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DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·

#1041436
Been collecting/hording VW stuff for a few years, finally
got around to doing something with some stuff that has
been in boxes for way too long. A sheild/shrine to all
things VW?!





Have made provision for a set of LEDs to go in behind and
yes she thinks I'm nuts!

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#1041439
Bet "she" isn't the only one...😂
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·

#1041533
Hoping someone out there may know where I could get
some rubbers for the two earlier tail lights at the top?

DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·

#1041538
Thought I may as well share this as well, I kind boss lady even
lets this one in the house, all be it out on the veranda! Be keen
to hear if anyone can shed some light (sorry) on the 50/50
tail lights? I vaguely remember reading somewhere they where
only on Aussie Beetles in 1961, is this correct?

Thanks.........



hulbyw Insano Dub Head

819 posts · joined Sep 2009 ·

#1041541
" I vaguely remember reading somewhere they where
only on Aussie Beetles in 1961, is this correct?" As far as I know that is correct

Cheers

DubbyFan Wolfsburg Wizard

518 posts · joined Nov 2010 ·

#1041543
Thanks mate so obviously stamped by VW Australia, interesting bit of VW trivia.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1041572
The 50-50 tail lights were introduced on Australian Beetles in June 1960. They were used until the 1962-and-a-half model came out in June 1962, which had the more familiar 3-segment tail light.

http://www.clubvw.org.au/history003

They were first produced by the Wolfsburg factory in late 1959 (1960 model) for German-made Beetles exported to Italy. The Australian factory soon picked up this particular improvement, and had them made here for our production line.

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