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Hanneke Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 10:11 am Post subject: '61 only interior for pastel blue and turquoise |
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Pastel blue and turquoise bugs model 1961 have been fitted with colored interior parts from August 1960 until February 1961.
The steering wheel, indicator handle, steering column, gear shift and hand brake are all painted hydrate green. The passenger side grab handle is also hydrate green. The rubber mats are blue-green, with blue-green carpet surrounding it.
The sunvisors, grips, the seat frames and the headliner are ice blue.
The seats were covered in a turquoise fabric with ice blue skai on the back.
This is a close-up of the fabric:
Because the driver's seat is torn I have been looking for a manufactureer of the original fabric. I did find one, but the minimum order is 30 yards. This is enough for 6 cars (front and back seats).
Is there anybody out there who has a 1961 pastel blue (L391) or turquoise (Turkis L380) and who is interested in a group buy?
The price will be around € 80/meter. |
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beetlekey Samba Member

Joined: June 06, 2004 Posts: 640 Location: MINDEN
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: '61 only interior for pastel blue and turquoise |
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Hi,
before the missunderstood is started. I am the guy who do the fabricjob. You can watch at the feedbackforum ( beetlekey / Marcus Raeke )
The minimum order is 50 METER, i will do that when we have 30 meters together. I will take 20 meters in stock, so you guys have a bigger chance to come to this rare colour.
The price is 80 Euro / Meter, sorry guys but the factory put the prices up.
This will be a one time only job.
Marcus _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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ConcreteAce Samba Member

Joined: May 19, 2005 Posts: 862 Location: Spring, Texas
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beetlekey Samba Member

Joined: June 06, 2004 Posts: 640 Location: MINDEN
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Posted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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ConcreteAce wrote: |
Is there anybody that also has the correct color carpet available? |
Hey,
if the fabric is difficult, the carpet is the horror
No problem, we just have to order 200 m2 = 12000 Euro
Marcus _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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Hanneke Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Netherlands
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beetlekey Samba Member

Joined: June 06, 2004 Posts: 640 Location: MINDEN
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:41 am Post subject: |
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But it is tuerkise. _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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naughtyG Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2004 Posts: 105
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Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2013 4:35 pm Post subject: L391 1961 bug |
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I also have a L391 1961 ragtop bug.
If you make some fabric with the ice blue/turquoise/pastel pattern, I'm in for a few extra meters.
Let us know when you plan to run the production please
My car is in restoration and I've been looking for all the specifical parts during the last 10 years.
I found all the hydrate green plastic / rubber parts, NOS fabric for the seat covers, NOS ice blue vinyl too and the NOS door panels and NOS grab handle.
The green carpet was made with green german square weave that is a close match to the original one.
The original one is slightly different in color as it is more turquoise.
Here are some pics of the parts, fabric and carpet :
The green/turquoise color of the carpet is hard to see on this one. You can also hardly see the hydrate green rear kick panels. |
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fitz57 Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Houston Tx
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Do you still need the green front rubber floor mat? |
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naughtyG Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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fitz57 wrote: |
Do you still need the green front rubber floor mat? |
If it is still available, I could be interested in depending on the price. |
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fitz57 Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Houston Tx
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Sent you a pm and ill post some pics tonight |
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fitz57 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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It's still playable and in really good shape to be so old.
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naughtyG Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:33 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the pics. I'll pass on the offer as it is too used for me.
Check this very nice original 1961 ragtop pastel blue for sale at BBT in Belgium. You can see the cloth and vinyl seat covers and all the hydrate green boots :
http://www.virginoutlaws.com/en/cars/beetle/1960-p...le_037.jpg
Any news about the fabric new production ? |
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kafer'61 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2013 Posts: 4 Location: France
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beetlekey Samba Member

Joined: June 06, 2004 Posts: 640 Location: MINDEN
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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Desperately seeking the fabric for my vw beetle blue pas |
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Lets count how many interested guys we have?
Maybe i will start that project.
Marcus _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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kafer'61 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2013 Posts: 4 Location: France
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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 8:36 am Post subject: the fabric for my beetle blue pastel 61 |
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Hello, beetle key
Are you know people who are interréser for this fabric? for me to get them?
how many feet does it take to commancer this project?
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beetlekey Samba Member

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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:26 am Post subject: Re: the fabric for my beetle blue pastel 61 |
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kafer'61 wrote: |
Hello, beetle key
Are you know people who are interréser for this fabric? for me to get them?
how many feet does it take to commancer this project?
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I don´t know, some ask before. Like 4 sets??
I calculate 4 meters a car, 5 are to much. Price will be 80 Euro.
It will go more than 6 month for sure.
I have a good sample here, so i can send it to the factory.
Just to be sure, we are talking about this:
_________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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kafer'61 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2013 Posts: 4 Location: France
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Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject: Re: the fabric for my beetle blue pastel 61 |
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Hi bettlekey,
Yes it is this tissue. Can you send me the sample (contact PM).
Es may be ordered only 4 meters of fabric. |
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laneven28 Samba Member

Joined: January 09, 2007 Posts: 317 Location: Cedar Hills, Utah
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Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Marcus, are you saying it will be 80 eur total for 4 meters, or 80 eur per meter?
Please count me in. Depending on cost I may be interested in material for 2 cars. _________________ 1950 Pearl Grey Hoffman Standard Split Window
1954 Iceland Green Euro 3-Fold Oval
1954 Iris Blue Convertible
1955 Strato Silver Transitional 3-Fold Oval
1959 Pearl White Lowlight KG Convertible
1961 Turkis Ragtop |
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beetlekey Samba Member

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Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:58 am Post subject: |
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laneven28 wrote: |
Marcus, are you saying it will be 80 eur total for 4 meters, or 80 eur per meter?
Please count me in. Depending on cost I may be interested in material for 2 cars. |
The price will be 80 Euro / meter = 4 x 80 = 320 Euro / car
4 meters will be enough for sure, i did a beryll car 2 month ago.
If there is someone with a good peace of the venyl i can look for it!
The fabric will be ready in spring 2014, the last order from me was running for 9 month
Marcus _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
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kafer'61 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2013 Posts: 4 Location: France
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:46 am Post subject: order the fabric? |
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hello BeetleKey. es that it is possible to order the fabric, the model ice blue / turquoise / pastel pattern and how?
thank you |
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