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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:17 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
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I found my 56 in Berlin, is a March 56 and a brother of your Lowlight.

VIN 11542XX K01011 / 3741 and Body 3788


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 2:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
I saw your post on FB...lucky guy. Love it. Very original, nice plain dash, great interior.
One-piece bumpers? Closed guards? Rearward vents? Dealer badge?
Thanks for posting.
If you can contribute to this thread, maybe with comparison photos or observations, please do.

(I’ll update soon)
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 3:39 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
Yes, it is on peces bumper and closed Guards, only 2 in front.
If anyone have 2 rear closed Bumper guards, it is welcome.
The Dealer Badge is form a great VW House in Berlin.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:21 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:48 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
fantastic low. congrats from germany.....
do you register this low at lowlightregistry?
regards, udo
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2020 11:10 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
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Love this coupe, just needs a wash and polish Cool

Nice to have both one piece bumpers! Cool side mirror too..
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:07 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
Ace to see more detail, thanks
Stuff like the material behind the radio blanking plate
Nice to have the one piece bumpers! Probably one of the last
Rearward vents. 3-row grill. Carpeted bulkhead?

Any rust?

Has an “April 56” build date, yet a May 56 (5/56) ink-stamped clock
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 30, 2020 5:21 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
RockStock wrote:
Ace to see more detail, thanks
Stuff like the material behind the radio blanking plate
Nice to have the one piece bumpers! Probably one of the last
Rearward vents. 3-row grill. Carpeted bulkhead?

Any rust?

Has an “April 56” build date, yet a May 56 (5/56) ink-stamped clock


What are the "rearward vents" details you guys are speaking about?
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 31, 2020 11:13 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
Rearward (standard) vent
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Forward vent (pre body 3001)
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The Gazelle above appears to have standard vents.
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 12:54 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
that are the vents of mine
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:04 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
RockStock wrote:
Ace to see more detail, thanks
Stuff like the material behind the radio blanking plate
Nice to have the one piece bumpers! Probably one of the last
Rearward vents. 3-row grill. Carpeted bulkhead?

Any rust?

Has an “April 56” build date, yet a May 56 (5/56) ink-stamped clock


Yes hi have only one pieces cracked rust in the front, but the clock is stamped 3/56

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:29 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
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I'm looking for a key for this steering wheel lock and don't know where to find the number
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 01, 2020 5:28 am    Post subject: Re: Portland ‘56 Preservation Reply with quote
Wow, top car.
Thanks for correcting me on the vents and the clock.
Lots of little updates over a short period between these two cars - yours towards the end of April, mine end of May.

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I'm looking for a key for this steering wheel lock and don't know where to find the number


Looks like a Neiman steering lock (there were also Huf steering locks).
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=367766

Having a quick search on TS, the situation seems a little tricky.
There is a small pin that needs drilling out in order to access the barrel.
Even this drilling appears awkward.
Seems the barrel is unlikely to state the code.
People suggest taking it to a locksmith...

I found these threads. I’ll let you do some reading and decide the best action!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7909997
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8176466
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=519408

I would seek out the help of Marcus Rakete in Germany, master VW keyman.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=23754
Marc is on FB too.
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