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Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:41 pm
by Jdt1976
Eugene wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:23 pm
Today I collected the "finished" product.
Looking good.
Why you posting such a small pic? You worried Sean would see the kombi in the background....
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:13 pm
by Eugene
sean wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:29 pm
Is that it?
I'm sure some more pictures are needed.
Sorry my man...have to keep the pot cooking as well...will take more pics over the weekend
Jdt1976 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 4:41 pm
Looking good.
Why you posting such a small pic? You worried Sean would see the kombi in the background....
Thanks Jaco, I have lost the ability to post bigger pics....what is the secret?
Not a Kombi...it's a High Ace
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 6:19 pm
by Tony Z
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:04 pm
by Rudi02
Thanks for sharing Eugene. Most of all I love the story!!
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Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:08 am
by Haans
Nothing wrong with colouring in a picture,........love it!
Haans
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:06 pm
by ClassicVolks
Stunning Squareback Eugene. The paint job looks great and I can't wait to see the end result. But it's a 1968, and not a 1967. Might have been registered in late 1967 (post-August 1967), but is definitely 1968 spec and VIN# should start with 368xxxxxx to confirm this. Note that the rear number plate light housing on the tailgate was a bolt on unit from 1968 to 1973, and not incorporated into the tailgate like earlier models. Also, 1968 was the first year that the fuel filler cap was moved from under the bonnet to the outside right front fender. I have an early 1969 in exactly the same colour scheme (white with red interior), but mine is a non-runner and requires a complete restoration unfortunately.
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:13 pm
by Tony Z
you are right, VIN does start with 368
registration papers say registration was 1 Jan 1967
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 4:48 pm
by ClassicVolks
Tony Z wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:13 pm
you are right, VIN does start with 368
registration papers say registration was 1 Jan 1967
Thanks Tony Z. I don't know why, but January is always selected as the default month on registration certificates, so not always very accurate. It's the same with all the registration certificates on my cars as well. This Square was most likely registered in late 1967.
Re: My 1967 Squareback
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 5:04 pm
by Eugene
ClassicVolks wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 9:06 pm
Stunning Squareback Eugene. The paint job looks great and I can't wait to see the end result. But it's a 1968, and not a 1967. Might have been registered in late 1967 (post-August 1967), but is definitely 1968 spec and VIN# should start with 368xxxxxx to confirm this. Note that the rear number plate light housing on the tailgate was a bolt on unit from 1968 to 1973, and not incorporated into the tailgate like earlier models. Also, 1968 was the first year that the fuel filler cap was moved from under the bonnet to the outside right front fender. I have an early 1969 in exactly the same colour scheme (white with red interior), but mine is a non-runner and requires a complete restoration unfortunately.
So one has to destinguish between year of registration and market release or facelift year. Yes, this was the 1968 spec but the car was most definitely bought and registered in 1967, thus a 67 model. We all know that there is no way the registration authorities would be open on 1st Jan of any year, yet all papers(mine) show 1 Jan as date of first registration.
