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kintail Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Sound clip of the motor in my 1959 Kabriolett...
https://youtu.be/AQyE4Ggf0ys _________________ Scott |
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jflynn12 Samba Member
Joined: June 28, 2016 Posts: 1 Location: Orlando Florida
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2016 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi Everyone.
I am excited to find this thread. Thank you all for the wealth of information.
I recently purchased a 59 Convertible beetle and I had a question regarding front turn signal placement. The previous owner removed all chrome for the "cal" look and I want to put it back to a more stock look. I have the original turn signals and I see the welded cover plate body work under the fender from the PO but i was hoping someone could give me the measurements to help with placement.
Basically i want to know the distance from the top chrome part of the headlight ring/frame to the front part of the lens of the signal. I can use that info to make sure i have the correct placement for the year, etc......
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GüteAndTite Early Convertible Güru
Joined: June 16, 2005 Posts: 2144 Location: Low So Cal
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2016 4:54 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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jflynn12 wrote: |
Hi Everyone.
I am excited to find this thread. Thank you all for the wealth of information.
I recently purchased a 59 Convertible beetle and I had a question regarding front turn signal placement. The previous owner removed all chrome for the "cal" look and I want to put it back to a more stock look. I have the original turn signals and I see the welded cover plate body work under the fender from the PO but i was hoping someone could give me the measurements to help with placement.
Basically i want to know the distance from the top chrome part of the headlight ring/frame to the front part of the lens of the signal. I can use that info to make sure i have the correct placement for the year, etc......
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PM me your address and I'll mail you some paper templates made off my cars original fenders! _________________ Official 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Thread & Registry
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=426481
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462533
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=457944&highlight=air+conditioning
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slammeddeluxe127 Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2013 Posts: 1 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2017 11:57 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi guys
Awesome thread !
I an currently restoring a 1958 Beetle convertible. I bought it as a box of parts and it hasn't seen the road in over 10 years. Here are some recent pics of the restoration as it stands. My question is this - does anyone have any pics or video of how the window mechanisms work ? Front and rear ? I have a box of parts and unsure how they go together ? All the best - Paul
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lovethatconvertible Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 1434 Location: Las Vegas N. V.
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Posted: Thu Apr 20, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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_________________ 1960 Convertible |
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bob-on Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2010 Posts: 69 Location: UK
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Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 11:20 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Does anyone have any pictures of a Sargasso Green 1960 cabrio? |
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neggy Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2011 Posts: 21 Location: Australia, Perth
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Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 7:17 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi, I've just started restoring my windows and the sashes/ window lifters are rusted out. I can't find them anywhere to buy, I can only find short ones that I could weld together. Has anybody got any better solution? |
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lovethatconvertible Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 1434 Location: Las Vegas N. V.
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Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2017 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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neggy wrote: |
Hi, I've just started restoring my windows and the sashes/ window lifters are rusted out. I can't find them anywhere to buy, I can only find short ones that I could weld together. Has anybody got any better solution? |
Do a search for Virtanen, I've seen some window support rails in his site.
I had some made for my 1960 at a sheet metal shop, came out Ok, but Virtanen
has made them and listed them on his site..
If you use a Master guide welding them together is a good way to go also
as the shape is very important as far as I'm concerned.
I will be in Perth later this year, let me know if i can be of assistance. _________________ 1960 Convertible |
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neggy Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2011 Posts: 21 Location: Australia, Perth
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:47 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi, thanks for the info, I've found virtanen and been in touch with him and he indeed has plans to make the sashes. Are you holidaying in perth? Thanks again for your help! |
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Karmann Gheezer Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 429
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Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Started working again on restoring my '60 Bug convertible. Looking for a source to purchase a windshield for it. Clear glass would be the choice to match the side glass instead of green glass.
Thanks for any input. _________________
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ratlookvw Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2004 Posts: 1809 Location: midnight train to GA
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Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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type241 wrote: |
Here is my 59 Alabaster vert. Been off road in garage/barn since 1976. It is daily driver status now. Everything works.
Notice the gas tank and trunk cardboard are white like the body. Vert frame is body color . Amazingly solid. One key works all locks and ignition. Wiring is exactly like it left the factory. No modern connectors. All screw terminal parts even the oil pressure switch and starter. VW stamped exhaust. VW Pistons and cylinders. Even the clutch disc has VW markings.
I rebuilt the original engine not painting the tins to keep it original.
New white walls, new brakes. Lenny Copp made the Texas Brown vert boot to protect the very fragile OG top and headliner. Otherwise I will be keeping the worn patina look.
Anyone have any OG True Red seat cover material with the sewn pleats. Would love to repair my drivers seat with original material.
