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Photo of Air Bag testing in 1969 Beetle... in 1969

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#501996
Here is a photo of an air bag test in a 1969 Beetle
in 1969....

I wonder where they were stored????

Glovebox ???

Steering wheel??? I suppose...

Lee

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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#501999
what sort of crash test has a full cage installed?

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#502001
think thats a door frame so they could see what happens:jesus
i throught air bags went under der car:jesus
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68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#502012
Also seems to be on the Right Hand side....

US & German beetles were Left Hand Drive...

also no windows in car....

??

Lee
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#502025
interesting... where were the airbags packed??

Not the type of air bags i like , i like ones that make your car :bounce

I also found out Vw were testing semi auto transmissions as far back as 59-60...

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#502090
Hi

Maybe the driver wore them on their forehead.

Steve

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#502096
Ah ! Yes the headbutt bag. a cause of many accident
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