Posted by: samghia - 16 September 2006 12:08:32
Hello All New to Ovals so here goes, What is meant by split doors how can you tell these from other doors? does my 53 have split doors? Regards Sam.

Posted by: six-o-one - 16 September 2006 12:49:58
Hi Sam, Early sedan doors for split window beetles had one piece glass with no quarter-light and a flat metal check strap. In October '52 the quarterlight was added and the check strap changed to a round rod. I think these doors were basically the same through to the '56 model when they changed the lock mechanism and got rid or the raised area around the inside panel. The number of turns to lower the window changed in October '52. The hole to oil the hinges changed to a groove in December '54. Hope this helps! :D

Posted by: samghia - 16 September 2006 13:34:34
Thanks six0one That clears that one up. Dont suppose you know anywhere I could get a Mat set???? Regards Sam.

Posted by: gipf - 16 September 2006 14:17:01
nice looking car. :D

Posted by: six-o-one - 16 September 2006 14:25:27
[quote="samghia"] Dont suppose you know anywhere I could get a Mat set???? Regards Sam.[/quote] I've been informed that this company can supply Repro RHD floor mats: [url=https://www.veteranen-service.de]https://www.veteranen-service.de[/url] But I havn't followed it up yet. If you have any luck with finding a source, let me know.

Posted by: six-o-one - 16 September 2006 14:46:28
I've just emailed them so I'll let you know...