Fuel level stick measurements?

drscope · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: Fuel level stick measurements?

Any body have the measurements for the factory fuel level stick? I lost mine and can't find them in the search.
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thom · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:45 am Post subject:

There used to be a guy making nice repros, but I haven't been able to find them lately.
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1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type

drscope · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

Somebody was kind enough to post them last fall. I wrote them down and put them in a special place so I could make an accurate stick. Now I can't find that special place.

I was hoping maybe someone who had one could post them up again.
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TomF · Samba Member Joined: June 04, 2007 Posts: 127 Location: UK

Status VW over here do repop ones, i've been using my and it's ace:

http://www.status-vw.co.uk/shop/index.html?target=dept_1.html&lang=en-gb

Click "Fuel System" and you'll see them. I can get the measurements off mine if anyone really wants them?

Kuncle · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:49 am Post subject:

I've always wanted one of these.. I have never found one though.. can anybody get them or can you order right off that site?
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TomF · Samba Member Joined: June 04, 2007 Posts: 127 Location: UK

You can order direct and i'm positive they will ship directly to ya for not too much. Good guys there too so if you have and problems questions just give them a call.

BoostedMini · Samba Member Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 66

$106 for it shipped to the states..... ouch...
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53 0val · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

This should really be in the accessories forum.

The early sticks are anodized aluminum in the colors, red, blue, and black. They are engraved.....(not etched) with a VW in a circle three inches from the top. This is followed by a unmarked engraved line, then corresponding engraved lines marked 40, 35, 30, 25, 20, 15, 10, R, 5. The unmarked line would have been marked 50 if VW had chosen to designate it, but they didn't. These early sticks are VERY rare. When the tank changed, VW continued with the sticks in aluminum, but they were not etched, but rather painted with a silver paint for the lines................but this time in just the colors blue and black with the first line beginning the measurement. (Some collectors say the red was also continued, but I personally, have not seen any in this later style, and am a bit skeptical.)

Wood sticks were given away by dealers and used as advertising with the name and number of the dealership. These are also very collectible but are considerably less expensive. An early Red.....engraved aluminum gas stick, is the "holy grail" with blue next, followed by black. An aluminum stick is subject to being reproduced, especially the later painted ones, but even those are somewhat difficult to fake due to the "silver" used by the factory. Once you have seen a real stick, it is easy to see the differences; much like any early accessory................certain details cannot be reproduced easily.
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drscope · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

I'm just looking for the measurements so I can make my own non-original stick for personal use.
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53 0val · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

drscope · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

What I'm looking for is how far the lines are from the end of the stick.

A while back, they were posted in another thread so they could be easily copied. I made a copy on paper, but it has gotten lost.

I just figured maybe someone cold post the measurements and save me from having to drain the tank and pour in a gallon at a time to calibrate my stick.
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BoostedMini · Samba Member Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 66

I would lov eot have this information also for the 57....
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53 0val · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 11:35 am Post subject:

thom · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:07 pm Post subject:

I've never seen one like this example, which might explain why it's been for sale for almost 2 years

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=379018

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1956 Single Cab
1957 Porsche 356A Sunroof
1957 23-Window Deluxe
1957 Mercedes Westfalia single cab
1963 Unimog 404
1965 E-Type

drscope · Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject:

tasb · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

Perhaps these will be helpful:

The gallons measurments are at odd increments as the stick uses the liter system in increments of 5 liters and the lines line up for both sides of the stick.

Overall length is 14 15/16 inches.

5l/1.3 g= 1 3/4 in.

R = 2 7/16 in.

10l/2.6g= 3 9/16 in.

15l/3.9g= 4 5/16in.

20l/5.2g= 5 1/4 in.

25l/6.9g= 6 1/8 in.

30l/7.9g= 8 1/2 in.

35l/9.2g= 8 13/16in.

40l/ 10.5g= 10 13/16 in.

I really enjoy hand cranking my 36 hp bus for show and since I cannot do that with my 1960 beetle I use my fuel stick at every fill up. I get lot's of stares but only a few question me...

drscope · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:51 am Post subject:

Perfect! Thanks tasb!
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Kuncle · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:33 am Post subject:

For the guys that have these sticks. How many actually use them? I couldnt see using one for more than trying to figure out mileage but maybe Im wrong..
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drscope · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

I'm currently using an unmarked stick on the 55. Since I don't drive it everyday, I never know for sure how much fuel is in the tank. So I usually give it a dip before heading out for any type of ride that will take me away from home.

I just wanted to be able to know a little better how much is in the tank.
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tasb · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject:

Well it depends, I use the stick before and after filling up. If I have not driven the bug in awhile and have forgotten when I filled up last which happens a lot with a 36 horse; then I use the stick as a pretty accurate guide. I do not consider it an accessory..


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