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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 1:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

can anyone here with original carpet in their oval vert take a picture of the under seat support bar area? I want to see how the vinyl and carpet pieces covered the metal support bar and the 2 triangular support pieces.I remember seeing a car where the carpet was sewn to the vinyl on the cross bar. if you could take a pic of the visible side as well as the back side so i can see how it was all glued in and where it ended/finished, that would be awesome!! thank you in advance
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PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2014 9:56 am    Post subject: Re: Convertible door hinge covers + grease fittings Reply with quote

scaferr wrote:
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EMPIFLAKE wrote:
Dont remember who? But somebody earlier wanted pics of the hinge pins and covers! so here you go! just founf them in the gallery.
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So are these "Convertible only" door hinge covers with grease fitting only for '53 thru 1956 models? I have a 1957 Kabriolett and it shows no signs of ever having covers or grease fittings. Is that correct? Can any other owners of 1957 model year Kabs confirm this? Out of curiosity, when did these fittings/covers stop?

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According to the book "The VW Beetle by Ryan Lee Price" the grease fittings from the door hinges on all convertibles were dropped on October 23,1956 chassis 1326040. At the same time the outside mirror became a standard equipment.
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Thanks Adriano,

I wonder if that is the same Ryan Price who was the last editor of "VW Trends" magazine when they went out of business? If so, I did not know he wrote a book, and don't have that one.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could someone post a picture of an interior light to suit a 56 vert.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Could someone post a picture of an interior light to suit a 56 vert.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks 56Cabrio , from what I see they don't have a switch. This is only operated from the doors or a switch under the dash is that correct?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Thanks 56Cabrio , from what I see they don't have a switch. This is only operated from the doors or a switch under the dash is that correct?

Yes. There is another switch so the light doesn't come on when the top is down.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there a link (or page number on this thread) to view the registry for 1953 thru 1957 Kabrioletts? Not sure if mine's on there or not...

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BulliBill wrote:
Is there a link (or page number on this thread) to view the registry for 1953 thru 1957 Kabrioletts? Not sure if mine's on there or not...

Bill


Bill, check page 117
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks "nlorntson",

I checked on page 117 and see mention of the registry and the photos of about 15 to 17 Kab's, but I can't seem to find any "link" that you can click on to pull up the current list/information. I went back to page one and tried to find a registry "link" there too, but couldn't locate one. Perhaps it's there and I just didn't see it.

I just wanted to see how many are listed currently, and whether I have already listed my '57 Kab a while back or not. Thanks again...

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 3:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

After removing some running boards from an early vert I noticed it doesn't have the last two holes at the rear to bolt on the running board. This is on both sides. Is this correct ?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 12:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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After removing some running boards from an early vert I noticed it doesn't have the last two holes at the rear to bolt on the running board. This is on both sides. Is this correct ?

What year is it? Mine [1956] has 4 x M6 screws each side, plus the M8s at each end.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:29 pm    Post subject: rear seat Reply with quote

Picked this up the other day. Is it correct for a '56-'57?

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appears to be brick red with white piping.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How to correct instal wood hinge covers ? My carpenter made me reproduction hinge covers , but i I guess that are incorrect.
The lower part should be shorter?
Maybe someone have a precise images this item on the car?
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 2:11 pm    Post subject: Re: rear seat Reply with quote

type4split wrote:
Picked this up the other day. Is it correct for a '56-'57?

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appears to be brick red with white piping.

That seems to be correct for those years.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was wondering if anyone had a close up picture. I need the area where the reinforcement rail welds to the rear of the heater channel. I know the heater channel has a weld bead to the body on sedans there and I was thinking that the rail is welded the same. Mine is not there and I want to make sure I weld it like it is supposed to be. It is a little hard to see but it is circled in red by the springplate, my fault. I am not going to leave the rust holes. I want to trim the new part to the old shape, remove the rust holes then match the patch to the plate. I just need a close up of that area with the rail installed.

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 2:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Inspecting the vert brakes.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Ovazi here is an original one. The gap is about 10mm on the bottom.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Guys,

I need help to figure out what might be the issue on my rear drum of my oval vert.

Here is the thread I opened, and I am looking for advise:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=605753

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 2:37 am    Post subject: keys Reply with quote

Now I know the door lock and ignition key should be the same.
The glove box lock and bonnet lock are they the same but a smaller key?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Door, Ignition, Hood, Decklid are all same key: SG profile
Glove box lock is only smaller key: P profile

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