lats question about window seals..

jeff930 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 11:51 AM

how do i replace them? i took out the windows but the outside chrome peice doesnt fit? it says 65-on and i have a 66. any help

derf · #2 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 12:40 PM

Which windows

The roll-up windows or others? If others did you get the seals that take the chrome- "american" style or the "cal-look" that does not have the slot for the chrome trim

You never thought it would be this confusing did you

jeff930 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 01:54 PM

just the roll up windows and vent wings on the doors, and i had no idea...

derf · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 03:46 PM

So you have all the pieces out of the door

The vent assembly has to come out. The chrome piece is first to go in.
But on your vent window,is the piece that the roll up window goes against straight up and down or a slight angle? Does the vent lock have a push button to release to move it

The reason I ask this is 64 and down windows are smaller than 65 and up. And the doors will interchange

Are you sure you have a 66? Post the first 3 VIN#'s

jeff930 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 06:09 PM

i am not 100% sure it is a 66' but that's just what the guy posted it as when i bought it. i will try to post some pictures of the doors, i think just straight up and down...

derf · #6 (**permalink**) 10-05-2009, 07:40 PM

Yep looks like 64 and down door

Can you post a pic of the vent latch

Also does it have a defrost outlet in the center of the windshield?

Looks nice

jeff930 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 01:28 AM

the defrost vents are on the bottom sides of the front window, i will get those vent latches pictures up here tomorrow.

thanks, gunna look alot better really soon here

jeff930 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 03:04 PM

it did not come with vent latches, the guy has some universal ones but they are not on it. and the last 3 digits of the vin are 268

derf · #9 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Need the first 3 #"s

Is the chrome trim to large for your window? I think you might have a 64 down body

66 was the first year that had the center defrost.
Do you know if if it has ball joints or king and link pin front end? 66 was the first year for ball joints.
Anything is possible with these old bugs

body swaps included or VIN #'s

jeff930 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 06:49 PM

okay, FIRST 3 #s are 116*, i returned the seals and orderd the 65 and down seals. the out side trim is to tall to long and doesnt line up or match the one i took out.

derf · #11 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 09:31 PM

Ok the 6 tells us that the chassis is probably a 66

with a 64 down body on it.
But the good news is the window seal should be cheaper

But for future reference you need to see if it has a ball joint front end for chassis parts.This will tell us if it is in fact a 66 chassis. The body stuff you will order from now on is 64 and down
What a learning thing these old VW's are, NO ?

jeff930 · #12 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 10:01 PM

its a learning process

so for door handles do i have to get oolder ones or can i get 70's with the trigger?

derf · #13 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 07:07 AM

Older from what I can tell. But why? The aftermarket are not that good

If you need replacements, try good used ones. Just my opinion on this.
Is there a VW shop around you ?

jeff930 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 11:14 AM

okay i'll start looking on ebay, their is not

VW BUG, 1964-1966 NEW SET OF DOOR HANDLES WITH KEYS!! :eBay Motors (item 220368864929 end time Oct-23-09 23:04:54 PDT)

would those be okay? i can't find a pair of used ones with keys

derf · #15 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 12:23 PM

Those are way to much money

Mid america has them listed at $20 per. But you need to find out what year the body is for sure to get the proper handles

Do both of them have locking function

Near as I can tell 60-63 had non locking passenger side handle while 64-66 had locking handle, by that I mean with key from outside