The 1966 VW Beetle Forum

John:
you are correct..i was just trying to make use of what was installed in the car.which of course ended up being junk!! NOT ANYMORE

------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am into the patina look of a beetle.some folks are not.don't get me wrong I like patina but not a rust bucket.Anyway I am sure some of us from time to time have run into a bad paint spot on our bug and wished it was ne...

the solution ended up being very simple.i installed the 66 wiper switch back into the car and then had don from DLWEST convert a 1966 wiper motor to 12 volts...simple ,perfect...DONE

david: since this is your first and most likely your last time that you will COMPLETE this project dont worry to much about it. i am hoping that you purchased german rubber . the glass edge must be clean and free from any dirt . PLEASE DO NOT USE ANY METAL SCREWDRIVERS .USE AND MAKE YOUR PICKS OUT O...

1966 bahama blue update. received the car a couple of weeks ago.i did have some surprises,most where non working electrical issues,horn,wipers ect,ect.horn is now repaired,new wiper motor is being installed today. the pan has been painted inside and out.The rest of the pan will remain as is.all i am...

OOPS!!! 6 Volts! What was I thinking! Im sorry, Thats right, Im converting mine over to 12v. I was thinking that...that...12v thingy for all of ya...I even converted a bad 6v blinker to a 12v by pc mounting the relays then installed them into it :D Brian hello: Since you converted your system to 12...

need help on wiper set up."how to hook up properly"

1966 switch has the following spades-31b,54,54d

1967 12 volt wiper motor has 31 no spade ,53,53a,53b,31b



does any one know the proper wiring to contacts?


also how does one test this switch with an ohm meter.

Thank You

thank you for the feedback.Should have her next week.long haul from so cal to long island new york.at least i am going to see the real talents of randy carlson and bob costa.I am hopeing the car is everything they say it is! hey at least on this car i am not on the floor for weeks welding in new hea...

hello all
well the deal is done my 66 bahama blue is on its way from so cal.
should have her in about 16 days.the first project will be to clean and spray the bottom pan.she still wears her original paint.so the patina look will remain.

volksbugusa
mastic,new york

Should be 70% gloss.So semi gloss it is.Will use Rustoleum,thinned,and will use a hvlp gun to spray.
Volksbugusa

hello:
Need to clean up my pans and chassic.what it the proper gloss level to use.Is it stain black or gloss black.I want to make sure it is correct.
Thanks
Matt