'58/'59 Beetle Discussion

GertChristensen · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 10:48 am Post subject: New stuff

New stuff for The Black Lady today. Thank you, postman Smile

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stale air · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:09 pm Post subject:

Very nice!! Did you go with WW square weeve Charcoal front Medium Grey
in the rear? Make sure you post up some pics once its all installed!! Very Happy

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GertChristensen · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject:

Beetspeed · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:17 pm Post subject:

Hello there,

I just aquired an (I was told) 10-'57 body which I want to build up again.
Just reading this thread made me aware that the front 3-rib plate where the identification plate is, would make my car a '59 model?

I am also interested to learn why there isn't a grab handle on the dash? Is this a sign of early or late model in the 58-59 range?

Thanks!

Original colour is Capri (blue) L335 and will stay that way.

Still looking for an early steering colomn with switch handle and 58/59 steering wheel.. If anyone has anything reasonable priced?
Cheers,
Walter
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stale air · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

From the looks of it, it looks to be a Fjord blue 59 model. As far as the grab handle goes, they didnt come factory until 61. Prior to 61 they were available as an accessory.
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Beetspeed · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:02 am Post subject:

stale air · Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:37 am Post subject:

Yep, i didnt even see the sticker, but your right, its Capri blue. The windshield washers are cool, and would have been a dealer installed accessory, or po installed. All in all it looks like the car is pretty straight, and that the original paint might clean up nicely.
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WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames

spectre6000 · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:42 am Post subject:

I came across a '59 radio delete plate with trim here recently. I've never seen one before (not the '58-'59 specific one with the solid trim anyway) and thought I'd share. I don't intend to use it and at the point in my travels don't have space for it. Anyone interested?
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-'58 German Market Deluxe Beetle (in progress)
-'84 M1009 CUCV
-'81 K10
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Beetspeed · Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 1:03 pm Post subject:

Yes, me, me! Very Happy

I still have a hole there (see above) and nothing to put in there yet.
I'll happily pay the shipping costs!

Best regards,
Walter
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'75 SB 1303 2,4ltr T4 turbo: 10.58 @ 129.9mph
'65 Ruska buggy 1192cc EFI 80hp N/A

GertChristensen · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 9:48 am Post subject: the black lady

before and after... from clear blue to original Cool

colours

GertChristensen · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 10:05 am Post subject:

...and a little more. Really nice Smile

bthegroot · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject:

Looks great !

mario_0609 · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject:

Yes, really looks good! Your old black lady looks to be the twin sister of mine!! Do you have the exact build date?
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* 22 Oct. '58 export bug
* 27 June 72 Westfalia Camper

GertChristensen · Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2012 11:50 pm Post subject:

Yes mario_0609:
she was build 4. january 58, and left the factory on 13 january. Destination Copenhagen, Denmark.

What about your vw?

GertChristensen · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 3:58 am Post subject: more pict of The Black lady

Did some shooting today Smile

mario_0609 · Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 10:53 am Post subject:

Very very nice! Mine has been built on October 22nd, 1958 and then been shipped to Munich some days later. Black, blue interior, wide white wall tires ...
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cheers, Mario

* 22 Oct. '58 export bug
* 27 June 72 Westfalia Camper

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GertChristensen · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 3:17 am Post subject:

AlteWagen;
Actually I don`t know. Didn`t see /think about it, before now. The tail lights were like that, when I bought the car. I`ll check that out....and maybe put them down a little bit.

henry roberts · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:25 am Post subject:

that is spectacular.

GertChristensen · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:36 am Post subject: Re: more pict of The Black lady


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