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vwbug14
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 Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 5:49 pm Post subject: Front Door Differences |
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Was wondering what changes the Single Cab doors had (differences) between 1960 upto 1968?
please help.
Thanks
Mike |
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bagpipe goatee
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| Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2010 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yes. In the beginning of 64 they changed the handles, latches, and door panel retainers.
68 was a baywindow with a totally different door. |
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oodeftone
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| What is the yearly breakdown for changes to the front doors on split busses? 50-55, 56-63, 64-67? I have a 59 and I'm trying to figure out why the passenger door doesn't fit right. |
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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55-67 fit same opening. Latch and outer door handle area changed. Post images of your fit problem.
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Clara 
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here is a thread from the FAQ.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=481086
It is about door handle differences, but that overlaps with door differences.
SC doors are the same as the same as on a bus buildt at the same time. |
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oodeftone
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 9:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Eric&Barb wrote: |
| 55-67 fit same opening. Latch and outer door handle area changed. Post images of your fit problem. |
I know you've been waiting with baited breathe for these photos... Sorry, I was waiting to get the door back together first. Chrome took 6 months! Here are some pics of my passenger door fitment problems. The problem is the overhang in the dogleg area and a very tight fit in the upper, rear corner. What do you think?
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glideking
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oodeftone
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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The door looks correct for '59 by the handle area. I had a similar overhang when installing my new doglegs. The doors are quite flexable and there are many many ways to adjust them. I used lumber and clamps to flatten mine. I think this door can be adjusted to fit but in the end the paint may need repair.
I see a deviation in your dogleg. You could make a cardboard template to compare right and left sides to see if it is the door or dogleg that is out. It is possible to adjust either one. |
Any chance you have pictures of the set-up you used? Maybe a good explanation of what you did exactly. Thanks! |
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