Larry,
If I ever find the previous owner of this bug, id personally throttle
him. Many people have had the thoughts you do, even some who saw the car in
person, inside out, so I cant blame you. The PO had indeed gone through the
trouble of changing all the bits to 'modernize' the poor bug.
The front windshield, side windows and rear window all accept glass
correct for the 58 to 64 body style. The side rear pop out windows have been a
pain to locate but I have done it! They are the rare pre 64 smaller kind. Cool
accessory. The four fenders, front and rear clips along with both bonnets are
indeed post 68. The bumpers match the post 68 clips and are a simple bolt on to
the newer grafts. The doors are of 1967 vintage. The B pillars are buggered to
accept the post 67 style of door latch plates. The semaphore apertures in the B
pillars have been plated over.
The wheel drums are still five lug though (thank heavens for that!!).
Wheels from a 66-67 bug have been fit giving the slotted look of a post 68 four
lug wheel.
Even in this part of the world, VW did go to steel sliding sunroof in
1964. I did read somewhere a most interesting fact that VW did offer a ragtop
sunroof option but only on the standard bug range right until 1966 or 67.
Anyone can shed light on that???
Pakistan got UK/Euro spec right hand drive cars officially imported in.
There are a lot of self imported examples too of various specs. Since the
discussion is on this curious aspect, please take some time to view this story:
http://www.pakwheels.com/forumreply_az_TopicID!67088~ForumID!31~pw.html
While bribes are common in this part of the world, it was not the case
with this bug's documentation as its still registered as a 59. The taxes are
the same for a 59 or 69 model year car so the idea holds no attraction for the
corrupt. Hope to see more input from guys here on the project.
Best wishes and regards,
AsadKarachi, Pakistan.
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [vintagvw] My 1959 Ragtop Bug project on thesamba.
> Date: Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:44:49 -0700
>
> Asad,
>
> I tend to agree with Zabo that you have a later model Bug. A '68 - '72
> perhaps with an older ragtop spliced on. I believe the previous owner would
> not have spent the amount of time and money to change a ‘59 into a ‘69. The
> rear window, side windows, and windshield looks to me from a later Bug as do
> the fenders, bumpers, bumper brackets, front and rear fenders, rear apron
> and deck lid, seats, four-bolt wheels, etc., etc. Actually, most everything
> about this car screams “late model“! In the US and probably in Europe and
> many other countries around the world, VW went to a sliding steel sunroof.
>
> I believe it would be quite possible, or more likely, that a bribe was paid
> to get this car registered as a ‘69 to possibly avoid some kind of tax or
> levy. A quick check of the VIN should clear up the confusion - unless the
> VIN has been changed too!
>
> However, have fun with your project. :o)
>
> Larry in Scottsdale
> "Always learning"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "asad ishaque" <[email protected]>
> To: "vw list" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 8:04 AM
> Subject: [vintagvw] My 1959 Ragtop Bug project on thesamba.
>
>
>
> Hello Volks!
> Writing in after a long gap here. The list has been quiet lately, hope
> to throw in some life with this post.
> My brother Suley (Suleman) was here in Karachi for a visit from
> California after seven long years. He left last night.
> I have just thrown up a topic on thesamba.com which would have mostly
> copy pastes from the local website pakwheels.com to document the project 59
> rag. I am hoping to get a lot of positive input and ideas from members
> there. It would be great if the listees here can also chime in with their
> valuable feedback.
> Heres the link:
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3956873#3956873
> Best regards to all,
> AsadKarachi, Pakistan.
>
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