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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: Bj�rn Schewe
Posted: Today 3:38 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://www.olafs-fotoseite.de/JT018-Tempo-Matador-E-Pritsche-hellgruen.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Tempo-Matador-E-Pritsche.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

The Tempo Vinking has a small Heinkel-engine inside, so it need the loovers behind the doors. The Matador is lager and has a watercooled Austin A35 engine. Without loofers...

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: MDKG
Posted: Today 3:34 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

Emilis wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CmRo3Ul_EY

Incredible! Just watched the whole video. You can feel the thrill of this great discovery!

Love the part from inside the car at the end:

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/621092.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

Can you imagine driving along and discovering a sight like that? I am sure every VW nut dreams of this (or rather discovering the car in unmolested condition )

So who made this vid and are they in some way related to the people from the Lithuanian VW club who found the car? Can we get the whole story?

Oh, and I said it before but again: Christian your the best!

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: Bj�rn Schewe
Posted: Today 3:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://www.olafs-fotoseite.de/99051006-Tempo-Rapid-Tiefpritsche-lindgruen-Holzpritsche.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

That was my first though too...

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: Bj�rn Schewe
Posted: Today 2:59 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

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the video is a mix of german in the beginning and russian (latvian?) in the end. I think the germans are saying "look what we found" and then they comment about the snow. i think!
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Where did you hear german words. The only german noice is the german sheepdog talking with a cow. The vidio is absolutly cool and I am just wondering what keywords have been used to find it at youtube;-)

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Seat Question

Author: 78 westy
Posted: Today 1:39 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 4

is there a difference between 54 tracks and 50 tracks?? I just got a set of 64 seats to fit my 54 it was tight but it worked! The 50 pan is in storage so I can't try that out yet
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: Bruce
Posted: Today 12:47 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

virtanen wrote:

I don't know how to achieve the needed press force between the welded parts? Anybody?

You just lean on it with your weight. That's what the big handle on the top is for. Cool piece!
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: virtanen
Posted: Today 12:25 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

iprangen wrote:

In the picture with the new pans, what is that mean looking contraption on top of the three legged stool! It looks elctrical, is it some welding equipment?

Spot welder, the type is special, you can weld 2 spots at the same time on one side. I don't know how to achieve the needed press force between the welded parts? Anybody?

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: Fuzz VW
Posted: Today 12:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

FASTBACKDON wrote:

geneL3c wrote:

Wait until he finds out he HAS to sell to the winning bidder , no matter what the price , but I'm sure SOMEONE will decide they HAVE to have it ! He sure screwed the guy who made a deal with him originally and was ready to drive from TN to pick it up , not a happy camper !

If he screwed someone thats just wrong but if the reserve is not met he dosent have to sell it thats why the reserve is an option.

My opinion, People should know what they are selling before they post it up on here or Ebay. Many people were "inquiring" about this car and he told everyone that someone was buying it (I am guessing the guy from TN, not sure though) and now it's on Ebay?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: 1st VW in the US - interesting info

Author: Dave
Posted: Today 12:02 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 18

Its on it's way to the land of Kee Yaw and Crawfish, Mike. Enjoy.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Zwitter tank question

Author: Bruce
Posted: Yesterday 11:15 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

pre-55 tanks have that too.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Original hubcaps

Author: Sepi
Posted: Yesterday 11:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

The left one with sharp edges I found late eighties from CMC-Kenya, a VW dealer since fifties to E.A. There were several hubcaps and some split/oval era stuff under heavy dust. So I don't believe it could be any kind of repro. The right one is much later found from a VW dealer here in Finland and has those three small nubs and 2 x holes for remove.
Those on the left are bit lighter and the chrome is really thin and gets easily corrosion and inside is painted with a semigloss silver.
I'm willing to rechrome those left ones ( especially if those could be like more originals ) but need to know the best workshop here in EU directive controlled wunderland

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Zwitter tank question

Author: ZwitterND
Posted: Yesterday 10:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Small neck. The raised section is opposite side of the neck. That would put it above the steering box.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Window rubber seals

Author: nlorntson
Posted: Yesterday 9:59 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

Dive in...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=381245

I'm not so sure that either WW or WCM has the proper rubber pieces for the splits. Seems like the proper pieces for doors, hoods and decklids are spread amongst about three or four vendors.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: Window rubber seals

Author: geneL3c
Subject: Window rubber seals
Posted: Yesterday 9:17 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1

My '50 Standard ( no trim ) is in dire need of all new window rubber , but my past experience with replacement rubber has been disappointing . Does anyone have any recommendations as to who can supply the best quality and most accurate reproduction rubber ? Thanks , Gene

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: FASTBACKDON
Posted: Yesterday 9:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

geneL3c wrote:

If he screwed someone thats just wrong but if the reserve is not met he dosent have to sell it thats why the reserve is an option.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: geneL3c
Posted: Yesterday 8:51 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

Wait until he finds out he HAS to sell to the winning bidder , no matter what the price , but I'm sure SOMEONE will decide they HAVE to have it ! He sure screwed the guy who made a deal with him originally and was ready to drive from TN to pick it up , not a happy camper !

