TheSamba.com :: View topic - actual measurements of the quarter window glass?

Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:36 pm

I am trying to find out how tall the quarter window glass actually is, not including the frame. The reason being is because I am trying to get a sign made that will fit within the window area, and I do not have a beetle available to measure.

Thank you for any measurements.

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Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:23 pm

Hi Sonoma_vw,

1958 to 1967 Beetle rear 1/4 window sizes can vary.

It would be helpful if you specified which year/model/original sales market you want sizes for.

Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:05 pm

Apologies. Yeah, that would help. :oops:
A 1960 beetle. Thank you.

I’m trying to find out if I can fit a 13”H x 8.5”W paper in the window.

Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:06 pm

I measured a quarter window glass from my '64 (which I think is the same for all '64 and earlier cars) and it measured 24-13/16 inches long by 12-1/4 inches high.

Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:24 pm

sonoma_vw wrote: Apologies. Yeah, that would help. :oops:
A 1960 beetle. Thank you.

I’m trying to find out if I can fit a 13”H x 8.5”W paper in the window.

You're going to have to sell the '60 and buy a '65-> to fit a sign THAT big! :wink: :lol:

Seriously though, perhaps if you can trim a little off the top and bottom margines it might fit?

Fri Apr 08, 2022 6:34 pm

Thank you very much for the measurements! lol. Yeah, I'm rethinking a big info sheet in the window, will prob blow it up larger onto foam cor board for the open trunk. Nothing much to see in my trunk anyhow. lol.