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coolrydes Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004 Posts: 1573 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2019 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Had a little fun with my 60 euro making it into a Vespa service vehicle. You know the Vespa scooters from back in the 80's with all the mirrors and lights, mud flaps etc.....
_________________ Kevin "Coolrydes" Zagar
COOLRYDES So-Cal CUSTOMS
MENDEOLA SUSPENSION
THE HOME OF STYLE AND PERFORMANCE
www.CoolRydescustoms.com |
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DBK UK Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2003 Posts: 869
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Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2019 6:40 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Does anyone make the pre 60 rear window channel guides? ...if not,can you modify later ones to fit?. Thanks _________________ DBKUK |
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Bilscho Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2010 Posts: 100 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 5:32 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi, I am just about to finish a nov 59 (60) renovation. The car is pearl white from new.
Should a late 59 vert have a colour sticker behind the spare tyre, and if so what style should it be? I have seen some stickers in capitals and english, others in lower case and in german. The car was built for the american market.
Thanks, Bill
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Bilscho Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2010 Posts: 100 Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:04 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Also, not sure where the hook goes that prevents the rear seat back from folding forward on braking, could someone post a picture please, be much appreciated, thanks |
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aam76 Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 131 Location: Houston
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Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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What Color Should Gas Tank Be in a 1960 Vert?
I’m redoing my 60 Paprika L452 car.
My gas tank is a blue/grey color, is this correct?
Also, If anyone has more pics or info on this particular color I’d appreciate it.
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tonydanza Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2004 Posts: 9
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Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2019 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Well after 24 years it's finally happening. This is before Thanksgiving. Should be further along. Had the stayfast charcoal too since. 1999.
Does anybody know where to get a stayfast charcoal boot cover. |
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tonydanza Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2004 Posts: 9
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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2020 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Roof's done!
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57 Zwitter? Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2003 Posts: 418 Location: Boston, Mass.
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Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2020 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Can anyone post a couple pictures of the back of the dash and where the engine compartment wiring comes out of the tar board on your 58 Convertible? I am ready to start laying out the new harness and need to see how it is supposed to be. Was apart when I got it! Thanks! |
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Darthmjh Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2010 Posts: 12
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Posted: Mon May 25, 2020 11:04 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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My 1960 Covertible is being restored and unfortunately a previous owner has cut the vert only strengthening panel that goes on the side of the footwell inside the car. It goes from the dash downwards and over the heater channels, next to your feet.
Does anyone make these or has anyone got any they would be willing to sell.
Thanks for looking. |
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Ronix Samba Member
Joined: September 24, 2015 Posts: 34 Location: North Dakota
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Posted this in the 58/59 thread but joined the club today.
Looking to get back to a more normal ride height and some odds and ends here and there. Air filter, trunk carpet, birth certificate (appears to possibly be Inca Red originally), if I am lookin at it right the engine was replaced with a 36hp from 1966 or later. Chassis number matches and appears to be in fair condition. First aircooled so roast me or toast me. |
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VENTURA RACING Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2004 Posts: 32
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi!
I'm restoring a 1960 vert and can't find pictures of where to install rubber wedges in door and quarter window.
Can somebody take pictures of their car and post them?
Thank you |
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wbbbbbbb Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2008 Posts: 83 Location: Washingtion State
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Bilscho wrote: |
Also, not sure where the hook goes that prevents the rear seat back from folding forward on braking, could someone post a picture please, be much appreciated, thanks |
Go to page 17 in 1956 owners manual.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/6_56beetle/6_56_bug_owners_manual.pdf
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MDKG Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2008 Posts: 1088 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:26 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Top one is for sedan below is for vert. Had the same on my Dec '59 vert. Here's a pic of the hook with the strap
to find the holes in the freshly done upholstery to mount the strap I had to gently poke around with a needle .
worked eventualy though |
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MDKG Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2008 Posts: 1088 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:29 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Bilscho wrote: |
Hi, I am just about to finish a nov 59 (60) renovation. The car is pearl white from new.
Should a late 59 vert have a colour sticker behind the spare tyre, and if so what style should it be? I have seen some stickers in capitals and english, others in lower case and in german. The car was built for the american market.
Thanks, Bill
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Sweet looking car. I did some research on the color sticker for my December '59 US vert but never found any evidence that the Karmann factory added the sticker for the early verts so I believe it was a sedan only thing. |
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p356 Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:53 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Could somebody show me your Convertible Door Scrapers !
Trying to make it very original but has no clue without an original car to look at...
I have the parts from WW.
Thank you !
Pascal
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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11056 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:03 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Need an assist from this topic.
Request for original measurements for the rectangular Karmann badge location information and added to this topic please
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9557849#9557849 _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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bathtub57 Samba Member
Joined: August 31, 2004 Posts: 155 Location: Ascot, UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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I need to go through the 53 pages to see if a PO has posted my ‘58 Shetland Grey. I’m working on some of the smaller details like distributer, under the hood and door rubbers but the car is incredibly original.
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Karmann Gheezer Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 429
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 1:57 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Beautiful!
Glad to see this thread alive again. _________________
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VENTURA RACING Samba Member
Joined: June 05, 2004 Posts: 32
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Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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beautiful car!! |
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Karmann Gheezer Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 429
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GüteAndTite wrote: |
Karmann Gheezer wrote: |
Around 1986 I spotted the body of this '60 bug convertible sitting on the back of a VW single-cab truck stored inside an old VW repair building. The body, although without fenders, was damage free and still in original paint with very minor rust. Bob Conner, the president of the Houston VW Club at the time purchased the car. A few years later he sold it to me for 1500 bucks. I purchased very nice set of '58 fenders and found for sale a rusty bodied '60 convertible (#2691559) with a fully restored and rebuilt chassis. I married the two and below are some photos. The body has been blasted and professionally painted by a good friend and long time owner of a body shop. In 1989 I found and purchased a mother load of VW parts. From that stash I had built a complete nos 36hp engine. To this point no corners have been cut or spared during the restoration.
With time constraints presently I am at a stalemate. I am a believer that the top can make or break the looks of a convertible. I have all the parts and I am looking for someone to professionally finish fit the windows, install the top/interior, and complete the restoration. A few weeks ago I contacted Karmann Classics and didn't get a return response. This has been a long time restoration and will hopefully complete be soon.
Holes covered just like factory.
NOS 36 hp engine built with NOS German parts. The NOS case was purchased many years ago at a VW dealership. Notice no serial #'s.
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hey there,
thought id give you a heads up before you got too farther along. the rear body bow on convertibles up to 1964 must be installed and nailed in place then leaded over and then painted as those nail holes around the back of your car will be vissible. you could get away with haveing the material be extra long in back to cover this, but it may look a little funny. just thought id let you know becasue you may need to repaint the rear part of the car again.
Love that grey and white combo! really a nice vintage look! nice to see yet another vert being brought back from the depths of time ! |
GüteAndTite, thank you. I took your advice. The car is looking good and finally coming together. I had a choice to install a rebuilt 36 hp or install an NOS 36 hp engine. My goal is to make every effort for this car to look like it just came new from the factory. Decision was made to go with the NOS engine and set the speedometer at 0. Will post more pictures as it gets closer to completing. _________________
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