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BulliBill
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 Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2017 9:50 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Gorgeous Kab, we can't wait to see all of the cool, unmolested details of that beauty so we can work on ours. You are a lucky guy, when you catch your breath, please share the "finding this vert" story with us. Is it a '56 or '57?
Bill
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2017 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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| BulliBill wrote: |
Gorgeous Kab, we can't wait to see all of the cool, unmolested details of that beauty so we can work on ours. You are a lucky guy, when you catch your breath, please share the "finding this vert" story with us. Is it a '56 or '57?
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Thank you and will do! Its a 57.
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56Cabrio
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aa390392
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| Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Friday Apr 7th let the Shit storm begin. BJ. Barrett Jackson just displayed 56 vert. Sold for $44,500, dosent include comission and all the other consignments, etc.etc.
Now every person in the world will begin to think theirs is equal.no matter the shape.
" 1 just sold on BJ's for x amt." Not to mention all the hype..imo
Cheers Thomas
Btw it was very nice indeed..but
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Wiggy
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EverettB 
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Russ
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| Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2017 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Friday Apr 7th let the Shit storm begin. BJ. Barrett Jackson just displayed 56 vert. Sold for $44,500, dosent include comission and all the other consignments, etc.etc.
Now every person in the world will begin to think theirs is equal.no matter the shape.
" 1 just sold on BJ's for x amt." Not to mention all the hype..imo
Cheers Thomas
Btw it was very nice indeed..but |
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https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1956-VOLKSWAGEN-BEETLE-CONVERTIBLE-205893 |
nice car, one day i hope to be posting in this thread with my own vert
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grailoc
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| Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Great photos of the black Kabriolett! My '57 Kab was black with red leatherette interior and sits in the back of my garage awaiting it's turn for a full restoration (I bought it all apart in "project" form). But I'm debating on whether to change the color to the metallic Iris blue... Not sure I want to spend the rest of my life trying to keep a black car clean and dust-free. My other internal debate is to set it up as original (USA spec) or build it as a European spec car. I already have the rebuilt Convertible semaphores, their body box sections, NOS Euro blades/bumperettes, NOS kph speedo, etc. stored away so that I can go either direction. Decisions, decisions...
Anyway, great photos!
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Grailoc's beautiful '56 would make this an oh so easy decision for me !
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If Your Cab was black I would suggest you restoring black.
You won t be disappointed at all 
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scaferr
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| Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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I just started looking for wood replacement parts for the top of my car and noticed that besides Chuck's convertible, Jbugs also sells some of them for oval verts. Any input on the quality of these ?
Does anybody know if there are other suppliers out there selling these?
I appreciate your feedbback.  |
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aa390392
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| Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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It is in my opinion, Chuck specializes in Converts.Jbug sells parts, I IMO I would with Chucks, but ask around...cheaper isn't always good..you get what you pay for.. 
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ferrysheritage
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 3:59 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Hi Kevin, Wiggy,
I have your oval vert since some years . I really enjoy it !
A great car !
best regards from Germany
Max |
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Wiggy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:34 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Hi Kevin, Wiggy,
I have your oval vert since some years . I really enjoy it !
A great car !
best regards from Germany
Max |
You made my day! I was wondering when that car would show up again! I so miss that car and I am very happy to see that somebody is enjoying it! Take care of her, she's a great car.
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Qvazi
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| Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 5:21 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Two pictures with my 57 oval vert on Vag Event 2017 in Poland .
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vwtje
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 2:03 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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this is my 55 vert.
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aa390392
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| Posted: Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Very nice.
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aa390392
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2017 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Hello guys Im trying to start a thread discusing the 57 and earlier verts.
Anything really from problems restoring fixing to original paint colors. I would like to see pics of your rides and your accessorys and what your working on .Like wright now im trying to figure out if the moulding below the rear window is supposed to be a two peice or a one for my 54. I cant get a straight answer from anyone I just saw a pic of a 56 and it had a two peice. I ordered the front header trim from chucks anybody else? come on guys !. Does anybody know any cool web sites dedicated to early verts? Does anyone know where to get the interior football light aftermarket I know theirs one out their Ive seen it! Ive got one but my buddy bills 57 is needing one?. Somebody was telling me that bfy or vintage parts is going to repro the flip mirror that would be cool as long as its a good repro those things are untouchabe today. I just want this thread to be helpful to anybody working on a pre 57 vert. Im working on mine and any info would be cool I just wanna talk vert!!!!
My recent purchae of my vert. Last mth..where does one exactly register?
And what are the reference numbers on the 1st page signifly...Am I missing something 
For example.
Headliner:
56,97,98,99.
Top boot:
99
What do all those numbers mean?
Thanks for assistance
Thomas
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The Registry stats can usually be found near the end of the thread
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Thread Organization by EMPIFLAKE & NOT SAFARI IZZY
Official Oval Convertibles thread : INDEX
Glass Logo size differences:
4, 52, 78
Hinge pins / covers:
44, 52, 66
Vin # Convertible body #:
46, 47, 55, 58
Vert front and rear seat/ luggage rail pics:
10, 11, 17, 28, 29, 35, 45, 56, 57, 95
headliner:
56, 97, 98, 99
top boot:
99
vert standards:
99
vert door and scraper rubber:
14, 17, 98, 99
rear window info/pic's:
20, 58, 88
vert colors:
10, 11, 3, 15, 19, 29, 30, 37, 39, 40, 46, 48, 49, 58, 96
vert birth cert:
5; 39, 58, 96,
windshield pics + demensions:
58, 59
vert top hooks pics:
59, 28, 60
vert top frame:
6, 20, 22, 24, 60, 61
vert body/ panels:
19, 32, 37, 60, 61, 67, 71, 74, 75, 83, 87, 92
top trim/ top canvas:
1, 2, 42, 49; 61, 72
vert bambus:
6, 7; 61, 62
okrasa – distributer info and vert decklid:
9, 43, 44, 63, 84
rear quarter window removal:
64
dome light:
64 (switch pic) , 65 (wiring diagram), 97
rear quarter pics:
65, 74, 75, 77, 78, 79
decklid rain catchers:
66
vert semi's:
23, 67
vert wiring harness:
18, 27, 31, 32, 71 (wiringwerks info)
tonneau cover:
78, 79
vert tank color:
26, 27, 42 80, 94
headlights:
83
factory clock (option):
84
trunk liners/golve box/ lock:
33, 34, 38, 39, 45, 94
vert frames:
13, 35, 34, 38, 95
vert options:
42, 85, 86, 87
wood installed and leaded over before paint:
24, 88
vert visors:
12, 35, 88, 89, 90, 91
Rail supports
8, 9
Interior / carpet / battery
4, 7, 15, 16, 23, 25
Rear view mirror
3,
Grab handle
41,
Correct for year discussion
47,
Tail light placement
51,
Stainless hardware
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:59 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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Tom,
You quoted the index above. What is your question?
I saw in your gallery the photos of your interior dome light fixture. Yes, that is the correct fixture for your Kabriolett, and the cracked up lens looks like the correct one. Is this what you are trying to ask about? As I recall these have been reproduced before, I think the one I have for my Kabrio restoration may be a repro. There may be some available out there, does anyone know of a source for the repro dome light lens for Tom?
Bill
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I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
Thornton VW - Stockton
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aa390392
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:35 am Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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The Bill, explaining was helpful.
TP
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:18 pm Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry |
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I live to serve Sir, I live to serve!
Bill Bowman
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I'm looking for these license plate frames for my fleet:
Coeur D'Alene - Lake Shore Volkswagen
Mission VW - San Fernando
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