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by shawn71
22nd February 2015 - 5:29pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: volksworld show
Replies: 4
Views: 3743

volksworld show

Is there going to be a club display again this year?
by shawn71
28th November 2014 - 8:28pm
Forum: Type 4 Gallery
Topic: A new 412 owner
Replies: 34
Views: 24974

Re: A new 412 owner

I'd love to have one of each as well. We currently have '71Beetle, '78 late bay and '70 411LE 2 door sedan.
Just need a Type 3
by shawn71
12th November 2014 - 8:30pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: window trim
Replies: 0
Views: 1924

window trim

Having found some new window rubber from Holland for my 411 I now need some trim to fit into them. I don't think the plastic chrome trim is designed to fit into the groove in rubber intended to take the metal trim so question is, where can I find some for the the two side windows?
by shawn71
27th October 2014 - 7:23pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: I'm slightly chuffed as I drove the 411 home on Saturday
Replies: 3
Views: 3063

I'm slightly chuffed as I drove the 411 home on Saturday

The long restoration reached a climax at the weekend as I drove it home from Volksfarmers on Saaturday, she drove really well and is a credit to the dedication and hard work of Bryan, Jane, Jim and all the others who work there. It has gone from this, what we thought was a reasonably solid shell htt...
by shawn71
27th October 2014 - 7:01pm
Forum: Members' Cars and Project News
Topic: I've just bought a big jig-saw puzzle...
Replies: 26
Views: 16529

Re: I've just bought a big jig-saw puzzle...

Where has the time gone? It's been 3 1/2 years since I last updated this post and I am now happy to say the 411 is now on the road! I drove it home on Saturday and to say I'm chuffed is an understatement :D :D And here we are leaving the farm, note Denise's blue beetle in the background http://i99.p...
by shawn71
25th September 2014 - 6:06pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: 411 different towbar to a 412?
Replies: 0
Views: 1878

411 different towbar to a 412?

Apparently the 411 sedan towbar is different to a 412 variant one as the one I sourced from what I think was a 412 variant (might not have been as it was a few years ago) does not fit the 411. Another small set back on the long resto of the 411. I will update the progress of it after I've found the ...
by shawn71
12th September 2014 - 8:51pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Any baja experience, anyone? Especially tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 3060

Re: Any baja experience, anyone? Especially tyres

The problem is the front wheels are only a 14 inch rim which somewhat limits that choice. I think you are correct about Toyo having the tyres for it though as I did discover BF Goodrich R14 tyres aren't available in the UK. As for local dealers, we have the usual suspects which aren't much cop as th...
by shawn71
11th September 2014 - 9:23pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Any baja experience, anyone? Especially tyres
Replies: 3
Views: 3060

Any baja experience, anyone? Especially tyres

My son has just acquired this recently http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l282/shawn-b/DSC_0510_zps7b39f516.jpg and after some small jobs I took it for its MoT today as he was working and it passed with just an advise on the tyres starting to show their age so he'll need to sort that. However, after ...
by shawn71
3rd July 2014 - 9:03pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10030

Re: Headlight Relay

On my 412 Variant the fuse box is attached the removable plate (on the top edge of it) that goes behind the carpet in the passenger footwell. All I have to do is pull the door frame trim away to release the part of the carpet that folds along the door frame and then remove that piece of upright carp...
by shawn71
2nd July 2014 - 9:04pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10030

Re: Headlight Relay

In desperation I drilled a small hole in one of the relays and it lasted a tad longer as the water drained through it...not ideal I know but it worked
by shawn71
1st July 2014 - 11:07pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Headlight Relay
Replies: 21
Views: 10030

Re: Headlight Relay

The main beam relay in my 412 has a tendency to fill with water from a small leak somewhere above it. The relay would work fine for ages but then stop switching to main beam from dipped. I've changed the relay a few times now, along with the indicator flasher unit and never found where the leak was....
by shawn71
20th June 2014 - 6:17pm
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: 412 le cux ,,,L passes mot
Replies: 8
Views: 8621

Re: 412 le cux ,,,L passes mot

Well done!

One back on the road and one SORN as mine failed its MoT on corrosion among other things but my 411 is draining us and I want that one done first :(
by shawn71
16th June 2014 - 8:50pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: If there was a Type 3 and 4 day .........
Replies: 8
Views: 6420

Re: If there was a Type 3 and 4 day .........

