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onion
9 years ago
Looks like an early bus rear lamp and bracket, on a split rear light housing.
pre67vw
9 years ago

One thing that has always puzzed me with Rattletrap are the rear lamps. Those fitted are the type introduced in August 1955. All pictures that I have of Rattletrap going back into the 1960s show these later lamps on the car.

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



Maybe they were special prototype versions of the lights? :d
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Rich Oakley
9 years ago
Actually, I think Owen is right.
47 Beetle, 56 UK Karmann Cabriolet, 56 UK Beetle, 57 UK Type 2, 59 UK Beetle, 66 UK Fastback.
1974dudley
9 years ago
I agree with Owen and Richard. Looks like split bug housing with early bus bracket and lens.
Old School
9 years ago

Well what a long and interesting thread - I stumbled over it while looking for info about Zwitters, and ended up joining the forum so I could post these pictures - I went to see the car while it was in the Bentley museum, I was aware of some of its history and claims regarding its mileage and what was done when Haselock's repaired it - but now I feel like I know a whole lot more!

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Due to the way the car was displayed, it wasn't possible to get better pictures of it.

Originally Posted by: bunglebus 



I stopped by the 'Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum' as its called, a few years ago. An unusual subject combination. A rather interesting array of vehicles inside, all a bit crammed in. Didn't see the VW 10BXK aka Rattletrap there though??
Rattletrap
9 years ago

I stopped by the 'Bentley Wildfowl & Motor Museum' as its called, a few years ago. An unusual subject combination. A rather interesting array of vehicles inside, all a bit crammed in. Didn't see the VW 10BXK aka Rattletrap there though??

Originally Posted by: Old School 


I acquired Rattletrap from the Bentley Museum in 2009, so he's been gone from there six years.:mellow:

Did I write six years - where's the time gone:omg:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Old Blue
9 years ago

I acquired Rattletrap from the Bentley Museum in 2009, so he's been gone from there six years.:mellow:

Did I write six years - where's the time gone:omg:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



I was a boy when I first saw the car by the local shops 50 years ago. Seems like last week! I'm feeling very old.
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
Rattletrap
9 years ago

1945-early 1946 lamp

Originally Posted by: Rich Oakley 


What I hoped:smile:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
9 years ago

Looks like an early bus rear lamp and bracket, on a split rear light housing.

Originally Posted by: onion 


Ah well, just about sums up my expectations:(
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
9 years ago

Maybe they were special prototype versions of the lights? :d

Originally Posted by: pre67vw 



Would say not Rob. In 1950 the heart lamps were yet to appear:wink:

Anyone know of a complete pair of heart rear lamps for sale.:?: :smile:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Old Blue
9 years ago

Would say not Rob. In 1950 the heart lamps were yet to appear:wink:

Anyone know of a complete pair of heart rear lamps for sale.:?: :smile:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



I don't think you will find a complete pair of 'heart' rear lights for sale.

This is a start though, you will just need to be patient and buy other parts as they turn up:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1705161 
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
vintagebug
9 years ago
Complete set of heart lights for sale here:-

https://www.bugbus.net/en/classifieds.html?&cmd=detail&id=17794 

Ad says "Heart lights for Oval Beetle. Complete with mountings/ fixings. Left & right. Used, for restoration. Glass (lenses) are ok. For more information tel. xxxxx"

I hope you're sitting down John, 'cos they're not cheap!

Dave
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  • pre67vw Junkie
9 years ago

Complete set of heart lights for sale here:-

https://www.bugbus.net/en/classifieds.html?&cmd=detail&id=17794 

Ad says "Heart lights for Oval Beetle. Complete with mountings/ fixings. Left & right. Used, for restoration. Glass (lenses) are ok. For more information tel. xxxxx"

I hope you're sitting down John, 'cos they're not cheap!

Dave

Originally Posted by: vintagebug 



Wow did not realise that they were worth so much and that rare. I have a set in a box in the garage not perfect to go on the beast that's being built


Andy W
Rattletrap
9 years ago

Complete set of heart lights for sale here:-

https://www.bugbus.net/en/classifieds.html?&cmd=detail&id=17794 

Ad says "Heart lights for Oval Beetle. Complete with mountings/ fixings. Left & right. Used, for restoration. Glass (lenses) are ok. For more information tel. xxxxx"

I hope you're sitting down John, 'cos they're not cheap!

Dave

Originally Posted by: vintagebug 



Cheers Dave. I saw this post Friday, but I've only just come back from counselling, its surprising what shock can do to the brain:omg:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
9 years ago

Wow did not realise that they were worth so much and that rare. I have a set in a box in the garage not perfect to go on the beast that's being built


Andy W

Originally Posted by: AW 



What's this beast you speak of Andy:?
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
AW
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  • pre67vw Junkie
9 years ago

What's this beast you speak of Andy:?

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



I would be mocked if I said :wink: Rob asked me to start a thread but I don't think I could take the ridicule :omg:




Andy W
Rattletrap
9 years ago

I would be mocked if I said :wink: Rob asked me to start a thread but I don't think I could take the ridicule :omg:




Andy W

Originally Posted by: AW 



Go on... post it here then..... I won't look any sillier than some things on this thread:rofl:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Old Blue
9 years ago

I would be mocked if I said :wink:

Andy W

Originally Posted by: AW 



Intrigued! How about a clue?

Meanwhile I have seen these lights, though chrome plated:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1697460 
1956 VW Beetle, 1962 Morris Minor, 1968 VW Beetle (Old Blue), 1972 Morris Mini, 2005 MGTF

Blue, blue, Electric Blue, that's the colour of Old Blue!
Rattletrap
9 years ago
Red Nose day is next week, so put a red nose on your Pope's nose:rofl:

All in a good cause:smile:

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Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
Rattletrap
9 years ago
My '50 has heart lights, so it may be easier to buy the earlier round rear lights for that and put the hearts onto Rattletrap thus correcting both cars.

So all I need now is a pair of '50-'52 rear lights, preferably for less than the price of a complete running '70s nice Beetle though...:roll:

I won't hold my breath:cry:
Rattletrap – the Volkswagen Beetle that has covered an incredible mileage equivalent to over 35 times around the planet :omg:
Running nifty since 1950… the King of Volkswagens:beer: Why not make friends with this famous little VW – he's on facebook! :d
http://forums.pre67vw.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=16378 
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