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Dave Hall wrote:
They werent back then, and still arent. It's an independent importer, who also imports Skoda, Seat, Jeep and Chrysler vehicles.In the UK, the importers were not VW, and specified the base model with the 'extras' they believed would bring the best profit. I expect Norway was somewhat similar - even if the importer was VW itself (I've no idea if they were).
The buttons are screw head covers, I have these in my 73 as well.
Are you sure they're not plastic buttons that pop into 6mm holes and held by springy legs?
Yes, I'm positive. See these pictures:
http://public.fotki.com/Volkswagen/variant_2/70_21.html http://public.fotki.com/Volkswagen/variant_2/70_22.html
Ok, now I see what you (and Jim) mean. This car (the 70) doesnt look to have the pre-bonded panels, neither does any type 1 panel I've ever seen. The panels in the 70 looks just like the ones in my 73, except for the door pocket and arm rest.
The carpet is worn and faded, what do you mean with "wrap-around vinyl"?
The L spec had the 'hardboard' panels covered with textured vinyl with heat-welded seams and edges glued on the rear face, while the lower spec just had the panels cut out of board pre-bonded with a thin vinyl layer (which detaches as time goes on).
PerL 73 Variant L 70 Variant (L)
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