Hi does anyone have a standard light switch I could buy? Mine keeps turning and won't operate the dash lights. I think I remember you turned the knob to dim/brighten them? Mine's from a 73 beetle - without the "x" terminal.
Mark,
Not entirely certain what this switch is, but I was always under the impression that it was either a VW light switch from something or fan?
Any use?
(http://www.beachbuggy.info/Pics/Junk/switch.jpg)
Thanks Dave. It doesn't look like mine. Mine works the lights OK, I've just got no dash lights. Rewired and bulbs checked. I want to get the same style switch to match the wipers and hazard switches, which are all off the donor 73/4 1300 Beetle. Thanks anyway.
Hi Mark,
Just connect your dash light feed to the pin No. 58 on the light switch that feeds the side lights ( unless you really want to dim the dash lights 8))
Then dash lights come on when you put lights on. ;-)up
Chad
Quote from: Chad on March 27, 2017, 12:22:10 AM
Hi Mark,
Just connect your dash light feed to the pin No. 58 on the light switch that feeds the side lights ( unless you really want to dim the dash lights 8))
Then dash lights come on when you put lights on. ;-)up
Chad
Genius! Why didn't I think of that ;D
Couldn't have done my rewire without all your help Chad. You're a star.
No probs buddy.
Just experience that's all.
Quote from: Chad on March 27, 2017, 12:30:44 AM
No probs buddy.
Just experience that's all.
And your willingness to share it. Hope I can return the favour sometime ;-)up
You already did with the Doon doo dads you did for me :-)
Quote from: Chad on March 27, 2017, 12:36:56 AM
You already did with the Doon doo dads you did for me :-)
Well a beer or 3 at Stoneleigh then!
Sounds good to me :-)
Now have dash lights :D
Think I might have that switch if you still want one for dimming purpose ?
I shall have a rummage.
Quote from: child of the 70s on March 27, 2017, 10:22:05 PM
Think I might have that switch if you still want one for dimming purpose ?
I shall have a rummage.
Thank you. Please let me know. Got the dash lights hooked up to the side light feed for now. How much would you like for it?
Price ...
Just get chad an extra beer at stoneleigh. :-)
Quote from: child of the 70s on March 28, 2017, 07:34:40 AM
Price ...
Just get chad an extra beer at stoneleigh. :-)
Wow! You absolute star. Thank you. I hope Chad has his drinking boots ready. Will you not be there? Or how about IBW?
I do have my moments.
Let me rummage to see if I have one before we get too excited though :-)
No I won't be at either of those shows I'm afraid. I've stepped away from the "scene" in recent times. It just doesn't have the same feel for me any more.
Trying to refind my interest though. First thing to do is find my buggy. I think it's in my garage ....
Quote from: child of the 70s on March 28, 2017, 08:38:49 AM
I do have my moments.
Let me rummage to see if I have one before we get too excited though :-)
No I won't be at either of those shows I'm afraid. I've stepped away from the "scene" in recent times. It just doesn't have the same feel for me any more.
Trying to refind my interest though. First thing to do is find my buggy. I think it's in my garage ....
I hope you do come back to the scene. What sort of buggy do you have? I'm a newb to the buggy world (albeit that it took me over 30 years to complete my build!) but I have to say, nothing puts a smile on my face like driving my buggy. I'm sure if you get back in yours, you'll rediscover that feeling :D
You're in luck.
I have one in my hand now.
It must have come from the beetle that became my buggy, so I've had it in my stash for at least 10 years. No idea if it works of course, but it's yours if you want it.
If you're in no rush I can get it to chad for him to bring to stoneleigh for you ( if you don't mind chad?) rather than give postman pat any cash.
I've just got a Manx. It's quite well known amoung the old timers on here. I do love driving it, just fell out of love with the scene.
Quote from: child of the 70s on March 28, 2017, 10:46:19 AM
You're in luck.
I have one in my hand now.
It must have come from the beetle that became my buggy, so I've had it in my stash for at least 10 years. No idea if it works of course, but it's yours if you want it.
If you're in no rush I can get it to chad for him to bring to stoneleigh for you ( if you don't mind chad?) rather than give postman pat any cash.
I've just got a Manx. It's quite well known amoung the old timers on here. I do love driving it, just fell out of love with the scene.
Thank you very much. I can certainly wait until then. I've seen you here on the forum a few times - hope you find the "love" again soon.
Hi Dan,
No probs dropping it around buddy, although I am in the Alps form Fiday until the 10th April 8)
Quote from: Chad on March 28, 2017, 01:06:24 PM
Hi Dan,
No probs dropping it around buddy, although I am in the Alps form Fiday until the 10th April 8)
Thanks Chad. Much appreciated. Jealous of your Alps trip - skiing? 1st year I've missed in ages.
Yes mate,
Skied for 30 years and my 9 year old lad ski races with the Midland Ski Club - he has bene skiing now for 4 years ;-)up
Driving down to La Plagne for a few days. Beauty of being in the ski club is that one of the dads has an apartment in La Plagne so we got it for mates rates :D
Drove down to Morzine a few years back when I had my T5 Caravelle. Regret selling it 7 years ago, but hindsight is a wonderful thing.
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This year would have been my 30th too but finances wouldn't stretch (Buggy's fault!), much to my two sons' horror. Love La Plagne - went there last year for the third time. Some great runs there. Impressed that your son races so young. I had an enquiry for Zip Buddys from the Midland Ski Club a couple of years ago - nothing came of it though.
Quote from: Chad on March 28, 2017, 01:06:24 PM
Hi Dan,
No probs dropping it around buddy, although I am in the Alps form Fiday until the 10th April 8)
No worries. It can sit in my stash a bit longer :-)