Kamei parcel tray: What is the difference?

[VOLKSWAGNUT]

[beetleman217]

Thank you classiccult!

So it appears the Kamei with the separate cardboard preceded the one with the integrated one. Makes sense, as it simplifies design and manufacture.

However, a couple of corrections: On the earlier, there are 5 tabs to hold the cardboard in place, not 3. Also, on the later tray with the integrated one - note that it is not cardboard but part of the plastic molding (I have one, I know...).
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[classiccult]

No problem.

The Kamei parcel tray was 1963 like this. I see 3 tabs to hold the cardboard.

[beetleman217]

Having a second look I stand corrected, 3 tabs. There are 2 more small mold marks on the far ends that seemed to me like tabs at a first glance.
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[kgarchivinusa]

Todays found. A red(!) and a white parcel tray. I never saw a red one before. Did anyone have some information?

Thanks Lutz

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1968 VW 411 L 4-door cobaltblue
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[Erik G]

I think maybe someone dyed it. I have never seen mention of a red one in any of the catalogs, and I went through a lot today. All the others were in various catalogs, but no red

If it is authentic - I would guess it was early 1966 to match the pigalle beetles
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[kgarchivinusa]

I had a closer view today and the chance to compare my find with a tray I already had.

There is a version with the "VW" sign on the market. (not my tray)

On my red and grey tray it was stamp out.

Only marking is "3" and "1963"

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1958 Ghia Coupe aerosilver/graywhite
1966 Ghia Coupe lotoswhite/black pigalle
1968 sunroof bug savannah beige
1968 VW 411 4-door royal red
1968 VW 411 L 4-door cobaltblue
1988 Porsche 924S Targa alpinweiss

(O = i = O) Karmann Ghia rassig und charmant [hot-blooded and charming] [O o\ i /o O]

[volksartist]

My 63 tray with tabs for cardboard has the vw logo intact
My 67 tray with integral moulded lip has no logo

[hitest]

Holy Smokes that's beautiful! Why on earth have I not seen a red one before?
I would redo my anthracite beetle with a red interior just FOR that.
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[kgarchivinusa]

[kgarchivinusa]

Finally found a black version!

Now ivory, grey, red and black in my collection.

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1958 Ghia Coupe aerosilver/graywhite
1966 Ghia Coupe lotoswhite/black pigalle
1968 sunroof bug savannah beige
1968 VW 411 4-door royal red
1968 VW 411 L 4-door cobaltblue
1988 Porsche 924S Targa alpinweiss

(O = i = O) Karmann Ghia rassig und charmant [hot-blooded and charming] [O o\ i /o O]

[stale air]

Wow, I had never seen the red version til yours. Now a black version as well?
Pretty cool!
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[Blue Baron]

I have a black one. I had to add three screws because the plastic was shinking from age and was a tight fit on the frame, but
I used VW screws and aluminum escutcheons for a factory look. I like the black, but it doesn't stand out as much.

It does have the VW emblem.
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[banana split]

A newer black version in the classifieds :

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2743376

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[ALLWAGONS]

My Kamei accesory book only lists Ligh Gray and Black.
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[panicman]

The "netting", or diamond matrix, would be very difficult to repair. However, I was able to repair my Kamei shelf which had multiple splits around the thick border.

I used two methods, one was to heat copper wire that had shaped into staples, and after approximating the edges of the split plastic, I would press the hot copper fasteners into the plastic on the under side, and allow them to cool. This restored the shape of the shelf. Then I had to deal with the visible cracks in the top. For this, I used a Plastex repair kit. Plastex is a 2 part powder and liquid preparation that you mix and can be dropped into broken plastic. It functions as a bond and as a filler.

These repaired areas have integrity, but were still visible. Luckily WW Silver Beige is a dead match for the shelf plastic. These repairs have lasted over 10 years.

It won't be perfect, but it will improve it. Here it is now, I see I may need to do a quick repair where that crack is.