What's that type of bug called?

803 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 5 Mar 2005, 1:40 pm

#311292

I am looking at buying a bug that isn't a soft top but it has a portion of the roof being that vinyl stuff. It was apparently originally made like this. I think it's like a 1972 Superbug model. Is this true that they came standard like this? I am a bit wary about buying one like this, a normal sunroof would have been nice but not sure.

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 5 Mar 2005, 1:41 pm

#311293

youd be lookin at a rag top beetle. its like a softtop sunroof.

if its not factory its called a sardine, as the lids been rolled back.:thumb

[Edited on 5/3/2005 by twoguns]

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warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 5 Mar 2005, 1:42 pm

#311294

your after a rag top yes?.. they came out all across the years, some are aftermarket..

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2005, 2:15 pm

#311305

if it is the one that is being auctioned online at the moment, then it is a sardine can, sunroofs were never that big.

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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2005, 5:23 pm

#311400

baybuscamperkid wrote:if it is the one that is being auctioned online at the moment, then it is a sardine can, sunroofs were never that big.

You are probably correct baybuscamperkid but they did make them in Mexico... right up until the end of Beetle production..
I think they would be great.... a semi=convertible...

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 Mar 2005, 5:52 pm

#311419

wouldn't be bad...but i have sunroof in mine, so don't need to sardine it

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷

vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Mar 2005, 5:53 pm

#311421

I think I would like a sunroof to let some of the bloody heat out

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Mar 2005, 6:36 pm

#311452

68AutoBug wrote:
baybuscamperkid wrote:if it is the one that is being auctioned online at the moment, then it is a sardine can, sunroofs were never that big.
You are probably correct baybuscamperkid but they did make them in Mexico... right up until the end of Beetle production..
I think they would be great.... a semi=convertible...

Lee

cool, didnt realise.

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bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 Mar 2005, 6:41 pm

#311454

helps vern helps

especially if the kids are yelling over the top of dak dak dak...more hot air!

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷

vern74 Fahrvergnugen

901 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Mar 2005, 6:47 pm

#311462

Had all 3 in the car the other day all yabbering at the same time when some dickhead tried to cut me off and forced me to say "Holy F&^%" and a few others......
The girls were instantly quiet and stayed that way all the way home
Then told their mother 😠
I got a "talking too"

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Mar 2005, 12:29 am

#311675

If it's a a 72 SuperBug as you say, then it is absolutely a sardine... Though it could be a BRITAX conversion which if fitted correctly, is ok. Factory Ragtops ceased production in 1966 I believe. Solid sunroofs were offered there after.

The 'factory' Mexican rags are an intirely different animal...Stay well away!

But IMHO the early factory rags are the best.

FUCH your early!

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WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 6 Mar 2005, 5:34 am

#311698

Better hang on to mine then hey... hehehehehehe:P

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve

3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 6 Mar 2005, 8:11 am

#311706

hey, try this:

daughter went to visit her dad in sydney for two weeks and was really good incar until the first time i was cut off.

then she put up her fingers and yelled some lovely obscentities...getting told off by a 7yo was not what he was expecting

The look on the guys face was priceless, but she still got a lecture when we got home.

And the swearing thing is how ppl know if i'm upset...

dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