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Artwerks Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2010 Posts: 11 Location: Edmonton
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2018 4:52 pm Post subject: Huls recliners |
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Wondering if anybody is familiar with this particular style of huls seat recliners, came off an early beetle parts car, appear to be complete and in good shape. Just wanted to know proper application, and also age. I saw a pic of one set that looked similar but said they were meant for Porsche?? Appears to be a faint stamping that looks kinda like feb 56' but not sure. Any info appreciated .
Thanks
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OvalinAz Samba Mini Tech
Joined: June 09, 2009 Posts: 1070 Location: AZ
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Posted: Fri May 18, 2018 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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I have the same style in my oval, they are both dated 6/64, came out of a 64 sunroof. I know the 55 and earlier ones are way different, im pretty sure these are right for 56-64 seats. _________________ 8/56 Oval
6/55 Oval Dad's
5/64 French Notchback
12/62 French 11 Window Bus
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dsharun Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2009 Posts: 35 Location: SPRUCE GROVE, ALBERTA
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 6:48 am Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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No info on them but it must be a Edmonton Alberta thing. My old 58' came with them. Soon they will be in my 57' if they line up. |
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artguy1 Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2007 Posts: 33 Location: Seattle, Washington Area
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2018 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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Here is a photo with fairly clear text...VW AB FEBR. 56 Hope this is of help to you. The originals were patina-rich, but not what I wanted for the build, so they are now PPG Concept Cool Vanilla to go with the PPG Concept Agave L240 paint.
Also the handles polish up nicely. The hardest part, ethically speaking, was cutting the OG Oval Seat Frames
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Artwerks Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2010 Posts: 11 Location: Edmonton
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Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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Sorry guys haven't been on here in a while, great info thanks!! Don't have my beetle anymore so not sure what to do with them. Might restore and hang up on the wall for now. Pretty cool accessory! |
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Big_E_Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 261 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2019 7:54 am Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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Question for the guys who have these installed....does the seat back stay straight with these recliners? Or do they flex because the locking mechanism is on one side of the frame? Or does it lock up on both sides once you find the angle you want? I want to make sure both seat backs stay straight with each other, I don't want a crooked seat.
Thanks! _________________ Erik
1958 VW Beetle - "Max": https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
1959 VW Bus - "Hans" - Double Door Panel (sold): https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746927
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tisius Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 2:34 am Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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There is a cross-bar that connects the 2 Hüls recliner hinges, so it's sturdy. _________________ drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
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Big_E_Deluxe Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2013 Posts: 261 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 3:13 am Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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tisius wrote: |
There is a cross-bar that connects the 2 Hüls recliner hinges, so it's sturdy. |
Would you install them again if you had a choice? Nice functional upgrade to the seats? They do have a cool factor, but I need them to work right and add comfort. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks! _________________ Erik
1958 VW Beetle - "Max": https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...highlight=
1959 VW Bus - "Hans" - Double Door Panel (sold): https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=746927
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OvalinAz Samba Mini Tech
Joined: June 09, 2009 Posts: 1070 Location: AZ
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2019 8:16 pm Post subject: Re: Huls recliners |
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Big_E_Deluxe wrote: |
tisius wrote: |
There is a cross-bar that connects the 2 Hüls recliner hinges, so it's sturdy. |
Would you install them again if you had a choice? Nice functional upgrade to the seats? They do have a cool factor, but I need them to work right and add comfort. Any insight would be appreciated, thanks! |
mine are kinda iffy, I have had them in my car for 6 years. they tend to move around after a bit of driving. I have to move them up pretty frequently _________________ 8/56 Oval
6/55 Oval Dad's
5/64 French Notchback
12/62 French 11 Window Bus
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