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txoval
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| They are the incorrect frames, but the upholstery looks great. If you can get them to fit, it works for me. The seat back may be tough to fit right as the body holes are 6mm and your seat back is designed for a special 8mm bolt |
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jody714
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Getting the Gas Tank plumed up and installed. That gas cap polished up Great !!!!
Jody
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davetaylor
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Rear seats getting some new upholstery ,
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That rear seat looks like a 60-64 one, not for a 55. |
I'm curious about this too because I have a '54 that needs a rear seat and I thought I understood that no other years would bolt up.
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jody714
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| Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure what Belairman is on about but they fit fine !!!
Jody
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txoval
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Visit this thread if you want to see the correct rear seat.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=598819&highlight=rear+seat
Like I said above, I'm sure you CAN get your seats to fit, but modifications are required. 55 and earlier rear seat bottoms used a tab welded to the frame to secure the seat in place. Later models like you have, use a bar/channel that bolts to the body from side to side to hold the seat bottom in place.
The hinges on the seat backs are completely different, as is the overall shape. Once again, you can get them to fit, just like later front seats mount in 55 and earlier cars.. |
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jody714
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I see what you guy's are talking about now. Thanks Txoval for clearing that up with pictures. I'll have to look further into it. I do know that the bottom seat side piece holders are in place.
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txoval
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jody714
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I saw those Txoval. Thanks.
Jody
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jody714
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We got the rear seat bottom figured out and taken care of !!! Thanks all for the head's-up !!!
Sweet Pea out gettin' a little sun !!!
Jody
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jody714
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Rear Ashtray restored and installed...
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The ashtray handle is installed upside down... |
The handle is "recessed" the same on both sides for gripping with thumb and forefinger.
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jody714
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Put the steering wheel on for a test look and a picture !!! Thanks Koch !!!!
Jody
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carnut63
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That does look great! Did Koch's do the resto or did you purchase it?
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jody714
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Thanks !! I bought it from Koch. My steering wheel was the wrong style.
Jody
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jody714
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Trunk with spare tire....
Trunk without spare tire....
Jody
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jody714
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Popes nose is on and wired....
Hubcaps detailed...
Jody
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jody714
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Doors getting put back together...
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jody714
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Well the journey is almost over. Doors are getting finished up now, had a re-chroming problem that took some time to straighten out and it's all good now.
More to come when the interior is in !!!
Jody
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rlmartinez
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Looking good.
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tmb077
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thanks for the update Jody, I had wondered recently if she ever got finished up. Looks definitely to be on the home stretch now though. Is she home or still at VMW? Paint and details are very nice!
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jody714
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Still at VMW. I will probably go up and get it next week.
Jody
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