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dlxcoupe
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 Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 9:36 am Post subject: 64 Beetle, Java Green |
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| I am new to this site as just started restoration of a 64 Beetle.. I had about 15 bugs back in the late 60's early 70's but never really paid much attention to keeping them original.. This one I would like to.. I believe the color on it is JAVA GREEN. Is there someone in this bug world that could provide me some pictures of an original car of both exterior and interior? I just cannot imagine what Java Green with a Brown interior looks like.. http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=view...mg][/list] |
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dlxcoupe
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| I have my eye on that upholstery combination but would really like to see a car with it installed.. |
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Envious
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Here ya go. This is my Java Green 64 with brown chord. Completely original and unrestored.
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dlxcoupe
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| Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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That is perfect!!.. I will study it a bunch.. Appreciate it and it helps to see an actual one..
Jack |
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Envious
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| Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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No problem. Let me know if there's something in particular you want a picture of.
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dlxcoupe
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 6:45 am Post subject: 64 bug--Java green |
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| I am confused on the color .. I am not sure now that it my car is Java green after looking at your car. My 64 is a light green - almost a mint green but it is not showing on color charts unless it is the Bahama blue?? What gives here?? confused!! |
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Envious
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 7:18 am Post subject: Re: 64 bug--Java green |
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| I am confused on the color .. I am not sure now that it my car is Java green after looking at your car. My 64 is a light green - almost a mint green but it is not showing on color charts unless it is the Bahama blue?? What gives here?? confused!! |
I took a look at your pics and your car isn't Java green. Hard to tell really from the pictures and it looks pretty sun bleached. To get a good idea as to the actual color, take rubbing compound to an area to remove some of the oxidation.
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64 Type 361 L575 Nutria
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52 BSA C11G
59 Heilite Single Wheel Camping Trailer
56 Allstate Single Wheel
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Nid
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Looks like bahama blue. Should have blue cord.
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KantDriveFast
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This ain't Java ...
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mailman
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 11:32 am Post subject: |
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I have two '64 Beetles, both L519, Bahama Blue.
Yours looks like Bahama Blue to me! |
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dlxcoupe
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject: 64 Bug |
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| The dash color is pretty true and shiney as is the paint under the fender parking light.. I took the color samples and it does match the Bahama blue. Thank you everyone..I think at least I am on track on the color.. It is sure neat the colors VW used.. I remember visiting the Beetle showrooms in the 60s and seeing the cars. The Bugs were so small that the showroom had one of every color displayed - and it was hard to pick a favorite color because they all looked so Cute.. For a simple car, they sure bring lots of pleasure. Restoring or driving!! |
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mailman
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 3:47 pm Post subject: |
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dlxcoupe....
Keep in mind that you need L519 Bahama Blue. A few years later VW made available a slightly different color that they also called Bahama Blue (after the L519 was no longer offered). At least that's the story as I understand it...... |
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dlxcoupe
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: 64 bug |
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| I will remember that.. L519 Thank you~~ |
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lekrz
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[quote="Envious"]Here ya go. This is my Java Green 64 with brown chord. Completely original and unrestored.
If this car has an original crank back sun roof it could be the one I purchased new while in the service in Heidelberg Germany. Purchased with a dealer installed EMPI petri coach steering wheel. Total cost in 64 ($1350.00) out the door. Nice car!!! Larry |
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