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Rattletrap
9 years ago
Spotted this wonderful stop and rear light unit recently on a 1940s BMW motorcycle. BMW is German of course and this lamp looks very much as though its a cross between the early split window raer light and the following heart top light. (Heartlights for Rattletrap anybody?):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 
vintagebug
9 years ago

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:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



If you needed counselling for that one John, you'll need a defibrillator for this one:-

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=321931 

:-)


Dave
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading"
lifeintheslowlane
9 years ago

If you needed counselling for that one John, you'll need a defibrillator for this one:-

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=321931 

:-)


Originally Posted by: vintagebug 



Staggered when I saw the price...then not so staggered when I saw who the seller was.
John.
vintagebug
9 years ago
Yeah, me too John.....
Dave
"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading"
RoRoVw
9 years ago
Yes I'm afraid that once you see the name of the seller then it becomes all too clear!
Cheers,
Rob
Rattletrap
9 years ago

If you needed counselling for that one John, you'll need a defibrillator for this one:-

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=321931 

:-)

Originally Posted by: vintagebug 



In recent weeks Ive had a bit of a relapse with my head injury back last year.

After seeing that, its off to the shrink I recon Dave:omg:

GAAAAAAH: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 
lifeintheslowlane
9 years ago

In recent weeks Ive had a bit of a relapse with my head injury back last year.

After seeing that, its off to the shrink I recon Dave:omg:

GAAAAAAH:cry:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



Take care of yourself mate...don't know what we'd do without you here :wink:
John.
Old School
9 years ago
Didn't know VW parts were so expensive. I thought MG parts were priced high!
Rattletrap
9 years ago

Take care of yourself mate...don't know what we'd do without you here :wink:

Originally Posted by: lifeintheslowlane 


Why thank you John:beer:

Should I be detained due to insanitry I'd like you to take care of Rattletrap for me.Youd find getting in and out of Rattltrap in that long dress and heels easier than with the Ghia:wink:
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 
lifeintheslowlane
9 years ago

Why thank you John:beer:

Should I be detained due to insanitry I'd like you to take care of Rattletrap for me.Youd find getting in and out of Rattltrap in that long dress and heels easier than with the Ghia:wink:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 



You're all heart John...I just don't know what to say. :wink:

John.
Old Blue
9 years ago
Here's a link to a site that seems to have various tail lights and many other rarities. I imagine the lights are repro?
https://www.repuestossam.com/en/parts-on-sale.htm 


Repro heart rear lights discussed here
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6140924 
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

You're all heart John...I just don't know what to say. :wink:

Originally Posted by: lifeintheslowlane 


:oops:
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
https://www.repuestossam.com/en/parts-on-sale/taillights/l003-housings-taillights-poli-heart-52-54.htm 

Polyester lights:(

What's things coming too:?

Looks like you'd need to be careful when buying a restored vintage:!:
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 School
9 years ago

https://www.repuestossam.com/en/parts-on-sale/taillights/l003-housings-taillights-poli-heart-52-54.htm

Polyester lights:(

What's things coming too:?

Looks like you'd need to be careful when buying a restored vintage:!:

Originally Posted by: Rattletrap 


It is now possible to get an entire car body in plastic. My friend's 'heritage Mini' has had a plastic body shell.
I expect it could happen to the equally popular Beetle some day.
Rattletrap
9 years ago

It is now possible to get an entire car body in plastic. My friend's 'heritage Mini' has had a plastic body shell.
I expect it could happen to the equally popular Beetle some day.

Originally Posted by: Old School 



Its a bit different with Minis as they have a full monacoque shell. The Beetle is a quality car with separate body on chassis, so not very easy to replicate I'd think (hope). I'd hate to see plastic splits, Hebs, ovals and vintage cabrios running around:(
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
  • AW
  • pre67vw Junkie
9 years ago
What do you think this is 😛 and its a split  ppp.jpg You have insufficient rights to see the content.
Rattletrap
9 years ago
Its not what Old School says is it:o
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
  • AW
  • pre67vw Junkie
9 years ago
There's also this Shell as well 😮  fiber bug.png You have insufficient rights to see the content.
Rattletrap
9 years ago

What do you think this is 😛 and its a split

Originally Posted by: AW 



So was that the secret of the 'Beast' you spoke of :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 
AW
  • AW
  • pre67vw Junkie
9 years ago
Yes a bit of Drastic Plastic :d
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