinion based on having had Supers of both types.
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Give peace a chance - Stop Russian-Soviet Aggression!!
'74 Super 9/16 - present, in refurb process.
'73 Super - 6/18 - Present - Daily Driver!
'75 Super Le Grande...waiting it's turn in line behind '74.
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Profcucchi
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| Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2018 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I'm about to buy my first beetle: a 1974 SB.
Two things I want right off the bat: replace the window seals and front disc brake conversion.
How many hours should they take? Or should I get a VW mechanic to do it?
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Edubnogales
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:23 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Does anyone out there know if the locking mechanism of a door handle of a 1968 Bug can be taking out an exchange into a new handle? My goal is to keep the same Keys as original and only have one door knob that is bad and broken. Please advise. Thanks guys! |
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Cusser
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:44 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Edubnogales wrote: |
| Does anyone out there know if the locking mechanism of a door handle of a 1968 Bug can be taking out an exchange into a new handle? My goal is to keep the same Keys as original and only have one door knob that is bad and broken. Please advise. Thanks guys! |
Yes, and it's VERY easy.
I did just this on my 1970 about 35 years ago when the factory door handle just wore out. One Phillips screw to remove the entire handle, then another to remove the tumbler assembly. So my factory key works both doors and ignition. The used handle cost me exactly $1 then, a real bargain !
One could also purchase a brand new handle and have a locksmith modify it to match your key.
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Edubnogales
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:22 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Awesome! Thanks for the advise!! Green light on the lock exchange! BAM! |
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Dal Churchill
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 11:56 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Has there ever been a Beetle with a pop up roof similar to campers? |
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calvinater
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Why, you still could not stand in it.
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Tindjin
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:46 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Trying to figure out two things.
1) I'm planning on a disc brake swap in 2019, front and back. I'm wondering if I should change to a different bolt pattern. I would like to get new rims, slightly wider to open up some better tire choices. If you were going to change to a different pattern which one to give you the most options in possible wheel choices?
2) This one ties in with #1 in that when making wheel/tire choices is there any listing on what would work with stock fenders? I do want to lower the car a little, 1-2 inches at the most, but hoping there is a list somewhere that could tell me if I went with a 5.5, 6 or 7 inch wide rim what back spacing would I want to get so it still fit the fender.
Thanks for any info.
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Dal Churchill
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| Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2018 1:43 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Why, you still could not stand in it. |
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Profcucchi
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| Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Just bought a 1975 Super converted to carburetor
The fuel hoses need to be changed pronto, the smell in the car is just raw gasoline. I know about the fume elimination kit, but I am at a loss how to measure the other fuel hoses.
It looks like there are 3 different sizes. Not counting the filler neck connection.
Diameters and lengths would be greatly appreciated.
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dbargaehr
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Hey all,
Working on converting our 1971 Super to all-electric. I'm trying to get rid of a bunch of parts, and part of that is identifying what in the blazes they are and if they're even worth putting up for grabs. I got a box of random assorted parts with the car from the owner that had clearly been sitting outside for a month or three. I've done my best to search around the interwebz and pulled some part numbers from the parts to identify them. But some of them, I'm stumped.
if you know what they are, first point and laugh at me (important and mandatory step!), and then tell me the part name...or at least a hint.
This curved thing:
I believe these are heater box shrouds?
Some sort of spinning bearing:
Two of these...interior vents?
These odd brackets:
These look like sun visors, but aren't.
These odd flippy translucent red things:
Some sort of sensor housing? No part number on it.
This...handle?
Some wonky bracket.
These slightly translucent red things. I wanna say...wiring connectors?
And here's the super, FYI.
We're about halfway through dropping the (working!) engine. I'm much more familiar with electrical systems and working knowledge (I design and manufacture microphones) than internal combustion issues...so when my wife suggested we turn this into an all-electric, I was thrilled.
Also have a bunch of original seatbelt parts (KLIPPANS! which sounds like a side table from IKEA) and precisely 1 heater box. Not even sure what to do with those. I imagine they'll go up in the classifieds, as I hate to waste anything that could be useful to someone.
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DurocShark
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Whose kit are you using? Battery capacity? Motor?
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dbargaehr
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 8:07 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Whose kit are you using? Battery capacity? Motor? |
No kit as of yet. Salvaging batteries from a wrecked EV saves a TON of the cost. Looking for a used Siemens AC motor and then building a controller, I imagine. Looking at getting at least 20kWh of battery (want 100 miles of range), and trying to get it to reasonable highway speeds which means a solid AC motor. The Curtis stuff looks nice with the motor/controller combo but not sure I can afford it.
I looked at going the DC way, but the AC regen braking and easy reverse are very attractive. |
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