Beetle - my B'day present

67Bug · 11th June 2010, 11:47

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Originally Posted by srisha

Yes, the ignitiion assembly which is mounted on the steering column, not sure if it comes with a steering lock as well. Never the less, I shall take it if you want to give it away.

Does it have a key with VW logo and with complete wiring as well?

Regards,

Srisha

Yes it does along with the ignition switch. Do send me your pics if any just to make sure we are on the same page.

srisha · 11th June 2010, 12:55

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Originally Posted by 67Bug

Yes it does along with the ignition switch. Do send me your pics if any just to make sure we are on the same page.

Here is a picture from wolfsburgwest website, let me know if it is similar and do you have a pix you can send? When you said original, is it also a common lock for the door? The 1966 one came with a common key for the ignition and the doors.

Thx

Srisha

67Bug · 11th June 2010, 14:23

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Originally Posted by srisha

Here is a picture from wolfsburgwest website, let me know if it is similar and do you have a pix you can send? When you said original, is it also a common lock for the door? The 1966 one came with a common key for the ignition and the doors.

Thx

Srisha

What I meant was this....I think I have what you have shown in the picture. No it has separte keys. Your current door keys will continue to hold good and the switch will operate from separte keys.

ajay99 · 11th June 2010, 15:19

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Originally Posted by 67Bug

What I meant was this....I think I have what you have shown in the picture. No it has separte keys. Your current door keys will continue to hold good and the switch will operate from separte keys.

pre67 models did not have steering lock facility and if my info is correct it did not have column mounted ignition switch also(not absolutely sure).
also as srisha said the doors and ignition had the same keys with profiles like K,SU etc.
The original Steering column assembly pictures are attached here

ajay99 · 11th June 2010, 15:25

I think what srisha is looking for and is the correct for his model bug is this part no Volkswagen Part # 111 905 803 D. which Has both VW and Manufacturers Logos on Switch

srisha · 11th June 2010, 16:38

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Originally Posted by ajay99

pre67 models did not have steering lock facility and if my info is correct it did not have column mounted ignition switch also(not absolutely sure).
also as srisha said the doors and ignition had the same keys with profiles like K,SU etc.
The original Steering column assembly pictures are attached here

Yes, Ajay is right. The 66 ones came with dashboard mounted ignition. They were not mounted on the steering column, i just read online and saw some dashboard pictures of 66 model and they had them on the dashboard.

srisha · 25th June 2010, 16:06

Finally sourced the rear windshield for my beetle, this one came off from the one zozimo had posted some time back. Picked up a lot of spares from that beetel.

Here are the pictures of the windshield, and I must admit that the packing was done really well,

This will be fitted post all the other accessories i sourced from Singapore.

ajay99 · 25th June 2010, 16:55

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Originally Posted by srisha

Finally sourced the rear windshield for my beetle, this one came off from the one zozimo had posted some time back. Picked up a lot of spares from that beetel.

Here are the pictures of the windshield, and I must admit that the packing was done really well,

This will be fitted post all the other accessories i sourced from Singapore.

is the windshield made by SEKURIT or SPLINTEX?
does it have VW logo?

srisha · 25th June 2010, 18:10

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Originally Posted by ajay99

is the windshield made by SEKURIT or SPLINTEX?
does it have VW logo?

unfortunately, nothing is mentioned on the windshield. No logo nor manufacturer information.

ajay99 · 25th June 2010, 18:49

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Originally Posted by srisha

unfortunately, nothing is mentioned on the windshield. No logo nor manufacturer information.

Then most likely it will be a Repro
hope you paid only the price of a repro windshield for it

67Bug · 25th June 2010, 22:31

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Originally Posted by srisha

unfortunately, nothing is mentioned on the windshield. No logo nor manufacturer information.

It most likely is a repro in that case. Else SEKURIT should be mentioned on it. Any reason why you wanted to buy one as I believe there is one on your car isn't it?

Subaro123 · 25th June 2010, 23:09

After all the touchups, the car would really look a beauty Classic Drive. Congrats for your great B'day gift. Hope you get it cleaned up sooner than later.

Stanher · 25th June 2010, 23:42

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Originally Posted by 67Bug

It most likely is a repro in that case. Else SEKURIT should be mentioned on it. Any reason why you wanted to buy one as I believe there is one on your car isn't it?

The one on his car happened to be not a glass but a PLASTIC sheet cut out in the shape of the windscreen and fitted on. It was mentioned earlier in this thread too. Which is why he went for this glass.

PAVAN KADAM · 26th June 2010, 00:26

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Originally Posted by Stanher

The one on his car happened to be not a glass but a PLASTIC sheet cut out in the shape of the windscreen and fitted on. It was mentioned earlier in this thread too. Which is why he went for this glass.

Correct shyam,

It had a fibre glass sheet. We paid almost 8K to get the glass from Goa.

Present updates.

1) Engine is down
2) Gearbox down
3) New gearbox mounts replaced
4) New engine mounts replaced
5) Carb split open for an ovehaul
6) Bowden cable installed

Pending work to be done soon.

1) Drawing some fuel lines which are only rubber pipes
2) New door handles with keys to lock the door getting installed
3) Rear right brake leaking, need to replace the cylinder kits
4) Gravel guards to be installed
5) Seat mountings to be checked
6) Rear tail lights mounting to be completed
7) Rear windshield glass to be fixed.

With lot of other restorations around, its becoming a tight rope walk for me right now.

PAVAN KADAM · 2nd July 2010, 11:40

Whenever it comes to Carbs, i make sure, i do it myself.

Since getting these kits are damn tough, you cant do anything if the Mechanic screws up

So i start rebuilding the 30 PICT-2 carb for Srisha's car.

Basically this car should have a 28 PICT carb, but that carb was in a bad shape, and i had transplanted the 30 PICT one way back during restoration.

The carb was fine, but was actually a bit sluggish, and few drops of fuel use to drip from the Venturi spindle, which by VW standards is Worst.

Would not talk much, let the pics do all the talking.

11th June 2010, 15:25	#110
ajay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: trivandrum Posts: 2,734 Thanked: 1,627 Times	I think what srisha is looking for and is the correct for his model bug is this part no Volkswagen Part # 111 905 803 D. which Has both VW and Manufacturers Logos on Switch Attached Thumbnails
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25th June 2010, 16:06	#112
srisha BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 3 Times	Rear windshield sourced Finally sourced the rear windshield for my beetle, this one came off from the one zozimo had posted some time back. Picked up a lot of spares from that beetel. Here are the pictures of the windshield, and I must admit that the packing was done really well, This will be fitted post all the other accessories i sourced from Singapore. Attached Thumbnails
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25th June 2010, 23:09	#117
Subaro123 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New Delhi Posts: 109 Thanked: Once	After all the touchups, the car would really look a beauty Classic Drive. Congrats for your great B'day gift. Hope you get it cleaned up sooner than later.
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2nd July 2010, 11:40	#120
PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,552 Times	Overhauling the VW Carb, with Brosol Rebuild kit Whenever it comes to Carbs, i make sure, i do it myself. Since getting these kits are damn tough, you cant do anything if the Mechanic screws up So i start rebuilding the 30 PICT-2 carb for Srisha's car. Basically this car should have a 28 PICT carb, but that carb was in a bad shape, and i had transplanted the 30 PICT one way back during restoration. The carb was fine, but was actually a bit sluggish, and few drops of fuel use to drip from the Venturi spindle, which by VW standards is Worst. Would not talk much, let the pics do all the talking. Attached Thumbnails
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