Recent content by DaveC

Hi all. Looking at renovating the pop top soon... I started looking for a skylight, as it didn’t come with one... but can’t seem to find anything when Searching google/eBay etc.. The dimensions of the aperture are roughly 17 x 13 inches (43cm x 33cm) Anyone have any idea where I can get...

Thanks. That diagram was useful.. Update - I have them working.... 53a on the switch gets the black/white wire from the wiper mechanism 53 on the switch gets the black wire from the wiper mechanism 53b on the switch gets the black/yellow wire from the mechanism They work, at both speeds...

So this may shed some light..... https://www.jbugs.com/VW-Tech-Article-Windshield-Wiper-Switches.html From reading the above I’m thinking : 53a on the switch gets the black/white wire from the wiper mechanism 53 on the switch gets the black wire from the wiper mechanism 53b on the switch gets...

Hi mike.. Agreed - the wires coming off the motor do not match what is shown on the wiring diagram.. that’s why I’m asking If anyone has any ideas. The first pic are pictures I have taken of my motor and switch.. so they are the colours and terminals I have to work with. I’ve seen quite a...

Hi all Thought I would look to wire my wiper motor up to the switch this morning, but I cant figure out what wires from the motor go to what terminals on the switch.. hoping someone can help. I should point out that I bought the bus as a rolling shell, so am installing everything for the...

If you figure out what the problem is, let me know... I have exactly the same issue...

Thank you... that’s a great help.. Dave.

Hi I’m slowly putting a 1971 early bay Back together.. I bought a rolling shell with everything else in boxes... I have a question with regards to engine and gearbox mounts... The engine and gearbox only appear to attach to the chassis at the front of the gearbox, the gearbox and engine...

Mine is easy to access as I’m in the middle of putting my 71 back together at the moment.. happy to take some pics and measurements if needed... let me know.

I’ve just done mine myself.. it was quite daunting when it turned up in the post - lots and lots of wires.. but I have to say it was quite straight forward..

Thanks both... that was the closest match I could find also, all of the pictures of Danbury roofs I could find seem to have a flatter front and back than mine... I have been to many meets and have only found one other van that has the same roof... unfortunately that was on eBay and the owner...

Hi, I’m slowly renovating my 1971 bay that I purchased last year.. I’ll be getting to the pop top soon, but I have no idea what type it is.. can anyone advise on which type I have please? I will also be looking to source a skylight for it... Any help appreciated Dave...

Hi all, Time to get my handbrake installed on my 71 early bay.. was purchased as a rolling shell so no points of reference with existing installed parts. I’ve run new handbrake cables, and now looking to attach to the bottom of the handbrake arm.. I’ve purchased a handbrake pull rod, and am now...

I picked one up last week off eBay for £25 - very good quality.. do a search for a seller called vwtype2parts

Hi David That makes perfect sense... and yes please.. I actually need two as I have a twin slider.. Many Thanks Dave