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pre67vw
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14 years ago
Oval failed the MOT today, main thing was the steering box is knackered (it does feel bad). Nobody seems to list oval steering boxes though, they're all 61- :?:

Anyone have any leads on finding one? (reconditioned is probably best)
Rob Amos
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Rich Oakley
14 years ago
Rob,

You can fit a 1961 and later steering box (which is the easiest option), but you have to swap over the steering box drop-arm to a 1967-only one (ie: one that fits the output shaft on the steering box, but has the correct diameter holes for the track rod ends). Finding a good condition early steering box is tough, especially as you can't really tell if it's any good or not until you've fitted it to the car.

Rich.
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
tman
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14 years ago
I need to replace the box on our oval too. Just found this at BFY, any thoughts/comments? $169USD incl. a $60 exchange surcharge.

https://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/1946-60-beetle-steering-box-c-280-p-1-pr-4076.html 

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Rich Oakley
14 years ago
That box looks like a good deal from BFY. Airmail shipping will be a bit on the heavy side too though (probably $75+)
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
54 Gertie
14 years ago
Shame you have to then also send them your one, still, no room left to keep hoarding these old parts for the sake of it...........like rusted out bumper mounts! :shock: :roll: :lol:
William
pre67vw
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14 years ago
What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?
Rob Amos
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54 Gertie
14 years ago

What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?

pre67vw wrote:




I have always though about buying a new post 61- unit and putting the "guts" into the oval one? However, im sure that one small tiny part would not quite fit! :twisted:
William
GKL 7
14 years ago
HEY!Oakley,what's happening with your friend in Paris
(subtle reminder:wink: )
Rich Oakley
14 years ago

HEY!Oakley,what's happening with your friend in Paris
(subtle reminder:wink: )

'50 Karmann wrote:



Nothing at the moment. Will keep you posted.
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
Rich Oakley
14 years ago

What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?

pre67vw wrote:



They come up for sale NOS sometimes, usually one bit at a time. However, it might be worth dropping my mate Mike Willis in S.Wales an email. An engineering shop rebuilt his steering box for him recently (however, it was an early Bay Window Bus box!). Worth a try.... [email protected]
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
Chris
14 years ago
Rob,

How can you tell if they're knackered ? The reason is I think there's one in my garage, a spare one that is. Quite willing to post it to you if you want it. Just give me what it costs in postage. Thinking on though, I it might be a LHD one, but I was told that there is no difference.

Could get a quote for postage this weekend if you want.

Chris
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pre67vw
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14 years ago

Rob,

How can you tell if they're knackered ? The reason is I think there's one in my garage, a spare one that is. Quite willing to post it to you if you want it. Just give me what it costs in postage. Thinking on though, I it might be a LHD one, but I was told that there is no difference.

Could get a quote for postage this weekend if you want.

Chris

Chris wrote:



That would be great! It's a LHD one that I need (if there's a difference).
Rob Amos
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pre67vw
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14 years ago
Quick movie of the car's first outing...



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GKL 7
14 years ago
Were you in a hurry?
Good to see it on the road.
Comforting to know that roof rack is not going to come off aswell:wink:
Rich Oakley
14 years ago



That would be great! It's a LHD one that I need (if there's a difference).

pre67vw wrote:



Same box LHD or RHD, just the drop-arm is different.
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pre67vw
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14 years ago
Yay! Oval passed the MOT :d

Big up to Chris for saving the day :beer: :beer: :beer:
Rob Amos
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55Kab
14 years ago

Yay! Oval passed the MOT :d

pre67vw wrote:



Congrats Rob. :d Some photos of her please!

GKL 7
14 years ago



Some photos of her please!

55Kab wrote:




Minus roof rack:lol: :lol: :lol:
pre67vw
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14 years ago




Minus roof rack:lol: :lol: :lol:

'50 Karmann wrote:



Hmm, a bit tricky that one :lol:
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pre67vw
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14 years ago



Congrats Rob. :d Some photos of her please!

55Kab wrote:



How about a short video, watch on youTube and click HD to see it in it's true awesomeness...



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