AboutRon Wolff Expertise I am proficient in the following areas of VW Air Cooled Models from 1968-1979:
Vehicles: Super Beetle, Beetle, Thing, Karmann Ghia, Bus, Westfalia/Bus
Areas of expertise years 1968-1979
Engine Rebuild advice for all air cooled engines
VW Brake system replacement
Automatic Stickshift transmission
VW KOOL and DPD air conditioning systems (ex. thing)
Westfalia Electrical system dual battery
Westy Refridge Repair
Westy Cabinet Repair
Westy
AFC Fuel Injection system (1975 bugs) (1975 bus/Westys)
Soundproofing
General type 4 engine rebuild/technical data (i.e. 1.7 ltr, 1.8., 2.0) for buses
VW Air Cooled Beetle and Bus Paint codes
VW Distributor Compatibility Information
Westy component repair
Emission Systems
Exhaust Systems
General Electric System
Door rebuild (windows, seals, vent windows)
Body Panel Removal and general repair (non-welded)
Charging System
Convertible top Installation: Beetle
CV joints
Engine Troubleshooting
Valve Train
Non areas of expertise:
High Performance Modifications
Front end related components
Rear suspension (spring plate adjustment)
Bodywork / painting
Experience
Past/Present clients I often contribute to the westfalia users group technical boards. I have been a member for about 4 years. My usermame is 76Heatwagen
I restore vintage Volkswagens and currently own 4 of them.
Expert: Ron Wolff Date: 3/2/2007 Subject: 1979 Conv. Beetle. Orignal?
Question Is there any way to find out how a car was equipped from the factory. I am trying to restore to original but don't know if the interior color and seat fabric/vinyl pattern are the original style. The car is white with a poorly done interior replacement of spray painted seat covers, floor covering, and spray painted door panels. Also, was the Karmann emblem only on applied to the right side or am I missing one on the left?
Answer Hi,
The Karmann emblem was usually on the right side only, under the fuel door.
As to the interior, feel free to e-mail me at
ronwolffjr@hotmail.com
I have a 1978 with white interior and will be glad to send you photos of it's original 'look'.
