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skyway
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11 years ago
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
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ianmac
11 years ago
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:
skyway
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11 years ago
my one has no wings what should there be a hole in the inner wing ??
lifeintheslowlane
11 years ago
Crotch Coolers are located in the front quarter panels not the inner wings:

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skyway
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11 years ago
i see well my dont have them but i think it a 51 ??
GKL 7
11 years ago

crotch coolers I think they are '51 only

ianmac wrote:




Also on '52 deluxe models upto the introduction of the zwitter.
skyway
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11 years ago
so if it does not have them what could it be early??
AW
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11 years ago
Thorght it was 52 model year (Late 51 early 52)






Andy W
RoRoVw
11 years ago
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.
pre67vw
11 years ago

so if it does not have them what could it be early??

skyway wrote:



Best thing to do is post up some photos :wink: :thumbup:
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skyway
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11 years ago

Best thing to do is post up some photos :wink: :thumbup:

pre67vw wrote:


i would but have not got a clue
skyway
  • skyway
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11 years ago

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.

RoRoVw wrote:


hi it has a silver trim down both sides??
GKL 7
11 years ago
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RoRoVw
11 years ago

hi it has a silver trim down both sides??

skyway wrote:



That could have been added to a 'standard'.
What about the brakes? Are they hydraulic or cable operated?

Rob.
AW
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11 years ago
Here are the photos of Skyways car ps want one :d


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RoRoVw
11 years ago
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.
dp
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11 years ago
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.
skyway
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11 years ago
i am not down with my bug at min i have to look thanks you lot where good to get wings and glass
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