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. _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list [email protected] http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw
