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General Forums => VW Club Corner => Topic started by: steveo_32 on February 19, 2007, 12:22:20 PM

Title: 53 Split/oval
Post by: steveo_32 on February 19, 2007, 12:22:20 PM

I have a ashtray and hood handle that seem to be different from the rest of my oval parts.
The ashtray is wider and has a silver handle(rather than chrome)
And the front hood handle is i guess you would say has more curvature???
It looks different.
Is there a sure way to tell if they are 53?

 

Title: 53 Split/oval
Post by: Trevor P on February 20, 2007, 04:37:48 PM

The 53 handle would be made of aluminum, and the lower part of the handle has a wider looking base. Also if I recall correctly  the part # is in the base where the threads are instead of in the reccess at the back of the handle like the later ones.

Title: 53 Split/oval
Post by: steveo_32 on February 20, 2007, 05:32:42 PM

Thanks, The handle is raw aluminum and the ashtray is narrower than a std oval with no ashtray pull.
cheers