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veedubius Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#760706
Hi

I have a bit of rust at the bottom of the engine lid which I believe will stop me getting the car registered.

I am looking for another boot lid cheap to use in the meantime as I don't have the cash at the moment to get it repaired properly and was hoping I could find one to swap over.

Obviously a 66 boot lid would be ideal but these seem a bit rare and the one I have found the guy wants $350 for which seems a bit steep to me.

Anyway, I thought another year model may work also for a temporary swap if I can get one for the right price. Does anyone know what year model boot lids should be able to be swapped directly over to my 66? I would think anything from 61 or so up to 67 should swap over directly with mounts and latches matching up but can anyone provide any thoughts on this?

Thanks

Sides Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined May 2007 ·

#760748
OK... I'm curious... what's different/special about a 66 deck lid ???

I've never owned a 66, but I would've thought it'd be the same as either a 65 or a 67 lid, with maybe just the number plate light housing being different...
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#760766
nothing, there no difference between a 64 and a 67
except the last batch of 67s had the late model push button catch like euro bugs instead of the old T handle twist type

anything pre 67 will fit it
the one for $350 would want to be an oval W decklid in decent shape for that kinda money

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

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#760771
Joel wrote:nothing, there no difference between a 64 and a 67
except the last batch of 67s had the late model push button catch like euro bugs instead of the old T handle twist type

anything pre 67 will fit it
the one for $350 would want to be an oval W decklid in decent shape for that kinda money
$350 I will sell you a old 1967 beetle.
I just dont know where thr lid is 🤪🤪🤪😂

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#760779
getting slack mr mezz thats a 68-69

with some funky moss, ratters pay good moneyz for that

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

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#760780
Joel wrote:getting slack mr mezz thats a 68-69

with some funky moss, ratters pay good moneyz for that


ahhhh they all look the same to me😂😂😂

so it should be rare Rat $3500🤪🤪
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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#760863
make sure u water the moss every day keep it growing

the 66 and 67 engine lids have a 1300 badge attached together with holes drills for it
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


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Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·

#761443
Just for comparison, I just sold my 54 w lid which is different to other w lids. It was mint and I sold it for $500.
350 would be about right.
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