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Post by busaddict on Jan 11, 2016 12:06:09 GMT -8
That engine would be quite easy to work on...
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Post by Volktales on Jan 11, 2016 20:29:33 GMT -8
Both of you guys should buy one each... If I didn't have WAY too many projects already, AND had the available $, then I know I would buy one of these for sure... (maybe both to make one perfect example...)
Currently I still have three 1970 Beetles sitting in the back yard... One will definitely be restored, one will not, and the other is my first car slowly rotting away to nothing...
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Post by busaddict on Jan 12, 2016 1:42:24 GMT -8
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Post by Volktales on Jan 17, 2016 22:04:29 GMT -8
So, jumping around a bit in age... Here is a beautiful example of an early Canadian Standard, spotted at the Great Canadian show in 2014.
This is I think a 1957 model year, but I may be corrected on this. This car was formerly on display at Funbugz and was one of my favourites. It shows how different the Canadian Standards were from the European versions. Canadian Standards featured chrome bumpers, hubcaps, and trim. The window seals did not have chrome, neither did the running boards. The vent windows were painted metal. Interior wise the seats were very simple without any pattern or pleating. Door panels were very plain, no chrome on the dash and black dash knobs. Mechanically they were the same as the Deluxe models. Also Canadian Standards were available in a much wider range of colours then the much more spartan Euro-versions.
The interior also featured a black three spoke wheel in this era and a small headliner. Another Beetle restored just like this appeared in Volksworld awhile back and the editors refused to believe the car was built that way. Much confusion still exists about the Canadian market Standard/Custom cars...
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Post by Volktales on Jan 17, 2016 22:16:42 GMT -8
Here is another nice example, this time shot at the Victoria show in the past.
This one is a 1967 Canadian Custom. From this angle we can see the lack of trim in the window rubber and body coloured vent window. Just visible is the painted metal in the interior indicating a small headliner was used on this model in this year. The running boards have chrome, but this was likely added. Those wheel trim rings were definitely added and are fairly rare to find today.
This shot shows the plain chrome free dashboard. Note the very plain steering wheel, without any horn ring. There is no gas gauge or grab handle either. The seats and door panels are correct for this model, the carpets are later. The small round thing above the speedo is the indicator light for the Webasto gasoline heater mounted above the transmission. These were standard on all Canadian cars at the time, including the Custom model it seems... The engine would be a 1200cc in the back instead of the new for '67 1500s...
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Post by PICTUP on Jan 17, 2016 22:35:44 GMT -8
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Post by Volktales on Jan 17, 2016 22:43:28 GMT -8
Here is a 1966 example of a Canadian Custom. This one has seen some changes including the wheels, pop-outs, and missing bumper over-riders, and added chrome to the running-boards. It does show what makes a mid '60's Canadian Custom unique however... Look carefully at the front signal lights and rear license light housing and decklid handle. These parts were all last used in 1963 on Deluxes, but were carried on with the Custom model. The headliner is the small style that covers the centre of the roof only. Again the usual no chrome in the window seals, vent windows, nor on the dash. You can also just make out the white flat steering wheel as fitted to the later ovals as well as '58-59 Deluxe models as well. The 1300cc engine was introduced on the Deluxe model in 1966, but the Customs continued with the 1200 engine for another few years, ending in 1970. What I would like to see, are more interior pictures of '64-'66 Custom model interiors, particularly the door panel and seat patterns. Please?
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Post by Volktales on Jan 17, 2016 22:49:04 GMT -8
With regards to the Oval Window above, it is too bad it will likely be leaving Canada. Given what the current owner paid for this car, plus the improvements he made to it, he is still looking to make a VERY fat profit if it sells for anywhere near that price in US DOLLARS ! Another piece of Canadian history soon to be lost.
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Post by Volktales on Jan 18, 2016 23:16:08 GMT -8
Ok, what we have here is a fully restored 1965 Canadian Custom as seen at the Great Canadian show in 2013. This car was nicely restored and features much of its original identity... The whitewalls would NOT have been part of the original spec, but you can see the lack of window chrome, painted vent windows, small headliner in this picture. Less obvious is the early license light, just visible in this picture. As usual, it is likely the chrome trim on the running boards was added later. It is also likely those front signals have been upgraded to the newer style, but I am not 100% sure on this... The interior shows the steering wheel that was unique to this model. That gas gauge was added later, as 1967 and earlier Customs did not feature a gas gauge. Note the lack of trim on the dash, and it is unlikely that radio was on this car when new. The seats are believed to be correct, I am less sure about those door panels, but they just might be stock. Also note the lack of a grab handle on the dash. Very clean 1200cc in this car. And yes those "Euro" lights are not correct for this model.
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Post by Volktales on Jan 19, 2016 22:33:58 GMT -8
And finally, a couple of shots showing details on a 1958 Canadian Standard model. The dash was very plain, and you can see the black knobs. Interestingly enough, that shift lever and handbrake lever were both ivory, although that shift knob is supposed to be black. That three spoke wheel is what really makes a Standard, well standard... This shot shows the body painted metal on the inside. The luggage area floor and part of back had carpet, but that was about it. Only the centre of the roof had any headlining. The door panels and seats were a green/blue for this car, and had no pleating or pattern on either of them... This car was in too many pieces to demonstrate other features of the Standard model...
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Post by Wongai on Jan 21, 2016 8:20:25 GMT -8
Man! This thread is making me a bit crazy. That little green ripper that started off this conversation is hard to turn down. If the price came down a bit I'll have to grab it. The problem is there seems to be a direct relationship between garage space and my wife's sense of humor. Both are decreasing at a rapid and congruent rate. I think this would be a perfect car for the wife though. My 61 is too low. I have a feeling it would eat a lot of parking blocks. The custom would be a more reasonable driver. We should start a self help thread for those of us who keep buy cars. Byron www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1970-Volkswagen-Beetle_26562526
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Post by Volktales on Jan 21, 2016 8:26:00 GMT -8
That green one is tempting, isn't it. The guy that has the other '70 Custom near my house, has not got back to me with the price yet...
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Post by clay on Jan 21, 2016 18:15:07 GMT -8
The price might come down if you make him an offer.
Oh, that isn't helping?
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Post by PICTUP on Jan 21, 2016 19:08:35 GMT -8
The price might come down if you make him an offer. Oh, that isn't helping?
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Post by busaddict on Jan 21, 2016 19:58:23 GMT -8
That green one is tempting, isn't it. The guy that has the other '70 Custom near my house, has not got back to me with the price yet... We wait with baited breath. By the way, how bad is the body on that one by your house?
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