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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2015 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice!
Ray |
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smp88 Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2015 Posts: 25 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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Kharon8 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2011 Posts: 375 Location: Espoo, Finland
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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:09 am Post subject: |
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It has an interesting history, it's an old police car from Sweden and 1,7 liter automatic with carburators: a model that shouldn't exist at all. |
It didn't. The papers say 1,7l but in reality it has 2l engine.
I eventually dug into this and the engine code (CJ) reveals that I got 2.0l engine from a bus, 71hp.
Not too bad but I was hoping for a 4-series engine.
Anyway, new (i.e. current) pics at
http://kharon.suomiforum.com/www/412/ _________________ Kharon -- '62 typ1, '63 typ14, '61 typ21, '65 typ34, '74 412, '75 typ26
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bigdirt09 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2015 Posts: 90 Location: PEI Canada
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Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:56 am Post subject: Hey. New 411 owner |
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Here are a few pics if anyone is interested.
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:13 am Post subject: |
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Horrible looking car!....you should send that to me so I can hide it for you!
Actually....very, very, very nice car! And...especially on a 411 with its curves (compared to the 412)...the 8 spoke wheels actually look quite nice!
What color is that? Its hard to tell from my computer. It is either a very well polished Alaska blue metallic....or L96M Marathon blue that has been cooled a little by the camera!
Nice! Ray |
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bigdirt09 Samba Member
Joined: July 26, 2015 Posts: 90 Location: PEI Canada
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2015 6:33 pm Post subject: |
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The car was found in a barn about 3 years ago. 57000 miles on it. Interior is all original but had a fresh coat of paint. It was painted I think the original color blue. Whatever that is called . I bought it just the way you see it. It's really clean and straight body. Has new brakes ,tires ,wheels that sort of thing. Turns a lot of heads when I drive it. I figure mostly because most people are wondering what it is. Lol |
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Kharon8 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2011 Posts: 375 Location: Espoo, Finland
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Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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It looks too good, damn.
Although I've noticed that new paint properly done magically transforms daily beater to a pristine pearl.
Even if many details are still old and worn .. effect on overall appearance is huge.
I hope I some day get my 412 to look as good as that. _________________ Kharon -- '62 typ1, '63 typ14, '61 typ21, '65 typ34, '74 412, '75 typ26
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kgarchivinusa Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Wolfsburg, Germany
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:50 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Happy holiday type 4 enthusiasts _________________ 1958 Ghia Coupe aerosilver/graywhite
1966 Ghia Coupe lotoswhite/black pigalle
1968 sunroof bug savannah beige
1968 VW 411 4-door royal red
1968 VW 411 L 4-door cobaltblue
1988 Porsche 924S Targa alpinweiss
(O = i = O) Karmann Ghia rassig und charmant [hot-blooded and charming] [O o\ i /o O] |
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Lars S Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2007 Posts: 786 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Yes, Merry Christmas!
/Lars S
_________________ Porsche 914 -72, Bahia Red daily driver
VW411 2-d -70, White, sold
VW412 4-d, -73, Gold Metallic, daily driver
Suzuki T500, -69, Candy Gold, sold
Suzuki K50, -77, Black, daily driver
BMW R69S -69, White, sold
Husqvarna 118cc, -47, Black, Sold |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Very nice pictures!
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Ray |
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Deacon64 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Sacramento, California
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Just bought this lovely 72 411. It runs strong and fires right up. It's got some real issues though, mostly cosmetic. Any help or direction to find replacements or "same as" items is greatly appreciated. I'm not going for a restoration, just a good looking Odd Rod.
I got rid of the moons for stock hubcaps the day of purchase.
Hate the Jetta fin, it will be removed.
Wants: Dash cover, door panels, carpet, SEATS!, chrome headlight bezels, working heater, working gas gauge. Paint job, definitely a paint job.
My type 3 was killed in a Utah storm, so I'm in Sacramento now and starting over. Wish me luck!
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Lars S Samba Member
Joined: October 04, 2007 Posts: 786 Location: Sweden
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:55 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Welcome Deacon64!
Nice ride, yes it looks much better with stock hubcaps.
We will try to help you - good luck!
/Lars S _________________ Porsche 914 -72, Bahia Red daily driver
VW411 2-d -70, White, sold
VW412 4-d, -73, Gold Metallic, daily driver
Suzuki T500, -69, Candy Gold, sold
Suzuki K50, -77, Black, daily driver
BMW R69S -69, White, sold
Husqvarna 118cc, -47, Black, Sold |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Deacon64 wrote: |
Just bought this lovely 72 411. It runs strong and fires right up. It's got some real issues though, mostly cosmetic. Any help or direction to find replacements or "same as" items is greatly appreciated. I'm not going for a restoration, just a good looking Odd Rod.
I got rid of the moons for stock hubcaps the day of purchase.
Hate the Jetta fin, it will be removed.
Wants: Dash cover, door panels, carpet, SEATS!, chrome headlight bezels, working heater, working gas gauge. Paint job, definitely a paint job.
