Official Oval Convertibles thread

djfordmanjack · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:16 am Post subject:

That's another nice info sheet. I did some research recently and also came up with this
http://karmannghia.org/paint_chips.html
they give detailed info on 50s paint chips including model and year.
problem is the screen color isn't accurate for comparison and no metallic hues of course.
I also posted 54-57 color info in the oval gallery section.

As far as my convert is concerned three orginal metallic gray shades are possible for the 56 model year shetland grey, dolomite and sepia silver.
shetland gray was only delivered with red interior, while mine was beige.
so only dolomit und sepiasilber left. we'll find out.
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EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

I forgot if I asked this befor but does anybody have pics of L374 Sepia silver ?? Wink

Mr.56Oval · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject:

eth727

Any Ideas on replacing rear latch hook that holds down top?

rkilbury

EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Shocked

ITS STUPED BUT WHAT THE HELL!!

http://marcmadison.bizland.com/halloween.htm

33woodie · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject:

Empiflake,

That was really cute! My wife and I enjoyed it.

Jim
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'57 Vert
'67 Vert
'67 SO42 Westy
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leslie_choo · Samba Member Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 27

Hi, ANyone knows what color code is this car ? it's looks metalic grey to me ? i am resprying my vert and still considenring the color, i may go for L41 black but try to look for more choices before i decide.

thanks!

EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

Looks like L329 shetland grey check the WW link!
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/colors/56l329.html

mikebath · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:31 pm Post subject: Introduce myself :-)

WOW. This really is a great resource.

I have been restoring a '57 RHD for the last 10 Years (Yes a very long time) and am at the final stages of ordering the top and interior.

My car spent quite a number of years painted like a zebra looking for animals on a game farm. This unfortunately lead to the entire roof being ditched. In the mid eighties it was restored but unfortunately got more butchered as all the upholstery was ditched along with its original pan.

My goal is to make it 100% OG, so about 10 Years ago I started to collect parts and started the body work. I also managed to source a '57 saloon that was badly cut up and butchered which I saved the pan from. I also have a roof frame.

I took a great amount of research to decide on what colour it was as my birth certificate just said "blue" but it was a metallic colour. Eventually I decided that it must be L333 Pearl Blue, and had some paint matched to an original piece I had.

I would love to see pics of any L333 cars out there. Especially any with interiors.

Once again thank to all who contribute to this thread, it is great. I have learnt a great deal since starting this project and will contribute where I can.

Mike.

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Julio Iniguez · Samba Member Joined: April 19, 2004 Posts: 92

EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

EMPIFLAKE · Samba Member Joined: April 16, 2007 Posts: 571

Any opinions on color? It has a slight metalic in it and the pic looks acurate I know Ive asked this one to many times but its a quest Laughing

Not Safari Izzy · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

Qvazi · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:11 pm Post subject:

Hello. I would like to know what is the size Oval Vert windshield.
Would be able somebody to measure this and write on forum ?
This is very important for me . Thanks

Julio Iniguez · Samba Member Joined: April 19, 2004 Posts: 92

djfordmanjack · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 5:38 am Post subject:

bally · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Seat frames

leslie_choo · Samba Member Joined: August 09, 2007 Posts: 27

Hi ,

I have a problem Sad

i would like to lower my car but 1 year ago i bought the CSP disc brake ,zero version model attached url below, i just found out that i could not get any drop spindle to install.

https://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C31%2D499%2D165%2D5205ZO

I wrote to Cip and here is the answer :[ "Sorry I do not have any drop spindle that will work with that kit. The drop spindles I carry do not have drilled bosses for the factory backing plate (or caliper mount) for one and with the spindle re-located the steering arm interferes with the caliper bracket. It's not inconcievable that one could relocate the bracket on the spindle to clear the steering arm and drill holes in the spindle where needed to bolt tthe bracket in place but that work would have to be done by you."]

I am not sure how to do it myself so i will prefer to buy from a company who does that kind of drop spindle with drilled bosses for cliper mount.

any idea where can i find ? Confused

thanks in advance !

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