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VWmodster Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2015 Posts: 12 Location: British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:05 am Post subject: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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I would like to find and acquire one of these. Can someone tell me what years I'm looking for and how rare they are to find? I am a metal shaper and do sheet metal restoration work, so the condition does not need to be perfect. Thank you. |
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sgmalt46 Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2005 Posts: 1293 Location: south san francisco
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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try a WTB ad in the classifieds . yes they are rare . yes they are hard to find.
there are 2 versions 49-52 . and 53 only. be ready to sell a kidney .
Steve _________________ 55 deluxe 23 window bus
64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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sgmalt46 wrote: |
try a WTB ad in the classifieds . yes they are rare . yes they are hard to find.
there are 2 versions 49-52 . and 53 only. be ready to sell a kidney .
Steve |
yes, there are 2 versions = 1949 to 9/1952, split with early nose...
And 2. 10/1952, (Split Zwitter made up to 3/1953) AND ovals through 8/57, with W deck lid and later nose - z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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oldovaldriver Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2003 Posts: 258 Location: Mid-Atlantic
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2021 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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… good suggestions . i'd forget the fiberglass option though - z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
All super-heroes, wear a MASK |
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TinCanFab Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 2743 Location: Waterford, California
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mandraks Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2004 Posts: 7045 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7839 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:44 am Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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I like that 4cv louvre style - there was a nice grey 70s cabrio converted to an earlier sloping headlamp style with that treatment of the decklid. _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect... |
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j-sou Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2004 Posts: 240 Location: Fresno
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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Is the KSR decklid the only steel reproduction? Having to reshape the top edge is annoying. Maybe welding in Sam Steel stamped vents to a non-vert decklid is a better option? |
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coolairX2 Samba Member
Joined: September 08, 2003 Posts: 478
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Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Convertible W-deck with louvers- information |
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What about buying a normal non vert split deck lid and adding the louvers. Making the inner rain catch would take a little work but not impossible.
btw I do have a regular deck lid for sale |
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