http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/-t1.htm Discussions related to Dune Buggies, Bajas, Rails, Manx Buggies & Thing Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:56:43 GMT 10 http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/12/23/49/67/cars1b11.jpg http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/-t1.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/1958-baja-rat-project-t1037.htm perrinoya anyone have any tips or pointers? This is my first VW so everything is new to me! Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:59:09 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/1958-baja-rat-project-t1037.htm#4649 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/1958-baja-rat-project-t1037.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/new-guy-t1180.htm matty101_vw My projects: My current Project: Before: After: My Rail: Off-Road VW - Things Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:18:58 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/new-guy-t1180.htm#5240 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/new-guy-t1180.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/my-new-baby-t1666.htm Canardman Has problem with clutch and brakes bleeding down. Other than that, it is a BEAST! Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:49:07 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/my-new-baby-t1666.htm#7394 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/my-new-baby-t1666.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/looking-for-help-tuning-a-weber-empi-idf-t1707.htm GonzoTx Thanx,GonzoTx !]]> Off-Road VW - Things Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:56:43 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/looking-for-help-tuning-a-weber-empi-idf-t1707.htm#7492 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/looking-for-help-tuning-a-weber-empi-idf-t1707.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/advice-suggestions-wanted-t1584.htm shaun I am back from IRAQ and wanting to start a complete rebuild on a rail buggy that I bought for my boys (8 & 11) and me. I have a complete buggy (1600 swingarm-68 or 69) was supposedly running when I bought it(the engine is free and will turn over) but I cant get it to fire- brother-in law is a gear head and couldnt either---so me and the boys are going to attempt the total rebuild---It has been sitting now for about 4-5 yrs. What I would like is advice-- as to refrence material---web sites--parts ... Off-Road VW - Things Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:44:48 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/advice-suggestions-wanted-t1584.htm#7202 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/advice-suggestions-wanted-t1584.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/trigger-impulse-coil-where-s-the-buttermilk-coil-t1571.htm rustneversleeps OK, I was out in garage messing with RSN II. Wanting to try and fire it up so plugs,wires, yadda,yadda........ Found #1 wire has a "wart" on it. Closer look and get out "VWThing For Complete Idiots" book says its a "trigger impulse coil" and is connected to TDC marker relay. Do I need it cause I'll have to remove the end of sparkplug wire to get it on it. And if getting it on is half as tight as getting it off. I'm going need patience and K-Y. ... Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:43:52 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/trigger-impulse-coil-where-s-the-buttermilk-coil-t1571.htm#7173 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/trigger-impulse-coil-where-s-the-buttermilk-coil-t1571.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/gas-cap-gasket-replacement-t1479.htm perrinoya I have a 1958 bug and I haven't been able to find a replacement gas tank to buy for it so I am restoring my old tank. I took it up to a radiator shop so they can boil it out and reseal it. The gasket on the cap was shot. I went to home depot and found a flush valve gasket for a toilet in the pluming section. It fit perfectly! what good luck! Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:54:31 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/gas-cap-gasket-replacement-t1479.htm#6974 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/gas-cap-gasket-replacement-t1479.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/rear-tail-light-mounting-options-t1459.htm perrinoya I decided I liked the look of no fenders in the rear of my baja. With no fenders I need to come up with a way to mount the tail lights. I have a pair of brake lights that are round with 2 mounting bolts sticking out the back..... Thought they would look cool mounted over the top of the tires. Then I started thinking some more and cam up with the idea of mounting ammunition boxes on each side and mount the light to the end of the box......... this would keep the wires safe, give me more storage ... Off-Road VW - Things Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:07:34 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/rear-tail-light-mounting-options-t1459.htm#6805 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/rear-tail-light-mounting-options-t1459.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fender-bumper-requirements-t1452.htm perrinoya
I plan on putting a pipe bumper on the rear but wasn't sure if the front was necessary

