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Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:36 am

-- Engine and Clutch --
Official Engine Finder Thread
36hp rebuild articles
54-55 engine info
Engine case markings
Engine case production date
25hp vs. 36hp - Differences
36hp crank pulleys
Beetle Air Cleaners
Intake Manifold Paint / Color
36hp Heater Box / Shoebox flaps
Engine compartment Tar Boards
36hp vs 40hp warm-up parts differences
Engine Chromating / Coating Source

-- Fuel System --
25hp / 36hp fuel pumps
Fuel tap / Reserve switch
Early Fuel Tap
Fuel tap rebuild
Gas tank color
Why is carb float bowl empty after sitting?
28 PCI Disassembly/Running Issues
Choke cable information

-- Front Axle and Steering --
Pending...

-- Rear Axle / Transmission --
How To: Split and oval rear wheel seal installation
Axle boot clamps | Axle boot clamps
Split-case transmission rebuild DIY
Late transmission into Oval
Shift Rod Bushing (metal spring style)

-- Brakes Wheels and Tires --
Cable Brake information
Early Emergency brake assembly (55 and earlier)
Painting hubcap center logos

-- Frame / Pedals --
Jacks | Jacks
1950 Thru 1957 Sedan Pedal Cluster: Installation Instructions

-- Body --
Identify correct front fenders/wings
1955 Beetle Interior Details - PDF file with reference photos
Ragtop covers
Sunroof fabric color samples
Ragtop handles
3-fold ragtop headliner install
Large / Small SEKURIT glass logos
Headlight glass
3-fold ragtop hole size
56 ragtop information
Oval Window Glass
Side Trim Holes
Hood props
Pop-out window installation
Hood / Bonnets
Heater Vents
Windshield sizes
Engine compartment pillows
Heart tail light position
Tail light placement reference - 56-61
Hinge Pin Removal | Hinge Pin Removal
Bat wing horn button variations
Seat rail locations
Level of gloss for floor pan paint
Window trim installation tutorial - US Spec Window Trim
3 fold ragtop install
Ribbed Door Assembly
Hood Emblems - 3 vs 4 bricks and other attributes
Front apron overrider hole measurement
Rear fender overrider holes
Oval Convertible top installation
Convertible top know how. Make bows, headliners and top covers.

-- Electrical System --
Coil information
Generator information
Semaphore information
Semaphore reference guide and FAQ
Generator pulley shims
Spark plug wire tube clamps
Ignition switches
Speedometer needle removal
LED Tail lights | LED Tail lights
Post on LED light options
Speedometer backup light switch
SG key code keys and parts
Oval Era Motorola radios / Big M radio restoration

-- Technical Data --
Hella/SWF/Bosch/Blaupunkt date codes
Finish of various parts on an Oval Beetle
McMaster-Carr screw reference

-- Other/Special threads --
European Standard and Canadian Custom Oval thread
Low mileage 57 Oval - Detailed discussion about what is "correct"
My 1957 VW with 13,000 Miles
CONTENDER - 1956 Oval ragtop Restoration

The Obsolete Air-Cooled Documentation Project

-- Oval Specific Parts Vendors --
Split Parts Unlimited - Ricardo - Various Parts
Rick Clark - Rebuilt electrical parts

-- Beetle - Oval information available on The Samba --
VIN Numbers
M-Codes
Paint and Upholstery combinations
Wiring Diagrams
Production Figures
Brochures/Literature
Manuals

If you wish to add to this listing, feel free to post a link below or PM EverettB

Fri Aug 26, 2022 10:25 am

I made a power point document using pictures from this site to define specific features for the US 1955 beetle interior. I provided this document to my interior vendor (WCCI) to make sure they got it as close to original as possible.

I would be happy to share it with the site if it does not break any rules.

Everett, I can send it to you directly to review it if you want.

Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:26 pm

Yes, If it would help others, I can post the PDF on the site and add a link in this FAQ thread.

My email is below - thanks!

Sat Aug 27, 2022 7:30 pm

OK Everett,
I will dress it up a bit and send the PPT.
Dan

Sun Jun 02, 2024 9:49 am

Hey Everett! It may be nice to have a spot for places and persons that Chromate cases for engines and transmissions. I know of 2. It took me a few months of constant searching to find anything on an old thread in Shoptalk forums. I called the number and the guys wife answered the phone. Super friendly lady. Shot the shit with her for several minutes. She finally told me that her husband passed away and that no one does it. BUT she knows of a guy down the street who did, he was their direct competitor! Chris Childs is the name she said. She gave me his number as well! Long to short he has done a transmission case and an engine case for me and I am super happy. I think that this info should be public knowledge, so is there a way to post this in here some where. We need to keep this guy busy! He is one of a handful.

Chris Childs of Childs Motorsports Chromates cases. 510-734-5977. Tell him Jimbo sent you!

I would be more than happy to post up photos, or you can pull them out of my gallery!

Sun Jun 02, 2024 11:21 am

Sounds good.

You could make a feedback thread for him with his info and your pics as a reference/review of the work he has done.

I can link to it here as a source for chromating cases

Sun Jun 02, 2024 12:55 pm

WOW , i found a lot of useful information here today . some stuff i have wondered about for ages and its all here .......Thanks for putting all this together Everett !!!

just for instance , i have a pair of pop outs and always wondered about the logo ages , found this today

There are other threads on this subject. In summary (these are approximate dates):

1 large SEKURIT or DURO-GLAS only - through 1953

1 large SEKURIT/DURO-GLAS with "snake" and AS-2, etc. - 1954-55

2 large, mirror-image SEKURIT/DURO-GLAS with snake, AS-2, etc - 1956-mid '57

2 small, mirror-image SEKURIT/DURO-GLAS, etc (usually with VW logo) - late '57-on

OG Windshields do not necessarily follow these conventions.
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Sun Jun 02, 2024 3:23 pm

EverettB wrote: Sounds good.

You could make a feedback thread for him with his info and your pics as a reference/review of the work he has done.

I can link to it here as a source for chromating cases

I will get that going this week. I think those searching for Chromating will be thankful, as this information, specifically for VWs, is hard to find. Thanks Everett!

Update. Created the tread. Hope I dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. Let me
Know if I need to do anything else to get him noticed. Big brother is smooshing these guys out. We need to support him!
Thanks again Everett!

Sun Jun 02, 2024 10:04 pm

Great, I added it to the FAQ