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Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:38 pm

1302s have 50 slots. Only 1303 sedans have 42.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:39 pm

Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR!!!
Now explain what that has to do with lowering the rear. ??????

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:40 pm

I'll have to remember that the next time i graft a split rear window in.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:43 pm

Bruce wrote: Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR!!!
Now explain what that has to do with lowering the rear. ??????
Go back and read the context of my statement that you said was erroneous.
I've been waiting to see if you would figure it out.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:43 pm

Glenn wrote: Now is that true for a 1303 and 1303? Or does the 1302 also have 50 slots?
From the gallery... 1302 with 50 slots. They only did a new roof section for the curved window models. Amazing.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=469452

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:55 pm

Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR!!!
Now explain what that has to do with lowering the rear. ??????
Go back and read the context of my statement that you said was erroneous.
I've been waiting to see if you would figure it out.
More likely is that you assumed Supers and standards were identical in all respects at the rear.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:56 pm

Bruce wrote: Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: Scott H wrote: Bruce wrote: GIVE THAT MAN A CIGAR!!!
Now explain what that has to do with lowering the rear. ??????
Go back and read the context of my statement that you said was erroneous.
I've been waiting to see if you would figure it out.
More likely is that you assumed Supers and standards were identical in all respects at the rear.
Brush up on your reading comprehension.

Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:25 pm

mnussbau wrote: One has more cooling slots under the window!! Standard beetle: 50. Super: 42. HOLY CRAP!

Damn!! I never would have guessed that one!! I always have thoguht that Supers and Standards were the same behind the front seats!!

Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:45 pm

glutamodo wrote: mnussbau wrote: One has more cooling slots under the window!! Standard beetle: 50. Super: 42. HOLY CRAP!

Damn!! I never would have guessed that one!! I always have thoguht that Supers and Standards were the same behind the front seats!!

Me too, never thought to actually count the slots.

Bruce and Scott, take it easy, we all respect what you say and offer, just don't get on each others "bad side".

Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:56 pm

Here's what tipped me off:

I bought the black trim piece and it didn't line up.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 10:47 am

Kelley wrote: glutamodo wrote: mnussbau wrote: One has more cooling slots under the window!! Standard beetle: 50. Super: 42. HOLY CRAP!

Damn!! I never would have guessed that one!! I always have thoguht that Supers and Standards were the same behind the front seats!!

Me too, never thought to actually count the slots.

Bruce and Scott, take it easy, we all respect what you say and offer, just don't get on each others "bad side".
I have no problem with Bruce. Life's too short to worry about that sort of nonsense.
The value of his contributions here are beyond reproach and are greatly appreciated.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 11:46 am

Now, that question is, did this difference extend back to the 71-72 vents??

Tue Sep 02, 2008 4:22 pm

Russ Wolfe wrote: Now, that question is, did this difference extend back to the 71-72 vents??
Nope.

mnussbau wrote: Glenn wrote: Now is that true for a 1303 and 1303? Or does the 1302 also have 50 slots?
From the gallery... 1302 with 50 slots. They only did a new roof section for the curved window models. Amazing.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=469452

Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:51 pm

Guys, one quetion more, the brazilian beetle coming to USA toooo?

Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:27 am

Brazilian Beetles were never imported to the USA. I do not know how many slots are used in a Brazilian car.

Mexican Beetles used 50 slots like all Beetles from '58 onwards, (except for 1303s). In fact, the last pic I posted of the red car with the black trim is a Mexican Beetle.

Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:13 am

And Brazil used their own metal stampings.

Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:29 am

thanks Bruce for answer my question, I´m questing for one last piecture in the post see a german beetle whith 15inch brazilian wheels, the brazilan bug it's twin a 60' german bug all the body of the car it's twin a the 60' bugs the slots too.

Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:21 am

Is there a difference between the metal sunroofs on a super and a standard? or are parts interchangeable?

Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:30 am

No, the sunroofs are not interchangeable. Even the cables are different.

Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:27 am

In a recent Hot VW mag article on building a street/strip transmission it was mentioned that the Super came with a more robust (wider) manual transmission 1st gear. This made it more desirable/stronger when building a race tranny.

Would that also count as a difference between "Beetles" and "Super Beetles"? A difference that exists at the rear?

Does anyone know which year Super this applies to? Or is it ALL Supers?