shape change · Aussieveedubbers

Valkyrie · 16 Nov 2006, 7:37 pm

well lets start of my newb questions buy asking what year did the shape of he beetle change
or am i jsut imagining that a 69 looks slightly different to a 64

killakornkobb · 16 Nov 2006, 8:08 pm

in 68 they introduced the "fat chick"

upright headligts
4 stud wheels, quite a few changes

Valkyrie · 16 Nov 2006, 8:23 pm

LOL can u elaborate on the "fat chick"
LOL

killakornkobb · 16 Nov 2006, 8:28 pm

the "late" beetles 68 and on look wider, particularly in the rear, when you look at the decklid, i dont know if theyre actually wider though..

and the guards dont look as smooth, due to the upright headies

sean68 · 16 Nov 2006, 8:49 pm

pre 68 beetles had laid back headlights, blade type bumpers with towel rails and overriders and came with 1100, 1200, 1300cc engines
68 on had the upright headlights, square bumpers and have 1500 and 1600cc engines
also 67 US and european spec beetles had the upright headlights

[ Edited on 16-11-2006 by sean68 ]

Hertz · 16 Nov 2006, 8:53 pm

Early bugs look slim, fit and sexy. Later ones look like a fat chick in bike shorts. Takes a special kind of guy to really love one.:P

Bizarre · 16 Nov 2006, 8:54 pm

Valkyrie wrote:LOL can u elaborate on the "fat chick"
LOL

Something that is VERY comfortable to ride

but

You dont want your mates to see you with one

phatratpat · 16 Nov 2006, 9:06 pm

Hertz wrote:Early bugs look slim, fit and sexy. Later ones look like a fat chick in bike shorts. Takes a special kind of guy to really love one.:P

I will drink to that !!:beer:beer

sean68 · 16 Nov 2006, 9:08 pm

I got the best of both worlds 😉

Special Air Service · 16 Nov 2006, 9:12 pm

Bizarre wrote:
Valkyrie wrote:LOL can u elaborate on the "fat chick"
LOL
Something that is VERY comfortable to ride

but

You dont want your mates to see you with one

Yeah

Just like a step-thru motor bike

baybuscamperkid · 16 Nov 2006, 10:17 pm

Bizarre wrote:
Valkyrie wrote:LOL can u elaborate on the "fat chick"
LOL
Something that is VERY comfortable to ride

but

You dont want your mates to see you with one

was wonderin how many people knew that definition, they use the same name for the 70s kombis, i got a real chuckle out of that the first time i heard that description of my kombi 😀 especially humorous to "Fat Pizza" fans

[ Edited on 16-11-2006 by baybuscamperkid ]

Valkyrie · 17 Nov 2006, 6:09 am

hahaha cheers guys
gave me a good giggle

beelzebug · 17 Nov 2006, 10:25 am

Hi Valkyrie,

Try this useful link www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugselecta.htm

Aussie cars were some 2 years behind when the change from slim and sexy to fat chick was made. Viva the slim and sexy!