some measurements needed

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 May 2003, 5:53 pm

#44787

Just wondering if anyone with an early '60s bug could measure two points for me please?

Centre of windscreen, top to bottom inside the rubber.

B pillar, from the waistline contour to the top of the rain gutter.

Thanks,
Matt

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 May 2003, 7:34 pm

#44821

Surely someone has an early 60s bug and a tape measure...?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 May 2003, 7:41 pm

#44824

Ring Michael at VVDS tomorrow...

he has my windscreen plug, that i made from marine ply to fit into the windscreen hole TIGHT.
He can measure it for you... its for a 40 hp body not a Oval is this what u want ???

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

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 May 2003, 7:49 pm

#44827

a 61 body is what I'm using so anything with the same appertures....

Also need the b pillar height to ensure it's the same proportion all the way along...

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 May 2003, 8:01 pm

#44833

Then thats the one you need

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

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 7 May 2003, 7:07 pm

#45140

I have the windscreen height. Now I need the height from the waistline contour up the b-pillar (immediately behind door) to the top of the rain gutter....

Can any one help?

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 May 2003, 7:28 pm

#45143

Do you remember Paul From Flat Four.?
got the Green Buggy, is doing up a Vert Ghia ( Mike Mart.. old one.)
Well he just got his NEW 61 Beetle Tonight.
Yes its Brand New......
Well in numerous pieces and state of repair but at least it was FREE !. Lucky Guy..!!!!!!
It was an unfinished project.
Well he Lives 2 Km east of me.
We c ould arrange a visit and you could see his Cool Ghia.:thumb

Regards,Glenn>

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 12 May 2003, 5:19 pm

#46563

Still searching for a measurement from an early '60s bug...

Need from waistline to rain gutter at the b-pillar

Anyone? Please?

Matt

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Old Dubber Wolfsburg Wizard

605 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 May 2003, 6:45 pm

#46602

Off the '62 on the left. Windscreen 330mm and gutter 446mm.

Grahame
visit my club site at www.vwdcqinc.org.au

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 13 May 2003, 12:39 am

#46800

thanks guys!

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 16 May 2003, 6:11 pm

#48052

Thanx guys.... now i know that 4" have been removed...

[Edited on 16-5-2003 by HotRodMatt]

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