WTB - W decklid, Popes nose & 57 tail lights

Barnabie Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 7 Jul 2010, 8:35 pm

#789177

Okay, so I know this is like trying to buy rocking horse sh... but I thought I'd through it out there anyway.

Looking for a "W" decklid (handle would be a bonus!), popes nose light assembly and 57 tail lights.

I live in NSW but obviously am prepared to travel!!

Heres hoping ....

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Jul 2010, 10:32 pm

#789203

Barnabie wrote:Okay, so I know this is like trying to buy rocking horse sh... but I thought I'd through it out there anyway.

Looking for a "W" decklid (handle would be a bonus!), popes nose light assembly and 57 tail lights.

I live in NSW but obviously am prepared to travel!!

Heres hoping ....

You probably mean the number plate lamp from a 55-56
as the pope's nose lamp is VERY Rare...
the brake lamp was in the popes nose along with the number plate lamp, as the round tail lamps were only tail lamps..
The number plate lamp used to glow red... [brakes]
that's why it was called a pope's nose...
[similar to rudolf the red nosed reindeer... lol

LEE

the oval tail lamps have the stop lamps in them..

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DylanTheDubber Custom Title Time!

1,252 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 7 Jul 2010, 11:01 pm

#789212

Mate you do know that these parts are very Rare and you would be up for nearly a grand to get them , and thats if you can find someone who has them.

From Dylan

flying 58 Seriously Crusin Dubber

143 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 8 Jul 2010, 5:34 pm

#789342

pm sent

lhd 58 ragtop
06 tdi golf (wifes car)

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2010, 5:39 pm

#789345

do u want the early popes nose fora splity window bug

or one to suit an Oval bug if u want 56/57 taillights the number plate light is different

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

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Jul 2010, 8:09 pm

#789379

I have all the parts your asking for.
send me a pm and i'll forward my contact details if your still looking.

Everything 36HP !
Change over king and link spindles
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volumex Officially Full-On Dubber

389 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 8 Jul 2010, 10:08 pm

#789415

68AutoBug wrote:as the pope's nose lamp is VERY Rare...

LOL They aren't that hard to find...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=235494
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=203444
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=693267

There is a slight variation in popes noses & W-decks. Some W-decks have a ridge in them where the light goes and the licence lights have a matching cutout. Other W-decks have the normal gentle curvature and the licence lights don't have a cutout - similar to the 58-62 licence lights. Just make sure that your W-deck and licence light match.

Bugboy will sort you out with the right bits.

Barnabie Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 8 Jul 2010, 10:41 pm

#789421

Thanks guys,
Its a 57 oval so ideally I'd be after the correct parts for that year. Thanks to the guys that have PM'd me - its greatly appreciated.👍