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Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#132771
Does anyone know what year Beetles first came out with the elastic pockets in the doors. My '68 does'nt have them and they'd be real handy....assuming that later ones will fit.
Roger.
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#132772
my 71 super bug has a map pocket on the drivers side but not the passenger
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#132773
Yep, that'd do it, I need somewhere to put my interior light - penlight torch- 🙂 but I dont know if later door trims fit ie holes etc.
Roger.
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#132777
yeh im afraid i couldnt tell u if they would fit but i cant imagine them being too different.......im actually making some new door trims for my beetle with some 4mm ply and foam and vinyl.....and im not going to include map pockets.....id offer you my old one but it is so god damn stuffed that its not even worth it
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#132779
yeh im afraid i couldnt tell u if they would fit but i cant imagine them being too different.......im actually making some new door trims for my beetle with some 4mm ply and foam and vinyl.....and im not going to include map pockets.....id offer you my old one but it is so god damn stuffed that its not even worth it
62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#132795
Yes 1968 door trims are the same as on later beetles up to the last one in 1976..
The door pockets were never really successful ... they always fell apart after years of service.... You can buy new ones..
ie.. a full set of 4 , 2 x doors 2 x rears...
usually black...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#132917
Thanks Lee and re new ones, I've already spoken to the guys at Volkspower.
Anthrion they're dead cheap but only in Black.
Roger
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#133087
The new ones from Volkspower are made in Brazil. They have pockets both sides. I found them to fit pretty good and they are made using water resistant masonite.

I also used plastic to cover the whole inner of the door as shown in the pics. "Respray of Beetle part II"

They were so cheap that I could not justify at this stage spending any more on interior trim. 😀
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Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#133437
Thanks Pete, Water resistant masonite will be ideal for my body type 🙂 although drain holes in the pockets could be called for if we ever get any rain here!

FWIW the guys at Volkspower quoted me $100 (I think) for a set of 4.....Brilliant!
Roger.
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#133442
If you dont want black then order some from Vintage ... the TMI brand are great.... ive got them on my 65 sea blue....

call them on 9789-1777 to order... make sure you order the one with the pockets
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Unity-28 TOO LOW? NEVER

1,742 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#133454
Yeah but Vintage want about 400 for a set of tmi prods....Well at least they did about 6 months ago....

N!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#133529
Not that much... Well at least they wont fall apart in 6 months like the black ones from Brazil.
Spend money buy quality.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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Softop Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#134146
Why do I get the impression that vw54 has a vested interest in Vintage 😀
If you drive fast enough you're past the accident before it happens !

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#134249
No interest i just know what they have when people ask and know the quality of the different products and the services that various places provide.... its called sharing ones knowledge.

You dont have to listen to me or take my advice i am only giving you an option.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603


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