W decklids?

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 5:33 pm

#421528

when did W decklids stop?

and how can you date one?

what characteristics changed through the years?

Tagedeezee Heezy

twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 5:45 pm

#421534

58. i think the nose is the only difference. you also get the 'h' pattern on the rear appron. not part of the w lid but is part of the overall characteristic/effect.

[ Edited on 25/10/2005 by twoguns ]

Simply Cruzin'...

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Oct 2005, 10:51 pm

#421702

ended April 57

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WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 26 Oct 2005, 3:14 am

#421751

killakornkobb wrote:when did W decklids stop?

and how can you date one?

Take it out for a coffee first and see if it's keen...
Then maybe an informal dinner at a cafe`...
Walking dates are good... A walk in the park.. Then, if you don't like the ways things are going, you can just Keep Walking....
Don't do the movies for a while... You don't want it leaving rust stains on the seat if it gets excited...

Hope this helps...
Good luck..

:sandrine

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 26 Oct 2005, 8:44 am

#421782

Hahaha, that's cute WABaja!! :P Giggles in the morning are a good way to start the day. 😀

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Oct 2005, 9:12 am

#421792

Harde ha ha!!!!

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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 26 Oct 2005, 9:20 am

#421794

the shape of the spring mount is different.
pre '55 have angled sides, post 55 are straight.

Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 26 Oct 2005, 5:36 pm

#421911

my lid has no hinges anymoregood old rust)(, or spring up the top... it has the T handel to open/lock with a keyhold on it...my popesnose is fu@#ed... so it's no help, bu i wanna know what year the lid is, so i can get a decent nose🙂

Tagedeezee Heezy

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 9:52 am

#422125

Did you end up getting a W-lid Damo?

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Oct 2005, 10:06 am

#422128

Hey Korncob i have a 54 popesnose. i also still have nos Safari beige beading.
Ad

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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 4:00 pm

#422205

popes nose only come on split beetles.
otherwise it is just a licence plate light housing.

Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 5:05 pm

#422214

how much for the pope's nose Ad? would I get a Picachu Killing discount?

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Oct 2005, 7:51 pm

#422260

hey ad - can i grab the beading at DoVW?

i got the rust repaired tody at school, beaters did a good job..im in the process of repairing the dents myself.. where the licence plate light thingy goes, it is attatched by 3 rods i guess... with wing nuts holding it to the lid..

oh, and i kinda two toned my bug today too 😀

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 27 Oct 2005, 9:58 pm

#422304

You two toned it? Pics!! :P

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Oct 2005, 10:02 pm

#422309

can ya post em fer me? i havnt got dreamweaver anymore, so i can't upload.. and too late to reinstall/setup lol

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killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 27 Oct 2005, 10:11 pm

#422324

OOOOOOOOOOO-EEEEEEEEEErrrrrrrr

going to bed.. i emailed them to chris.. hopfully he comes on soon and can post in my members rides... it looked shit untill i put the chrome trims back on 🙂

Tagedeezee Heezy

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 11:17 pm

#422370

like this?

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewthread.php?tid=26715&page=3#pid422369

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Oct 2005, 7:14 am

#422406

ended April 57

They ended in August 1957 with the last of the Oval Windows.

August was the model change over not April.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Oct 2005, 9:13 am

#422443

there's a license plate light to suit "W" decklid on ebay at the moment.
Currently at $5.
Item number: 4585508871

Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.