TheSamba.com :: View topic - Cloth Seats 67 beetle

Tue May 06, 2008 2:35 pm

Can I get a ruling on these seats?? 67 Beetle..Just wondering if you think they could be original or not....I'd be less likely to recover them if they're original...They're worn as if they've been there a while...
the inspection tags are still between the springs and cushion material...not that it means much... :)

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Tue May 06, 2008 3:01 pm

not original

Tue May 06, 2008 3:35 pm

They for sure are not original. With your seat back release on the lower portion of the seat have you checked your vin # to see about when your 67 was made? :wink:

Tue May 06, 2008 4:22 pm

D'ya really hafta ask? :|

Please recover them [-o<

Tue May 06, 2008 4:56 pm

aircooled wrote: They for sure are not original. With your seat back release on the lower portion of the seat have you checked your vin # to see about when your 67 was made? :wink:

yeah its august 66...

Kent.........I had to make sure....you know I had to make sure...I would love to hear what you'd cover them with though...

Tue May 06, 2008 5:18 pm

ocdbeetle wrote: aircooled wrote: They for sure are not original. With your seat back release on the lower portion of the seat have you checked your vin # to see about when your 67 was made? :wink:

yeah its august 66...

Kent.........I had to make sure....you know I had to make sure...I would love to hear what you'd cover them with though...

I would cover those with a tarp :shock: !

Tue May 06, 2008 5:23 pm

ok...i'm laughing with you....thanks for your suggestion

Tue May 06, 2008 5:30 pm

D'oh #-o ! Oh, you meant what to replace those nasty ones currently on the seats with...

Well, I have some replacement black basketweave seatcovers I bought for my white car. I didnt use them because they dont have the heat pleats. Other than no heat pleats, they look spot on. The basket weave material even wraps over the top of the seat and slightly down the back like original (no seam at the top, like TMI). I have front seat backs and bottoms and rear seat bottom (I used the rear seatback on another car).

If you want them, send me a PM.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:08 pm

Thanks kent -

Anybody know where I can see a picture of a 67 with original cloth?

Tue May 06, 2008 6:11 pm

67 Florida Deluxe wrote: D'oh #-o ! Oh, you meant what to replace those nasty ones currently on the seats with...

Well, I have some replacement black basketweave seatcovers I bought for my white car. I didnt use them because they dont have the heat pleats. Other than no heat pleats, they look spot on. The basket weave material even wraps over the top of the seat and slightly down the back like original (no seam at the top, like TMI). I have front seat backs and bottoms and rear seat bottom (I used the rear seatback on another car).

If you want them, send me a PM. heat pleat?

Tue May 06, 2008 6:12 pm

ocdbeetle wrote:
I keep seeing folks with their 67 seatbelts tucked all the way back, mine dont go back that far, whats the deal? My kids are always tripping over them.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:16 pm

jmsmilin wrote: heat pleat?

See the lines in the seat? They are heat pleats - created with a hot straight edge pressed into the vinyl basketweave material.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:21 pm

jmsmilin wrote: I keep seeing folks with their 67 seatbelts tucked all the way back, mine dont go back that far, whats the deal? My kids are always tripping over them.

The seatbelt housing should stow flush against the B pillar. There is a spring washer to provide friction so that it doesnt flop around. If it doesnt go all the way vertical, it's not installed correctly. Also, there are (or should be) plastic retaining clips anchored to the B pillar that the seatbelt housing grabs onto. To release, simply pull the housing slightly away from the B pillar and pivot the housing forward for use.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:23 pm

ocdbeetle wrote:
Anybody know where I can see a picture of a 67 with original cloth?

Good luck :wink: . No cloth for '67.

Tue May 06, 2008 6:44 pm

At least I have the clips to hold back the seatbelts!!!

Well - to continue my education... :lol:

Are the 3 point additions I have correct? Not sure if you can see all you need from these pictures...

Wed May 07, 2008 1:11 am

67 Florida Deluxe wrote: ocdbeetle wrote:
Anybody know where I can see a picture of a 67 with original cloth?

Good luck :wink: . No cloth for '67.

you saying there was no cloth in 67? or no replacement cloth material for 67's?

the tech section in the samba archives lists several cloth colors for 67. is that info incorrect or only for non US cars? whats the deal? granted i have never seen a OG cloth interiored 67.

Wed May 07, 2008 6:14 am

euro ones were available with cloth. my zenith blue 67 had cloth interior.

Wed May 07, 2008 6:22 am

I should have been more clear.... no cloth on US deluxes. Therefore, no cloth on Ocdbeetle's car originally.

Wed May 07, 2008 6:25 am

ahhh its all so clear now. damn confusing 67s can be.

Wed May 07, 2008 5:58 pm

I may be continuing my display of ignorance for 67's but here goes...

the arrow points to the "receptacle" that accepts the 3 point hook...Its made onto the retractable seatbelt as if it was originally there...not added on...So........would that mean this particular set of 3 point seatbelts all came together...and would they have been offered in my particular car...? Or should I assume they were from a 68 or later?