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 posted on December 12th, 2009 at 02:02 PM |
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Installing pop outs in a 65 bug, NOW DRILLED & FITTED
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.
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 02:24 PM |
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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 ???
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 02:34 PM |
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I haven't fitted mine as yet...
but every beetle I've seen has the holes under the vinyl etc hoodlining ....
LEE
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 02:51 PM |
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Have a look here
This is my 1303 - may help you
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=47292&page=1#pid444032
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 04:58 PM |
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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
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 05:33 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
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
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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...
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 08:02 PM |
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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.
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| posted on December 12th, 2009 at 09:55 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vorsprungdurchtechnique
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.
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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
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 08:32 AM |
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posted by 68AutoBug
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...
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Ha! Glad it's not just me who thinks that way!
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| posted on December 13th, 2009 at 02:35 PM |
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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
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