Sounds good to me as well...
by shawn71
26th May 2014 - 9:46pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Electrical Issues
Replies: 11
Views: 5237

Re: Electrical Issues

My 412 LE only has the one green light to show that indicators are flashing.
SOme of the earlier clocks I have have direction left or right indication on them
by shawn71
26th May 2014 - 9:43pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Is this a Type 4 Roofrack?
Replies: 5
Views: 4249

Re: Is this a Type 4 Roofrack?

Does look Type 4ish
If I remember I'll measure the roof on mine when I'm up at the farm tomorrow
by shawn71
16th May 2014 - 5:43pm
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: master cylinder brakes,
Replies: 9
Views: 8649

Re: master cylinder brakes,

The master is no longer available, surprise, surprise. Best bet is to send it of to be rebuilt to pastparts or if its just the rubbers then possibly a repair kit is available but can't remember of the top of my head which one and then again it also depends on what master is fitted. It's never as str...
by shawn71
14th May 2014 - 7:40pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Car pulls left when braking?
Replies: 9
Views: 3893

Re: Car pulls left when braking?

Don't overlook the adjustment on the rear end either, surprised me years ago when my wifes bug started to pull to the N/S and I was convinced it was a fault on the front. Checked everything, changed pads and flexis on the front, still pulled. For some reason checked the rear brakes and one of the sl...
by shawn71
5th April 2014 - 2:19pm
Forum: Events Diary
Topic: Apex Festival, Lydden Hill race circuit 10th-11th May
Replies: 5
Views: 4281

Re: Apex Festival, Lydden Hill race circuit 10th-11th May

I'm going to hope that the 411 is ready for this one, I'll know more when I see Bryan in the week. If it is, I'd love to put it on display on the Club stand for its first showing to the world in the 20 years that its been off the road for now.

I'll let you know.
by shawn71
22nd March 2014 - 1:06pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Replacement mirror glass, do you need some ? (Bulk buy ?)
Replies: 9
Views: 6481

Re: Replacement mirror glass, do you need some ? (Bulk buy ?

Glass seems to fit well there David :)

I'll pm you later re payment/delivery etc
by shawn71
19th March 2014 - 7:17pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Rolling 40 Year Historic Vehicles Exemption announced.
Replies: 5
Views: 4084

Re: Rolling 40 Year Historic Vehicles Exemption announced.

So only another few years for our late bay reaches exemption and we don't have any car tax to pay :) ...providing they don't introduce any of the crazy ideas of restricting usage
by shawn71
19th March 2014 - 7:15pm
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: Once again, one more thing.. to keep me off the road.
Replies: 5
Views: 3950

Re: Once again, one more thing.. to keep me off the road.

As David has already said just also be aware that it is not unheard of for the relays etc to fill with water due to their location and the front window seals not being the best in the world. Good luck on fixing the problem
by shawn71
17th March 2014 - 4:25pm
Forum: Type 4 Corner
Topic: Once again, one more thing.. to keep me off the road.
Replies: 5
Views: 3950

Re: Once again, one more thing.. to keep me off the road.

The trigger points in the bottom of the distributor only control the injector timing nothing to do with ignition. Could be something as stupid as a dodgy lead, not all new ones are good I've found out. Or could it be arcing out somewhere else? Try running in the dark and see if you spot the tell tal...
by shawn71
12th March 2014 - 8:50pm
Forum: Type 4 Gallery
Topic: type 4 just aquired
Replies: 4
Views: 6105

Re: type 4 just aquired

Pics would certainly be welcome
by shawn71
22nd February 2014 - 6:07pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Replacement mirror glass, do you need some ? (Bulk buy ?)
Replies: 9
Views: 6481

Re: Replacement mirror glass, do you need some ? (Bulk buy ?

I'll take a pair of your hands, thanks David
by shawn71
12th February 2014 - 6:39pm
Forum: Virtual Clubhouse
Topic: Not car related but worth an ask...mobile phone insurance
Replies: 4
Views: 3135

Re: Not car related but worth an ask...mobile phone insuranc

Thanks Peter of to google I go...