Parts info on 56 ovals.....DOOR's interchangeable??

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 4 Sep 2017, 6:13 pm

#1037546

Hi guys, I have just bought myself a 56 oval to build but need some info on Std parts etc, I have never built a stock car so I have no idea... It's a pretty solid car, floors need replacing and a few little rust spots on the body etc, pretty easy compared my race car really...
Now the doors I have are bare, I do have a box of bits n Bobs but know I'll have to buy a heap of parts etc.... Is there an exploded view on the doors and even a thread somewhere of how to rebuild them to have a look at.... I'll keep it at this for now... Baby steps lol

Cheers
Fabo
Perth

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Sep 2017, 6:34 pm

#1037547

cnfabo wrote:I have never built a stock car so I have no idea...

ha hah............that's funny 😂

Futue te ipsum!!!

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 4 Sep 2017, 7:03 pm

#1037548

Bahaha race cars are easier, rip shit out and throw it in the bin..

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 4 Sep 2017, 7:04 pm

#1037549

First things first.......How bout an update on the race car ?

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 4 Sep 2017, 7:53 pm

#1037553

I have about two weeks work on it left, and it's been like that for a year, ha.. Just lost a bit of motivation really.. I'll still finish it just when I get some oomph back.. Been doing other things instead.... But when the race cars done, I'm going to try and sell it as I really don't miss racing much at all...

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 4 Sep 2017, 9:25 pm

#1037556

have lot of bits for 56 oval
and geeric parts pm me what u need
am having a beetle parts clearance

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Sep 2017, 7:25 am

#1037558

have a look on the Wolfsburg West site there parts catalogue is pretty good

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/Body_misc/misc_bug_body.cfm?type=1

most parts are available in Aussie either new of S/H

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 5 Sep 2017, 9:39 am

#1037559

Cheers guys

Bushed , I'm in no rush but thanks for the offer... Was trying to get my head around some things..

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 5 Sep 2017, 6:40 pm

#1037568

This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.

madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 5 Sep 2017, 9:57 pm

#1037573

psimitar wrote:This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.

Thank you very much

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 5 Sep 2017, 10:16 pm

#1037574

and what a gem it was / is used 71 gutters too lol

psimitar wrote:This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 9 Sep 2017, 11:22 pm

#1037626

bushed wrote:and what a gem it was / is used 71 gutters too lol

Yup and those 71 gutters needed a fair bit of re-profiling to match the shape of the 56.

madness is in the eye of the beholder 👍

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 20 Sep 2017, 8:35 am

#1037759

I'm back, I have some early 60 doors so in regards to the non oval door latch and strikers... Will the 60 latch work with the oval striker or can I bolt on a 60's striker....
Cheers

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 20 Sep 2017, 8:48 am

#1037760

54/5 no
56-57 yes

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 20 Sep 2017, 9:23 am

#1037762

Is that a yes to 56-57 will work with early 60 doors?

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 21 Sep 2017, 9:05 am

#1037772

cnfabo wrote:Is that a yes to 56-57 will work with early 60 doors?

yes

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bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 21 Sep 2017, 11:40 am

#1037773

I have some poss 58-61 doors ...salvageable and oval handles etc
and more bling for yours
may come to Old Bar if I aint missed it to get them to you

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 21 Sep 2017, 1:24 pm

#1037775

bushed wrote:I have some poss 58-61 doors ...salvageable and oval handles etc
and more bling for yours
may come to Old Bar if I aint missed it to get them to you

Long drive from Perth.. But thanks