1965 sunroof 1200 named Mushu

[tzepesh]

I started to draw the pattern to cut the additional rear hood for adding ventilation, cabrio-like. Compared to the measurements shown above, the vents from the '71 lid are shorter on the vertical (73mm compared to 98mm) and longer (230mm the top one, 220mm the lower one, compared to 215mm ont original vents). This is how it looks like:

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Santa brought a pair of fog lights. I quickly made some brackets, but I need to modify them. And to find a switch and wire them.

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Voltage regulator: I modified the faulty one for hooking up an external regulator, to have as spare if ever needed.
I replaced the carburetor to a new 34PICT3 from BBT, tuned the idle, but it does not run right during driving. It has sudden surges of power, then power comes back as shocks. Seems like it's lacking fuel. Also, it was strange that I was pushing the pedal and RPM would not increase at all, it just idled. I need to check it.
Now, pics. We took the Bugs to bring the Christmas tree home. I must admit, green on red looks better than green on green.

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

I swapped the regulator, charging works now. Now let's see if I can repair the old one.
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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

It was time for the annual autumn drive. Beautiful, sunny weather, 20+ C deg, 400km, some windy mountain roads.
The good: cars handled very good, and now I wonder again about modifying the gearbox. That short, 1200, gearbox is soooo nice uphill! Only top speed is an issue. So, back to the drawing board and looking for an "intermediate" gearbox, 4.125 R&P.
The bad: carburetor is an old one, not properly tuned. I do not know what jets are in it. Therefore, the fuel consumption was very high (10.9l/100km), compared to my car with 1.6 and dual Dellortos, which showed ~7.8l/100km. I'll just buy a new one, I don't want to bother with this one, it was borrowed from a friend anyway.
Second bad: when we got home, the battery was fizzing. Checked charging, and it is overcharging, 17V. I have a regulator laying around, I will test that one. Well, this one is overcharging, mine is not charging, so as an average, all is good ).

Now, pics:

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Hello Rome, yes, I will follow the layout for 65 hood, not the 1302 positions.
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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[Rome]

Good that you have measurements from a ~ '65 lid. Note that the vents from the 1302 are not "straight across" along the top line of the vents; they are higher at the inner ends so that they visually follow the top edge contour of the entire lid. By contrast, the vents are straight across on the ~'65. Here you can see this on a '65 lid (VOLKSWAGNUT gallery)-

Also evident on this early '64 (philippe)-

[tzepesh]

Preparing for the "long" gearbox. I received an engine hood for 1302 from a friend. I have another 65 engine hood. So, plan is to make a "convertible" hood. I have the measurements from another topic, fingers crossed I make this right .

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Does anyone know how these front beam reinforcement bars are supposed to be installed?

If I install them this way, the plate sits at an awkward angle, the bolts can not be tightened properly.

If I install them this way, they hit the frame head tin. And I really do not want to cut anything there. But this seems the proper way so everything aligns.

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Movie time! Have fun, it was a very entertaining event.
You can see our cars at 5.06 and 16.11

Link


And here at ~3.30, 12, 16 and 30.

Link

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Gearbox, solved. Oil level was too low. It took about 750ml to top up. It's leaking some around the axle tube paper gaskets, but I think the issue was that some of the oil got into the tubes. Does it say in any manual to top up after first ride? I will keep it under supervision until I build the other one.
And I installed the front sway bar. Half an hour job using screw type clamps. I expected the ends would be located under the lower arms, it sits somehow below and on the side. When it's lowered on wheels, it fits better. Let's see how it sits now on the asphalt.

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

No problem, it happens. Actually you got me thinking about the main difference between IRS and Swing. Just came to my mind that some oil from gearbox does flow into the axle tubes, maybe the oil level in the gearbox gets too low? There was no spot under the car, but even more important to check oil level.
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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[VW_Jimbo]

[tzepesh]

Thank you for the ideas!
Gearbox oil, check. I replaced it completely. But I will check the level.
Mounts are new, but I will inspect.
I did not check anything on axles, not even disassebled them. Just new gaskets for setting tubes play/force. Grease for what?
I highly suspect mainshaft bearings... And I will swap the trans anyway. I will do the rebuild on the "new" one. I just hope the on on the car will last some more so my wife can enjoy the car till winter.
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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[VW_Jimbo]

That transmission noise could be mainshaft bearings or the differential carrier bearings. But check the three mounts first! Those can cause noises too!

Gear oil is good and full?

Axles are in good shape? Grease is good?

If everything checks out okay, you will need to disassemble the transmission and look for the problem.

Fingers crossed for it being low oil!
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Jimbo

There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!

[tzepesh]

Long weekend fun. We attended a bug and bus show in Hungary, Gyomaendrod, 200km away. We go there every year from Thursdays to Sundays. Lots of cars, spa, pools, kids games, raffle, and the most funny tradition, the parade and water battle. Everyone in the village is out with water guns, buckets, hoses etc and from the cars, who is brave enough to drive with the windows down, can fight back in the same way. Busses (especially single cabs and dokas) are most suitable for sprinkling back, having the "stage" behind . I will post some movie clips once available.
We even got a prize, I guess for beauty.

I received the clamps for front stabilizer bar, so now to install it.
I also picked up the '67 transmission I bought some time ago. It's short (4.375), so I will replace the R&P to 3.875. I intend to do the swap during winter, but I might have o do it earlier. There is a growling noise during deceleration, and I read it may be one of the bearings in the gearbox. MAybe some hints, what it could be? It is not present during acceleration, coasting, or when clutch is depressed.
And I need to address that acceleration cable, it keeps sticking and throttle plate does not close enough.
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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[tzepesh]

Weekend work. I bough some more carpet and glued it to the rear seat back. Looks good.

I tried again to install the front sway bar. I made a 19mm drill and enlarged the holes in stock rubber bushings. Well, no success, the bushings become too thin and get pinched when trying to tighten the clamps. I tried again with the provided urethan bushings. Again, no go, they are too hard and can not get the clamp so close to install the retaining clip. I think the clamps with screw would work, but they were not provided in the sway bar kit... Now waiting for a set. Also, the sway bar touches the lower arm, maybe I did not get it in the right position or is it something else?

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[Bobs67vwagen]

Nice work, it's good to see you and family enjoying the car and traveling in it-good luck bob

[tzepesh]

Yup, it is! Kids too.
This week we finally received the TMI seat covers, ordered since November. Man, do they make a difference!

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'74 1303S, L98B Viperngrun (extra glitter), German Look
'64 1200, Korosi red (extra glitter)

[scarabee]

It's great that you and your wife are enjoying the air-cooleds together.