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Well Marty that's good to know, thanks!
Emily, I would also suggest looking in a Haynes shop manual as it has
wiring diagrams (or any other *good* shop manual). You can then wire your
babe like the factory if you so choose and it'll take some of the mystery
out of the task.
Toby Erkson
air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
modified '72 VW Squareback 2.0L
stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L
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Subject: Re: Electrical Question
Author: type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date: 1/4/97 9:48 PM
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Hi Emily,
I have successfully rewired a Jeep CJ-5, Jeep Wagoneer, 67 Bug, and
two VW dune buggies. In each case I started from scratch with all new stuff.
I invested about $100-$200 in each car and from 2 days to a whole month in
labor (not counting the brain busting time). Its not that hard if you have a
basic understanding of DC circuits and decide from the start exactly how you
want to do it. Try reading Automotive Electrical Handbook by Jim Horner (HP
Books). It has a lot of good info in it including converting from 6V to 12V.
The illistrations include a lot of VW stuff. If you decide to do it and need
any help/advice let me know, I actually enjoy this elecrical stuff :)
Its a very rewarding project so have fun and good luck!
Marty Gray | Without Weapons The
Abilene, Texas | Air Force Would Be
pinball@camalott.com | Just Another Airline
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 CC SB SLT 4x2 5.2 Auto
1968 VW Type III Fastback (The Egg)