Engine decisions for 60 beetle

[Kthomas]

Thank You ! 😀

[Kthomas]

I also need to figure out which bows to use. Wouldn’t all the bugs use the same length ?
The old bows are longer and curved at one end. They are also more spindly.
I may have taken the shorter heavier ones out of the 70 but I don’t remember. I guess I also need to paint whichever ones I use ?

[Kthomas]

Well, let’s try another question.
Anyone know the part number or correct name for this piece that ties the wiper motor to the wiper blades ? It the little barrel with the teeth and a set screw. I can’t find the info anywhere

Also, I can’t find the rubber plugs that cover the brake adjustment holes for a 60. The only one I can find are fot 67 or so up. Will these fit ?

[Kthomas]

After looking at the parts diagram for a 60 and not seeing the wiper piece I was asking about I’m starting to wonder if I even need one as I didn’t see one in the parts diagram . Was this for aftermarket type wipers ? I’m also wondering which blades I should order. The ones for the earlier bugs don’t look as though they will fit on my assembly.

[EVfun]

[Kthomas]

Thank you.
Do you think I’d be better off with some later style wipers ?
Some of the posts I read talked of poor rubber quality or an inability to actually wipe the window completely with the older style.

[Kthomas]

Started on the vinyl headliner today.
Couple thoughts
Never, ever, again !
Foam padding sucks !
Whole operation sucks !
😬😬😬😬😬😬😬😬

[Kthomas]

I almost have the headliner done. There was nothing about what I’ve already done that was so appealing that I would ever do it again. Part of the issue is just not knowing what to expect. I watched all the videos . Also, in the beginning ( first piece ) I had adhesive that failed. I’m not all that happy with the way it’s turning out either but ? Anyway, It might look like shite but at least it’s my shite 😀 ( and no upholstery guys around here would even touch it. Not even the vw guys 😬🙄 )
A heads up on consumables. Never buy anything that says instant tack. Stay clear of the pre cut foam kit. Cut yer own . Whatever it looks like before putting vinyl on it is the way it will look afterwards. Duh !! And, if you buy a pack of these tools make sure you sand the top edge where the molds left a very slight rough line . I didn’t notice it till damage was done.

[Kthomas]

Working on back and rear side windows.
I can’t seem to get the rubber to stay on the rear glass . I can get it on but the groove is shallow and it won’t stay on. I’ve tried everything. I also tried putting the trim in , taping it , then putting it on . Nothing works. Maddening !
Maybe I need to order another , from another dealer ?

[Kthomas]

I got the rubber back on for the second time. Took an hour. I’m scared to even try putting the trim on. It sure would be nice to put the window in then put the trim on but everyone says it’s not possible. 😩

[Kthomas]

Bought new trim
Came bent all to hell !

[EVfun]

[Kthomas]

These are the wipers I have coming.
I had two originals but they were really rusty so I just got these. What is SWF ?

The company is sending me new trim. I hope fedex is kind to this order.

[Kthomas]

After trying again to install rubber trim on rear window I gave up and ordered another rubber.
I had bought this one a few years ago. No matter what I did I could not get the trim on without failure. I tried everything including tape and clamps. It’s almost as if the grove for the glass itself is too shallow.

[Rome]

SWF is/was a major German automotive supplier. Stands for Spezial Werkzeugfabrik Feuerbach (special tool factory Feuerbach, a district of Stuttgart).

[Kthomas]

Thanks
I learn something new every day playing with these cars
I just looked them up. Looks like they make a lot of parts for vw’s
I imagine the wipers I ordered aren’t SWF. Probably Chinese ! 😀

[Kthomas]

Very few aftermarket parts seem to fit without modification !
Latest is trim for hood and VW emblem
The molding is made different . The lip underneath doesn’t go down far enough to catch the clip on the new part. I suppose I’ll JB weld in the clip unless someone has a better fix.
The VW emblem is too wide and it doesn’t seat properly. Did I get the wrong item ?

[Kthomas]

[Kthomas]

I did manage to install new visors without any issues.

[brass gears]