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General Forums => Air Speed Lounge => Topic started by: bwaz on January 28, 2014, 08:44:39 AM
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1591129
says it's a canadian model. looks like no headliner, or chrome trim on the dash. I call BS on the steering wheel and license light. The vents look painted instead of chrome, but that could have been done by the owner?
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Absolutely they made Canadian Standards in 66. In the early 70's I had a 65 with the bat wing steering wheel, painted vent windows and small license plate light. There was a 66 Standard for sale around the corner from here many years ago and there was little change from my 65 as I recall. Almost bought it but the 73 Standard I currently have came along. Still with the swing axle and painted vent window/posts.
On a further look at the ad I see that there is no chrome strip across the center of the dash (deluxe model) and no chrome ring around the speedo. Someone has added a gas gauge. Standards did not have a gas gauge in Canada until later. Hard to tell but it appears that there is no angled passenger footrest. My 73 doesn't have that either.
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Yes, my car is a Custom, the gas gauge was a dealer option, I was told.
Does anyone know where I could get the driver and passenger side black moulding without the chrome?
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1591129
I call BS on the steering wheel and license light.
A friend of mine had a 66 CDN std. His also had the oval wheel and the earlier deck lid light. Also had the 1200 badge on the lid instead of the 1300.