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richparker
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pastellgreen
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 Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 4:18 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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And the Autobahn tires are looking very nice and fill out the wheel cut offs from the fender as it should look like.
I also would like to use these tires, but our beetles are daily drivers and I fear getting in trouble during rain using these. And the price is far away from what I can afford!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2481848
So I use Toyo 155 R15, as they have an inconspicuous appearence.
Nice pictures and also the video. Thank you very much and have a good new year. |
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Raisedup58
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Joined: December 26, 2011
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Location: Pocatello, Idaho
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| Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 6:37 pm Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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| Can you polish and wax the ivory portion of the wheels to reduce some of that surface rust ? |
I don't know, i love the look of og paint patina 2 tones wheels.
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Ha ha, must think of Raisedup58 seeing this...
Thank you very much for taking the time and open this thread about your beautiful little car.
In the background of one picture there are rails to find - are these from the "train de pignes"? |
Obviously based on this picture you can tell I love any original paint wheel. That is only a very small part of my collection.
This car is unbelievably nice, and I’m glad to see you are leaving it stock. If you need some pointers on how to help your wheels send me a PM.
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L456 Original Paint Ruby Red 1961 Sedan
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TheRealOld59
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Joined: May 28, 2018
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Location: South of France
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| Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 1:11 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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And the Autobahn tires are looking very nice and fill out the wheel cut offs from the fender as it should look like.
I also would like to use these tires, but our beetles are daily drivers and I fear getting in trouble during rain using these. And the price is far away from what I can afford!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2481848
So I use Toyo 155 R15, as they have an inconspicuous appearence.
Nice pictures and also the video. Thank you very much and have a good new year. |
Yes there are expensive, but perfect for early beetle, i also had Toyo 155 R15 at the beginning but they were too wide and not high enough for me.
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Obviously based on this picture you can tell I love any original paint wheel. That is only a very small part of my collection.
This car is unbelievably nice, and I’m glad to see you are leaving it stock. If you need some pointers on how to help your wheels send me a PM. |
Thanks for your kinds words ! I want to preserve her as best I can. 
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TheRealOld59
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Location: South of France
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Little upgrade today.
An old damaged aluminum suitcase found in a flea market = Ideal for storing all the mess in the trunk
Inside, finally a rubber on the shifter, since the time that it bothered me.
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pastellgreen
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| Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:31 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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| Just beautiful! |
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 6:51 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Thanks !
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:58 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Took the 58 for a drive yesterday.
One month without running, it started on the first keystroke !
More pictures in my backyard, sun on top.
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Big Bill
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Location: Santa Rosa, Ca
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2022 8:07 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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| Beautiful car, a true survivor. |
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hundel
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Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Wanted to thank you in particular for the pictures of the original interior cloth and headliner. I have (had) the same fabric in my Fjord Blue early '59 and sadly had to remove it. Mine was too deteriorated to photograph well. Please add it to the gallery as there are few references for those who need to recreate the stock look from custom fabric.
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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More detailled pictures of the seats.
And, last sunday i went to a modern vw car meet, that's was fun to see my old beetle in the middle of all these Golf GTI ! 
Link
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Sat May 21, 2022 8:40 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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New windshield, new window rubber and finally chrome trim ! Was missing since the purchase
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2022 4:41 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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First event for the 58 this sunday, with my Westfalia and my girlfriend's Pearl White 64.
Two proud owners ! 
Back home.
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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So, still working fine. She makes a good summer daily driver
Welcome in 1958...
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pastellgreen
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Hey nice, didn't know you also have a pearl!
With my pearl, I fulfilled my dream and have been very close to you that summer visiting La Plaud again...
Still enjoy your thread, thank you! |
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kaieric 
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| Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:41 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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great car!
what are your experiences with these great looking wheels in respect of comfort and behavior on wet and slippery road surface? |
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Hey nice, didn't know you also have a pearl!
With my pearl, I fulfilled my dream and have been very close to you that summer visiting La Plaud again...
Still enjoy your thread, thank you! |
Yes ’64 pearl white ! Its my gf’s beetle, full stock only the front beam and the real Sprintstars.
So good ! Didn't your car suffer too much with this heat ?
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great car!
what are your experiences with these great looking wheels in respect of comfort and behavior on wet and slippery road surface? |
After a year of use I am very satisfied with them, I drove in the rain, on the dry, on the highway and they are perfect I recommend them !
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TheRealOld59
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:30 am Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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Last weekend I participated in a reconstruction of a 60's holiday start with the 58. Here are some photos !
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TornadoRed06
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| Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Full OG 1958 European... with Judson |
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^^A 1960s holiday-start reenacting! Such a fantastic activity.
So cool with that Scania truck, shame that the trailer is missing...  |
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TheRealOld59
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First outing of the year
To see The Tour of France Automobile, lot of cool cars.
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