1962 Volkswagen Beetle\'s correct engine boot lid.

62ragtop Officially Full-On Dubber

269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jun 2006, 8:16 pm

#498366

Hi guys! Needs some advice about the original 1962 beetle engine boot lid. What should it be? I am pretty sure it is a pope nose but how about the grove on the deck lid? Does it come down all the way and slightly curved? Or only come down half way but no curve? Defenitely not come down all the way and curved all the way(W Deck lid).

And of course, does anyone have a good one for sale?

Please advice!

Thanks!

[ Edited on 8-6-2006 by 62ragtop ]

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 8 Jun 2006, 8:22 pm

#498370

a 62 decklid would be like so:

same on 58 to early 64 beetles
the rib in the center with no curves at the bottom is from 64-67 beetles with the wide beak

Joel

[ Edited on 8-6-2006 by DUB74L ]

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jun 2006, 8:25 pm

#498372

Just sold a perfect one last week.
I have another but it does need some work.
give me a call if you get stuck.
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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jun 2006, 9:04 pm

#498386

Hi,

that is the wrong number plate lamp on that deck lid...
thats an early beetle light... oval.... from a "W" deck lid..

its made of steel....

the 58-64 is made of a cast alloy ...

slightly smaller in height.....

Lee

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BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jun 2006, 9:31 pm

#498396

The deck lid is correct.
The popes nose is correct , its the small cast type, which looks a lot like a w deck lid popes nose from a distance.:thumb

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62ragtop Officially Full-On Dubber

269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 8 Jun 2006, 11:18 pm

#498449

Thanks a lot for clearing it up guys! Now that i know which is the correct one, where do i get one in good condition ready to be paint?

Anyone have one for sale?!

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Jun 2006, 3:04 pm

#498651

call me
Looks to be a good one, best to come and have a look.
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269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 10 Jun 2006, 1:10 am

#498873

Will call u tomorrow BUGBOY!

davidmaleny Officially Full-On Dubber

283 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 11 Jun 2006, 2:47 pm

#499301

couple here may be gone ?? David

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