The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

Yes, there are mounting points up above the rear window filled with a large Phillips screw plug.. My question is the lower mounts, There appear to be a set of center mounts high up under the seat back again filled with Phillips screws. As for the outside mount, there is a big bolt in the floor but i...

I just looked on e-bay and someone is listing a Sapphire IV 6 volt AM-FM at a really high buy it now price. The only advantage over a modern radio is it's 6 volt and for the purist correct for the time.

I have an offer from a friend who is into radio repair to take a look at it and see if it's an easy fix. in any case it looks good and worked fine until doused with ww fluid. Too expensive to convert a lot of stuff just for the radio. I cant sing but can live without it.

The Sapphire 3 in my car is broken and I would like to replace it with a modern radio. I'm getting the impression that they are all 12 V and I don't want to convert the whole car to 12 V. Thoughts are to install a 12 V battery just for the radio and charge it manually as necessary. Or does someone a...

Notice that ham handed "mechanic" had used a screwdriver to get hub cap off. Several chips on dark brown inner part of wheel. looking for source for the right color paint enough for touch up.

I guess that answers the question about it being too tall to mount standing up.

That would be my first choice. What about mounting?

I may need a new 6v battery. Who carries them?

Wow, nos sure is expensive. Filled it up yesterday, seemed to hold pressure but didn't squirt. Yes, I know that 66 didn't have the tire air hose but one should work. Just another minor problem to sort out. Thanks.


Charlie

Going to check out the washer bottle to see if it really holds air for at least a while. Suspect bad valve core or small crack. Two questions: Does anyone make, sell replacement jugs? Does anyone make the little hose arrangement that stole air from the spare tire. Don't think it was available on '66...

[quote="CharlieC66"]putting shoulder belts where there were lap belts. I brought the plastic plug down to Home Depot. looked to be 12 mm but they didn't have any bolts short enough. Hardware store trip and i may bring one of the floor bolts assuming same size. Anyone with a quick answer to...

putting shoulder belts where there were lap belts. I brought the plastic plug down to Home Depot. looked to be 12 mm but they didn't have any bolts short enough. Hardware store trip and i may bring one of the floor bolts assuming same size. Anyone with a quick answer to this.

Hi,

My recently acquired 66 Bug has a dead speedo, cable is fine. Options to find a good used one, rebuilt one or repair the one in the car. Any and all help welcome, GPS is more accurate bot not authentic to 66.

Charlie

Hello from Charlie66 A new to us, son and I, Sea Sand 66 Beetle in Central MA. We hope to show up at some of the local shows and meets and enjoy driving around the area on good days. She looks nice but needs minor work on the interior which I hope will bring her back to like new. :) :) Dave and Char...