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GS76
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 Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:42 am Post subject: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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Hi, I have a 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cabriolet project that has 95% of its original parts including matching engine number. The one obvious piece that is missing is the rear seat.
I know these are near on impossible to find but my question is whether any pre-55 cabriolet seat would be ok or was there anything specifc about a seat of for a 1952 Karmann cab?
Of course, if anyone has one tucked away that they want to sell, I would be happy to talk  |
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type4split
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| Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2022 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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To my knowledge the bottoms are the same. I have both and could provide pictures.
The question is the top. The hinged brackets seem different. Also I need to confirm the mounting location is same. I do know the inner quarter panel is slightly different
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GS76
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| Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2022 4:19 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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If you could post any pictures that would be brilliant. I have no reference point so that would be really helpful.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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| I have a oval vert rear seat in my 50, fits fine just not as padded. |
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GS76
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:20 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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Thats good to know - thank you
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beetlekey
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| Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:58 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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| GS76 wrote: |
Hi, I have a 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cabriolet project that has 95% of its original parts including matching engine number. The one obvious piece that is missing is the rear seat.
I know these are near on impossible to find but my question is whether any pre-55 cabriolet seat would be ok or was there anything specifc about a seat of for a 1952 Karmann cab?
Of course, if anyone has one tucked away that they want to sell, I would be happy to talk |
Hi,
there were no changes from split to switter. We produce a few rearseats. If you are interested, i can give you the contact.
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GS76
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:09 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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that would be great - thank you
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GS76
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 9:51 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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| beetlekey wrote: |
| GS76 wrote: |
Hi, I have a 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cabriolet project that has 95% of its original parts including matching engine number. The one obvious piece that is missing is the rear seat.
I know these are near on impossible to find but my question is whether any pre-55 cabriolet seat would be ok or was there anything specifc about a seat of for a 1952 Karmann cab?
Of course, if anyone has one tucked away that they want to sell, I would be happy to talk |
Hi,
there were no changes from split to switter. We produce a few rearseats. If you are interested, i can give you the contact. |
Do you have any pictures? Could an Oval cabriolet seat work and what is the difference in appearance?
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type4split
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| Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2023 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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no differences. the only difference i have ever seen is the hinge. seen below
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1623520
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1871758
the mounting area that this bracket connect s too is slightly different from a early oval to a split, but i believe the bracket swivel makes up the difference
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'50-something convertible (*need ribbed 'vert quarter panel )
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beetlekey
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| Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2023 6:18 am Post subject: Re: 1952 Crotch Cooler Karmann Cab - Rear seat question |
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Do you have any pictures? Could an Oval cabriolet seat work and what is the difference in appearance?[/quote]
Oval - 55 will work.
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