Installing pop outs in a 65 bug, NOW DRILLED & FITTED

67 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Dec 2009, 2:02 pm

#751936

Hi guys,

I'm scratching my head trying to install some pop outs into my 65 bug, I'm looking for the "5 pre-drilled holes" in the rear 1/4 window / pilar area which according to the instructions are on every beetle - but not mine! Anyone else come across this? Wouldn't mind some advice before I start drilling.
Thanks.

Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 · 12 Dec 2009, 2:24 pm

#751939

You've got the existing windows out, yeah ???

Every bug I've seen they've been there... underneath the normal window rubber, right through the spot welded/crimped seam where the inside and outside panels join.

Do you have the holes in the C pillar for the pivot arm/lock thingy to mount up to ???

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Dec 2009, 2:34 pm

#751942

I haven't fitted mine as yet...

but every beetle I've seen has the holes under the vinyl etc hoodlining ....

LEE

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12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Dec 2009, 2:51 pm

#751943

Have a look here

This is my 1303 - may help you

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47292&page=1#pid444032

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Dec 2009, 4:58 pm

#751978

Hi

Early bugs as in 6 volt models didn't get the holes from the factory.

Have a look on Samba there might be instructions or a template.

In the US your car would be a 64 model.

Steve

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Dec 2009, 5:33 pm

#751986

1303Steve wrote:Hi
Early bugs as in 6 volt models didn't get the holes from the factory.
Have a look on Samba there might be instructions or a template.
In the US your car would be a 64 model.
Steve

OR a 1963 model.. etc...

The German made 1965 -66 -67 were different to the Aussie 65- 66- 67 beetles...

seems strange that early beetles didn't have the pop out holes yet they were a popular option in the USA...

LEE

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vorsprungdurchtechnique Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 12 Dec 2009, 8:02 pm

#752001

Thanks for all the info guys, drilled the holes (gulp!) and carefully installed the pop outs this arvo. Confident this is a good an install as you're gonna get, yet they are by no means a perfect fit - close, but not spot on. However, the most important thing is they cool super nice! Will post some pictures tomorrow. Thanks again.

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Dec 2009, 9:55 pm

#752029

vorsprungdurchtechnique wrote:Thanks for all the info guys, drilled the holes (gulp!) and carefully installed the pop outs this arvo. Confident this is a good an install as you're gonna get, yet they are by no means a perfect fit - close, but not spot on. However, the most important thing is they cool super nice! Will post some pictures tomorrow. Thanks again.

HI
You should have said they were great fitting..

Now, We will all be looking at Your pics... lol

looking to see where they don't fit...

that would have been a difficult job I'm sure...

cheers

LEE

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djnee Officially Full-On Dubber

341 posts · joined Mar 2009 · 13 Dec 2009, 8:32 am

#752068

68AutoBug wrote:You should have said they were great fitting..

Now, We will all be looking at Your pics... lol

looking to see where they don't fit...

Ha! Glad it's not just me who thinks that way!😂

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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Dec 2009, 2:35 pm

#752124

For those who don't know

the holes for the pop out windows which are in all later beetles
1968> on

are NOT drilled but punched with some sort of pointed punch..

Lee

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