type 1 beetle ute restoration

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 8 Feb 2015, 8:03 pm

#1008085

we have a new restoration project - a (we think) 1960 beetle ute. There are lots of questions regarding parts sourcing.

Where is the best place in SA to source parts such as rubbers, seals, decals, running boards etc.

Is this actually a 1960 beetle - the chassis number is 2586373

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 8 Feb 2015, 8:15 pm

#1008087

what is this vent for and why is one open and the other sealed?

are these original 1960 headlights or where may i get a new set?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Feb 2015, 8:19 pm

#1008088

you need to get the number off the chasis from just in front of the inspection plate for the front gearbox coupler

Futue te ipsum!!!

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 8 Feb 2015, 8:48 pm

#1008094

On the gearbox tunnel? That was the 2586373 number, I looked it up and looks like a 60s

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Feb 2015, 8:54 pm

#1008095

My mistake - i was looking for a 11XXX number, but they came later

Could be a 1959 by vw-resource.com

1959 (1 Jan 59 to 31 Dec 59)
Chassis 2,226,207 - 2,801,613
Engine 2,721,314 - 3,424,453

Futue te ipsum!!!

DPV2010 Casual Dubber

43 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 8 Feb 2015, 9:10 pm

#1008096

The engine is a replacement so can't use that. Does anyone know what year those headlights are from?

hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 8 Feb 2015, 9:28 pm

#1008098

Headlights are aftermarket Rossi. Not original VW.
The horn should be mounted behind the "vent"

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 · 9 Feb 2015, 3:55 pm

#1008128

Great! Looking forward to seeing the progress on this!

Carl and Emily Officially Full-On Dubber

349 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 11 Feb 2015, 8:42 am

#1008235

Cool little beast.

Das Resto Haus will post to you for parts.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=107262&page=1#pid1000942

Keep us posted.

P.S. Rossi Headlights are quite a sort after accessory, so don't go throwing them away if you decide to go with a stock set. You could easily sell them.

alansvw Wolfsburg Wizard

426 posts · joined May 2005 · 24 Feb 2015, 12:43 am

#1008858

anyone know of a ute like this for sale in NSW as my son was after a second car for his mowing business and that would be very differnt!

wombatventures Wolfsburg Wizard

680 posts · joined Feb 2013 · 24 Feb 2015, 7:43 pm

#1008893

Cool ute Mate. I remember one like that used to float around the northern suburbs, even out as far as Gawler when I was in my teens. Any idea of its history?

DUBS BY THE RIVER 2021 Morgan SA - Sept 18-19 2021

Currently suffering from delusions of sanity!