53-57 oval window differences

Square_Back · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 1:55 am Post subject: 53-57 oval window differences

I'm wondering what the differences are between the oval window year bugs? I'm curious.

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glutamodo · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 3:36 am Post subject:

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Hi Square_back

there are a lot of differences....
they call the 55 and earlier oval windows the "real ovals" en the 56-57 ovals the "new ovals".
i can't sum up all the differences because it would be a huge list Very Happy

a few examples:

heater channels grills
rear apron
shifter
pressings in chassis
pressing underside b-style
parts from engine
ribbed door vs new doors
engine decklid V-bracket
and so on.....

just a few things that came up in my mind Smile

Bruce MacDonald · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 9:58 am Post subject:

Also, remember that changes were phased in at different times for different markets. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe all European destination ovals had semaphores for example.
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Square_Back · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:31 pm Post subject:

Great info, 54 oval I believe was heart and egg tail lights, correct?
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glutamodo · Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:44 pm Post subject:

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That excerpt is from Progressive Refinements, VW's in-house "book of changes". You can find the whole book here:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/progressive_refinements/index.php


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