Yea Ken, i grew up in an AF town. Worked as a civil service engineer for many yrs and recently retired. Now i get to work a little and play a...
Ken, i was at Eglin AFB when the B-52 was on alert there. The ground effect at the end of the runaway was awesome. About 2 blocks from my...
Nate, i've been reviewing your article on adjusting the valves. I have a blower and no fan blade. I'm checking into using the alternator ( i...
Come on guys -- like the Air Force bomber pilots say about the B-52; "IF it was good enough for my grandpa, it's good enough for me!" Lord only...
I started to buy an Optima battery and the stores around here have stopped carrying them. Dealer stated that they are having problems, he didn't...
Henry51, what a great looking VW. I'd like to find one in such great shape. not many left here in NW FL. Congratulations!!
I have both the side and under carriage spare tire h/w. this doesn't look like either
Don't forget the dunafacher! The muffler bearings reminds me of a true, really is!!!, Story. I worked at the VW dealer in 68 in the parts...
I love Nate's diatribe, just like we use to do it!! Radials are the way to go, so much better -- ride and handling (as though we have any!!)....
Great pictures! the Mariner Blue looks like my 54. I haVE THE grill shadowed with pulsar gray and white wall tires. thanks for sharing
Love it Nate!! I've used the "screwdriver" trick and rebuild the "delicate" carb. Never hear the "disconnect and run it out of gas" one before;...
That fancy imported water -- is that with or without gas? The rear end in my 54 had already been changed out when i got it. My truck will get up...
Well, many a truth has been printed on this thread!! I spent 15 yrs and untold ( i better not tell) $s getting it perfect!!!! stainless steel...
Never Let Education Stand In The Way Of Learning (or Wisdom)!!!!
I have a set of each (15 and 16). I like the 16 best. they look better and the tires look like vintage. I got my tires from Coker. They look...
I assume the 1.25 gal is in the radiator? the whole cooling system takes about 4 gallons. Just to mix it up, water boils at 100 deg C and...
Bill, thanks for website. I have a pocket engineer's book that has the info in it. It costs about $9 and is the best little reference for just...
I looked thru the shop manual but didn't see any spec on torque for the water pump bolts. I put them on hand tight, then tighten them with the...
Nate, thanks for your input; i trust your judgement/experience. YOu have greatly helped me for several yrs now. i drove the beautiful baby about...
Guys, my water pump shaft seal gave way and I have to replace the water pump. What is the perma-gasket sealer to use for the job? No 2?...
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