Okay so my felt channel on the beetle 'fell' out earlier letting me know that the never ending list of repairs is NOT over (front window) - does anyone know which year felt channels i need for an Aussie 67 - I normally have to buy 64 parts but the choice is 52-64 and 65 - ON - is it a length difference and if so anyone know the lengths then i can measure the fallen one ? -
... and does a new one push in or do i need clips and/or other indescribably fiddly bits that will take 5 hours and lots of swearing to install?
Help is much appreciated thanks you
Wend
1967 Rat Beetle
1974 Kombi
1967 Aussie Deluxe Project
Yes, the 1964 or earlier as in AUG 1964 the windows got larger in German factory made beetles.. [1965 VW year model]
The 1967 Australian Beetle was very similar as the 1962 German beetle.
the glass was larger on 65> German beetles, so I don't think the glass bailey channels would have the top corner in the correct place..
I would go for the 1964 ones Wendy...
cheers
LEE
its difficult to find good quality ones.. I have seen show cars with the top corner beginning to fray in less than 12 months...
Mine have lasted about 13 years but have always been under cover.. No idea of who made them etc.. but they are a light colour like the colour of canvas...
I would hate to have to do them again
lol.. LEE
Just read Your post again, it seems to be the vertical one called bailey channel by Mick Motors where I bought Mine years ago.
I don't believe a longer one would cause any problems..
From memory, they are held in by clips invented in 1933.. lol
I can only remember the right angle one....
CIP1 etc websites should show You what they look like..
Your clips may have rusted away..
cheers
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
buy the items from an Aussie supplier then you will get the correct items
Thanks guys - i can get one from Sydney now i know the right size I guess I'll find out the quality when i get it back 🙂 it's the upright one on the main door window next to the vent window but not the vent window upright (if that makes sense)
1967 Rat Beetle
1974 Kombi
1967 Aussie Deluxe Project
Yes, I bought new vertical ones for the quarter windows last year..
They are now German Kombi ones.. lol
were just very long... lol
cheers
LEE
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
😂 well the kombi does need new seals... it's all bonding with the little beast and he's a pleasure to while away the hours with so no harm if i they don't fit..
1967 Rat Beetle
1974 Kombi
1967 Aussie Deluxe Project
