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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, got it. Faltdachbezug V 49 blau
There is your color. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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Ben Dover Banned
Joined: March 02, 2014 Posts: 92 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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Sunroof color code for Capri blue is V49 blue. |
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:12 pm Post subject: Sunroof color |
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Hey, thanks, does anyone have a color sample for V49? Don't know what I would do without all the helpful enthusiasts on the Samba!
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Ben Dover Banned
Joined: March 02, 2014 Posts: 92 Location: Charleston
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Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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The original top would have matched the paint color. |
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jays58s Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 2133 Location: Nor-Cal
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Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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67dub wrote: |
Does anyone have a copy of the original card for the fuse panel?
I'm doing the wiring on my 58 and I was hoping to find a reproduction of it for mine. |
DO NOT waste time getting one from WW, it won't match the original, it's the wrong size, it was in German instead of English like the U.S. models had, and they aren't labeled right. |
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jdconceptual Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Ontario, CA
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:01 pm Post subject: COMPLETE HARDWARE LIST FOR 1962 VW BUG SEDAN |
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Is there such a thing as a complete hardware list for a bug? I have a 62 sedan. I really doubt it... like finding a rainbow colored unicorn who craps skittles , but maybe not. Any help in where to find such a resource or direct me to the right thread would be greatly appreciated.
Specifically looking for the bolts for the rear shock towers and rear bumper bolt specs (I.E. - M?x? ?mm long grade ? etc.)
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Abscate Samba Member
Joined: October 05, 2014 Posts: 22668 Location: NYC/Upstate/ROW
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 6:50 am Post subject: Re: COMPLETE HARDWARE LIST FOR 1962 VW BUG SEDAN |
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jdconceptual wrote: |
Is there such a thing as a complete hardware list for a bug? I have a 62 sedan. I really doubt it... like finding a rainbow colored unicorn who craps skittles , but maybe not. Any help in where to find such a resource or direct me to the right thread would be greatly appreciated.
Specifically looking for the bolts for the rear shock towers and rear bumper bolt specs (I.E. - M?x? ?mm long grade ? etc.)
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Many thanks, JD |
Damn, so close. M&Ms my unicorn can do; skittles, no.
Find the nearest rebuild thread, compliment user on her/his work, wait one week, then ask nicely to measure.
It's all in the planning..... _________________ .ssS! |
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Heinz57 Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2008 Posts: 141 Location: Smyrna, GA
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jdconceptual Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Ontario, CA
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:45 am Post subject: Re: COMPLETE HARDWARE LIST FOR 1962 VW BUG SEDAN |
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Abscate wrote: |
jdconceptual wrote: |
Is there such a thing as a complete hardware list for a bug? I have a 62 sedan. I really doubt it... like finding a rainbow colored unicorn who craps skittles , but maybe not. Any help in where to find such a resource or direct me to the right thread would be greatly appreciated.
Specifically looking for the bolts for the rear shock towers and rear bumper bolt specs (I.E. - M?x? ?mm long grade ? etc.)
G
Many thanks, JD |
Damn, so close. M&Ms my unicorn can do; skittles, no.
Find the nearest rebuild thread, compliment user on her/his work, wait one week, then ask nicely to measure.
It's all in the planning..... |
Haha yeah heard that. Thanks. |
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jdconceptual Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Ontario, CA
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Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 11:50 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info! After this full pan up resto-mod I used all the right bolts and was left with some that were imperial I.e. 1/4-20 from the original owner.
Cheers, JD |
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Long-roofs Samba Member
Joined: March 20, 2002 Posts: 2295 Location: Millwood, Wa
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Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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'59 Mignonette now with a 40hp, running and moving around the yard with e-brake. Original paint rims.
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smurfpike Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2010 Posts: 220 Location: Utah
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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I need some help with a 58 euro ragtop I am looking at buying.
1. Is there any way to tell if the ragtop and semaphores are original and have not been welded in with removing the headliner?
2. Will there be a M code plate, if so where is it located?
3. Anything else that I can confirm that is original
Was the euro ragtop the only left hand drive to get semaphores?
Thanks _________________ 1965 Ottinger Tribute Overland Bus
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:41 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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smurfpike wrote: |
I need some help with a 58 euro ragtop I am looking at buying.
1. Is there any way to tell if the ragtop and semaphores are original and have not been welded in with removing the headliner?
2. Will there be a M code plate, if so where is it located?
3. Anything else that I can confirm that is original
Was the euro ragtop the only left hand drive to get semaphores?
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If you were to drop the headliner, it really depends on how well or how bad the PO did the graft. If done correctly you won't be able to tell.
As for the semi's you would have to sand down the areas around them to see if they were welded in. And again , if done correctly you may not be able to tell if they are not original or not.
The only way to tell for sure would be to order a birth certificate on it.
Unlike a bus, there are no M codes on the car that gives that info.
Euros in both left and and right hand drive could have semi's. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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fvracer27 Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: Manchester, NH
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Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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I have a 58 Deluxe
Color is L 245 Light Bronze
Interior is 75 Grey/Green
Did all these cars come with carpet? I see some with just rubber floors, some with part carpet and rubber mats and some with full carpet. Mine has full carpet that is a grey color but I'm not sure if it came that way. _________________ Mark
58 Bug
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sunroof Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 1774 Location: Winnipeg
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Posted: Fri Nov 27, 2015 7:35 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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No reason.
Don _________________ Better and better mistakes! |
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iamdonquixote Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2003 Posts: 2041 Location: M*ssholia
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:13 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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Is it true that early 58's used 57' rear brakes rotated 180 degrees? I'm a bit puzzled by the rear brake setup on my early 58' ( Build aug 57' )
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=643237 |
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sunroof Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 1774 Location: Winnipeg
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Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:04 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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If you look at the above picture you will see a '58 with '57 brakes on it. The slaves are at the top in back and at the rear in front as I recall. The brake hoses and lines would get too snakey otherwise.
Don _________________ Better and better mistakes! |
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Tue Dec 22, 2015 9:01 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Steering column tube |
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I posted this in another thread with no response. I have two steering column tubes, and since I got my car 100% in boxes I am having a difficult time discerning which tube is correct for my 59 sunroof. Could not find an answer searchin in this thread, but I am sure somebody here would know.
On another subject, I am rebuilding the rear view mirror assembly and cannot see a way to remove the plastic visor from one mirror and re-install it on another; any suggestions?
Thanks
Meefermadness
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TinCanFab Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 2743 Location: Waterford, California
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 10:41 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Steering column tube |
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MeeferMadness wrote: |
I posted this in another thread with no response. I have two steering column tubes, and since I got my car 100% in boxes I am having a difficult time discerning which tube is correct for my 59 sunroof. Could not find an answer searchin in this thread, but I am sure somebody here would know.
On another subject, I am rebuilding the rear view mirror assembly and cannot see a way to remove the plastic visor from one mirror and re-install it on another; any suggestions?
Thanks
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I'm not sure if you figured it out yet Meefer, but to add to the thread- the fastest and most accurate way to tell a 59 and earlier steering tube is the horn brush. I don't know about standard models, but deluxe horn buttons from the 50's need this on the side, under the dash:
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They're never really ever finished 58 rag build...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=658092 |
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MeeferMadness Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Eugene Oregon
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Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2015 11:12 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
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Both tubes have the horn brush. The only difference is the expanded section at the top of the tube which would take a different bushing.
Bruce |
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