1949 Restoration

nlorntson · Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 3:15 pm Post subject:

I'm contemplating some visibility improvements. Would something like this type of mirror on one or both sides look horribly wrong for this car?

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mandraks · Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject:

p horvath · Posted: Sun May 17, 2015 8:43 pm Post subject:

i has a clip mirror like the one shown on my 50 dlx.

vintage fiberglass · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 9:17 am Post subject: split beetle mirrors

This mirror was on my 1950 split and I love the way it looks. I think it is a Hagus" brand? I am trying to remember. I found an NOS one to replace this one when my car gets done. Tim

mandraks · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 6:21 pm Post subject:

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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel

usariemen · Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 10:19 pm Post subject:

You could go with any clamp on one that has a shape that you like and is fairly "vintage".
There was a huge stock width available. Even quite early with hinge pins.

Though I´d place a drop shaped style typically more into mid to later 50s.

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nlorntson · Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject:

After fighting a bit with the car not wanting to run, I found the float valve was sticking. I swapped it out and the engine fired right up.

Did a bit of clutch adjustment and it was time for a road test.

Hubby got the honors of the first drive and then we took a spin together around the neighborhood.

HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!

Very Happy

Grant Reiling · Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 3:37 pm Post subject:

johnshenry · Posted: Mon May 25, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject:

I have something for you:

Actually, that one is an "imperfect" that needs some more boiling water tweaking. I made that one, and 3 others last night (that fit perfect) and will send you one out tomorrow. After I made those, my tongs broke and I'll have to make another pair to make some more.

Congrats on the first drive, that is so awesome. I know that it is SUCH a long road and that first drive is so rewarding....
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'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab

nlorntson · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 8:59 am Post subject:

That is great John. Thank you!

Thanks to a very generous Samba member we were able to get copies of the original Swedish plates that are listed on the registration papers.

Here is a picture of the car with one of it's previous owners

And now one of it's current owners.

originalo · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 9:05 am Post subject:

Nancy, congratulations to your split, it came out so nice.
Only peolpe who carefully did a FULL resto to a car know how long the way is until it´s finished.
The result you achieved is just fantastic!

Grant Reiling · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 1:37 pm Post subject:

bwaz · Samba Member Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780

nlorntson · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 6:01 pm Post subject:

nlorntson · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 6:04 pm Post subject:

johnshenry · Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 7:10 pm Post subject:

Side view mirrors are something that you take for granted. I'll be driving BBT Bob's '49 again to Germany in a few weeks... it has no side view mirror! 250 miles each way on the highway, quite a challenge! I think I may try to make a magnetic one....
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'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab

bwaz · Samba Member Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780

Every time I drive my car, I keep looking for the side view and panic when I don't see it. Wink

Maybe a suction one John, like the mount used for GoPro cameras

mandraks · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 8:48 am Post subject:

i remember decades ago in germany, a beetle with a roofrack mounted mirror solution for towing a trailer.

That should be easy to manufacture and would not require anything clamped or drilled to the doors. I wish i could find a picture
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Uli

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'53 3-Fold Oval, L35 Metallic Blue, looking for a narrow hatch panel

usariemen · Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 10:18 pm Post subject:

Some early suggestions from the "Gute Fahrt" mag.

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ZwitterND · Posted: Sun May 31, 2015 11:58 pm Post subject:

Congratulations to Dick and Nancy! First showing of their 49 Deluxe. Best In Class,Twin City VW Club 2015 Bug In !

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