Another "what is this" thread

[Johnny Mac]

Anyone can share what these 3 arrows are?

#1 what is this bolt doing here? I intend to have it covered before getting it blasted and powder coated.

#2 only on the left side and it does not make sense to me. WTH is this? Cover it too?

#3 appears to be on both left and right side (e-brake)

While looking for ideas for the trike frame, I came across this design that seems to be the only one available...has anyone tried this design? CAD file etc?

Edit: Photobucket link issue fixed

 

[hogcowboy]

Maybe it's just my browser or internet provider but I don't get anything with your photobucket link.:Shrug:

 

[irondad01]

I think the bolt is for a ground strap from the transmission to the frame. According to a service manual I have, it says there are 2 tubes for the heat exchanger cables for the heater and 2 for the e-brake cables.

 

[vwbug72501]

#1 Ground strap connection for engine / trans (rubber mounted).

#2 E-brake cable exit. (should be one on other side also)

#3 Heater box control cables. (not needed unless you live and ride in REALLY cold weather!) I've heard that tubes from heater boxes to pant legs work pretty good in winter.

 

[grandpanystrom61]

That was a few things that I did not know, but now I do. Thank you for the answers to the questions.

I say "why not just wire in a seat warmer", or do they have electric warmers for the legs now ?

 

[Johnny Mac]

Thanks VWBug. Ah...the ground strap. I am glad I asked lol. As far as heating, I am turning this thing into a trike and plan on keeping my heated liners OR JUST RUN A SURGICAL TUBE UP MY PANT LEG AS SUGGESTED :laugh:

@grandpanystrom61

check out https://www.gerbing.com/heated-jacket-liner and https://www.gerbing.com/pant-liner

 

[kerryb]

#1 Ground strap connection for engine / trans (rubber mounted).

#2 E-brake cable exit. (should be one on other side also)

#3 Heater box control cables. (not needed unless you live and ride in REALLY cold weather!) I've heard that tubes from heater boxes to pant legs work pretty good in winter.

You made me laugh, back in the day my vw bus had a gas turbine heater mounted in the engine bay. I ran a 3" flex duct hose on the floor to the front seat area so you could grab the hose a point it where heat was most needed, the windshield, or just stick it in my jacket! Buffalo winters were fun!