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EverettB 
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 Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2022 10:30 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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| The visors are 1958-59 only, hard to find in usable condition and no reproductions available. The mirror is not for oval, I believe I've seen that style in an early euro deluxe bus. But don't quote me on that! Similar to an oval vert mirror, but wrong mounting bracket |
Barndoor Deluxes have visors like that but the shape is more square.
You may have seen an accessory flip-down plastic visor.
I've seen those in a few Buses over the years.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:07 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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“It was completely and correctly restored about 15 years ago by an authority on VW restorations. Nothing but the most authentic and correct parts and features for a late-1955 Beetle were used. It is all correct, including mid-year changes and 1955-only features.”
Except for the parts that aren't correct 
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1955-volkswagen-b...newsletter
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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a smith
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:48 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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| 60ragtop wrote: |
“It was completely and correctly restored about 15 years ago by an authority on VW restorations. Nothing but the most authentic and correct parts and features for a late-1955 Beetle were used. It is all correct, including mid-year changes and 1955-only features.”
Except for the parts that aren't correct
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1955-volkswagen-b...newsletter |
I'm not an oval guy so the only thing that stands out to me is the rear apron and maybe the wrong tail lights?
What do you oval experts spot? |
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56TIMOTEO
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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| Small spring deck lid, (may be a late 55 thing)? |
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latinporsche911
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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| Wrong front apron |
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janerick3
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| Posted: Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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When this car was restored 15+ years ago, a lot of the reproduction parts that we take for granted today were simply not available, like the original-style running board rubber, correct front/rear aprons, and aluminum carpet trim.
It would not take a lot of effort to turn this into an award-winning show car with correct details.
The big stuff (in descending order):
- Replace the poorly-installed domestic loop carpeting with German Square Weave, cut correctly with a black toe guard, aluminum rings and a rubber bulkhead mat.
- Correct 4-finger front and early rear aprons
- Correct gauge running boards with rubber BBT mats
- Correct front bumper (no plastic grommets)
- Correct trunk liner
- Correct-looking engine bay insulation
The minor stuff:
- Correct fuel pump
- Correct TE6A3 coil and bracket w/paper decal
- Repro decal on strap air cleaner
- Correct '54-'55 vent handles
- Correct hood handle gasket
- Correct boots on distributor cap
- Rubber plugs over hinge screws
- Off-black gas tank w/unpainted cap
- Correct ROSCO mirror in place of "101" mirror
Pretty much everything else is original and correct, including the tool kit and 4-brick crest.
Interior appears to be late 1990s Sewfine, installed correctly (except for the carpeting).
Radio is from mid-1960s, but looks nice.
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60ragtop
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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| It would not take a lot of effort to turn this into an award-winning show car with correct details. |
https://www.hemmings.com/auction/1955-volkswagen-b...newsletter
but for this asking price most those correct parts should be on it 
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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janerick3
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| Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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I think the seller was expecting a bidding war on Hemmings and when the bids leveled off at $27k, he posted his asking price of $50k a day or two ago (with no offers to date).
If he spent a couple of grand on fixing some of the major stuff I listed above and another $1k on detailing by a knowledgeable professional, he might get some decent offers from serious collectors. The underbody on this car is the nicest I've seen for an early oval.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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For $90,000.00, you'd think they'd take better pictures. Half of those look like they're through a screen door. 
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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For $90,000.00, you'd think they'd take better pictures. Half of those look like they're through a screen door. |
I agree, better pics, more pics, better description of the car and how about identifying the year as well. |
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latinporsche911
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| Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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Just simple spelling errors.... we all make such accidental mistakes when buzzed or high.
I'll correct it for him.
"Vw decklid(S), gas tank(S) n rear oval glass selling as a whole package $4500 obo" |
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| Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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I think the seller was expecting a bidding war on Hemmings and when the bids leveled off at $27k, he posted his asking price of $50k a day or two ago (with no offers to date).
If he spent a couple of grand on fixing some of the major stuff I listed above and another $1k on detailing by a knowledgeable professional, he might get some decent offers from serious collectors. The underbody on this car is the nicest I've seen for an early oval. |
The car has been pulled from Hemmings' site. Let's see where it shows up next.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 28, 2022 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Ovals and Oval parts thread |
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Haha! I saw that earlier. I see this type of nonsense all the time. Restored, meaning it was painted. Gotcha.
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