Looked on the Texas DMV page and didn't see anything]]> Off-Road VW - Things Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:00:06 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fender-bumper-requirements-t1452.htm#6749 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fender-bumper-requirements-t1452.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/im-legal-t1451.htm matty101_vw No im not an 18 year old girl about to walk into a porn studio. I finally got the buggy legal. Got a pan w/ title, made a little ends meet and bam! Ive got a street legal buggy! I went to our monthly volkswagen cruise for the first time yesterday. Had a blast! Even though driving 55 all the way home wrapped in a blanket with only a hoodie on in the hella cold was well worth all the hard work . Here are some pics of today cruisin it around with the girly friend checkin out the area. ... Off-Road VW - Things Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:34:37 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/im-legal-t1451.htm#6736 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/im-legal-t1451.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/seat-covers-t1426.htm rustneversleeps Atleast I'm goona drop the hint to wife and kids.
Gotta a birthday coming up next month.
Anyone have a prefered place to get VW seat covers.
Been seeing around $190 for set,not including pads and misc.
Are Thing low backs the same as bug/ghia low backs.
Can they be recovered by a novice??? ]]> Off-Road VW - Things Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:56:51 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/seat-covers-t1426.htm#6636 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/seat-covers-t1426.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/sandrail-friendly-t725.htm enfield Hi all, I've been jonesin' for a VW for a few years now, and had a deal made for a '72 Bay Camper until the owner backed out on me. So what did I do? I bought the first VW related vehicle I could find within my budget . I just picked up a Sand Rail basket case Monday. I have looked through a few threads here and haven't seen much on buggies, so I just thought I would put out a feeler to see if y'all are ok with me posting my rail stuff here. Brad Here are all of the ... Off-Road VW - Things Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:37:14 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/sandrail-friendly-t725.htm#3446 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/sandrail-friendly-t725.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-cylinder-t1097.htm perrinoya I went out and saw Doug at his vw shop in Grand Prairie to get the wheel cylinders for my 58 bug. He sold me this one for the front: After some examination I found that I have this one on the backing plate originally: The first one is about 16 bucks and the second one is about 70. The $16 one is referred to as Brazilian and the $70 one is referred to as German. Did I get the wrong one or is this some sort of cheaper alternative...... my guess is I got the wrong one ... Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:36:03 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-cylinder-t1097.htm#4878 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-cylinder-t1097.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/wheel-bearings-t1096.htm perrinoya I'm replacing the wheel bearings on my bug. I talked to a couple of people and they have given me a basic understanding on how to do it but I figured I would see if any one has any tips, pointers or youtube videos that may be helpful before I dive into this. If you have any advice it would be much apreciated if not..... well wish me luck! Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:52:05 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/wheel-bearings-t1096.htm#4871 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/wheel-bearings-t1096.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/i-got-a-new-forum-started-t731.htm enfield
Brad]]> Off-Road VW - Things Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:43:02 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/i-got-a-new-forum-started-t731.htm#3473 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/i-got-a-new-forum-started-t731.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/positive-camber-on-swing-axle-baja-t1038.htm perrinoya Well first let me say this is my first VW project and I am very excited about it. I think I learn something new every day.... some things good.... some things bad..... The bad: I'm pretty sure I should have gone with an IRS transmission after much reading...... (oh well... learn from mistakes) right now I don't have the body on the chassis and my rear tires have some pretty extreme positive camber. I'm not sure where to go from here. I hear its pretty dangerous taking sharp turns with too ... Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:33:51 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/positive-camber-on-swing-axle-baja-t1038.htm#4660 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/positive-camber-on-swing-axle-baja-t1038.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-wobbles-t833.htm hertz1964 ]]> Off-Road VW - Things Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:10:10 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-wobbles-t833.htm#3898 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/front-wheel-wobbles-t833.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/a-few-build-pics-t156.htm Cory deleted as pic links are lost Off-Road VW - Things Thu, 08 May 2008 20:33:33 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/a-few-build-pics-t156.htm#824 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/a-few-build-pics-t156.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fuel-line-question-t247.htm Cory I need to run a new fuel line, my pan sat outside for 25 years with both ends of the line exposed, so I am assuming it is bad. I don't want to cut up my tunnel, can I snake a new line through the tunnel maybe put some rubber hose over it in various places to keep it from rubbing and tie it off on the ends, or should I just run it like the brake line down the passenger side of the tunnel? PS - I just had fuel line as the title to this post. It wouldn't accept it, said it wasn't long enough... Off-Road VW - Things Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:29:48 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fuel-line-question-t247.htm#1264 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/fuel-line-question-t247.htm http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/ok-i-m-a-retard-t195.htm Cory




And I didn't take good notes first. Which spring goes where?

]]> Off-Road VW - Things Mon, 19 May 2008 01:25:55 GMT http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/ok-i-m-a-retard-t195.htm#1071 http://www.texasaircoolers.com/off-road-vw-things-f15/ok-i-m-a-retard-t195.htm