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Tim MacDonald Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1346 Location: Edmonton alberta
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:12 pm Post subject: Help ID year.Is it a 53? |
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Sorry this is the only pic I have.
This is what i can tell you about it.It had heart tail lights but were broken,4 bolt backing plates on tranny,semaphore posts,and it had a heater knob that had the H with a-z on it . Is there any other things I could look for to help ID year? _________________ 61 so34 flip seat
78 automatic champagne Westfalia
84 mint original paint westfalia
57 oval project barn find
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
Joined: December 31, 2003 Posts: 942
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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that picture looks familiar. |
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Tim MacDonald Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1346 Location: Edmonton alberta
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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55reasons wrote: |
that picture looks familiar. |
I posted it back in the fall when I found them but went back on the weekend to have a better look so maybe you remember it from then _________________ 61 so34 flip seat
78 automatic champagne Westfalia
84 mint original paint westfalia
57 oval project barn find
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
Joined: December 31, 2003 Posts: 942
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Tim MacDonald wrote: |
55reasons wrote: |
that picture looks familiar. |
I posted it back in the fall when I found them but went back on the weekend to have a better look so maybe you remember it from then |
That would be it! |
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Some things to check, as I don't know what is there and what isn't for you to look at.:
Fuel filler neck... 80mm (doubled in size for 53).
Lock button added to vent windows.
Chrome plated ash tray handle.
Adjustable door striker plates.
8 leaves in each torsion bar tube. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24103 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Check the ash tray. It should be zwitter-style but with a chrome handle. If it's still there, don't leave it on the car! Those are hard to find.
Also, a starter button on the dash would indicate a '53. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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Tim MacDonald Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1346 Location: Edmonton alberta
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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is there any vin plates on it or #s that will tell me the year? _________________ 61 so34 flip seat
78 automatic champagne Westfalia
84 mint original paint westfalia
57 oval project barn find
88 cabriolet |
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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under the hood behind where the spare tire would be.
Another one on the drive tunnel under the back seat by the inspection / service plate.
Get those numbers and then line them up on VIN database under the technical drop down in the above right side of the Samba banner section. |
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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are those exhaust cut-outs in the apron or just rusted damage? |
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Tim MacDonald Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1346 Location: Edmonton alberta
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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55reasons wrote: |
are those exhaust cut-outs in the apron or just rusted damage? |
I am not sure.Will have to check when I go back. _________________ 61 so34 flip seat
78 automatic champagne Westfalia
84 mint original paint westfalia
57 oval project barn find
88 cabriolet |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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55reasons wrote: |
Fuel filler neck... 80mm (doubled in size for 53).
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60mm in 53, then 100mm for 54-55.
55reasons wrote: |
Lock button added to vent windows. |
All vent windows had a lock button up to 64, so I don't see how that helps.
The chassis number is the best. If it can't be read, look for a starter button (hole) to the left of the speedo. If no button/hole, it's a 54. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
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Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Bruce wrote: |
55reasons wrote: |
Fuel filler neck... 80mm (doubled in size for 53).
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60mm in 53, then 100mm for 54-55.
55reasons wrote: |
Lock button added to vent windows. |
All vent windows had a lock button up to 64, so I don't see how that helps.
The chassis number is the best. If it can't be read, look for a starter button (hole) to the left of the speedo. If no button/hole, it's a 54. |
Copy and paste from the resource guide.
http://www.vw-resource.com/years.html |
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:32 am Post subject: |
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That site is full of many errors copied from other sources, plus they've added plenty of their own. IOW, don't quote them. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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Schwing Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2009 Posts: 2506 Location: Centreville, MD
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Tim MacDonald Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2004 Posts: 1346 Location: Edmonton alberta
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Schwing wrote: |
Its easier to look at flipped over.
I bet its a later oval and someone installed hearts. Notice how high the tail light sits on the fender which means likely a 60s or repop rear fender. Also I think I see an exhaust cut-out.
Check to see if the engine lid spring is still there and take a picture of it.
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What about this stuff.does it give any more hints
4 bolt backing plates on tranny,semaphore posts,and it had a heater knob that had the H with a-z on it _________________ 61 so34 flip seat
78 automatic champagne Westfalia
84 mint original paint westfalia
57 oval project barn find
88 cabriolet |
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55reasons Samba Swamp Cooler
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 9:46 am Post subject: |
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shot in the dark with no real basis other than a half-educated guess:
56 |
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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:07 am Post subject: |
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So, what are your plans? plan on flippin it or throwin some wheels and tires and driving as is? or a total restore? _________________ .
getting grumpy & less tolerant!
55 ragtop
56 delux sedan
56 Kabriolet |
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Schwing Samba Member
Joined: May 10, 2009 Posts: 2506 Location: Centreville, MD
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scvw Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2006 Posts: 3544 Location: South Carolina
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:21 am Post subject: |
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as was previously mentioned, the starter button hole is a dead giveaway. _________________ 58 Coral Red ragtop(Diana's car)
57 PG/SG standard
63 Ruby Red SC
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WTB - Sigla popout glass like in my ad.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1667775 |
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silvertonguedevil Samba Member
Joined: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1692 Location: Vale, OR
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Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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aa390392 wrote: |
So, what are your plans? |
X2! _________________ -Greg |
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