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On Sun, 2002-02-03 at 20:03, Allyn de Vars wrote: > My two bits.... > Although I have not driven either of my 6V Type 34 Karmann Ghias, I did have > my 1960 Beetle with its original 6V system and 36hp motor as a daily driver > for five years (1996-2001) and yes, the headlights were a little dim--but > that was fixable with Hella H4 headlights and 6V HALOGEN (yes Virginia, they > DO exist) bulbs. Otto started in the coldest of temperatures and would go > places I don't dare take my 2001 Golf TDI. > That reminds me, I had better get my order in to RMMW for the wiper motor voltage drop. I don't know where you live, but try starting a 35 years old 6V VW when it is 20F degrees below 0 With a 30 mph wind blowing up the tailpipe. Been there, done that. I will convert my '66 FB to 12V at the first chance. Russ Wolfe '66 FB (It doesn't start too good) '71 FB (will start anytime) russw@classicvw.org http://classicvw.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe? mailto:type3-request@vwtype3.org, Subject: unsubscribe