TheSamba.com :: View topic - Deck lid spring / Decklid mounting tab thread

Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:04 pm

Walk Thru KO wrote: Scott's '63 23 wrote: Thanks Bryan.

Yeh, everyone has the repro springs and the props now. Here's WW's links:

Spring:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=211827375

Prop:
http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList_test.cfm?ID=261827361

Any feedback on the quality of the reproduction decklid/treasure chest door props by WW?

Do they fit and work as well as original?

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/cart/DetailsList.cfm?ID=261827361

Bought the set for my SC, as I was missing the original. Tried it at the treasure chest and decklid with no problem (just didn’t want to dig out the OG one while test-fitting doors).

Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:18 am

Does anyone know where I can find an engine lid prop bracket the one that attaches to the decklid? Like this one.

Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:26 am

Mark makes them
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=952100

Wed Jan 22, 2020 9:38 am

EverettB wrote: Mark makes them
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=952100

Adding to what EB said, Mark also makes the earlier prop tab, so confirm which one is correct the application: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=946375. I've purchased this one and installed it - no problem and looks great.

Wed Jan 22, 2020 10:19 am

Awesome Thanks guys!!

Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:10 am

sventinker wrote: Here's an NOS one ....

Happy to have found this thread, this part i need for my bus.
Does someone know where to get it, is it available?

Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:10 am

FCBulli59 wrote: sventinker wrote: Here's an NOS one ....

Happy to have found this thread, this part i need for my bus.
Does someone know where to get it, is it available?

BBT has reproductions

https://www.bbt4vw.com/en/catalogue/1-exterior/9-m...ort-plate/

Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:49 am

thats great, thanks a lot :wink:

Sat Aug 15, 2020 3:04 am

Here's my video on how to install it and how it works :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etpdWPgAG0Y

Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:25 am

Excellent video, Niko. Really well produced and easy to follow. Another tip: make sure you test the bolt clearance before closing the decklid the first time. I had to tweak my bracket a bit cause it was causing some miss in clearance and kept bumping up against the frame area.

Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:01 am

Nice work on the video, I'm impressed you got the angle and the lighting good when you moved up into the spring area inside the corner.
I know I'd mess that up.

I noticed you didn't have the washer for the decklid prop bolt?

Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:36 pm

mastorna wrote: Excellent video, Niko. Really well produced and easy to follow. Another tip: make sure you test the bolt clearance before closing the decklid the first time. I had to tweak my bracket a bit cause it was causing some miss in clearance and kept bumping up against the frame area.

yes good point, they were all a little off. This one was on point.

Sat Aug 15, 2020 7:37 pm

EverettB wrote: Nice work on the video, I'm impressed you got the angle and the lighting good when you moved up into the spring area inside the corner.
I know I'd mess that up.

I noticed you didn't have the washer for the decklid prop bolt?

Good pick up, was wondering if a keen eye would pick it up :)

Sun Aug 16, 2020 10:36 am

Fwiw you can use that bolt without the washer on the seat back of the 1/3 front seat especially if the threaded hole is stripped. Use two nuts jammed to keep it there.

Wed Jan 11, 2023 6:11 am

I have sure loved this thread the last couple of days !

I have 2 of these Lid Stays, inherited from the previous owner of my Single Cab. My third one, i installed yesterday and was already in one piece.

Question: Have other folks had to 'assemble' their Engine \ Treasure Chest Stays, and if so, what did they use for the 'pin' ?

Mon May 13, 2024 6:02 pm

I'm searching for the correct position to mount the support prop tab on the engine lid on a 63 Bus. The distance needs to be spot on for the support prop to work correctly.
I have searched for this measurement without any luck.

Mon May 13, 2024 9:16 pm

I added some measurements I found in another thread to the first post in this thread.

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Kommercial wrote: The measurement I had on my website is; From the bottom edge of the bracket to the bottom edge of the decklid is 11 3/4" on passenger side of decklid. This is referring to the early style tab, 55-59. The 60-63 one is 10 11/16 from the bottom edge of the lid to the bottom lip of the mid style bracket. The 64 and later one is 12 7/8 to the sharp point of the bottom of the bracket but that bracket is a little less symmetrical then the two earlier ones so results may vary. These are all stock mounting points using correct brackets.

Tue May 14, 2024 6:00 am

Thank you Everett!