Author |
Message |
TXHCBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2021 Posts: 153 Location: Boerne, TX
|
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:39 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Thank you for confirming.
Another thing that I'm trying to figure out is which style box to use.
There are two types, one for headlights, another for an auxiliary circuit.
See the picture below, one has a bridged terminals.
Which style is correct for headlights?
Regarding the comments about adding 2 more fuses for high/low beams, would using a 4 circuit fuse box be a good idea?
or will it be frowned upon for not being correct?
Again bridged or non bridged?
_________________ In Progress:
1958 Beetle Sedan - L243 Diamond Gray
1967 Beetle Sedan - L456 Ruby Red |
|
Back to top |
|
|
rusty ducktape Samba Member
Joined: May 06, 2019 Posts: 43 Location: Spokane Wa
|
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2022 9:40 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Has anyone actually bought the wolfsburg west 58/59 interior kit? Its priced just over a grand for seat covers and door panels. Also says nothing about the correct colored cardboard backer for the rear seat. I know the simple answer is west coast classics but just trying to weigh my options out before spending the money. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
gingerporsche Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2010 Posts: 25 Location: Sutton on sea, lincolnshire, England
|
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 3:51 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
My 59 capri blue uk rhd😎
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
jbannon Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2020 Posts: 176
|
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 8:31 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Can anyone tell me which car jack is appropriate / stock for 1958-59? Please include pictures if you have them!
Thanks! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
jbannon Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2020 Posts: 176
|
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Doomsday_hunter wrote: |
Has anyone actually bought the wolfsburg west 58/59 interior kit? Its priced just over a grand for seat covers and door panels. Also says nothing about the correct colored cardboard backer for the rear seat. I know the simple answer is west coast classics but just trying to weigh my options out before spending the money. |
I have not purchased the interior from Wolfsburg West. However, the below video may help. Chris Vallone purchased the interior from West Coast Classics, which makes the WW interiors. It appears very close to the original. However, the seams in the door panels are sewn while the originals were heat seamed. In the video you can see the rear seat comes with the correct backing (minus the bars.)
Link
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
RUN99 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 30 Location: TR
|
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:16 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Hey guys,
I found a 1958 beetle and it doesn’t have its original body or ID plate.
They swaped the body with a regular sedan beetle in 70’s.
Current owner claims it is an original convertible pan, but how can I confirm whether it is an original vert car or not?
Cheers |
|
Back to top |
|
|
TXHCBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2021 Posts: 153 Location: Boerne, TX
|
Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 9:19 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
Hey guys,
I found a 1958 beetle and it doesn’t have its original body or ID plate.
They swaped the body with a regular sedan beetle in 70’s.
Current owner claims it is an original convertible pan, but how can I confirm whether it is an original vert car or not?
Cheers |
Without the vert body tag to get the model ID#, I think your only option is to obtain a birth certificate.. _________________ In Progress:
1958 Beetle Sedan - L243 Diamond Gray
1967 Beetle Sedan - L456 Ruby Red |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RUN99 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 30 Location: TR
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 5:35 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Hey guys,
I found a Feb 1958 built beetle which has a Jan 1958 build engine.
Owner claims its the factory engine?
Please tell me if it is possible or not?? |
|
Back to top |
|
|
stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:16 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
Hey guys,
I found a Feb 1958 built beetle which has a Jan 1958 build engine.
Owner claims its the factory engine?
Please tell me if it is possible or not?? |
Yup, totally possible... _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
Hey guys,
I found a Feb 1958 built beetle which has a Jan 1958 build engine.
Owner claims its the factory engine?
Please tell me if it is possible or not?? |
Post the numbers...
If the VIN # is at the beginning of Feb and the engine is at the end of January, it very well could be original. _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
RUN99 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 30 Location: TR
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
EverettB wrote: |
Emre wrote: |
Hey guys,
I found a Feb 1958 built beetle which has a Jan 1958 build engine.
Owner claims its the factory engine?
Please tell me if it is possible or not?? |
Post the numbers...
If the VIN # is at the beginning of Feb and the engine is at the end of January, it very well could be original. |
These are the number’s ?
Vin no : 1840XXX
Engine No: 2183XXX |
|
Back to top |
|
|
EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69733 Location: Phoenix Metro
|
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:53 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
EverettB wrote: |
Emre wrote: |
Hey guys,
I found a Feb 1958 built beetle which has a Jan 1958 build engine.
Owner claims its the factory engine?
Please tell me if it is possible or not?? |
Post the numbers...
