Installing pop outs in a 65 bug, NOW DRILLED & FITTED

vorsprungdurchtechnique · 12 Dec 2009, 2:02 pm

Hi guys,

I'm scratching my head trying to install some pop outs into my 65 bug, I'm looking for the "5 pre-drilled holes" in the rear 1/4 window / pilar area which according to the instructions are on every beetle - but not mine! Anyone else come across this? Wouldn't mind some advice before I start drilling.
Thanks.

Sides · 12 Dec 2009, 2:24 pm

You've got the existing windows out, yeah ???

Every bug I've seen they've been there... underneath the normal window rubber, right through the spot welded/crimped seam where the inside and outside panels join.

Do you have the holes in the C pillar for the pivot arm/lock thingy to mount up to ???

68AutoBug · 12 Dec 2009, 2:34 pm

I haven't fitted mine as yet...

but every beetle I've seen has the holes under the vinyl etc hoodlining ....

LEE

Bizarre · 12 Dec 2009, 2:51 pm

Have a look here

This is my 1303 - may help you

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47292&page=1#pid444032

1303Steve · 12 Dec 2009, 4:58 pm

Hi

Early bugs as in 6 volt models didn't get the holes from the factory.

Have a look on Samba there might be instructions or a template.

In the US your car would be a 64 model.

Steve

68AutoBug · 12 Dec 2009, 5:33 pm

1303Steve wrote:Hi
Early bugs as in 6 volt models didn't get the holes from the factory.
Have a look on Samba there might be instructions or a template.
In the US your car would be a 64 model.
Steve

OR a 1963 model.. etc...

The German made 1965 -66 -67 were different to the Aussie 65- 66- 67 beetles...

seems strange that early beetles didn't have the pop out holes yet they were a popular option in the USA...

LEE

vorsprungdurchtechnique · 12 Dec 2009, 8:02 pm

Thanks for all the info guys, drilled the holes (gulp!) and carefully installed the pop outs this arvo. Confident this is a good an install as you're gonna get, yet they are by no means a perfect fit - close, but not spot on. However, the most important thing is they cool super nice! Will post some pictures tomorrow. Thanks again.

68AutoBug · 12 Dec 2009, 9:55 pm

vorsprungdurchtechnique wrote:Thanks for all the info guys, drilled the holes (gulp!) and carefully installed the pop outs this arvo. Confident this is a good an install as you're gonna get, yet they are by no means a perfect fit - close, but not spot on. However, the most important thing is they cool super nice! Will post some pictures tomorrow. Thanks again.

HI
You should have said they were great fitting..

Now, We will all be looking at Your pics... lol

looking to see where they don't fit...

that would have been a difficult job I'm sure...

cheers

LEE

djnee · 13 Dec 2009, 8:32 am

68AutoBug wrote:You should have said they were great fitting..

Now, We will all be looking at Your pics... lol

looking to see where they don't fit...

Ha! Glad it's not just me who thinks that way!😂

68AutoBug · 13 Dec 2009, 2:35 pm

For those who don't know

the holes for the pop out windows which are in all later beetles
1968> on

are NOT drilled but punched with some sort of pointed punch..

Lee