Hello hello. I'm still kicking around in my recently aquired '74 cal-style Std Beetle. It's running great and all I've done is change the oil and fiddle with the interior. There's a few things that still need some work however...
For one, the car has one-piece windows installed...poorly. I'm pretty sure they didn't replace the regulator, as the windows feel very "tippy" in the fore/aft direction. Also need new channels, better rubber, etc. I'm thinking about just getting a power window kit. Do the regulators that come with those work with a one-piece window?
The car has a 009 distributor and 34 PICT 3 carb. Runs okay, but I think it would run better with a better distributor. My roommate has a '76 Van w/ type IV engine in the garage that I plan on converting to upright cooling. Could it's distributor be used in the beetle's 1600 engine, and would it be better than a 009?
It has what looks like an original add-on A/C system that is almost functional. Needs a new condensor fan, and I'd like to convert it to R-134a. However it looks like they didn't get the compressor mounted correctly after an engine swap. The engine lid won't close completely, the pulley doesn't like up with the crank, etc. I'm thinking that converting to a serpentine belt would be the best way to get it hooked up. Ideas?
Also, I'd like to integrate the windshield defrosters into the A/C system. It looks like I can just plumb the hoses from the under-dash blower to defrosters? The dash has been redone and there's no fresh-air provisions, so it's kind of a non-stock setup.
Oh, and mirrors. The car's original mirror mounts were smoothed over. I'd like to put mirrors on the hinges, but I'm not sure what parts are required to do this.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll think of more but this should do it for a while.
Thanks, Harry