<VV> Fw: Heater Bellows

[Jim Corey]

Subject: Re: <VV> Heater Bellows


Didn't recall that VWs  had thermostats.  But when I did VWs, my mind may have been slightly "altered"  <VBG>.

Let me find out what I have, and I'll let you know.

J Corey
'63 Corvair Convertible 
'62 Greenie
'64 Coupe (oops, down right now)
'66 Sedan
All running as daily drivers
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: LonzoVair at aol.com 
  To: jcorey at escapees.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 8:31 PM
  Subject: Re: <VV> Heater Bellows


  Is there any chance you could send me one? or two? If so, how much? I'm thinking they *could* be the old air-cooled VW T-stats... How much would you need for a pair, plus shipping?
  Let me know.
  Thanks,
  Lonzo

  In a message dated 5/19/2009 10:58:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jcorey at escapees.com writes:
    I got a lot of thermostat bellows.  Similar to Corvair, but not.  They're in boxes labeled NAPA Thomson thermostat.  Part number is 127 (replaces 20-6423).  The box says made in W. Germany for NAPA/Standard-Thomson.  The height (contracted) is about the same as the Corvair.  The diameter is about 1/2" bigger.  The fittings are the same as the Corvair--one end accepts a bolt, the other a rod.  Stamped on one end is 85/90 degrees.  I take that to be centigrade. (Approx. 180 degrees???).  I put it in the toaster oven, and after about a minute and a half, it began expanding.  Doesn't seem to have any liquid inside (shaka-shaka). I called Thomson (now part of Stant). The "expert" I talked to said they NEVER have had such a part. Local NAPA couldn't help.   My Internet searches didn't help.  Any thoughts.  I'd like to know what they went on, so I could get them to an needy user.

    J Corey
    '63 Corvair Convertible 
    '62 Greenie
    '64 Coupe (oops, down right now)
    '66 Sedan
    All running as daily drivers
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