Posted by: skyway - 03 September 2012 22:34:15
Hi to you all i am new as you guessed. i am in the process of buying a 1951 bettle Can i ask did they have the vent in the wings?? crouth coolers What date did this start and end sorry for question but need to pick your wisdom :roll:

Posted by: ianmac - 04 September 2012 19:45:25
my 51 has crotch coolers I think they are '51 only but I am sure one of the old buffers on here will correct me:wink:

Posted by: skyway - 04 September 2012 20:00:45
my one has no wings what should there be a hole in the inner wing ??

Posted by: lifeintheslowlane - 04 September 2012 20:10:16
Crotch Coolers are located in the front quarter panels not the inner wings: [img]https://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/962832.jpg[/img]

Posted by: skyway - 04 September 2012 20:33:25
i see well my dont have them but i think it a 51 ??

Posted by: GKL 7 - 04 September 2012 21:10:57
[quote=ianmac] crotch coolers I think they are '51 only [/quote] Also on '52 deluxe models upto the introduction of the zwitter.

Posted by: skyway - 04 September 2012 21:13:56
so if it does not have them what could it be early??

Posted by: AW - 04 September 2012 22:59:41
Thorght it was 52 model year (Late 51 early 52) Andy W

Posted by: RoRoVw - 05 September 2012 08:21:57
The 'standard' models (rather than the 'deluxe' models) didn't have crotch coolers so if it is a 1951 then it must be a 'standard', in which case it should have no external body trim, painted bumpers, only central headliner section and cable brakes etc. Rob.

Posted by: pre67vw - 05 September 2012 09:13:52
[quote=skyway]so if it does not have them what could it be early??[/quote] Best thing to do is post up some photos :wink: :thumbup:

Posted by: skyway - 05 September 2012 18:02:26
[quote=pre67vw]Best thing to do is post up some photos :wink: :thumbup: [/quote] i would but have not got a clue

Posted by: skyway - 05 September 2012 18:03:27
[quote=RoRoVw]The 'standard' models (rather than the 'deluxe' models) didn't have crotch coolers so if it is a 1951 then it must be a 'standard', in which case it should have no external body trim, painted bumpers, only central headliner section and cable brakes etc. Rob.[/quote] hi it has a silver trim down both sides??

Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 September 2012 18:35:39
:arrow: [ATTACH]7632[/Attach]

Posted by: RoRoVw - 05 September 2012 18:52:05
[quote=skyway]hi it has a silver trim down both sides?? [/quote] That could have been added to a 'standard'. What about the brakes? Are they hydraulic or cable operated? Rob.

Posted by: AW - 05 September 2012 22:27:08
Here are the photos of Skyways car ps want one :d Andy W [ATTACH]7633[/Attach] [ATTACH]7634[/Attach] [ATTACH]7635[/Attach] [ATTACH]7636[/Attach]

Posted by: RoRoVw - 06 September 2012 08:24:17
Appears to be a Deluxe, so without the crotch coolers it must be earlier than 1951. We really need the chassis number to date it accurately. Knowing if it has hydraulic brakes or not would narrow it down. Cheers, Rob.

Posted by: dp - 06 September 2012 13:20:27
Crotch coolers were added in April 51, so it could still be a 51 deluxe. As you say, a chassis (or body) number would confirm the exact date.

Posted by: skyway - 06 September 2012 19:54:52
i am not down with my bug at min i have to look thanks you lot where good to get wings and glass