Author Topic: WTB: Early Beetle Parts (Read 1947 times)

owdlvr · « **on:** January 26, 2015, 03:44:50 PM »

Here's a running list of things I'm looking for:

1) Metal receiver for engine lid latch. (Mounts to apron, t-handle latch secures to it)
2) Horn Button 56-59 Beetle - With Ivory surround.
3) Fuel Tap handle - Short, original style is fine. I have nothing...and will have to get out of the car and crawl under to use the reserve setting.
4) Rear view mirror (inside) - Seems the triangle-bolt pattern on mine doesn't match the car.
5) Sunvisor - Ha! one-year only part for a '58. Don't really expect anyone is hiding one in their shop.

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Found, and received: (Thanks Al H)
Headlight dimmer switch - Old, and working. The new plastic ones don't interest me.
Hood Prop, folding type. - I've got hinges, but nothing to hold my hood up. I'd prefer to not use a CDN special (hockey stick)
Wolfsburg Crest - Front Hood crest
Dust Caps - L & R for 46-65 Beetle

-Dave

Al H · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2015, 04:33:31 PM »

Hi I should have have the hood prop, the crest , dimmer switch and the rear decklid latch Ill check in the am for you Possibly the speaker bracket

josh · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2015, 07:48:21 PM »

Dave what you doing sneaking around working on early non super stuff?

owdlvr · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2015, 08:15:44 PM »

but what if I'm back-dating a '74 super?

You know curved windows and towel-bar bumpers are all the rage right?

70's Looker · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2015, 06:42:32 AM »

Dave with a comment like that it sounds like you've been spending time back in Ontario

owdlvr · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2015, 03:08:20 PM »

Nope...just my garage.

-Dave

Al H · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2015, 04:58:36 PM »

Hi Dave Ive got everything except for the rear hood latch horn button.PM me your email and i can send pics via my cell thx Al

silas · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2015, 09:13:27 PM »

*rubs eyes*

oh, haha...the jig is up joker! what have you done with our friend dave "late model beetle loving" hord...?

ps...thats a sweet black beetle...start a thread and share the deats?

owdlvr · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2015, 11:09:38 PM »

Quote from: silas on January 27, 2015, 09:13:27 PM

*rubs eyes*

oh, haha...the jig is up joker! what have you done with our friend dave "late model beetle loving" hord...?

ps...thats a sweet black beetle...start a thread and share the deats?

I was actually shopping for a '73 Super for my German Look build when I slipped with a number in Craigslist. The rest is, well, a lot of work in my garage

Al H · « **Reply #9 on:** January 28, 2015, 05:01:52 PM »

Hi Dave looks like i have everything you need except for the horn button

owdlvr · « **Reply #10 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:22:27 PM »

Updated my list.

bwaz · « **Reply #11 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:45:03 PM »

Quote from: owdlvr on January 26, 2015, 03:44:50 PM

Here's a running list of things I'm looking for:

1) Metal receiver for engine lid latch. (Mounts to apron, t-handle latch secures to it

-Dave

Aren't you supposed to have the welded tab, not the removable bolt on one Dave?

owdlvr · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:51:33 PM »

Car has the wrong rear apron. So yes, technically I should.

...but I don't.

bwaz · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2015, 01:58:01 PM »

ah, so you want a 64-67 version?

owdlvr · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2015, 02:09:46 PM »

I think so? It has the holes to bolt the 64-67 part in, will be interesting to see if it lines up with the decklid latch.

Aren't all pre-68 parts the same? hahahaha

Oh VW, your advertising has led me so astray...

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A fender comes off without dismantling half the car.
A new one goes on with just ten bolts. For $24.95 plus labor.
And a VW dealer always has the type of fender you need. Because that's the one type he has.
Most other VW parts are interchangeable too. Inside and out.

bwaz · « **Reply #15 on:** January 29, 2015, 02:46:30 PM »

is the hole in the decklid round or rectangular with a curve on the top? I think round with straight sides is a "T" and the more pointed top hole is a push button latch?

owdlvr · « **Reply #16 on:** January 29, 2015, 03:30:18 PM »

Attempting to post photos with this post. Decklid has straight sides to hole, rounded top and bottom. Apron has two holes to mount 'something'.

I have a t-handle assembly that fits the Decklid.

bwaz · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2015, 07:40:19 AM »

you might have to modify the bolt on type to sit a little lower. I'm pretty sure the push button one has a different hook to grab latch that is taller than the "T" handle version. Maybe that's why the p.o. didn't put it on? No big deal, you can fab one up.

owdlvr · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:45:44 PM »

Added more parts to the list after today's time in the garage.

-Dave

josh · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2015, 08:59:44 PM »

If you can't find a reserve lever in the big city over there I think we have a few at the shop?