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Fantastic VW art


June 12, 2013, 7:32 pm

I loved these. Don't quite see how the artist managed to do it. I can tell the glass is replaced by plastic, but still... www.visualnews.com/2013/05/30/real-vw-beetles-transformed-into-a-sphere-an... Read more »

Turn signal won't return to neutral - '71 Ghia


June 10, 2013, 7:51 pm

After making a left turn, the signal remains on. It won't 'click' back to off/neutral. The right turn works fine. What would it entail to repair it ? Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond... Read more »

Rear torsion bars?


June 3, 2013, 7:10 pm

Was fiddling around under rear of squareback and noticed top of bump rubbers were about 1/2 inch off the stop. Would have thought it should be greater than that. I suppose its conceivable torsion... Read more »

Re: OT: Speed Limits in USA


May 26, 2013, 12:32 am

Cool Randall, that's what I needed, a clue where to start. xD http://www.onlinetraffic.com/ That website has a pull-down window: select another state :) Alvin in AZ Read more »

an electric VW on the news!


May 24, 2013, 10:19 am

yes. a converted '67 Karmann ghia. http://www.wired.com/autopia/2013/05/electric-karmann-ghia-tweets/ -- Karma ; what a concept! Read more »

6V to 12 conversion q.


May 7, 2013, 11:29 am

a neighbor with a '60 bug asked me how difficult it is to go 12 volt. I thought the starter was the worst of it. tho you can spin a 6v starter with 12volt. isn't it easier to rebush the tranny an... Read more »

75 FI problems, running rich


May 5, 2013, 11:22 am

I'll post this here, a customer of mine has a rich condition apparently with his 75 FI bug. I've never worked on the FI version, so I could use some troubleshooting help.... any ideas welcome. ... Read more »

71 campmobile interior wood venereer


April 30, 2013, 9:09 pm

what two types of wood was used on the walls and roof and cabinets? i am restoring one w/ 47k mi very nice shape white ext. Read more »

What happened to "Speedy Jim" ?


April 24, 2013, 12:46 am

We miss him. -- Karma ; what a concept! Read more »

I miss this place


April 23, 2013, 9:25 pm

The people, the knowledge, the bickering, all of it. There will never again be the RAMVA that once was. Just want to all to know that I love and miss you all Read more »

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71 Ghia battery cables crossed


Had it in for some body work, and the body shop crossed the battery cables. It was actually driven a few miles with the crossed cables. A mechanic did have to replace the voltage regulator, and poss... Read more »

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'71 Ghia jumpy fuel guage


It works, but it jumps from empty to it's actual quite a bit. Most likely cause ? Thanks, -- Steve Mc DNA to SBC to respond Read more »

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Does Frank Camper post here?


Does Frank Camper post here? -- Read more »