1972 Baja bug project/DD

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 03:14 AM

A lot of solutions to your questions are shown here:

These turn indicator lights are rotated outward to enhance side visibility while not compromising forward visibility.

Hood Clips custom fabricated

For a back up light, try Grote brand at truck stops. Mount them on the back bumper.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 04:32 AM

My turn signals are between the tubes of my bumpers, headlights are dune buggy style lights mounted sideways on a piece of square tubing tied into the hood pin mounts behind the fenders. I use a multipiece front end so Idk about the mounts.

Dont have any other pics of them, Ill take some tomorrow if you'd like.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 05:14 AM

what are good shocks or coilover shocks or air shocks?
i want an all terrain bug
that i can go in the mud,sand,everything
and cheap lol

Post subject: Re: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2011 09:16 PM

my car has crappy "coil over" shocks on it. They arent great off road, but on a street car they are decent if adjusted right. If you really want a good off road setup, Id recommend turning the torsions. Cheap, yes. Easy, for the most part.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2011 08:26 PM

Ok well the shocks I have on there right now are stock
And stiff so I feel every tiny bump
So I need some new shocks or coils
How do u Turn the torsion bar?

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 02:34 AM

hey Rybob
i did my tailights like yours
they look awesome
but im a noob at wiring so
how do i wire them up i have a red,brown,black,gray, and blue wires from the body of the bug
and only a red and black from the aftermarket tailights
i hooked up the red to red and brown to black and only the turn signals worked
the brake light didnt work
so what wired are for what
i will be getting reverse lights soon as well
please help

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 03:17 AM

Stock VW wiring includes several light functions which the pair of taillights cannot handle all of without some help.

There is:
- Stop
- Tail/Running
- Right Turn
- Left Turn
- Backup
- License Plate

The lights may be made for 1 function, possibly 2.

American cars mostly use the same bulb and filament for stop and turn, while the VW 1961 and later has separate amber lights for turn. Most any car built outside the US is like the VW.

There is a converter unit by Hoppy brand made to connect trailers with 2 bulbs to import cars and trucks. They are available for about $14 from WalMart in the Automotive/RV/Trailer Hitch section.

VW wiring diagrams are available at the Samba:
www.thesamba.com/vw/ar...ringt1.php

We can give you more info when you have the converter.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 01:28 AM

could you send me a link of the product your talking about

another question
are there headlights DOT approved?
street legal?
www.appletreeauto.com/...704&page=1

Post subject: Re: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 05:44 AM

I'll have to check the part number on the one I have out back.

Tomorrow.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 07:42 PM

project slow but steady
gunna be getting a bunch of parts soon
gunna try and get some pics up soon

Post subject: Re: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:07 AM

MojaveRacer208 wrote:

I'll have to check the part number on the one I have out back.

Tomorrow.

Well...A few tomorrows...

Taillight Converter

Hopkins #48845
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It allows you to use two 2-filament bulb taillights for tail, brake, and turn indicators on a car wired for separate amber rear turn indicators like most Bugs.

www.walmart.com/ip/Hop...r/16782554

www.autozone.com/autoz...43546_0_0_

Price is something like $14.

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:54 AM

these are the tail lights i have

www.chircoestore.com/c...ts_id=1970

i only have one pair

that converter
will allow those lights to work for tail turn and brake correct?

im just trying to make sure before i go and buy it

i only need one converter right for both lights

Post subject: Re: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 04:36 AM

Rybob wrote:

I didn't mount mine to the rear cage i mounted mine higher up. I used LED lights (same size as crestfallens) only difference is they are dual filament so mine act as taillights and brake lights. Easy install (we bent a piece of aluminum angle iron and drilled up into the support right above them) and they sit higher up so i am very happy with them. Brighter than crap too, When i hit the brakes at night i can turn around and see the red glow on everything within a few hundred yards lol. Laughing

heres a link

www.pacificcustoms.com...5192R.html

Heres some pics

Hey rybob
I mount my taillights just like yours
Mine are dual filament too
How do I get them to work for 3 functions
Tail, turn, brake
I have a trailer tailight converter
Is that what u have in your bug?
I have no idea how to hook it up
Help anyone?!?

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 04:53 PM

yep exactly what u need. its very easy to hook up. o if u want u can make a delay for your turns switch

Post subject: 1972 Baja bug project/DD Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 03:52 AM

pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
so when i first got my baja bug it looked like this