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by jmartini
Wed Aug 20, 2025 4:01 am
Forum: Site Information and Support
Topic: "Too many Attempts" 8/30/2025
Replies: 0
Views: 28

"Too many Attempts" 8/30/2025

This has been a nightmare lately. If you have experienced the site issuing a "Too many user attempts" message, you are not alone. It looks like we may finally have that resolved after 3 hours long conversations with my hosting provider. It looks like there was a security mod on their end t...
by jmartini
Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:56 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Vacuum Advance
Replies: 7
Views: 146295

Re: Vacuum Advance

Thanks for the follow up!
by jmartini
Tue May 06, 2025 6:24 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Nampa Idaho
Replies: 3
Views: 240197

Re: Hello from Nampa Idaho

Welcome to the forum!
by jmartini
Sun Mar 23, 2025 4:28 am
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: Jimbo In Reno's Bug
Replies: 6
Views: 298700

Re: Jimbo In Reno's Bug

Very Nice Jimbo! I have a working dome light as well, but I keep it switched off as I don't trust myself when it comes to getting the door shut tight.
by jmartini
Mon Mar 17, 2025 5:00 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: So! Who's Running Heaters?
Replies: 3
Views: 230214

Re: So! Who's Running Heaters?

I have no issues with the heat in my '66. Even Texas can get quite cold in the winter. It usually takes about two to three miles before I can feel the heat coming out of the center defrost port. It's always a nice toasty ride after that. Back when I had my '72 super beetle, I found the rear heaters ...
by jmartini
Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:38 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Greetings from Reno, Nevada
Replies: 7
Views: 351053

Re: Greetings from Reno, Nevada

Wow, looks like it was well worth the drive! Congrats!!
by jmartini
Mon Feb 24, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: New owner
Replies: 4
Views: 188208

Re: New owner

Looks like a very nice 66!
by jmartini
Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:15 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: 1966 Tool Pouch
Replies: 2
Views: 147715

Re: 1966 Tool Pouch

Gosh, I may have that buried somewhere in my shop. I will need to look. I believe it was like the one pictured but black. I'll let you know once I get things straightened away out there - It's a mess!
by jmartini
Wed Dec 04, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: New owner
Replies: 4
Views: 188208

Re: New owner

Looks Great!
by jmartini
Tue Dec 03, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: Euro 66 Sea Blue Beetle
Replies: 7
Views: 175073

Re: Euro 66 Sea Blue Beetle

I think you are correct, it sure looks like one
by jmartini
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:32 pm
Forum: Volkswagen Show Pictures
Topic: Our first vw show
Replies: 2
Views: 404895

Re: Our first vw show

Beautiful! I was in Hot Springs just last month before the weather turned cold. We stayed at the KOA about 2 miles or so from town. Great Place!
by jmartini
Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: Posting Pictures and the Photo Gallery
Topic: Attaching Pictures to a Post
Replies: 2
Views: 581099

Re: Attaching Pictures to a Post

Thanks Puddleglumm, She's a great little car!
by jmartini
Sun Nov 17, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Crank case stud pulled
Replies: 2
Views: 117876

Re: Crank case stud pulled

Hopefully, someone will have an answer to your question. I've never done engine work on any of my beetles other than the valve adjustments, carb rebuilds, etc..
by jmartini
Tue Nov 12, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: Euro 66 Sea Blue Beetle
Replies: 7
Views: 175073

Re: Euro 66 Sea Blue Beetle

Beautiful bug, I’m also curious about the white knob under the flasher