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by Brian T
Tue Sep 21, 2010 1:00 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Hmmm, What is it?
Replies: 4
Views: 3805

check th generator 12 volt would be a bosch gn15 I believe a 6volt is a gn11 The 6 volt starter should work fine on twelve volts it just spins fasterjust dont crank it too long and overheat it
by Brian T
Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: My 1966 VW Beetle
Topic: second owner
Replies: 0
Views: 13667

second owner

I bought my 66 about a month ago from the son in law of the orig owner.Its a basket case that they had planned to restore but decided it was too much time and expense.Thats when fools like me rush in.Any way today i got the title in the mail along with a note about how much he loved that car being t...
by Brian T
Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:29 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: 2 speed wipers
Replies: 3
Views: 3145

Thanks Im guessing the previous owner swapped for a later model wiper motor when he converted it to 12 volt.It has a two speed with a rotary switch instead of a pull switch.Its a mid production car dec65 116517579
by Brian T
Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:57 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: 2 speed wipers
Replies: 3
Views: 3145

2 speed wipers

I had thought 66 only came with single speed wipers but mine has 2 speed.Not complainin just wondering if those would be correct.Seems to have the original switch and everything
by Brian T
Mon Sep 13, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: 1966 Technical or Mechanical Forum
Topic: Correct look door panels?
Replies: 19
Views: 39186

the only place ive seen that offers a 66 specific door panels or seats is lenny copp at west coast classic rest.(classicvws.com)not perfect but thats all ive found