I also need early floor mats and tunnel mat. The original were toast.
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Heading your way next week to pick up my new toy! Any suggestions on the best quality top in Texas brown for fit and quality??? Acme, tmi, mg something from New England???? _________________ If the RV Hut is a rockin, don't come a knockn'
57 Panel, 66 highroof panel, 65 Notch, 59 Vert, 61 Vert, 1969 Fridolin, 'Reggie ' 66 RV, 65 Pipe Truck, 65 RHD T-34, 70 dbl slider panel, 1969 Deep sea green sunroof automatic square, the greypoop-on, and a shit load of wheels! |
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sweden Samba Member
Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 227 Location: sweden
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:14 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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December 1957 vin 17652xx bought it for two weeks ago.
_________________ Me and my sons cars Typ1 -49 -50 -51 -52 -52 -53 -53 -54 -55 -55 -56 -56 -57 -58 cab -64 cab
T3 TriStar airride with Audi 1,8T engine and Porsche 996 gearbox. |
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Scottitha Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2013 Posts: 1 Location: Modesto CA
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Here is one more 58 Vert to add to registry... it is currently under a rotisserie restoration...well has been for nearly 2 years... it is an all original car...
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zaidigonzo Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2006 Posts: 305 Location: Punta Gorda, FL
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:31 pm Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Title says 1959... have no idea what it is
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Bilscho Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2010 Posts: 100 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:31 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Hi, has anyone any experience of using a composite rear tack strip for the roof rather than original wood.
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SkunkpussyUK Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:26 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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This is a brilliant reference tool, is it a VW document that I can get a copy of from somewhere? Will help when I have to rebuild my cabriolet which is in paint at the moment. |
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SkunkpussyUK Samba Member
Joined: October 21, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:32 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Guys I used to be Skunpussy UK but lost my login details and have rejoined. My 58 Atlas Blue Cab is on the register some pages back now, quick update:
Body now off to paintshop for final panel alignment and paint (after ten years)
Now just checking that as much of the prepaint bodywork is correct so was wondering if you could help me by posting up pics of the underhood area so I can check the position of holes, cables, brackets in that area and up to the rear of the dash.
Also the car was dismantled when I got it so there are a few bits I am not sure about - can anyone help?
The interior dome light and switches - where are these positioned?
What was the colour code for the handbrake, shifter, seat frames etc (Silver Beige?)
Where is the best place to get my seals and rubbers from? is it chucks or WCM, or somewhere else? Keen to get the very best stuff I can as I build back up.
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52brezelfenster Samba Member
Joined: August 02, 2005 Posts: 761 Location: OR
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Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:37 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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Fantastic car type241.
It was discovered along with some other early VWs and a large parts stash near Vancouver, WA back in the mid 1990s. I was there the day the shop doors opened and it saw the light of day for first time since 1976. I helped move it from WA to a storage unit in Portland as the seller was selling his entire collection.
Your cabrio is as honest as they come. Last I heard it was still in the Portland area (few years back) and roadworthy.
Job well done in preserving it. I distinctly remember the cardboard trunk liner being factory white (grey hardboard as you'd see in a sedan, and what looked to be white body color paint applied from the factory), a detail I haven't' seen since in an original or restored car since.
Dustin
type241 wrote: |
Here is my 59 Alabaster vert. Been off road in garage/barn since 1976. It is daily driver status now. Everything works.
Notice the gas tank and trunk cardboard are white like the body. Vert frame is body color . Amazingly solid. One key works all locks and ignition. Wiring is exactly like it left the factory. No modern connectors. All screw terminal parts even the oil pressure switch and starter. VW stamped exhaust. VW Pistons and cylinders. Even the clutch disc has VW markings.
I rebuilt the original engine not painting the tins to keep it original.
New white walls, new brakes. Lenny Copp made the Texas Brown vert boot to protect the very fragile OG top and headliner. Otherwise I will be keeping the worn patina look.
Anyone have any OG True Red seat cover material with the sewn pleats. Would love to repair my drivers seat with original material.
I also need early floor mats and tunnel mat. The original were toast.
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aam76 Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 131 Location: Houston
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Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:59 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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So excited to finally own an early Vert! Purchased this 1960 Vert because it has super dry support rails and no other rust issues. Owned it for a wk and found original paint is buried under layer of brown primer. Currently in the process of getting it back to OG paint which is paprika red. This is how car started and where it’s at currently. Any feedback is appreciated!
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aam76 Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 131 Location: Houston
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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:21 am Post subject: Re: 58-60 "Early Big Window" Convertible Registry |
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