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Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:19 pm

from progressive refinements.

Oct 62 5 010 448 (113-118)
Front hood
Now: vw sign redesigned
Formerly: Coat of arms
Now: Trim moulding lengthened

Chris

EDIT: my car also had stale air heating as well. Fresh air heating came in December of 62.

Thu Dec 21, 2006 7:45 pm

Russ wrote: here gav,
i have the one with the soldiers on it (center)

Oh, those are so cool! I like the Bremen one and the one in teh center.

Thu Dec 21, 2006 9:23 pm

Quote: Early split ones were different than the one you pictured in the pre 1960 one you posted.

Hey Kevin, Do you have a picture of the early split hoodcrest?

Thu Dec 21, 2006 10:11 pm

RareAir wrote: IN2VWS wrote: splitjunkie wrote: kafer53 wrote: The hood crest was also known as the "wolfsburg crest" ended for the start of the 1963 year of production for beetles. All cars pre 1963 had one on the front hood above the hood handle.

Actually the crest continued into the 63 model year for several months and then was dropped.

Chris

That new to me also, what is this based on?

Some of the early 1963 model beetles did have the hood crest. It was dropped sometime in late November or early December.

Yes, the early 63s had them, as was mentioned above. The '63 model year ran from Aug. '62 through July '63, and the chassis numbers were 4 846 836 to 5 677 118. The Wolfsburg crest was discontinued in Oct. of '62, at chassis No. 5 010 448, so bychecking your chassis number you can determine whether your car had one or not.

Other interesting changes for the '63 model year included:

4 874 267 - Positive crankcase ventilation. (Oil fumes vented to air cleaner.)

5 188 470 - Rear compartment heater vents fitted with regulating flaps.

5 199 980 - Fresh air heater system. Formerly stale air.

Sorry, I know this is the split forum :wink:

Thu Dec 21, 2006 11:28 pm

RareAir wrote: There's a Hamburg Castle, Flensburg Crest, Braunschweig Crest & an Australian badge as well.

Anyone got pics of these?

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:22 am

Bruce wrote: RareAir wrote: There's a Hamburg Castle, Flensburg Crest, Braunschweig Crest & an Australian badge as well.

Anyone got pics of these?

Australian badge-

Australian Special-

Braunschweig-

Hamburg-

Flensburg-

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:24 am

There's also 1 other crest that I've seen. It's Black with a large VW roundel logo on it.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:58 am

Are you sure they are Australian? Never seen one down here.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:53 am

johnshenry wrote: Russ wrote: here gav,
i have the one with the soldiers on it (center)

Oh, those are so cool! I like the Bremen one and the one in teh center.

I have 3 of the one in the center and 1 of the yellow and red.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:33 am

Wiggy wrote: kafer53 wrote: The hood crest was also known as the "wolfsburg crest" ended for the start of the 1963 year of production for beetles. All cars pre 1963 had one on the front hood above the hood handle. There were two main ones used, but I have seen several others over the years used in different areas

This one was used for 60-62 beetles

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=394464

This one was for pre 1960 cars

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=366148

Early split ones were different than the one you pictured in the pre 1960 one you posted.

I think Kevin was referring to the number of bricks in the castle and the tip of the Wollf's tail. There are subtle differences in the crest and it is believed that there were "early" versions and later ones. Do a search......the thread is around here somewhere. :wink:

Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:15 am

53 0val wrote: Wiggy wrote: kafer53 wrote: The hood crest was also known as the "wolfsburg crest" ended for the start of the 1963 year of production for beetles. All cars pre 1963 had one on the front hood above the hood handle. There were two main ones used, but I have seen several others over the years used in different areas

This one was used for 60-62 beetles

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=394464

This one was for pre 1960 cars

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=366148

Early split ones were different than the one you pictured in the pre 1960 one you posted.

I think Kevin was referring to the number of bricks in the castle and the tip of the Wollf's tail. There are subtle differences in the crest and it is believed that there were "early" versions and later ones. Do a search......the thread is around here somewhere. :wink:

Correct.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:17 am

53 0val wrote: Wiggy wrote: kafer53 wrote: The hood crest was also known as the "wolfsburg crest" ended for the start of the 1963 year of production for beetles. All cars pre 1963 had one on the front hood above the hood handle. There were two main ones used, but I have seen several others over the years used in different areas

This one was used for 60-62 beetles

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=394464

This one was for pre 1960 cars

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=366148

Early split ones were different than the one you pictured in the pre 1960 one you posted.

I think Kevin was referring to the number of bricks in the castle and the tip of the Wollf's tail. There are subtle differences in the crest and it is believed that there were "early" versions and later ones. Do a search......the thread is around here somewhere. :wink:

Early on the Left

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:30 pm

RareAir wrote:

Early on the Left

Sorry Rareair, I disagree.
The one on the right is a repro, and the one on the left is a later version of the blue crest.
The early version had the tip of the tail pointing to the left.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 12:34 pm

IN2VWS wrote: RareAir wrote:

Early on the Left

Sorry Rareair, I disagree.
The one on the right is a repro, and the one on the left is a later version of the blue crest.
The early version had the tip of the tail pointing to the left.

:D Thanks....................I thought I was losing it again. (Notice I said again. :wink: )

Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:28 pm

What is the story behind the top left one?The red and white with shields?
I have a NOS one of those, i was told it was brazil but really have no clue?

Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:00 pm

steveo_32 wrote: What is the story behind the top left one?The red and white with shields?
I have a NOS one of those, i was told it was brazil but really have no clue?

It's Swedish origin. There is also a matching horn button for each of those crests.

Fri Dec 22, 2006 5:04 pm

RareAir wrote: steveo_32 wrote: What is the story behind the top left one?The red and white with shields?
I have a NOS one of those, i was told it was brazil but really have no clue?

It's Swedish origin. There is also a matching horn button for each of those crests.
i think the horn button's are for the later style (not batwing) as that is all i have seen

Fri Dec 22, 2006 6:01 pm

Well, It will look good on my car along with your last red crusier pedel russ!
You making red ones again?

Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:00 pm

i wish, i have lots asking but the guy making the rubber matting went out of bussiness.i'm having troubles finding someone to do red for me.
i was thinking of eaither anodizing the pedal red (or powder coat) with a black matting?
glad you like it steve

Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:15 pm

Russ wrote: here gav,
i have the one with the soldiers on it (center)

anyone have a crest like the ones in the pictures for sale if so please pm me