Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry

Kab_Ride · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 11:13 am Post subject:

After a job change and moving to another state, 3 years later I am finally getting back to work on my '56. My plan is to go through the entire brake system, tune up the engine, clean her up a much as possible and get this all original specimen back on the road this summer for the first time in over 30 years!

You can see some more pics of the car in my gallery or if you look back about 3 years ago in this thread.

I'll post some updates as I make progress. Wish me luck!

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OG 1954 Beetle Convertible - OG 1964 11 Window Bus - 1966 Double Cab

BulliBill · Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 12:22 pm Post subject:

turkis-deluxe · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 7:05 pm Post subject:

Well, i'm officially out of the oval convertible ownership group now. Was great learning a ton from this group that helped me finish my car.
Off to new ownership and it'll be undergoing a complete ground up restoration in its future.
Before and after pics:

Good luck to you guys and back to my buses!! Very Happy

jason · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:56 am Post subject: Inca red pictures

I asked earlier about what was supposed to be body color and found bumper brackets is on the list. Anyone have a picture of an Inca red vert with matching bumper brackets. I searched and only saw black brackets.

thanks

jason · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:00 am Post subject: Grab handle and trunk lock

Stupid question. Was the grab handle polished or raw metal. Same for the front trunk lock piece that screws to body. I know the handle was chromed, talking about the piece the handle goes in. My pieces don't look like they were ever polished.

turkis-deluxe · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:43 am Post subject: Re: Inca red pictures

jason · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:49 pm Post subject:

Do you have a picture?

jason · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2014 7:34 pm Post subject: Wiring harness tubing

Where can I find the wiring harness tubing that goes through the vert rail. It is about 7 feet long. I was measuring what was left if you're looking at the tape measure. It is metal with cardboard like the heater hoses.

scaferr · Samba Member Joined: September 19, 2007 Posts: 45

turkis-deluxe · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:49 pm Post subject:

ghiafreek · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 12:43 pm Post subject:

Thought I saw someone asking about the color of top frame for an inca red vert.

ngobet · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 2:07 am Post subject:

Does somebody have a switch for dome light for sale? the one which goes in the top and looks like a split door switch?

RareAir · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 6:27 am Post subject:

I have a spare available. Do you want the switch only or the bracket & switch?
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1954 Typ 117
1956 Typ 151
1959 Typ 117
1959 Typ 265
1961 356B
1966 Typ 151
1966 Typ 241

matara · Samba Member Joined: April 06, 2004 Posts: 118

Time for the 54 Oval to be enjoyed by a new owner. Original RHD car, I am using it daily and drives well:-

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1622102

Cheers

Steve
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jason · Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:10 pm Post subject: M & T Manufacturing any good

Anyone used their wood? I was looking around for the rear window wood and they came up. I need some of the other wood and their prices are a lot cheaper than others. I have never messed with the wood before. Does the wood matter? I think that the rear tack strip wood have to be sanded to fit but what about the rest. Is Chucks wood better? I don't mind paying more if it matters. I definitely need to order their wood rear window though as Chucks doesn't show it.

thanks,

ngobet · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:28 am Post subject:

jason · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject: Top hinge pin replacement

My tops hinge pin on the driver side was worn pretty bad. It was a PITA to get out. I measured it and it is the same diameter as a door hinge pin. The problem is it has a domed head. Then I remembered a bus has a domed one. I checked it by an original and it is almost an exact match.

BulliBill · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:42 am Post subject:

Nice little tidbit to know! Thanks!

Bill
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I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton

Thanks for any help!

jason

Hey guys, I hate to beat a dead dog but are the bumper bracket reinforcements body color also? The ones that go between bumper and bracket.

RareAir


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