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Al Hensling Samba Member
Joined: September 15, 2005 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:38 pm Post subject: 1967 European Bug with Locking Ignition and steering column |
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I have a 1967 European Sunroof Bug with the locking steering column.
The electrical portion is not operable. The electrical portion that I have found on various sites always references the 36 mm diameter. The one that I have is much smaller. Anyone have any suggestions as to a source? |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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joemac Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2004 Posts: 603 Location: elverson, pa.
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:36 am Post subject: |
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It's been a while, but I remember the electrical portion being quite different from anything VW ever sold in the US. The pigtail was soldered to the switch.
I had several, and one of them needed the switch to be replaced, which is why I remember it. |
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bill may Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 14160 Location: san diego,ca
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Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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joemac wrote: |
It's been a while, but I remember the electrical portion being quite different from anything VW ever sold in the US. The pigtail was soldered to the switch.
I had several, and one of them needed the switch to be replaced, which is why I remember it. |
steering column lock and ignition were an option...
standard in usa used dash switch. there are new electrical availible from either EIS or that pimpride guy. _________________ Admin note: Bill Passed away - July, 2017
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=453617 |
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Phoenix Rising Samba Member
Joined: May 28, 2012 Posts: 86 Location: Evans
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Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'm looking for one as well. Anyone still working on this?
Eis or pimpride?
The PO drilled a hole in the dash and put a standard switch in. Argh!
I'm hoping to be able to pull out the old and get new internals for it including a 67 VW logo key.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys _________________ Titled 1956 Ragtop Bug with birth certificate (pan only) looking for solid 56 Ragtop Body
1958 Euro Bug 1641DP
1960 VW Bug 1600DP
1963 VW Bug metal sunroof (61 pan/64 Body) w/1776DP and dual Kadrons
1967 VW Bug Euro 1500cc front disk and dropped (for sale) $6,500 (See ad)
1970 VW Bay Bus Deluxe camper 1600DP
Looking for a nice 4 tab hood for my wife's 1960 Bug |
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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rideklein Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2012 Posts: 9 Location: pasadena
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:58 am Post subject: Re: 1967 European Bug with Locking Ignition and steering column |
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I’m considering purchasing a 1967 “European”bug any advice? Or parts any more difficult to acquire or replace? ignore the attached photo not sure how to upload? the bumpers have rubber tips on the overriders (front and rear), which I believe were stock on this model? |
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 34003 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:30 am Post subject: Re: 1967 European Bug with Locking Ignition and steering column |
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Got pics of those rubber tips? Euro models rarely had the USA "Ram Protection" option (towel bars/overriders), which also lacked rubber tips.
A Euro '67 is a great car! My brother had one. 1500 models had the Ghia front disc brakes (and with them the 8-slot 4-lug wheels and later hubcaps). Still 6V, single speed wipers, no 4-way flashers, VW1500 decklid script, older front fenders with glass covered headlights. His had the steering lock. It was likely a gray market car, with MPH speedo and laminated windshield, but the amber-top Euro taillights that had been dyed red on the inside. I miss that car!
USA on the left, Euro on the right.
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