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Nice car!
That roof rack "may" be an original dealer item.
In general there are no parts or kits for any of the items you listed. Sewfine can make patterns and kits for your seats.....but its pricey for the pattern making. If a few get together a group split makes the cost about the same as any sewfine kit after that.
The rear seat is so close to type 3 that a type 3 cover could be lightly modded and fit.
Also Pro car pro 90,seats are close enough that they can be installed on the existing seat bottom and frame with a little work.
No dash cover. I am working on a restoration method right now but it will be summer at,earliest. No door panels but they are not that hard to fabricate. There were never any chrome headlight bezels.....or are you speaking of the thin chrome retainer rings for the sealed beam bulbs?
We can help you work through the heater. Take a look at classic campers running thread right now. Lots of basics to check. Same things for the fuel gauge.
Buy the haynes manual to start with. The carpet....same thing. You need to buy yard goods....cut patterns and have edges bound locally. No carpet kits.
Also....do some reading here and on the 411/412 forum on the STF. There are a lot of suspension related issues to check out.
Welcome! Ray |
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Deacon64 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Sacramento, California
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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STF?
I'm pretty handy with a sewing machine may just have to make my own seat covers. The springs are pretty shot I like the challenge.
I think I have all the chrome trim except for the 4 vents at the back.
I've been reading these forums for the last week, before actually buying the car, I've learned a lot, but a lot was over my head, not a mechanic here. First thing is getting her clean, she was the daily driver of a mechanic, so I'm feeling pretty confident.
Nice to hear from you guys so quickly,
D
This is where I saw chrome bezels, they look great, must be custom.
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Probably so on the bezels. On the 411 they were all a zinc pot metal.....those may just be polished....but could probably be chromed. About half of the 412 bezels were metal and the late ones were plastic.
STF= SHOPTALK FORUMS.
You will end up being a pretty fair mechanic unless you have deep pockets. It sounds good.....but bear in mnd that there are few if any mechanics with real type 4 engine.. not to mention type 4 car experience......so just warning you that everything needs to be checked.
But from appearances. .....its straight...drives...and appears to be fairly complete. Thats a good start.
List whats been done if you know....and whats under the hood. Ray |
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Deacon64 Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2011 Posts: 22 Location: Sacramento, California
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 12:28 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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i don't have a list really. I was told that the engine is original, gas heater was cannibalized by the PO to fix the one in his 412. Electrical seems stable, auto trans shifts well. Shocks, struts and brakes have all been done within the year. Cold start injector has been disconnected, it's not that cold here and it didn't always shut off properly. Oil and tranny fluid changed and valves adjusted as part of sale.
It also came with 3 boxes of parts, lenses, brakes, and who knows what else, I'll dig into that this weekend.
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Lahti411 Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2005 Posts: 223 Location: Lahti, Finland
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 3:35 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Just a small note. Chrome head light bezels were an option form model year 1970. As the sales started officilaly in the states from model year 1971, they are propably almost impossible to find in the U.S. Chrome head light bezels are rare even here in Europe. _________________ My cars: 1972 VW 411 Variant; 1973 VW 412 4d sedan |
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Methusela Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2014 Posts: 20 Location: Eastern Alabama
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Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:35 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Here's a couple pics of my 1974 412, bought last year (on Samba!) from California. That's my yellow '69 Beetle as well, also bought on Samba.
On the 412: everything works, even the key buzzer, and she drives well. The interior is in great shape, apart from dash cracks, and the body is pretty good too. It does have the dreaded rust hole on the decklid, and some rust around the windshield and back window, but nothing too bad. 74,000 original miles. I drive her at least once a week.
Since these pictures were taken I've replaced the tires, gone through the brakes (including new calipers up front, wheel cylinders in back, soft lines, friction surfaces, etc.), changed the fluids, and swapped out the fuel lines. Next up are the CV boots, then shocks front and rear.
Eventually, once I decide what to do about the window rubber front and rear (tips on this would be most helpful!), I'm going to pull the front and rear glass, fix the rust, and have the car resprayed its original Alaska Blue.
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lots of VWs, two Panhards, and a sun-baked Nissan truck |
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kgarchivinusa Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 172 Location: Wolfsburg, Germany
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 10:47 am Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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Very nice Methusela.
Here is a pic from the.Type 4 meeting in Arnhem/NL.
We rearanged a scene from the 1968 brochure.
_________________ 1958 Ghia Coupe aerosilver/graywhite
1966 Ghia Coupe lotoswhite/black pigalle
1968 sunroof bug savannah beige
1968 VW 411 4-door royal red
1968 VW 411 L 4-door cobaltblue
1988 Porsche 924S Targa alpinweiss
(O = i = O) Karmann Ghia rassig und charmant [hot-blooded and charming] [O o\ i /o O] |
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raygreenwood Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2008 Posts: 21519 Location: Oklahoma City
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Posted: Mon May 09, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Post Your Type 4 Here |
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very nice!
Ray |
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