What is the easiest way to get a 67 bus turn signal on my current setup?
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What is the easiest way to get a 67 bus turn signal on my current setup?
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You probably need to put the ignition in the dash and get an earlier steering tube and maybe shaft too,
The VW tube is larger diameter than the bus tube. So, you need a larger opening in the switch housing.
I used a drum sander on the left side containing the switch to enlarge the opening and an early Beetle right side half.
I originally tried to make a smaller tube out of copper tubing. I had to enlarge the top end to use the VW bearing and that made it more difficult to fit the bus switch housing.
The VW tube is larger diameter than the bus tube. So, you need a larger opening in the switch housing.
I used a drum sander on the left side containing the switch to enlarge the opening and an early Beetle right side half.
I originally tried to make a smaller tube out of copper tubing. I had to enlarge the top end to use the VW bearing and that made it more difficult to fit the bus switch housing.
As i have said before you need a 6 inch longer colum. that adapter spool is about that longer and your wheel would not clear the dash eyebrow when you lose it.. The best thing would be to find a real 356 colum.. But it will cost ya.
It's eather that or take 2 VW colums and make a 6 inch longer one . and buy a 67 bus switch. Vw made 2 differnt diameter colums the smaller is the best to extend and adapt.. so your switch fits right on, right out of the box. There are no shortcuts. The other trick for the horn switch is the sneakest trick
See if one of the builder can make you one if you dont have the mig and tig skills
It's eather that or take 2 VW colums and make a 6 inch longer one . and buy a 67 bus switch. Vw made 2 differnt diameter colums the smaller is the best to extend and adapt.. so your switch fits right on, right out of the box. There are no shortcuts. The other trick for the horn switch is the sneakest trick
See if one of the builder can make you one if you dont have the mig and tig skills
Hey Matt....
One benefit of that assembly is that you CAN lock the steering wheel. This is a minor, but built in theft prevention....or deterrent at least.
Mike
One benefit of that assembly is that you CAN lock the steering wheel. This is a minor, but built in theft prevention....or deterrent at least.
Mike
Ya I will probably just clean it up and make it look better. It seems like a lot of work and expense to get it to look the other way. Wait if I move the ignition to the dash I would lose the locking mechanism right?
Yelp,