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some measurements needed
HotRodMatt - May 6th, 2003 at 05:53 PM

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 - May 6th, 2003 at 07:34 PM

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


vw54 - May 6th, 2003 at 07:41 PM

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 ???


HotRodMatt - May 6th, 2003 at 07:49 PM

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 - May 6th, 2003 at 08:01 PM

Then thats the one you need


HotRodMatt - May 7th, 2003 at 07:07 PM

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 - May 7th, 2003 at 07:28 PM

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


HotRodMatt - May 12th, 2003 at 05:19 PM

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

Need from waistline to rain gutter at the b-pillar

Anyone? Please?

Matt


Old Dubber - May 12th, 2003 at 06:45 PM

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


HotRodMatt - May 13th, 2003 at 12:39 AM

thanks guys!


HotRodMatt - May 16th, 2003 at 06:11 PM

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

[Edited on 16-5-2003 by HotRodMatt]