need door info

57 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 16 Nov 2004, 5:39 pm

#265140

will the doors off a 64 beetle fit on a 60 beetle. i thought they would but having heaps of trouble getting them to fit? any answers????? Ta.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Nov 2004, 5:43 pm

#265144

yes they will fit and have the same latch mechanism

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

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 16 Nov 2004, 9:39 pm

#265368

ya gotta get them hinges right and then they will fit purfek
cept if ya ca has been banged up

Karmen
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58 & 62 beetle parting. 74 panel parting
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11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 6:14 am

#265479

they always seem to look like they won't fit....

Late doors fit onto early cars and vise versa....

I wouldn't have thought they would but I've seen them....

just change the door catch on the car....

Lee

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57 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 1:57 pm

#265718

Thanx guys>>>:bounce

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2004, 7:09 pm

#265914

Lee

A 60 and a 64 have the same door latch / catch system no need to change 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

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

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409