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Parts info on 56 ovals.....DOOR's interchangeable??
cnfabo - September 4th, 2017 at 06:13 PM

Hi guys, I have just bought myself a 56 oval to build but need some info on Std parts etc, I have never built a stock car so I have no idea... It's a pretty solid car, floors need replacing and a few little rust spots on the body etc, pretty easy compared my race car really...
Now the doors I have are bare, I do have a box of bits n Bobs but know I'll have to buy a heap of parts etc.... Is there an exploded view on the doors and even a thread somewhere of how to rebuild them to have a look at.... I'll keep it at this for now... Baby steps lol

Cheers
Fabo
Perth


Bizarre - September 4th, 2017 at 06:34 PM

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Originally posted by cnfabo
I have never built a stock car so I have no idea...


ha hah............that's funny :lol:


cnfabo - September 4th, 2017 at 07:03 PM

Bahaha race cars are easier, rip shit out and throw it in the bin..


hellbugged - September 4th, 2017 at 07:04 PM

First things first.......How bout an update on the race car ?


cnfabo - September 4th, 2017 at 07:53 PM

I have about two weeks work on it left, and it's been like that for a year, ha.. Just lost a bit of motivation really.. I'll still finish it just when I get some oomph back.. Been doing other things instead.... But when the race cars done, I'm going to try and sell it as I really don't miss racing much at all...


bushed - September 4th, 2017 at 09:25 PM

have lot of bits for 56 oval
and geeric parts pm me what u need
am having a beetle parts clearance


vw54 - September 5th, 2017 at 07:25 AM

have a look on the Wolfsburg West site there parts catalogue is pretty good

https://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/Body_misc/misc_bug_body.cfm?type=1 

most parts are available in Aussie either new of S/H


cnfabo - September 5th, 2017 at 09:39 AM

Cheers guys

Bushed , I'm in no rush but thanks for the offer... Was trying to get my head around some things..


psimitar - September 5th, 2017 at 06:40 PM

This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.


cnfabo - September 5th, 2017 at 09:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by psimitar
This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.


Thank you very much


bushed - September 5th, 2017 at 10:16 PM

and what a gem it was / is used 71 gutters too lol

Quote:
Originally posted by psimitar
This is the actual door component page from WW

WW Door diagram

And VW Heritage have similar

VW Heritage diagram

I finished restoring a 56 to standard spec last year so if you need a hand or info let me know.


psimitar - September 9th, 2017 at 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by bushed
and what a gem it was / is used 71 gutters too lol



Yup and those 71 gutters needed a fair bit of re-profiling to match the shape of the 56.


cnfabo - September 20th, 2017 at 08:35 AM

I'm back, I have some early 60 doors so in regards to the non oval door latch and strikers... Will the 60 latch work with the oval striker or can I bolt on a 60's striker....
Cheers


bushed - September 20th, 2017 at 08:48 AM

54/5 no
56-57 yes


cnfabo - September 20th, 2017 at 09:23 AM

Is that a yes to 56-57 will work with early 60 doors?


matberry - September 21st, 2017 at 09:05 AM

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Originally posted by cnfabo
Is that a yes to 56-57 will work with early 60 doors?


yes


bushed - September 21st, 2017 at 11:40 AM

I have some poss 58-61 doors ...salvageable and oval handles etc
and more bling for yours
may come to Old Bar if I aint missed it to get them to you


cnfabo - September 21st, 2017 at 01:24 PM

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Originally posted by bushed
I have some poss 58-61 doors ...salvageable and oval handles etc
and more bling for yours
may come to Old Bar if I aint missed it to get them to you


Long drive from Perth.. But thanks