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Zwitter tank question

Author: DrDarby
Posted: Yesterday 8:43 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

I don't think mine does but I haven't been under it in a long time. When I do the master cylinder this winter I'll see. Does it have the small filler neck?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: iprangen
Posted: Yesterday 8:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

In the picture with the new pans, what is that mean looking contraption on top of the three legged stool! It looks elctrical, is it some welding equipment?
Christian, sag mal was ist das denn auf dem Stuhl dort?

This place is starting to look like Frankensteins lab!

Unbelievable work, the Holy Grail for sure. Lets find those rear fenders and see if any bits are original!

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: Zwitter tank question

Author: ZwitterND
Subject: Zwitter tank question
Posted: Yesterday 7:34 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 3

Anyone know why the gas tank on my zwitter would have the raised area on the bottom? Just curious.

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: alanandi
Posted: Yesterday 4:39 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

i think it is a tempo matador.
not all years had suicide-doors! google is your friend
and from the angle of view it looks like it had a split window front.
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i hope the picture-links will work
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: My new toy, 53 Zwitter

Author: 73sports
Posted: Yesterday 4:24 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Mikee wrote:

73sports wrote:

Funny thing is that I'm selling my zwitter so I can get into the bus world. Zwits are cool since they were only produced for a short period; they have some unique things about them.

So whats the market like for them now? I have no clue as to what mine might actually be worth, but i figured I would go with it.

I don't think my sale counts, it's to a friend.

As far as standard/export goes, it's kinda the same as busses. Deluxe models got the ivory knobs and stuff, have alum. trim. Standards got the black knobs and stuff, no trim, and had cable brakes.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: My new toy, 53 Zwitter

Author: slow36hp
Posted: Yesterday 3:54 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

steering wheel,(lack of) body trim, seat adjustment are some of the standard differances
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: Ian
Posted: Yesterday 3:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

obviously this car is nothing new. it has been around for some time and i'm sure it was just pushed aside as a regular old beetle until ze germans came along.

the video is a mix of german in the beginning and russian (latvian?) in the end. I think the germans are saying "look what we found" and then they comment about the snow. i think!

i wonder how many old VW's are still in parts of the eastern bloc
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: My new toy, 53 Zwitter

Author: Mikee
Posted: Yesterday 3:31 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

madjoiner wrote:

Is she a standard zwitter?
Just looking at the photobucket photo's and there seem to be a lot of 'standard' parts.

I couldnt tell you whats what, educate me please!!!

it now has a batwing wheel on it, the sunroof is a 3 folds grafted in. what are the other differences?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: John Moxon
Posted: Yesterday 2:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

williamblanda wrote:

Tempo Matador?

No - Tempo Matador= suicide doors.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: williamblanda
Posted: Yesterday 2:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

Sunroof53 wrote:

loenicz wrote:

750){ this.height = Math.round((750/this.width)*this.height); this.width = 750; }" onclick="javascript:window.open('http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/615821.jpg','','scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,resizable=1,menubar=0,directories=0,status=0')" alt="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." title="Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen." />

http://www.kaeferfriseure.de

The green pick up looks rather odd .Looks like some home creation or maybe a vw cab put on another chassis.Note the fuel filler in the rear quarter.Nice photo though.

Tempo Matador?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: My new toy, 53 Zwitter

Author: madjoiner
Posted: Yesterday 1:16 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 14

Is she a standard zwitter?
Just looking at the photobucket photo's and there seem to be a lot of 'standard' parts.

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: 53 pan

Author: sunroof
Posted: Yesterday 12:23 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 32

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: johnshenry
Posted: Yesterday 12:07 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

Wiggy wrote:

9secschwim wrote:

The other direction of the wiper switch is for the dome light.

Thats right. I had forgotten.

Those with the '51 and later deluxes often forget this, as they have the door switches also. '50 and earlier, and later standards do not.

I always thought that switch was kind of funny. Want the wipers on AND the dome light on at the same time? Sorry, VW decided you mustn't do that.....
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: virtanen
Posted: Yesterday 12:00 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

My May '52 green split has his all original wings. (Also original hub caps in Finnish style without VW-logo. And running boards with original moldings and rubbers...)

