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speedjeans76 Samba Member
Joined: August 09, 2005 Posts: 39
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:00 am Post subject: keyhole-like hole above crotch cooler on 52 11g |
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Hi all
I just saw a split beetle 52 ragtop with a keyhole-like hole above the CC
I tried to draw it on this split just to let you guys know what I meant (i know the pic is not a 11g, but had no pic taken)
anyone knows what it is used for?
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Komissar Samba Member
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speedjeans76 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:53 am Post subject: |
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The hole looks pretty identical (just 90degrees turned), but sounds promissing..
anyone also even seen this? pics?
I looked like it was factory made, not just a hole drilled and cut out, so was it an option?
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franklinunes Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 4:08 am Post subject: |
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Hello,
to me is a hole made for an radio antenna due to easy access to the front hood, I think this was common using the radios under the dash.
Regards
Franklin |
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speedjeans76 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Did you ever see it before? on a pic or so? |
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RareAir Samba Member
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franklinunes Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:24 am Post subject: |
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I never saw, and I think most of the people never saw...
Should be interesting to know the M Codes from that ragtop maybe there was something from the factory.
But has I said I keep in mind there is something in relation with antenna or that pole flag and who knows? could be also to fix some badge???
The best should see a close picture from the ragtop u saw it.
regards. |
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speedjeans76 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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This is what I meant
It looks like you'll have to put something in it through the hole, and pull it down to lock it. |
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franklinunes Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2011 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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speedjeans76 wrote: |
This is what I meant
It looks like you'll have to put something in it through the hole, and pull it down to lock it. |
humm like this is completly diferent in fact that hole is too perfect, if was made after was a good job.
I dont know what it is, but with this picture maybe is easy to someone to verify.
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GüteAndTite Early Convertible Güru
Joined: June 16, 2005 Posts: 2144 Location: Low So Cal
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speedjeans76 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Well the hole is tooooo perfect to be handmade
also there is a small triangle in it of just 2mm on the bottom of the keyhole.
i'll keep searching.. |
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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Here's another possible reason why there is an odd shaped hole on the front quarter panel. Maybe some kind of accessory light was mounted there?
_________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
1964 Chop Top |
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