1954 oval difference

Louis · Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject: 1954 oval difference

i just got a 54 rag.
the decklid is mising and heartlight.

was wondering if there is a difference between 56-57 decklid and if so what is it?

cheers

Louis

German U-Boat · Samba Member Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 389

I just got a 54 hardtop myself!!! The 56-57 decklid has a rectangular bracket were the spring attaches to while the pre '55 have a triangular type that accomodate the "Big Spring" type decklid spring...

Hope that helps! Very Happy

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1957 Dove Blue Kombi

Louis · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

thanks,

also how do you know if fenders are originals?

German U-Boat · Samba Member Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 389

Rear fenders once removed will have indented slots in the metal lip that gets bolted up against the body the front should have metal tubes coming from the headlight buckets and attaching to the body (almost in the form of an L shape). Correct "early" front fenders will have a more pronounced bubbulous shape to them, very different than later fenders if compared to side to side. Hope that helps bud and welcome to the oval club!
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~Steven G.~
1957 Dove Blue Kombi

Louis · Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 11:53 pm Post subject:

saw your oval on the other post!

awesome! thanks for the input!

L

johnnyfk5 · Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject: Vin number help

I have a oval window with the chassis number 1-049"""" which indicates a 54. how do I check the shell, mine has 4 numbers starting with 9 any help. Thanx


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