53 1500S Radium Green
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
No, those horns are 12-volt models for Mercedes Benz and other period cars which had 12-volt systems. The mounting brackets are correct for mid-54 onward. Not for 1953.
And no, that's a later 1960s voltage regulator.
And no, that's a later 1960s voltage regulator.
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Here's what the D-style regulator and a 130 watt generator look like. (From the numbers this looks like an earlier generator - the AL15 was used from '51 until they started using the AL16. Not sure about the regulator as the Bosch list of wear & tear parts indicates the model RS/G 130/6/1 regulator was used with the AL15 dynamo, and the 6/11 model with the AL16 as James indicates above. I think the Samba model is a RS/G 130-150/6/2 possibly indicating OK for 130W up to 150W?).James Davies wrote:TheSamba classifieds is the best place to find a D regulator. Up until late 1953, Porsches used the same electrical system as VWs - same 130 watt generator, same regulator. Be aware that the voltage regulator needs to be matched up to the generator.
Generator RED 130/6 2600 AL16
Regulator RS/G 130/6/11
Porsche and VW stopped using that regulator around the same time in late 1953.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds ... id=2175356
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
I got this in a box of miscellaneous 356 stuff years ago and just put it on a shelf.
I've just noticed the markings on the bracket, below the terminal connection info of
+61 B+ it's stamped
TA 7V 45A, then below this
D190 213 036
Would I be right in assuming this is VW?
V
I've just noticed the markings on the bracket, below the terminal connection info of
+61 B+ it's stamped
TA 7V 45A, then below this
D190 213 036
Would I be right in assuming this is VW?
V
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Vincent,
My collection of Bosch wear & tear parts lists only goes through 1958 models which show the 160W regulator from Sept '56 to be no. RS/UA 160/6/24.
I would trust James' assessment that yours is a 60s model regulator. Perhaps someone has the wear & tear list for later models they could share.
My collection of Bosch wear & tear parts lists only goes through 1958 models which show the 160W regulator from Sept '56 to be no. RS/UA 160/6/24.
I would trust James' assessment that yours is a 60s model regulator. Perhaps someone has the wear & tear list for later models they could share.
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
[quote="James Davies"]No, those horns are 12-volt models for Mercedes Benz and other period cars which had 12-volt systems. The mounting brackets are correct for mid-54 onward. Not for 1953.
James how do the mounting brackets and posts differ on a 53 car- do you have an image or reference . Mine are missing from the car
James how do the mounting brackets and posts differ on a 53 car- do you have an image or reference . Mine are missing from the car
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Ross,
There is no mounting bracket on my '53. The horn is mounted with a single long bolt through a hole in the driver side fender brace flat metal plate, a steel tube over the bolt as a "stand off" to move the horn forward, and then through the multi-leaf horn bracket. In the photo you can see the mounting hole in the fender brace (before straightening/repair). I can get a photo of the mounted horn in the next day or so if helpful.
David
There is no mounting bracket on my '53. The horn is mounted with a single long bolt through a hole in the driver side fender brace flat metal plate, a steel tube over the bolt as a "stand off" to move the horn forward, and then through the multi-leaf horn bracket. In the photo you can see the mounting hole in the fender brace (before straightening/repair). I can get a photo of the mounted horn in the next day or so if helpful.
David
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Mounted as David describes. Some additional photos & details here:Ross Copeland wrote:how do the mounting brackets and posts differ on a 53 car
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=38713&start=15
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Thanks David. More pics would be awesomeDavid Green wrote:Ross,
There is no mounting bracket on my '53. The horn is mounted with a single long bolt through a hole in the driver side fender brace flat metal plate, a steel tube over the bolt as a "stand off" to move the horn forward, and then through the multi-leaf horn bracket. In the photo you can see the mounting hole in the fender brace (before straightening/repair). I can get a photo of the mounted horn in the next day or so if helpful.
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
That’s the money shot James- I’ll send to Julian to see if he has this mounting post set upJames Davies wrote:Exactly as David describes. Here's one.
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Ross,
Here's the mounted horn. Sorry for the photo orientation - somehow it got turned CCW. Other than the multi-leaf bracket that Julian sells, there is nothing else required but a bolt, nut, a few washers and a short piece of steel tube who's ID fits over the bolt.
David
Here's the mounted horn. Sorry for the photo orientation - somehow it got turned CCW. Other than the multi-leaf bracket that Julian sells, there is nothing else required but a bolt, nut, a few washers and a short piece of steel tube who's ID fits over the bolt.
David
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Brilliant thanks. Appreciate the picture. Very clear.David Green wrote:Here's the mounted horn. Sorry for the photo orientation - somehow it got turned CCW. Other than the multi-leaf bracket that Julian sells, there is nothing else required but a bolt, nut, a few washers and a short piece of steel tube who's ID fits over the bolt.
David
Julian Hardy has been very helpful and can supply everything I need - order done and now I know how it is to be correctly mounted- on to the next job
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
Notice the 1953 and earlier vibration mounts have 3 leaves, but each leaf is only single thickness. The later ones were two layers.
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
My 53 seats might need some work
So question for the forum- the drivers seat has no adjustment- only a tip forward back rest. The passenger seat has a full recliner mechanism.
Is this correct or have I somehow ended up with incorrect seats. They appear to be original for the car and the corduroy is correct to the Reutter Build Sheet
So question for the forum- the drivers seat has no adjustment- only a tip forward back rest. The passenger seat has a full recliner mechanism.
Is this correct or have I somehow ended up with incorrect seats. They appear to be original for the car and the corduroy is correct to the Reutter Build Sheet
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Re: 53 1500S Radium Green
My Glove Box and Ash tray knobs are cracked badly - Repair doesn't seem an option.
Has anyone used the repros available form KarmannKonnection? Wondering about quality and if correct size before I order.
Has anyone used the repros available form KarmannKonnection? Wondering about quality and if correct size before I order.