No Fuel Gauge?

Gunterwagen (Nick C.) · November 20, 2020, 07:21:29 AM

To all of you guys that don't have a fuel gauge...this might help. No more guessing.

https://kaferlab.com/products/vw-wood-fuel-level-stick-for-aircooled-porsche-356-volkswagens-62-earlier

matt · November 26, 2020, 11:52:12 AM

Hmm, could consider that, good ratings, just wonder after using, and being in the trunk, if you would smell gas fumes or not.
Thanks for suggesting Nick!
Matt

matt · November 26, 2020, 11:52:44 AM

How's the bug ?

6T5 square · November 26, 2020, 11:55:53 AM

I have a homemade one in my trunk. It dries off pretty quick so no real lingering smell.

I?ve already told Santa to get me one

matt · November 26, 2020, 11:58:14 AM

I'm going to tell Santa to bring me yours!

Thanks for the feedback John

VWPANZER1 · November 26, 2020, 02:18:25 PM

I made mine out of a new (free) paint stick from Lowes.

filled it up and marked "FULL" with a magic marker.

3-4" from the bottom marked "E".

1/2 way between Full and E added 1/2.

Then halfway between the above figures added 3/4 and 1/4.

No smell, but then, how can I tell, as it always smells of gas, exhaust and
fermenting horsehair or whatever they put in the VW seats.

matt · November 26, 2020, 02:35:18 PM

Def. functional Joe, but does not have the cool look factor!

VWPANZER1 · November 26, 2020, 08:33:57 PM

I'm going for the back-woods, Red and Green suspenders look.

matt · November 26, 2020, 09:41:42 PM

LOL!

Gunterwagen (Nick C.) · December 07, 2020, 12:31:32 PM

Quote from: matt on November 26, 2020, 11:52:44 AM

How's the bug ?

Hi Matt. The bug is doing ok. No real updates but I did halfway install a radio. At least now I don't have a gaping big hole in my dash. Haha. It has to be wired to the block though. I have to get speakers and enclosures next. It runs and drives great. Right now, I'm just keeping up with the maintenance. Fuel hose change, filter placement, etc.

Hope you're feeling better from the surgery. Stay safe and healthy.

Gunterwagen (Nick C.) · December 07, 2020, 12:33:04 PM

Quote from: VWPANZER1 on November 26, 2020, 02:18:25 PM
I made mine out of a new (free) paint stick from Lowes.

filled it up and marked "FULL" with a magic marker.

3-4" from the bottom marked "E".

1/2 way between Full and E added 1/2.

Then halfway between the above figures added 3/4 and 1/4.

No smell, but then, how can I tell, as it always smells of gas, exhaust and
fermenting horsehair or whatever they put in the VW seats.

At this point, if your VW DOESNT smell, something is wrong. Haha.

matt · December 19, 2020, 03:53:18 PM

Nice Nick, glad to see it has progressed quite a bit!
Now we have to wait for Spring!
Yea, thanks, all better from the surgery, now for another one...