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PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:47 pm    Post subject: Correct jack for a double glove box split Reply with quote

As many cars as are out there, it seems that most are missing this item. As all came with a jack, their "mis-placment" over time seems difficult to understand.
I am seeking information on what a correct jack for a July'52 would look like, what is it's length as compared to a later type 2 jack, and most importantly, does anyone have a lead on where I might obtain one?
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 11:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

To the best of my knowledge, this is the correct jack:
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 04, 2007 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A "Klettermaxe" jack replaced the Vigot in 19 March 1952. Kletter translates to climber. I believe this is the model that was used most of the fifties and sixties.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

so before 1950 :
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to 19 March 1952 Vigot jack :
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And after 03/52 , this model ?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vwisgood4you wrote:
so before 1950 :
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i think the jack will be changed in the middle of 1948 to a square one.
The one you show is for the round jack compartment (like KDF and up to 1948).
Otherwise, the VIGOT is for barndoor, as i know....
The jack for the beetle is stamped Bilstein and not VIGOT.
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

axel struwe wrote:
vwisgood4you wrote:
so before 1950 :
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i think the jack will be changed in the middle of 1948 to a square one.
The one you show is for the round jack compartment (like KDF and up to 1948).
Otherwise, the VIGOT is for barndoor, as i know....
The jack for the beetle is stamped Bilstein and not VIGOT.


The early KDF beetle have also a different jack. I donīt know the english word, in german it calls "Scherenwagenheber". I donīt know when the changed happend on KDF beetle...?
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

vwisgood4you wrote:


to 19 March 1952 Vigot jack :
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I was told that one, with the pivoting arm, is for buses. The correct one for the split Beetle is like that but does not have the pivoting arm, rather a fixed one. Like Ev posted above:

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is correct John.

I've spent the last two years looking for a "correct" jack. finally scored one. i'll take some pix and post, better pix, over the weekend.

Plus from what i understand there are two types of this "rigid arm" Vigot jack. a early and late.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

a friend has a vigot , fixed arm jack for sale , interested parties send me a pm , please
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

so the VIGOT pivoting arm is only for barndoor ( to march 52) ??
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

vwisgood4you wrote:
so the VIGOT pivoting arm is only for barndoor ( to march 52) ??
Fred


Correct.

Bug- fixed arm at 90 degree
Bus- pivoted arm
Porsche- Fixed arm at a downward angle.

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PostPosted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are two versions of the Split (50-52) jack.

Early version - VIGOT/BILSTEIN, 3 prong:
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Later version - VIGOT/BILSTEIN, fat base:
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The bottom is the same as what is on early bus jacks - left and middle picture:
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 4:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can somone comment on what this jack is for? Could it be correct for an early (post 1948) split?

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Where is proper storage for the jack on a split Beetle ?
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

empiracer wrote:
Where is proper storage for the jack on a split Beetle ?

Jacks through 1955 model year were stored in a bag, often made from upholstery fabric. They were stored in the trunk, alongside the tool kit.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can anyone offer help on my pictures above?
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2009 10:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thorsten ,

I think your jack is correct 49 /50 beetle's !

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I once found this one for my early 1949.
I hope it is correct. Well, Iīll use it anyway.
I like the crank with the two transmissions.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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this is the one i found, somebody told me its from 1948 when the switched the jake-whole from round to squared
it also says bilstein on top and has the three dots underneath
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PostPosted: Fri Nov 27, 2009 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sunnybug84 wrote:
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Is this the correct handle for this type of jack or is there some other style? If so I can add one more thing to the "need to find" list Crying or Very sad Crying or Very sad

Any other sources besides a WTB ad on theSamba?
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