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Bruce Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 2:27 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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bnam wrote: |
In COTC (87 edition, page 728) JTG says that 68 1200s continued to use 67 decklids. along with 58-63 license plate lamp. But reference pics I've seen as well as the parts book don't support that at all. Just and error from Garwood? |
IMO you're correct. My uncle had a 68 1200cc Beetle and it's lid was the standard 68-69 lid with the same license light housing as all the other 1500 Beetles. _________________
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hitest Samba Member
Joined: September 30, 2008 Posts: 10296 Location: Prime Meridian, ID
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Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Jayreydee wrote: |
What year is this deck lid. 😅 |
See page one of this thread _________________
EverettB wrote: |
I wonder what the nut looks like.
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'62 L390 151, '62 L469 117, '63 L380 113, '64 L87 311, '65 L512 265, '65 L31 SO-42, '66 L360 251, '68 L30k 141, '71 L12 113, '74 ORG 181
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78BusGA Samba Member
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Jayreydee Samba Member
Joined: June 21, 2022 Posts: 1 Location: Whittier, Ca
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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What year is this deck lid. 😅 _________________ “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it is called the present”
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78BusGA Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2017 Posts: 315 Location: Buford, Georgia
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Oh yea I understand that. The amount of airflow would be restricted I know, tough it would just depend on the Volume of air being sucked into the compartment from vacuum.
I have been searching for other alternatives to the age old unappealing vent cover, and I think I have found a fun alternative that should, if the angles work out well, prevent water and debris from as easily entering the engine compartment.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175069706064
Might give a sort of fun, Porsche look as well. _________________ Few will understand the passion and majesty, among the nuts and grease.
Tom H.
My '74 Super 1303 thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764902&start=60
My '78 Kombi Bus thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=769385&highlight=
'72 Superbeetle (retired), '78 Bus Kombi 2.0FI, '74 1303 Superbeetle |
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7951 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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an option is to fit a weather guard https://www2.cip1.com/acc-c10-3145/
pretty certain that rain trays were not fitted as not enough clearance.
the engine and carb need those vents - trust the vw engineers, if they were not necessary they wouldn't be there. _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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78BusGA Samba Member
Joined: February 01, 2017 Posts: 315 Location: Buford, Georgia
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Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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I have a '74 Super, with the big plastic air cleaner box.i am wanting to reduce the amount of weather and detritus that get to my engine.
Did those years have a rain tray available for that style of deck lid?
For the Dual Port engine, if I went with a vent-less deck lid, would that really be an issue for reduced cooling air only from the under-window vents?
Would a '67 decklid clear the stock '74 and later bumper when opening?
Thanks! _________________ Few will understand the passion and majesty, among the nuts and grease.
Tom H.
My '74 Super 1303 thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=764902&start=60
My '78 Kombi Bus thread - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=769385&highlight=
'72 Superbeetle (retired), '78 Bus Kombi 2.0FI, '74 1303 Superbeetle |
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bnam Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2006 Posts: 2936 Location: El Dorado Hills CA/ Bangalore, India
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 6:55 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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In COTC (87 edition, page 728) JTG says that 68 1200s continued to use 67 decklids. along with 58-63 license plate lamp. But reference pics I've seen as well as the parts book don't support that at all. Just and error from Garwood? _________________ 1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
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1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
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Ceckert64 Samba Member
Joined: September 16, 2015 Posts: 1958 Location: Manitowoc, WI
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Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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So I took measurements and I can post pictures but on the 64, there may be 3 different styles so my bug was rusty, and the bottom of the decklid was rusted out. It had the wide style license plate light. I found another 64 only decklid at a swap meet for $20 and was solid, score! So time goes by, and I got had taken the lights off and I go to put the old light on the new lid, it doesn’t fit! I was puzzled, both decklids had the original holes, light casting #s matched, but the new one was a few mm narrower than the old, around 5mm, enough where I’d have to redrill the holes. The new one in the new lid fits fine same for old and old. So I’m not sure why it’s like that but interesting that there was a slight difference and I don’t think it was just bent... _________________ 1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
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Bigjacksauto Samba Member
Joined: June 18, 2018 Posts: 225 Location: Syracuse NY
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Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:34 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Thought this might help for a quick basic reference guide. But of course the OUTSTANDING info prior to this is in greater detail. _________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/2778888602388847/?ref=share
1968 Beetle "Herbie" replica Father Son Project
1960 Beetle deluxe / Flint/Pebble Grey og 1200cc 36hp
1975 Westfalia bus sold
1967 SO 42 Westfalia Bus
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cbdubs Samba Member
Joined: December 13, 2013 Posts: 87 Location: Scarborough UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:46 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Here is my 58 Australian deck lid for info. |
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Metamatic Samba Member
Joined: June 19, 2014 Posts: 54 Location: Limhamn, Sweden
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:51 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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glutamodo wrote: |
No "outer holes" on such a convertible decklid. Just a slot and an "indentation" at the very bottom to let the water through the body seal. And the reinforcement plate is welded to the edges of the lid.
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Thank you so much for quick responce and excellent info and pictures. |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26320 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:46 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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No "outer holes" on such a convertible decklid. Just a slot and an "indentation" at the very bottom to let the water past the body seal. And the reinforcement plate is welded to the edges of the lid.
_________________ Andy T.
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Metamatic Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 9:18 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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How are the steel pipes attached to the bottom reinforcement on a 61-62 convertible decklid and how ong are they? To the bottom or just a bit in under the reinforcement plate?
What does the drain holes at the bottom look like? Any pictures on that? |
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Sharp64 Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 5304 Location: Central Florida
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Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Listers wrote: |
I'm trying to find out the correct emblem or script for my deck lid. The car is a Mexican origin beetle. The furthest 2 holes are about 8.5 inches apart. Looks like the "1300" script is not wide enough for the holes.
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Looks like a 65 or 66 decklid. I would think it's for the 1300 script. Maybe someone mounted a Volkswagen emblem at some point?
Technically the "correct" emblem would be "none". _________________ 1960 Indigo Blue Ragtop (Blue Barry)
1967 Ghia
1985 Westy Money Pit
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Listers Samba Member
Joined: July 12, 2017 Posts: 9 Location: Chicago, IL
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Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2017 12:31 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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I'm trying to find out the correct emblem or script for my deck lid. The car is a Mexican origin beetle. The furthest 2 holes are about 8.5 inches apart. Looks like the "1300" script is not wide enough for the holes.
Any help?
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RichNJohn Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2017 Posts: 91 Location: Palm Springs, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Does anyone know of a source for the rubber bumpers and buffers that keep the rain tray from vibrating? |
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glutamodo The Android
Joined: July 13, 2004 Posts: 26320 Location: Douglas, WY
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Yeah, the overall shape of the decklid is the same from 1968 onward. That's why you see listings for new replacements stating 1968-79. But the latch did change for model year 72 so you have to change that as well. _________________ Andy T.
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reedz Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2017 Posts: 3 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 10:26 pm Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Can I use a super beetle lid from 1973 on my 1969 beetle? I was told I need to get more ventilation because I am building a 1915cc motor. Thanks for any help. |
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soulsurfer26 Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2010 Posts: 21 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 2:33 am Post subject: Re: Official "what year is my decklid" thread |
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Found this one yesterday and did not see it in this topic yet. Previous owner said it was for a '67.
The bulb you see on the right looks like it has been welded in...
Martin |
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