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: Sunroof53
Subject: There is no pleasing some people
Posted: Yesterday 11:37 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

I think these wings will be parfect for the serious restorer ,even if there are some minor differences .There is nothing worse than a pre67 car with those shapeless repros .I have seen many a nice resto spoiled repro wings.
As for accuracy even vw wings varied slightley even from left to right .

I have a couple of genuine wings a few years apart which have slight profile differences around the headlamp .I would guess as the presses got older the pressing would change slightly and the curve around the headlamp seems the most affected.The reality is though is that unless you made a gauge you would not notice .

I am restoring a couple of oval wings and can say that its not easy .There is a lot of stress in the wing so if it has been bumped or the lip is creased that exact curve around the headlamp is forever lost. That to me makes these wings look a very attractive option.

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Wiggy
Posted: Yesterday 11:33 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

9secschwim wrote:

The other direction of the wiper switch is for the dome light.

Thats right. I had forgotten.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: eurodub
Posted: Yesterday 11:23 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

all this precious info is easily located here, in the owner's manual
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/1_52bug.php
to be honest, the only thing i don't know about the split electrics, on a 6v car what the value of the fuses is?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Spanish Flea
Subject: Re: Have Questions regarding my split....
Posted: Yesterday 10:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

murray7010 wrote:

1. In regards to the 4 lights on the speedo pod, the two on the right are for the generator (green) and oil pressure (red), but the two on the left in my car are not wired to anything. Can someone clarify what the two are for? i think one was for high beams, possibly? and no idea concerning the other.

On the left side, the top is a light (red) to let you know you have your turn signals on. The bottom light (blue) lets you know your high beams are on.

Quote:

2. Secondly, also on the speedo pod, there are two switches, as you know, one for headlights/parking lights (right side). And the other for the wipers. On my wiper switch, only one side of the switch works. when i toggle the switch to the right, the wipers do their thing. But toggling the switch to the left has no function. And i have no idea what, if anything, it was supposed to do...lol

One way turns the wipers on, the other way turns the dome light on. (dome light is located between the split window)

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Grant Reiling
Subject: Re: Have Questions regarding my split....
Posted: Yesterday 10:19 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

murray7010 wrote:

Hello all,
1. In regards to the 4 lights on the speedo pod, the two on the right are for the generator (green) and oil pressure (red), but the two on the left in my car are not wired to anything. Can someone clarify what the two are for? i think one was for high beams, possibly? and no idea concerning the other.

2. here's a GR8 pic from prior post: (scroll down for details) http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3...highlight=

Thanks for your time, and thanks in advance for any clarifications!

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Original hubcaps

Author: Lind
Posted: Yesterday 10:16 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

the repro on the left is actually a bit closer than the repro on the right, but both are obviously wrong.

a real split era hubcap should:
have none of the three "nubs" seen on the edge of the rim of later caps.
have a thicker bar between the V and the W.
have a matte chrome finish in the indented part of the logo, but a smooth chrome finish elsewhere.

a true NOS cap from the '50s should have a foil VW sticker on it like most of your better NOS chrome parts from the '50s.

split hubcaps are pretty much unobtainium. the early chrome was not the best quality, hubcaps are easily damaged and they are easy to change, so most cars lost their original caps along the way. in my observations, 10 out of 10 restored split beetles at any given show will have later hubcaps.

anyone ever seen an original split era hubcap for sale?
anyone have real split era hubcaps on their car?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Original hubcaps

Author: vwisgood4you
Posted: Yesterday 10:14 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

What weight (in grams) ?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Sepi
Posted: Yesterday 10:04 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

I have had my split almost 25 years and just recently while looking the wires I understood that second position of wiper swich...

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: rod_vw
Posted: Yesterday 10:03 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

Anna,

The usual applies 'Buyer Beware!' If it's too good to be true it surely is!

Those folk who see items for sale through rose coloured glasses will no doubt be ripped off.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: Keoki
Posted: Yesterday 9:58 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

EMPIFLAKE wrote:

Hello maybe this isent the right thread for this question ! But Im pretty knowledgeable on the differences in eraly fenders to a degree meaning tubed headlight buckets , the shape around the head light buckets, where it meets the running board and dimpled fenders etc! My question is when did all this change to the later stuff I mean would gearsons fenders be ok to 54? If not whats the differences between a splits fenders and 54 fenders?

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: murray7010
Posted: Yesterday 9:52 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

9secschwim wrote:

The other direction of the wiper switch is for the dome light.

oh wow...never wouldve came to that conclusion. thank you

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: 9secschwim
Posted: Yesterday 9:45 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

The other direction of the wiper switch is for the dome light.

