Ragtop finished!

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 16 Nov 2010, 11:04 pm

#813032

So...
I'm keen to fit a rag to one of my early beetles, is there anyone on here that has done it before?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2010, 5:50 am

#813045

Do u mean a goldie Sunroof or a chop top

I have 2 origional Sunroofs or are you thinking of grafting a roof to a hard top ??? it has been done

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

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 17 Nov 2010, 6:37 am

#813051

i have fitted a couple of original golde clips to bugs, take plenty of time to measure, measure, measure and you will be fine, there are some original stiffening brackets at the front, make sure you keep them attached, helps with lining up also

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 17 Nov 2010, 8:43 pm

#813139

I was thinking of grafting a golde style ragtop to the bug. VW54 what have you got exactly?

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Nov 2010, 10:45 pm

#813154

so long as You know that when You cut a large hole in the roof of a beetle You lose most of the strength....

Lee

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 17 Nov 2010, 11:12 pm

#813159

You do not lose most of the torsional or beaming strength by fitting a sunroof. I am involved in processing numerous torsional and beaming tests on many different types of vehicles, and the difference in strength between solid roof, and sunroof vehicles is negligible. The fact is that there is a difference, however it is not a difference to worry about. It is certainly not most of the strength.

68AutoBug wrote:so long as You know that when You cut a large hole in the roof of a beetle You lose most of the strength....

Lee

EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Nov 2010, 6:03 am

#813168

VW54 what have you got exactly?

As per above i have 2 origional cars a 56 and a 65

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

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 18 Nov 2010, 9:02 am

#813179

yeh you wont lost strenth, they are tuff as nails as long as you dont chop through the cant rails

1 1963 356b porsche coupe
2 1960 karmann ghia cab
1 1965 karmann ghia cab
1 1966 karmann cab
1 1961 split ute
1 1967 split p/van
1 1952 standard bug
1 1963 ragtop
1 1960 ragtop
2 1954 ovals
1 1956 oval baja project
1 1957 oval flying flea

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 13 Dec 2010, 6:54 pm

#816782

So i have bought a Golde roof clip from Wolfsburg, waiting for it to arrive 👍

Gurujimmy Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 14 Dec 2010, 5:17 pm

#816897

I saw your bug getting around lonny today, I also want to fit a ragtop to my '64 so let me know how you go..

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 19 Dec 2010, 10:54 pm

#817560

G'day Mate,

What sort of bug have you got?

EDIT

Yep you bought the cream bug from Hobart 🙂

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 20 Dec 2010, 6:35 pm

#817650

Hey Rural Baja.

When you say Wolfsburg, do you mean Wolfsburg West (www.wolfsburgwest.com)? I did a search there and couldn't find Golde Roof Clip - maybe I'm doing something wrong! 🤪
Would be interested in doing something like that to my '67 Bug - a clue on price would be good 😵

When you get it don't forget to put up your step-by-step progress (including photo's of course). 🙄

Good luck, and have a great Christmas.

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Dec 2010, 8:44 pm

#817689

Reckon he is talking Wolfsburg Automotive Wreckers in Melbourne

Futue te ipsum!!!

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 20 Dec 2010, 9:10 pm

#817700

Hey Bizarre, do you know if they have a web site?

Gosh I'm lazy, I could just Google them I guess? (Damn this Intraweb! 🙄)

Old Timer

[EDIT] - tried Google - nothing!

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 20 Dec 2010, 10:52 pm

#817716

G'day!

Yep Wolfsburg Automotive, the new rag canvas is coming from Wolfsburg West as far as i know.

It wasnt cheap, will be looking well over $1000 but i think it will be worth it. Keep an eye out for an update
in early jan!

Cheers Will

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 20 Dec 2010, 11:17 pm

#817720

So what your saying is . . . you bought a roof section with a bloody great hole in it - 😉 (from Wolfsburg Automotive) - your going to whack it onto your ride - (read: carefully weld) - and throw on (carefully place) the new canvas from Wolfsburg West?

Looking foward to the update - should be fun.

Good luck

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 21 Dec 2010, 8:08 pm

#817835

OldTimer wrote:So what your saying is . . . you bought a roof section with a bloody great hole in it - 😉 (from Wolfsburg Automotive) - your going to whack it onto your ride - (read: carefully weld) - and throw on (carefully place) the new canvas from Wolfsburg West?

Looking foward to the update - should be fun.

Good luck

Old Timer

Yep 😂

handycam king of something

1,338 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 22 Dec 2010, 7:26 am

#817903

bug boy ' (nathan) had pics of his install on here somewere have a look think it was in one of his ovals ps is that 4 herbi ????

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 25 Dec 2010, 12:05 pm

#818335

Yea Cam going into herb.

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 16 Jan 2011, 9:33 pm

#821898

Mike Seriously Crusin Dubber

118 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 18 Jan 2011, 9:26 pm

#822135

That's going to look awesome when its done.
All Herbies should have rag tops like the original.
I'm glad you didn't go with the Herbie Goes Bananas look 😂

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 20 Jan 2011, 9:37 am

#822312

The price of bananas would cripple you in a week!

1966 Bug

1973 L Bug

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 21 Jan 2011, 8:46 am

#822426

Looking awesome, can't wait to see the finished product.
I bet it's pretty hard finding a roof section with sunroof in it these days?
But I think I'll keep my eyes open as I think I NEED to have me one of them!

Keep the pictures coming

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 21 Jan 2011, 3:43 pm

#822467

Thanks for the comments!

Yea took a little bit to find a Golde roof, just waiting for one of the front hood bows to arrive with the new replacment ragtop. I wont have any pictures until she is back from the upholsters around the start of Febuary. Hopefully ready for the MotorMillions show at Devonport on the 12th! Wish me luck!

OldTimer Seriously Crusin Dubber

199 posts · joined May 2009 · 21 Jan 2011, 4:27 pm

#822472

Best of luck.

Don't forget to post piccies from the show (especially the ones where you're collecting you prize!)

If you see another Golde clip for sale, give me a yell pronto.

Old Timer

air is cool, but air-cooled is cooler!
1967 Aussie Built Type 1 1915 Deluxe

kieranweston Commited Dubber

62 posts · joined Sep 2010 · 2 Feb 2011, 10:27 am

#824372

not sure if youve already got started with your rag top but there is a Britax kit currently up on eBay if youre interested, I would love it but it seems like I have the same gearbox expenses coming up as the guy whos selling it!

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 6 Feb 2011, 8:45 am

#825023

For my 18th Birthday, my wonderful girlfriend Sarah bought me these:

Very excited now!

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Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 6 Feb 2011, 8:55 am

#825025

And a straight set of towel rails to go on her aswell!

Rural Baja #tassievwpickers

1,075 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 13 Feb 2011, 10:04 pm

#826267

Looking goood 😂

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Mike Seriously Crusin Dubber

118 posts · joined Oct 2009 · 18 Feb 2011, 9:13 pm

#827146

That looks awesome. It really looks like all the hassle you had was worth it in the end.
I'm lucky i checked my Herbie model before I asked a stupid question about the number plates😂