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earlywesty
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 Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 4:58 am Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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So it's actually jade green. I'd never actually call that green myself, it's the beigest green ever. But anyway - at least I have a paint code now!
(Oddly enough, my former Citroen 2CV was jade green... but Citroen's jade green was actually green!) |
Are you sure its not flint grey? We have the exact same car, also in ON, '60 cdn custom/standard and believe its flint grey. |
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bandi
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| Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2023 9:03 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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So it's actually jade green. I'd never actually call that green myself, it's the beigest green ever. But anyway - at least I have a paint code now!
(Oddly enough, my former Citroen 2CV was jade green... but Citroen's jade green was actually green!)
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AlteWagen
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bandi
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:53 am Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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Actually yeah, that looks close as well too.
I should probably just get off my wallet and order the birth certificate… although I’ve seen a couple that have come back blank in the paint code section.
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AlteWagen
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bandi
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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So the '62 I bought ended up being a '60 with the wrong taillights - thankfully I had a nice pair of snowflakes in my stash (as well as the Aristocast badge for the right rear fender! I've only been holding onto that for 30 years).
Something I'm trying to figure out is the colour of this thing. The closest match I can find is L473 (alabaster) but then realized that was only on convertibles. With the exception of the rear fenders and decklid, the car has never been painted. I've taken a couple of photos where the paint isn't faded, with a piece of white paper for reference.
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Helfen
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2022 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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Indeed, it is very interesting. Most people (even enthusiast) do not know there are for example in 1965 six basic models of beetles. Also, that the "standard" model becomes the 1200"A" in 1965. So here are the six models in left hand drive.
111-1200"A"
115-1200"A" ragtop sunroof
111-1200"A" Custom, European 1200,36hp. Canadian 1200 40hp. both with fresh air heater
113- Deluxe
117-Deluxe steel sliding sunroof
151- convertible |
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bandi
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| Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2022 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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Sorry to revive an old thread, but reading through this has been really interesting. I have a customer with a fairly original '65 Canadian Standard and just purchased a '62 for myself (which has been in a barn since '73). Someone added an electric fuel gauge to mine at some point, and installed a glovebox door with the chrome trim strip. I'm sure the door without the trim holes will be a joy to find!
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Helfen
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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I know that by 68 in Europe you could buy a 1200A with 12 volts. The Canadian sales brochures for 67 list the 1200 and the 1500 and the electrical part of the specification is 12 volt so Canada 1200 Custom for 1967 is 12V. I also know that the last European German beetle to have a 6 volt was a 1200L and it was 1975.
The last VW beetle made in Germany was Jan 1978 and it was a 1200 with swing axle and 12 v.. |
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krisbeetle
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| Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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thought I would post this link to my thread about a 40hp with a 12v flywheel on it that looks factory:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9085871#9085871
did the 67 and 68 canadian standards have a 12v bell housing and a 12v flywheel on the 40 hp?
trying to solve this mystery!
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sunroof
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| Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:50 am Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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58euro
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| Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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Here's a set of original seat covers off a 1960 Canadian bug, either Arctic or Indigo blue. The vinyl is different as it is smooth not heat pleated like a 1960 US market bug would of been. I've not seen this mentioned anywhere here on thesamba but I have noticed a few other Canadian cars that still sport their smooth vinyl seat covers. Not sure if this was a 60 only thing or what the deal is but I'd love to know.
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sunroof
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| Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:50 am Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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I'm surprised I didn't chime in here earlier. I've had a half dozen or so Canadian customs over the last 35 years, mostly 59 but a few 58s and a 65. The 65 was the most interesting one, I wish I had pictures. It had a 56 to 59 steering wheel, no fuel gauge, 40 hp engine, small headliner and no chrome trim on the exterior. When I got it, it was in first paint which was Bahama blue. It was one of the worst cars I ever owned, I don't know why but bad Karma maybe? I was constantly working on it, unlike the '59s I've had which have been dead reliable.
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Helfen
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snfb
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| Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: US spec versus Canadian spec Bugs? |
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Hi everybody,
I'm looking for quality photo or video of VW beetle 1964 canadian standard 111 color RED
cheers |
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spudnickel
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| Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2015 8:34 am Post subject: my 67 canadian standard |
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finally got some pics of my bug. enjoy
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paoloventuri
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Yes, my Canadian '68 is certainly different from the Euro 68 1200 Standard Models:
http://www.kaeferblog.com/sparsame-klassiker-vw-kafer-1200-sparkafer
Mine has the Deluxe bumpers and normal front fenders, and 68 style tail lights. It also has a covered dash-pad, but no brightwork on the running boards or front hood. Full size door armrests too.
Bertha the original owner said she went to Clarkdale Motors in November, 1967, and asked for their "cheapest 1968 Beetle". She had wanted the '67 model, but was told she was too late and would have to choose from the 1968 range. |
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Helfen
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| Hi Helfen, the Model / Series number is 1110. |
That is interesting to me, because at least until 1965 Canadian Customs and European standards, "A" sedans (1965) and 1200"A" (1966 ) only come with a 3/34 headliner |
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paoloventuri
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| Hi Helfen, the Model / Series number is 1110. |
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Helfen
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This is all I have right now, but it is completely normal for a '68 I believe....
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Thank you, that was enough for me to see. |
Does your VIN type begin with 111 or 113 |
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