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: murray7010
Posted: Yesterday 9:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

alright...thanks for the info!

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Wiggy
Posted: Yesterday 9:44 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

And yes, oil pressure, generator light, high beams and semaphores.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Wiggy
Posted: Yesterday 9:43 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

I dont think the wiper switch is supposed to do anything else other than operate them.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: Wiggy
Posted: Yesterday 9:42 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

The other light is the semaphore light. When you turn your semaphores on it lights up until you turn off the switch.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: Have Questions regarding my split....

Author: murray7010
Subject: Have Questions regarding my split....
Posted: Yesterday 9:35 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 12

Hello all,
This serves as my first post here, so let me start. About 6 months ago i picked up my 51 split deluxe sunroof and have been searching through the forums and cant find my answers....as simple as i know they are...

1. In regards to the 4 lights on the speedo pod, the two on the right are for the generator (green) and oil pressure (red), but the two on the left in my car are not wired to anything. Can someone clarify what the two are for? i think one was for high beams, possibly? and no idea concerning the other.

2. Secondly, also on the speedo pod, there are two switches, as you know, one for headlights/parking lights (right side). And the other for the wipers. On my wiper switch, only one side of the switch works. when i toggle the switch to the right, the wipers do their thing. But toggling the switch to the left has no function. And i have no idea what, if anything, it was supposed to do...lol

So as simple as the questions are, at the same time, i havent been able to find the info on them. Thanks for your time, and thanks in advance for any clarifications!

Murray Wilson
Temple, TX
11C 1951 Deluxe Beetle Sunroof (3 fold...that is)

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: EMPIFLAKE
Posted: Yesterday 9:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

Hello maybe this isent the right thread for this question ! But Im pretty knowledgeable on the differences in eraly fenders to a degree meaning tubed headlight buckets , the shape around the head light buckets, where it meets the running board and dimpled fenders etc! My question is when did all this change to the later stuff I mean would gearsons fenders be ok to 54? If not whats the differences between a splits fenders and 54 fenders?

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: johnshenry
Posted: Yesterday 8:21 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

mrsherbie wrote:

.....

With the rarity of nos split and oval wings now, anything that has no rust will automatically be a repro

That is part of the unfortunate problem as I see it. That puts the onus on the seller now to prove the part is original lest he/she sell it for a "repro" price.

mrsherbie wrote:

and anyone who buys a repro sold as nos just has'nt done their homework first.

And you think that will happen? NNNNNOO!

That of course after the seller has ground off any mark the manufacturer has put on it....

I do believe though that no matter how accurate a repro, there will always be a way to tell it from an original. I know a few people in this hobby who just love to get into all the "details" of parts.......
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Original hubcaps

Author: 79SuperVert
Posted: Yesterday 7:26 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

In my era of Beetles ('62) the original hubcaps have a very small serial or part number (not sure which it is) stamped on the rim. I don't know if it's the same for split windows.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Is this 50s vert still around?

Author: Bj�rn Schewe
Posted: Yesterday 6:31 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Since 1956 the german number plates are white with black letters, up to 1997, they got a blue corner like all european number plates. Dealers or garages are allowed to get "red number" they could use for different cars. The numbers started with a letteercode for the district (for example "OB" for "Oberhausen" and a couple of numbers, starting with a "06xxx". Sincde a few years, vintage car collectors are also allowed to use an own "red number"and could use it for historic cars wich are elder than 30 years. Theese numbers are looking very similar, but have the nubers "07xx". If you want to dreve a car without a regular redistration, it was able to rent a red number from the gouverment. It was allowed to drive with this red number for maximum 5 days.These red numbers have the "04xx"-code. After the using of the numbers, you had to bring the numbers back. The problem was, that not all numbers came back, especially after the iron wall felt down. And nobody - like the police - could see at what time the registration and the inssurance for it has ended. So the gouverment changed the rental-red-numberplates into oneway-plates, where everybody could see the final time of the plates. These plates are white with black letters and a yellow corner in the left corner. Inside, you coul see the date. The code is the same like for the old red rental numbers: The first for the district ("E" for "Essen", a large city in the neigborhood of Oberhausen) and the "04xx"-number.

For international export, it is also able to buy an export-number. This number has a red left corner. In the past, Westgermany used white, oval numberplates with black letters for Export.

