What year am I?

Steve Newman · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 4:41 pm Post subject:

That looks like a 63 Karmann to me.

hitest · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:20 pm Post subject:

Appreciation for a fine Lonsdale or a Robusto requires no luster.

So to help out, I'm willing to take one for the team and settle out of my share of this "Twenty One"-like game show debauchery. I propose you give my Robusto to 60Ragtop, but at the very least maybe a toe rub for Volkswagnut is more than fair.

All I want to do is help smooth this over so we can all resume our busy lives.
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Phoenix Rising · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 5:25 pm Post subject:

I'll take a box of these.
http://www.cubancrafters.com/curly-head-cigars-don...-in-a-box/
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Titled 1956 Ragtop Bug with birth certificate (pan only) looking for solid 56 Ragtop Body
1958 Euro Bug 1641DP
1960 VW Bug 1600DP
1963 VW Bug metal sunroof (61 pan/64 Body) w/1776DP and dual Kadrons
1967 VW Bug Euro 1500cc front disk and dropped (for sale) $6,500 (See ad)
1970 VW Bay Bus Deluxe camper 1600DP
Looking for a nice 4 tab hood for my wife's 1960 Bug

drscope · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:13 pm Post subject:

glutamodo · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject:

Yes. The hood changed October 1st - two months into 1963 production. Here's the Progressive Refinements entries regarding that hood, which was used the last 7 months of 1961 production, all of 62, and those two months of 63.

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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 6:49 am Post subject:

60ragtop · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 7:33 am Post subject:

yep, it's been fun Very Happy

then the rules change after a correct guess Wink

Enjoy your spoils, Ken, seeing I don't drink or smoke and even with the 30% discount I need nothing.
Now we can resume our busy lives, thanks hitest.
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:34 am Post subject:

60ragtop · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:45 am Post subject:

just like that old country song, https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=you+are+the+w...6050118B35
you, my friend, are the winner Laughing

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Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986

VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 12:15 pm Post subject:

Not really country music fan.. mostly..Rock-a-billy... Wink

... sorta some country roots mixed in there, so get the jist

Even if you're the winner.... you may still be the looser...
or
If you're the looser...you may still be the winner... Laughing

Been there done that a few times with both analogies...
one memorable.. .. won the race, rules changed during for the masses, so lost the prize.... and yet still drove home with a smile and my head held high...... Wink

Second place is still the first looser... Laughing

Funny thing... Im not in the least bit competitive... but do like to stir it up...or step in it... every once in awhile..

Good times...fellas and as intended.... entertaining... Applause

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hitest · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 3:07 pm Post subject:

I knew I was a loser before I even entered this contest. Now all I want to do is watch a box of cigars get dispersed, along with a foot rub- not for the humiliation mind you, but solely on principle...

This really is for the good of the Samba at large- to assure that future "name that year" threads are fair, balanced, mutually understood and with the right amount of skin in the game (or gamey skin as will be the case with the toe massage)...
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2015 5:43 pm Post subject:

^ Somebody must have a foot fetish...... Shocked

I dont even like my own feet... hahahaha..

Wink

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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited

hitest · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 3:02 pm Post subject:

Though not a cigar man myself, perhaps 30% off some used unwanted things is indeed cleaner sounding over the airwaves than a foot massage...

My wife warns me the pitfalls of forum-blending...
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:29 am Post subject:

All right boys.... and girls..

Paul at Phoenix Rising Vw's is a man of his word....and hooked me up ...THE WINNER... Laughing

.. with a cigar package..
I WILL pay it forward to anyone in this post that guessed the correct year, specifically and only 1962, that is interested and wants to partake in the dirty spoils..

Soooooooooo

60ragtop, Dynaflash, 117harv, drscope and.....hitest..

Send a PM to me with your mailing address.. . I would hope we are all of legal age.. Wink

Now you have my word..

Paul thanks for the somewhat controversial to some ... yet fun topic

Ken
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aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
Usually and often edited

60ragtop · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:37 am Post subject:

I'll take you up on your controversial spoils Laughing

It always is fun trying to guess the year of these old bugs.
What's the legal age ?
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ASA certified in 1987
Certified Hunter Wheel Alignment Master Technician 1986

hitest · Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject:

As Gramma Hitestina used to say, "Li'l Hitestie, it is better to have earned a passed out cigar and pass than to pass out and get another's cigar."
I'm not sure if she was saying this to help me here, but...

Thank you Ken! Please save mine for the v-dubber who helps at your next garage night! Paul- you are good guy!

Sincerely, Bradford
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hitest · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:12 pm Post subject:

It seems like this might be the latest thread that comes close to addressing day of manufacture- by serial number. Since I cannot find another that narrows my crazy notion about what day a car was actually built, I'm wondering if anyone here knows the following:

How many work days in a week at the factory in the 60s? 6, 7?

Does anyone know how long the work day lasted?

If you can , also- tell us the name of a book, brochure that contains such fine details.

I've for years just assumed a 6-day work week when trying to guess what day a car was built (in the obvious absence of a BC). I've only ordered a BC once, but it was not helpful for a domestic-market '60 convertible.

Thanks, Bradford
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Underdog65 · Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:24 pm Post subject:

Bastard Keynesianism: The Evolution of Economic Thinking and Policymaking ...
say Germany was in recession and only worked four day a week in 66 and 67
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VOLKSWAGNUT · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 6:23 am Post subject:

This method was proven fairly accurate.

Abscate · Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2015 9:03 am Post subject:


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