| Author |
Message |
joebug1956
Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Richmond VA
|
 Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:50 am Post subject: Antenna dimple |
 |
|
| I have a 52 Deluxe, It dosent have a dimple on the roof for an antenna mount. Any idea why this is? What years or models came with this dimple? |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
johnshenry 
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001
Posts: 9364
Location: Northwood, NH USA
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:17 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I believe that the dimple ended with zwitter on Oct 1, 1952. What month is your '52??
_________________
John Henry
'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
splitvws
Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004
Posts: 142
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 12:42 pm Post subject: |
|
|
My old September 52 car didnt have the dimple on the roof.
Dave |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wiggy
Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003
Posts: 6601
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
joebug1956
Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Richmond VA
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| its a Jan. 52... no dimple... im confused |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
johnshenry
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001
Posts: 9364
Location: Northwood, NH USA
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| joebug1956 wrote: |
| its a Jan. 52... no dimple... im confused |
Somebody could have hammered it out. Its been done before.....
_________________
John Henry
'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hebster52
Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2003
Posts: 1772
Location: Finland, Jakobstad
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Bruce
Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003
Posts: 17285
Location: Left coast, Canada
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Wiggy wrote: |
| The dimple ended at the very end of split dash production, so yeah, you could have a Sept 52 split and have no dimple. |
Fixed it for ya.
_________________
| overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
| ..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wiggy
Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003
Posts: 6601
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Bruce wrote: |
| Wiggy wrote: |
| The dimple ended at the very end of split dash production, so yeah, you could have a Sept 52 split and have no dimple. |
Fixed it for ya. |
No you didn't.
_________________
Kevin "Wiggy"
My 58 Ghia Vert
My 51 Split 11G
My 57 Deluxe
My 56 Oval |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Wiggy
Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003
Posts: 6601
Location: Downingtown, PA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| joebug1956 wrote: |
| its a Jan. 52... no dimple... im confused |
Should have the dimple.
It was probably hammered out like John said.
_________________
Kevin "Wiggy"
My 58 Ghia Vert
My 51 Split 11G
My 57 Deluxe
My 56 Oval |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Blue Baron
VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006
Posts: 24059
Location: Southeast USA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Wiggy wrote: |
| The dimple ended at the very end of split production, so yeah, you could have a Sept 52 split and have no dimple. |
To clarify, production of the Volkswagen sedan with a split rear window ended in March of '53. The roof dimple ended with production of the twin-glovebox-dash split at the end of Sept. 1952. All split rear window cars built after Sept. didn't have it. If your car is a pre-Oct. '52 car and is missing the bump, it's because some previous owner or bodyman decided it shouldn't be there and eliminated it.
_________________
We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
joebug1956
Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Richmond VA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Great..... Anyone have a close up pic of the dimple so I can figure out how to pull mine back out and get it straight again? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
johnshenry
Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001
Posts: 9364
Location: Northwood, NH USA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:49 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Blue Baron wrote: |
| Wiggy wrote: |
| The dimple ended at the very end of split production, so yeah, you could have a Sept 52 split and have no dimple. |
To clarify, production of the Volkswagen sedan with a split rear window ended in March of '53. The roof dimple ended with production of the twin-glovebox-dash split at the end of Sept. 1952. All split rear window cars built after Sept. didn't have it. If your car is a pre-Oct. '52 car and is missing the bump, it's because some previous owner or bodyman decided it shouldn't be there and eliminated it. |
Yeah, but "splits" ended in Sept '52. Ovals with split rear windows started in Oct '52. 
_________________
John Henry
'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Blue Baron
VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006
Posts: 24059
Location: Southeast USA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Yes, I understand that. But there are still a few people left who come here for facts and not BS.
_________________
We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Dropped Metal Customs
Samba Member
Joined: April 01, 2007
Posts: 207
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| johnshenry wrote: |
| Blue Baron wrote: |
| Wiggy wrote: |
| The dimple ended at the very end of split production, so yeah, you could have a Sept 52 split and have no dimple. |
To clarify, production of the Volkswagen sedan with a split rear window ended in March of '53. The roof dimple ended with production of the twin-glovebox-dash split at the end of Sept. 1952. All split rear window cars built after Sept. didn't have it. If your car is a pre-Oct. '52 car and is missing the bump, it's because some previous owner or bodyman decided it shouldn't be there and eliminated it. |
Yeah, but "splits" ended in Sept '52. Ovals with split rear windows started in Oct '52. |
Thats such a stupid comment if the car left the vw factory with a split rear window its a split period, just because 50years later the earlier dash is more desirable dont mean the zwitters are not splits.
there called splits due to there rear windows not there dash!
vw owners are some of the most down to earth poeple ive met but you interweb dubbers are so up your own arses!
rant over;)
_________________
BUSDROPPINGBEAMNARROWINGSTEERINGBOXRAISING"C"NOTCHINGRUSTREPAIRINGBEETLEDROPPING
@DroppedMetalCustoms |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
543fold
Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2007
Posts: 139
Location: Texas
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
It is the same for standards?
_________________
https://www.instagram.com/w.a.r._wills.auto.restoration/
______________________
....even the rust has rust!
______________________
How "NICE" do you wanna spend?
W.A.R.
Will's Auto Restoration |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jcannon
Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2006
Posts: 126
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Looks like I need to figure out the official way to quote someone...
LongMooie wrote:
"Thats such a stupid comment if the car left the vw factory with a split rear window its a split period, just because 50years later the earlier dash is more desirable dont mean the zwitters are not splits. "
In the terms of this forum, and other VW people I know, when people say "split" they refer to a car with a split rear window and a two glovebox dash. When they say "zwitter" they mean a split rear window and a dash with one glove box and central grill. When they say "oval" they mean an oval rear window and dash with one glovebox and central grill.
So yes, a "zwitter" has a split rear window but to me it is not the same as a split. If a car was listed for sale as a "split" I expect to see two gloveboxes and a split rear window.
I checked the dictionary on this site and found that "split" as I defined it is not listed. "Split window" is listed and as defined would include zwitters. Maybe "split" ought to be added.
Consider this. This forum is for information. If you were to say "I need a speedometer needle for my split" and you have a zwitter, you are going to get the wrong part.
Regarding the original post, my June '52 "split" with two gloveboxes has no antenna dimple. On the inside of the roof I can see the hammer marks where a prior owner flattened it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
joebug1956
Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Richmond VA
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 7:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
the original post about my JANUARY 52 was answered 10 posts ago. Why is it like a contest to see who knows more or who qoutes the best? 
Thanks for those who answered my question.... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
drscope
Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007
Posts: 15273
Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 8:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Could someone explain how you can have a split convertable?
_________________
Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
joebug1956
Samba Member
Joined: August 08, 2006
Posts: 362
Location: Richmond VA
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 19, 2009 10:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| drscope wrote: |
| Could someone explain how you can have a split convertable? |
The topic was about an antenna dimple... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