If the VIN # is at the beginning of Feb and the engine is at the end of January, it very well could be original. |
These are the number’s ?
Vin no : 1840XXX
Engine No: 2183XXX |
1840xxx is from near the end of Feb., 1958 - Maybe 3rd week of Feb?
2183xxx is from mid-Jan., 1958
I would say No, it's not the original in that case.
The originals I have seen can usually be pinned down to at least the same week if you do the math on how many were made per month. _________________ How to Post Photos
Everett Barnes - [email protected] | My wanted ads
"Water is the only drink for a wise man" | "Communication prevents complaints"
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
my59 Samba Member
Joined: August 13, 2003 Posts: 3780 Location: connecting the dots
|
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:03 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
I took a look at my engine and body numbers, based on the 1959 vw financial report, that says in 1958 they were doing 1866 cars a day.
Doing the math on the production numbers for December, the car was built on the 9th day of December production, and the engine about the same.
One of th re comments in the financial report was a major production increase from 58 to 59, so there might be a bigger spread in engine/chassis production.
Of course, the financial report might be calendar year, or fiscal year....I doubt it's model year. Was the factory working Mon to Fri, or Saturdays as well?
I understand if one requests a certificate and provides the engine number they will tell you if it's the original one, but they don't include an engine number otherwise. _________________ my59: Well son, my grandfather died before I got to drive it, so does that answer your question?
our79: sunroof bus w/camper interior and 2.0 FI
Other:'12 Jetta, '77 Benz 300D, and a 74 MG Midget. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
|
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:37 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
These are the number’s ?
Vin no : 1840XXX
Engine No: 2183XXX |
build date - January 30th 1958
left factory on - January 31st 1958
Vin number - 18152xx
engine number - 2202104
Just as an example, above are numbers on a friends 58, that have been verified via the BC. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
RUN99 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 30 Location: TR
|
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 1:22 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
stale air wrote: |
Emre wrote: |
These are the number’s ?
Vin no : 1840XXX
Engine No: 2183XXX |
build date - January 30th 1958
left factory on - January 31st 1958
Vin number - 18152xx
engine number - 2202104
Just as an example, above are numbers on a friends 58, that have been verified via the BC. |
Thank you for your reply. When I check the VIN number's here, your given vin and engine number's are in the same month's production. So it is very likely to match.
But as Everett mentioned mine are in different month's, so probably this engine does not original to this chasis.
But doesn't matter for me, I am buing this car any way
It is hard to find 1958 beetles, and it will be even more difficult to find |
|
Back to top |
|
|
stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5148 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
|
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 8:29 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Emre wrote: |
But doesn't matter for me, I am buing this car any way
It is hard to find 1958 beetles, and it will be even more difficult to find |
Make sure to post up some pics when you get it! _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
RUN99 Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2015 Posts: 30 Location: TR
|
Posted: Thu May 05, 2022 12:15 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
stale air wrote: |
Emre wrote: |
But doesn't matter for me, I am buing this car any way
It is hard to find 1958 beetles, and it will be even more difficult to find |
Make sure to post up some pics when you get it! |
Of course |
|
Back to top |
|
|
jbannon Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2020 Posts: 176
|
Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:52 am Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Need some help. I’m in the middle of tearing down my pan on my 59 beetle (October 1958) and for the life of me cannot remove the rear torsion bars / spring plates. Both sides move up and down but no matter what I do I can’t get them to come out. Any techniques/tools/suggestions/etc. would be immensely appreciated! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
TXHCBeetle Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2021 Posts: 153 Location: Boerne, TX
|
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
Anyone have a photo of an original accessory oil pressure gauge sending unit offered for 36HP motors? _________________ In Progress:
1958 Beetle Sedan - L243 Diamond Gray
1967 Beetle Sedan - L456 Ruby Red |
|
Back to top |
|
|
Eric&Barb Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2004 Posts: 24670 Location: Olympia Wash Rinse & Repeat
|
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: '58/'59 Beetle Discussion |
|
|
TXHCBeetle wrote: |
Anyone have a photo of an original accessory oil pressure gauge sending unit offered for 36HP motors? |
Original as in factory or dealer or aftermarket?? Factory accessory it was not. Dealers would stock different aftermarket accessories.
Have you tried the "Archive" button at upper right of this webpage you are reading from right now?? Down on the lower right of that page thru that link is the "Accessories" that show all sorts of cool stuff.
Probably best to try searching in the "Accessories/Memorabilia/Toys" forum for such. If then no luck would try posting a thread there about this subject. _________________ In Stereo, Where Available! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
|