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Original hubcaps

Author: eurodub
Posted: Yesterday 5:31 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

left repro right original. my opinion
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: Original hubcaps

Author: Sepi
Subject: Original hubcaps
Posted: Yesterday 5:27 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

How do I know which one is an original hubcap. I have a set from a dealer bought 15 years ago and now I have one called NOS, but there are many differences. There where propably several aftermarket ones available at VW dealers shops as well, but when we can say this is a repro and this is not?

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: mrsherbie
Posted: Yesterday 4:01 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

Brezelwerks wrote:

This is the reality exists in every vintage anything hobby today, so if that raises some folk's blood pressure a bit too much, maybe its best to move onto something a little more relaxing like knitting.

But I already knit

thom wrote:

If the parts are dead-nuts on

You really think thats going to happen? hmm

thom wrote:

I don't care about a stamp

I think a stamp is irrelevant in this case, history has proved that so far no repro anything has ever been identical to any 60yr old og part ( especially a wing, being one of the most complicated vw parts to repro anyway)

With the rarity of nos split and oval wings now, anything that has no rust will automatically be a repro and anyone who buys a repro sold as nos just has'nt done their homework first.

But I also think that anyone who stops many people fitting those junky black brasilian wings to any pre67 car is a hero!

Brezelwerks wrote:

It may be eventually that the focus on the most sought after cars will not only be the prettiest cars available, but also the best documented original condition cars available.

Yes, terribly I already find I walk past most fully restored cars automatically and there are very few I would even want to own.

Old should look & smell old, like it is
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: martinigreenbus
Posted: Yesterday 3:30 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

Very interesting video find.

Somebody sure knew that it was a very different cross over because they spent a good deal of time focusing in on the modifications.

This story is wonderful. Can you imagine what might have happened to this car if it had been removed by someone else?

Keep up the good work Christian & Team, and Undis, please thank your man in Lithuania again for allowing us all to be involved from such a fantastic beginning......

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Huge stash of KDF/BD/Hebmuller items at auction

Author: mightymouse
Posted: Yesterday 3:15 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 39

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Is this 50s vert still around?

Author: MDKG
Posted: Yesterday 12:06 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 7

Hey, I even took a pic of it at Hessisch this year!

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and another one!

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What's up with these license plates in Germany? I see 3 different ones on the same car. Are they owner specific and not car specific?

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: johnshenry
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:50 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

bwaz wrote:

"Do to the overwhelming amount of interest, I decided to list the car on E-bay?"

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=874277

at a whopping $338 right now....

everyone is always interested until it's time to write the check!

... for those who "inquered "
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: pre 49 vin plates

Author: vwcooker
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:47 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

thanks that helps alot!!!

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Reproduction Split Fenders

Author: jcannon
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 6:48 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 135

Gerson,

Would you be so kind as to post an update every few months? Your die picture makes it easier to wait. Add me to your list for a set of fronts. I'll wait a year or more if necessary. If you can put yours next to an original and it is difficult to tell them apart, aside from the funky green color, that is what I want. No more fixing rusty and mangled fenders!

Jim

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: pre 49 vin plates

Author: qwerty
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 5:41 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

have original plate on VW built Sept 25 1946 - looks like the picture above on the 47, with the black area

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: Ricardo 64
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 4:35 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

Here's one from Leiden, Holland.

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: VW38 found in Lithuania

Author: jmsmilin
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 3:22 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1397

my65vert wrote:

oh definetly, must have been divine intervention

it could be in FL, Im sure it would be much better there amoung heathens
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: eyebrow lens resto?

Author: Bengt H
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:29 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

Yes there is a small step in the glas

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: ZwitterND
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:58 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

What a deal, another $25K+ and you got a nice car

All joking aside, there are some reuseable parts, at the very least some wall art.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale

Author: bwaz
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:40 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 488

"Do to the overwhelming amount of interest, I decided to list the car on E-bay?"

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=874277

at a whopping $338 right now....

everyone is always interested until it's time to write the check!

Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: Cool vintage photos...

Author: drscope
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 1:01 pm (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 1611

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: eyebrow lens resto?

Author: hazetguy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:07 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

jim@zarwerks.com wrote:

The lens has what looks like an "eyebrow" on the top.

you are talking about the line i marked with yellow arrows, correct?
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: eyebrow lens resto?

Author: jim@zarwerks.com
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:50 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

The lens has what looks like an "eyebrow" on the top.

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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: eyebrow lens resto?

Author: hazetguy
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:57 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 5

what is an "eyebrow" lens? i've seen this term a couple times now, and i don't understand what it means. thanks.
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Beetle - Split-Window/1938-53 VWs :: RE: pre 49 vin plates

Author: vwcooker
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:53 am (GMT -7)
Topic Replies: 8

thanks yustrn... That looks like the same one pip put the pic of dont you think???