Price of original "W"boot lid ???????

dr strapp Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 18 Apr 2009, 1:15 am

#707547

What would one expect to pay for a lid in : (a) in good nick🙁b) in poor condition ?????

Rust is the new 2-pac.

LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk

2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 18 Apr 2009, 8:29 am

#707556

a. 400-500 b. 50-5

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Apr 2009, 12:29 pm

#707596

buy one onf the repros ones there extreamly well made from Vintage 02-9789-1777

even if you do manage to find a decent one you will spend another 4 or 5 hundred repairing and paint stripping etc etc

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

volumex Officially Full-On Dubber

389 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 18 Apr 2009, 11:08 pm

#707702

Also depends if you include the tail light, hinges & spring. A mint taillight can be $100, hinges aren't much but add $$$ to the weld repair and the 53-55 springs are ~$30 and the 56-57 springs are ~$5.

The price of the new one I saw at Dubs by the Pub was $850. On The Samba they are US$340.

dr strapp Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 19 Apr 2009, 12:52 am

#707717

Thanks for the info.....this is becoming quite an education.....

Rust is the new 2-pac.

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 19 Apr 2009, 9:30 am

#707746

And remember 54-55 are different and usually fetch more than a late 55-57 version.
The difference is the triangle at the top. One for a big spring and one for a small spring.
I think I have a very good rust free 54 W lid spare but top dollar asked.
T54

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dr strapp Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 20 Apr 2009, 12:22 pm

#707962

As a relative newby to bugs, thanks for the quick and informed input from members......

Rust is the new 2-pac.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Apr 2009, 12:39 pm

#707968

yes the early and late W engine lids were different where the spring attaches

the new ones available are the later type
but a new section could be made and spot weled into place to match the pre 55 type lid

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

dr strapp Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 20 Apr 2009, 3:06 pm

#707998

T54......so how much for your lid....$$$$..??????

Rust is the new 2-pac.

fish26 Fahrvergnugen

903 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 20 Apr 2009, 3:21 pm

#708000

So, what condition are yours in, dr strapp? Pictures would also help.

bitten by the bug..........several times

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Apr 2009, 7:41 pm

#708058

I think I have a early and a few later as spares if your looking.

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