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Price of original "W"boot lid ???????

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/76008/price-of-original-wboot-lid

dr strapp 路

What would one expect to pay for a lid in : (a) in good nick馃檨b) in poor condition ?????

LUFTMEISTER 路

a. 400-500 b. 50-5

vw54 路

buy one onf the repros ones there extreamly well made from Vintage 02-9789-1777

even if you do manage to find a decent one you will spend another 4 or 5 hundred repairing and paint stripping etc etc

volumex 路

Also depends if you include the tail light, hinges & spring. A mint taillight can be $100, hinges aren't much but add $$$ to the weld repair and the 53-55 springs are ~$30 and the 56-57 springs are ~$5.

The price of the new one I saw at Dubs by the Pub was $850. On The Samba they are US$340.

dr strapp 路

Thanks for the info.....this is becoming quite an education.....

Turbo54 路

And remember 54-55 are different and usually fetch more than a late 55-57 version.
The difference is the triangle at the top. One for a big spring and one for a small spring.
I think I have a very good rust free 54 W lid spare but top dollar asked.
T54

dr strapp 路

As a relative newby to bugs, thanks for the quick and informed input from members......

vw54 路

yes the early and late W engine lids were different where the spring attaches

the new ones available are the later type
but a new section could be made and spot weled into place to match the pre 55 type lid

dr strapp 路

T54......so how much for your lid....$$$$..??????

fish26 路

So, what condition are yours in, dr strapp? Pictures would also help.

BUGBOY 路

I think I have a early and a few later as spares if your looking.