My new european 66 Beetle (relates to changes 67-68)

norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 21 Apr 2012, 11:48 pm

#897986

Some features that are different to the Aussie models.
Round push button door handles and engine lid, extra vent in the dash, leaver hot and cold air, vented wide 5's and ball joint front end and wipers park to the right. Here are some pictures.

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norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 12:00 am

#897988

more pics

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 22 Apr 2012, 10:02 am

#898027

Big window bodies is the most notable change with Euro bugs over Aussie bugs.

Nice tidy bug, has it had a full resto?
Just they used the wrong front guards on what is a pretty well a perfectly original bug, they are pre 64.

norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 1:47 pm

#898060

Yes, it has had a full restore, but from a very good base (eg. external respray only). What is the difference in the front guards and how do you tell?

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 22 Apr 2012, 2:53 pm

#898063

Front indicator position.

Thats were the skinny 60-63 ones are mounted, when they swapped to the wider style like yours in 64 they were moved back about 2-3"

People don't realise when they swap guards but atleast they used two of the same.
It's worse when there is one of each.

norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 6:13 pm

#898093

Thanks Joel,

Like the peanut style indicators and was thinking of getting them but am torn between being purist or the look. Whats your thoughts.

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tar76 Custom Title Time!

1,622 posts · joined Dec 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 6:19 pm

#898094

Sweet ride dude😵

"Obey your Dreams"!

62 Std beetle.
65 11 wnd Split "The Cross".
6? coming very soon!!!!

norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 6:31 pm

#898099

Thanks man, love it as well.😍

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Burrelli Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 22 Apr 2012, 7:23 pm

#898111

great car!

German 66 is one of my favourite Beetles.

Not that I have ever driven one🥲

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 22 Apr 2012, 8:15 pm

#898132

norbert wrote:Thanks Joel,

Like the peanut style indicators and was thinking of getting them but am torn between being purist or the look. Whats your thoughts.

Honestly I would let sleeping dogs lie, the car is pretty well all original and it's a minor minor detail only a few people would even pick.

norbert Comedian in training

317 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 22 Apr 2012, 8:54 pm

#898144

Thanks for the advice Joel, Glad you like it R.B

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