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diablosandwich
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 Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 7:39 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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I put the tan synthetic carpet kit from Wolfsburg West in the 66 Java Green a few years ago, my other 66 Java Green has the original Oatmeal square weave. It is close enough to the eye for me, the synthetic tan is a little rougher to the touch.
Here is the synthetic:
And the original Oatmeal square weave.
Casey
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House
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| Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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| Not that it matters, but those originals don’t look like original carpets to me, they look like really old aftermarket synthetic loop…? |
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Bobs67vwagen
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Location: Eastern north carolina
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| Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 10:52 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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| I had the same thought at first glance the carpet over the heater channel seemed to have too large of a loop for original square weave. |
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viiking
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Location: Sydney Australia
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| Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2025 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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| House wrote: |
| Not that it matters, but those originals don’t look like original carpets to me, they look like really old aftermarket synthetic loop…? |
Take a small thread and take a match to it. You'll soon see if it is synthetic or wool.
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1968 1500 RHD Lotus White Beetle since birth. In the hospital for major surgery
1966 Lancia Flavia Pininfarina Coupe - in the waiting room
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scrivyscriv
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Joined: October 04, 2011
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Location: Memphis
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| Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 12:47 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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If you take single stage, you could ask temple studio, if they already have a formula for lotus white.
What I did was having the rims sandblasted and powder coated in gloss black and have first painted the inner portion and after drying the outer. I masked with flexible tape.
I had not an exact match to the colours, but for me it was enough. |
Thank you for the tip. The last time I checked, Temple had shut down and was no longer doing paint matches!! Bummer.
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Robert in Memphis
Dünkelgrügen 1967 Java Green bug thread
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pastellgreen
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 1:05 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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If you take single stage, you could ask temple studio, if they already have a formula for lotus white.
What I did was having the rims sandblasted and powder coated in gloss black and have first painted the inner portion and after drying the outer. I masked with flexible tape.
I had not an exact match to the colours, but for me it was enough. |
Thank you for the tip. The last time I checked, Temple had shut down and was no longer doing paint matches!! Bummer. |
https://templepaints.com
I can't find a hint, they were not operating?
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House
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| Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2025 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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scrivyscriv
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Location: Memphis
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| Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2025 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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I drove the beetle to work at the airport tonight, and man what a night I picked! Earlier today I wiped all the windows inside and out with windex and did a quickie clean on the wiper blade edges anticipating some rain. Boy am I glad I did! We have a slow moving front dropping a good amount of rain over the area. Even with clean windows and a fancy rain coating on the glass, those wipers were about as helpful as vaseline on a squeegee. It was terrible!
But the car ran great. She was due a mini fall tuneup today, bumping the idle up half a turn and resetting the choke. She made good heat, enough to turn it down while driving!
However. I did notice on a slick, sharp curve on the Memphis surface roads, I had what felt like some heavy understeer... it felt as if the front of the car didn't want to come over in the direction I was steering, and I was hesitant to let the throttle up and induce some other issues. Although toe in is right, I think my overall geometry is off, front and rear. It could really use a pro alignment shop to really get everything zeroed out.
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scrivyscriv
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| Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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Happy six year ownaversary!!
I think this is the longest I've ever owned an air cooled!!
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ppilotmike 
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| Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2025 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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well I guess I will say it since no one else has, CONGRATS!! On a side note I have really enjoyed following this thread, THANKS.  |
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aquifer
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Location: Nebraska
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2025 7:23 am Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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| well I guess I will say it since no one else has, CONGRATS!! On a side note I have really enjoyed following this thread, THANKS. |
Indeed, congratulations! I also have enjoyed following your progress. I’ve learned a lot from this thread, and have kind of shaped the goals for my 67 based on what you’ve done with yours.
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Project vehicles:
1967 Beetle #1. Bought in 2024, mostly original, October 1966 build date. Java Green.
1967 Beetle #2. Bought in the mid 80's, restored myself in the late 90's, June 1967 build date. Java Green.
1998 Jaguar XJR. Bought in 2015, rust free AZ car, refurbished myself. Driven in nice weather.
Parts needed:
Original brown rubber floor mats for a '67
Original gazelle seat upholstery for a ‘67 |
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Bobs67vwagen
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| Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2025 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: Scrivyscriv's 1967 java green sunroof sedan (stock) |
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| I have also enjoyed your thread and hope for 6 more years of it! |
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