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PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 5:21 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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question vin number #2359010 march 59' rag . im trying to confirm if this car is a real rag or not . I looked at the rag and its not welded body plate show type 11 is that right for a rag?


Yeah, data plate up on the apron isnt going to tell you if its a 117 or not. Only way to tell, is like what you did, look to make sure it wasnt grafted, or by ordering a birth cert for it.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:23 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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hsosa1 wrote:
question vin number #2359010 march 59' rag . im trying to confirm if this car is a real rag or not . I looked at the rag and its not welded body plate show type 11 is that right for a rag?


Yeah, data plate up on the apron isnt going to tell you if its a 117 or not. Only way to tell, is like what you did, look to make sure it wasnt grafted, or by ordering a birth cert for it.
I did look up the body tags on samba rag the number wouldn't be 11 or 111 .ok order a birth cert . thanks
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:06 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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'59 Fjord Blue Ragtop: Missing original fenders and hood Sad

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:51 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:53 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 12:53 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

I am looking at a 58 bug trying to figure out the numbers on the front chassis under the hood 37049 stamped into the chassis between the two aluminum tags can someone help thanks jeff
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 01, 2016 1:19 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

The vin is on the larger of the two aluminum plates and also under the rear seat stamped into the tunnel beside the shift coupler.
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:55 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Apologies in advanced if this has been posted before. Checked around first but didn't see any recent posts/photos.

Came across this VW ad in Google image search while doing a search for April '59 Reader's Digest book.
A couple of Pinterest links said it was from February '59. (No way of confirming that.. but going to take their word for it).

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:41 am    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Nice! Very Happy ^
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:27 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

I bought my 59 disassembled and am now in the process of putting her back together. I have been searching for a while and also have the 58-60 Bentley and can't come up with an answer. I have a bowden sleeve for the clutch cable that fits perfect from the pan to the replacement synchro transmission. My question is: Is there a similar sleeve for the accelerator cable that will fit from the pan to the accelerator tube that comes from the engine? The earliest I have found is on a 66 Beetle but so far nothing for my 59. Did they come with one?
This is what I found and states that it fits 66-71 model beetles.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:01 am    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Nope... no tube for the throttle cable. However Butty's Bits in the UK makes a neat throttle cable guide that keeps the cable from cutting into the transaxle housing... highly recommended!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:55 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Thanks Dewayne. I looked at that roller guide and it is very clever. I will probably order one in the near future.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:05 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

does anybody know the first vin # for the 58' model year ( vin number for the very first square window bug )
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:14 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

iamdonquixote wrote:
does anybody know the first vin # for the 58' model year ( vin number for the very first square window bug )



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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 7:15 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

I'm wanting to know what would be the correct air cleaner for my Dec. 57 built Coral Red ragtop. I can't see where these are dated like the bus ones are. I have a few more detail pics I'm my gallery if it would help.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 7:31 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Both the Mann on the right, and the Knecht would be correct. The Knecht's are undated but the Manns will have the date on the bottom.
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 18, 2016 3:32 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Anyone have a nice clear pic of their front clip with the fender off, from the outside, either side? I need a reference for the curves and creases to try and straighten out a mess. Thx
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:16 am    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Here is my restoration thread. There might be pics that can help you:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...p;start=40


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PostPosted: Tue Oct 25, 2016 5:43 pm    Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion Reply with quote

Just purchased my first 58 today. It is pretty complete, a little rust but fixable. Has an ashtray that I have not seen before it has what appears to be a place to lay two cigarettes. Can anyone tell me any information about it with this VIN tag and engine serial number? ( 2172815) Thanks in advance for any help. This page is full of good info.
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