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VOLKSWAGNUT
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 Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:58 am Post subject: Name the 58-63 Beetle License Lamp Housing |
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This was brought up in another topic..
Some....  most.... mistakenly refer to ALL early style (the common pre 64) Beetle license plate light housings as "The Popes Nose"..
The Popes nose ended in 1952..
1953-57 styles are slightly different but share similar attributes as 58-63
It was mentioned ...
| 61SNRF wrote: |
the ~'58- ~'63 license light hasn't found a true name yet  |
| hitest wrote: |
I agree it's high time to name that light!
It could also have a name like bus parts have (fried eggs, ham slice, etc.)
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So in keeping with the nicknamed notion.. what nickname should be for the 58-63 (early 64 and non Deluxe Standard newer variations).
I dont want to leave any year out..  so the topic title fits the most common use of the lamp style.
| hitest wrote: |
| We have one shot at this, let's get it right. |
To me .. I suggested simply " The Beak"..
Want fun..
"Cocks Beak"
"Decks Beak"
"Beaker"
"Jimmy's Schnoz" 
Apply good applicable names and Ill try to create a Poll option
Contribute or sit back and watch..
Lets have some fun.. and maybe start a trend..
All right.. ready.. get set.... and
GO
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panicman
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Name the 58-63 Beetle License Lamp Housing |
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I too think of it as "the beak"
Other considerations; bill, spout, nib, spike
I will resist the urge to offer another, more sophomoric, suggestion for what it looks like. Although, that would be fun to see selling in the classifieds... 
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jzjames
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:12 am Post subject: Re: Name the 58-63 Beetle License Lamp Housing |
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Just ''fudge it" and call it a pope's nose also. 
Looks kinda like the real pop's nose, so who cares.
With the old Ford truck I drive it has the older ''stepside'' box. Technically it's a "Flareside" box which people always like to point out. Only Chevies can be called "stepsides" according to them. But the name sticks much to some people's chagrin. |
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