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PostPosted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

AlteWagen wrote:
was wondering if this is a rain tray for 67 double snorkel bug or is it the same for all late beetles.
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I wondered the same thing a while back. I go this in the "67" topic. "School me on the 1967 one year only stuff"

Looks like 67-68 are the same.
I think VW stopped adding the extension spouts to the tray drains after 1968.

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VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
I got a question. Is the 1967 Convetible Decklid rain tray also the same ne used 68-71 as they share the same 2 slanted vent arrangement. I have never had my hands on a 1 year only 67 Convertible Decklid. I have one raintray, I beleive is 67, it was in a car years ago. I have a potential buyer.

As the air filter is looking the same for the 67 and 68 model years they share the same rain tray. That's what I saw on a 68 vert a few years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture to confirm that. Someone maybe does?
I can confirm you on the other hand that the later years used a different rain tray.

1967 has 2 snorkels with small hoses (2) 1968 has 2 snorkels ,but only 1 large hose on right / passenger side that uses hose same size as the ones from fan housing to heatbox.
rain tray is same 67/68


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Thanks Bill for the rain tray research and inquiry. aircooled will be supplying some pictures.
Bill is 100% correct 67/68 air cleaners are different. 2 small preheater tubes on a 67, one big fat one on a 68, to initiate the start of the fat chicks. Laughing


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First picture is the 68 convertible I owned for 20+ years. Also, in picture you can see the rain tray. Notice the difference between the air cleaners. No small pre-heat tubes like on the 67 air cleaner, just one large tube.

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thought I would add this here as it brought up an interesting point that was never fully answered

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=479574



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So does anyone know for sure when this indent was introduced?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:30 pm    Post subject: 67 deck lid on my 74 Reply with quote

I have a 74 that I have dressed as. 67 by swapping rear fenders, light and other stuff. I found a clean 67 deck lid on craigslist local. Will it fit my 74 standard? Thanks

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 2:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, you'll have to swap the apron.

If you're sticking with the decklid stand offs it would be easier to just run a 68 or 69 decklid if you want the earlier no vent look.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info. Will keep my eyes open for a 68 or 69
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 22, 2014 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is a 1964 bug but I don't see this deck lid posted. Any info?

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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This is a 1964 bug but I don't see this deck lid posted. Any info?



a link
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462507


It simply a modified 58-63 lid with punched louvers.
Punching in louvers are a popular kustom touch for some of us.
Its an old hot rod thing..

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I have one version of a 1967 modified decklid. It has multiple small press punched louvers. I use it for extra cooling in the warmer seasons.

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and some others

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Sick for this last one.. Laughing

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

VOLKSWAGNUT wrote:
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slaphappytrav wrote:
This is a 1964 bug but I don't see this deck lid posted. Any info?



a link
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462507


It simply a modified 58-63 lid with punched louvers.
Punching in louvers are a popular kustom touch for some of us.
Its an old hot rod thing..


Very cool. Thanks for the link!
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

for anyone dealing with australian cars, they had round bottom engine lids with T handles up until the end of the 67 model.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Henry, the last of the Aussie 67s had push button latches, but decklid was unchanged otherwise

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

it must have only been for a very short time, I don't think I've seen more than 10 6V cars with push button lids in 19 years. (several of those were obviously imported cars too)
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 07, 2014 4:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It was, only the last few months of production, you see far more 67s with T handles than push button but they are out there.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 5:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello Guys , Is the Bentley reference Is Accountable For that
I have A 1963 Bug which Said to 1964 Model or the ( Late 1963 Model )
I know the Hood , Deck lid , Rear Fenders , Doors are All Original
And i Have the T-handle Along with the Wide Nose ,
Also the Hood has the Plinth ( Raised Circle For the Emblem ) Which Matches the Late 1963 Models , But the Chassis Number Is Earlier than the Bentley Reference For the Deck Lid Nose Changes ?!!

I know For sure What has been Changed On that Car ?
So I there something wrong the the Bentley reference here ?
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 11:36 am    Post subject: 1967 Deck Lid measurement Reply with quote

Earlier someone posted that the easiest way to distinguish a 1967 deck lid from a later one was to measure it, but they did not post the measurement you would be looking for. If you measure the inside centerline from the leading edge near the hinge spring to the trailing edge near the latch (straight across, not wrapped around the outside surface),
a '67 is 29-3/4" long. The later ones are about 3" shorter.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 10:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread Reply with quote

Didnt realize there were so many differances, thanks for the info!
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PostPosted: Sat May 02, 2015 8:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread Reply with quote

Joel wrote:
derluftwagen wrote:

1970-1971
Cooling vents added with release of 1600cc engine. Same decklid now used on Kabriolet.

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Good write up, the only part I spotted that is wrong:

70 and 71 Cabriolets use their own unique decklid
4 vent pattern same as 72 onwards sedan but with an even amount of slots.
sedans used 1 less slot on the center vents.


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Edit: one other valid point is the rain drip tray in late bugs was only fitted in 1970 models when it comes to sedans, Cabs used them but from when to when I got NFI.

They were dropped in 71 as they blocked to much air flow for the bigger doghouse fan.
Any you see fitted to 71 and later bugs are PO additions.


Not sure if this has been brought up -- but the 70/71 vert pattern is 7/7/7/7 vents. In '72 that changed to 7/6/6/7 vents (for vert and sedan) -- actually 2 fewer slots in the middle than the 70/71 vert vent.

I wonder why they reduced the number of vents in '72 -- only to add additional vent under the plate light assy -- or with the 8/6/6/8 config of the later brazil bugs.
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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2015 5:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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This is my 1966 bug that I just got ,, I need any help you may be able to give I have spent hours trying to get it not to rub and have had no success. Not sure if these are the correct parts or not thanks
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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2015 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like the engine lid is bent, and the spring mount messed up as well. Do you have the other end of that two-piece spring hooked as shown here?

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PostPosted: Tue May 26, 2015 6:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes but it keep turning or twisting a little bit,I have straighting and it keeps twisting where it hooks behind deck lid,hope you can understand that if not I can get another pic tomorrow
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've seen many late decklids through 1975, and none had that flap behind the license plate. I always wondered what the round indentation was for. The flap sounds like one of those special order options. It seems like a lot of trouble to go to for such a small opening as well.
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