1957 oval door panels and seat covers' measurements

[TSLAVO]

I am getting my upholstery guy to hand make door panels and seat covers. I hope to make all measurements as close to original as possible. Could anyone with original door panels and seat covers help to provide these measurements?

[ZENVWDRIVER]

All measurements from 1957 old panels.... close, but might not be perfect sizes:

1... 5 5/8"
2... 5 5/16" at the edge, measured from the bead at edge.
3... 11 3/16" ( to me more important is right edge at the bead into the first mounting hole for arm rest is 13 1/4")
4... 13 3/16"
5... 3 3/8"
6... 20 "
7... 11"
8...7"

... hope that helps... a friend gave me a nice set of new panels, for my '57 and I have the shitty originals... I can give you those (shitty originals) for free... at postage only and that might be much more helpful, if you are trying to make a set... email me to discuss further...
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

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[TSLAVO]

Zenvw, thank you very much for the measurements. PM sent for email address. Would be easier to communicate in email. 13 and 14 were not mentioned. I presume you do not have a og rear panel.

[TSLAVO]

Is there a mistake on 1? 5 5/8" looks like a measurement of trim to edge. It supposed to be armrest to edge.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

[TSLAVO]

Thanks again Zenvw. Anyone has an original seat covers and rear panels? I need no. 9 to 14 to complete the task.

1... 8 1/2"
2... 5 5/16" at the edge, measured from the bead at edge.
3... 11" (beaded right edge to the first mounting hole for arm rest is 13 1/4")
4... 13 3/16"
5... 3 3/8"
6... 20 "
7... 11"
8... 7"
9 - ?
10 - ?
11 - ?
12 - ?
13 - ?
14 - ?

[ZENVWDRIVER]

9.... my '57 seats do not have these darted impressions, as pictured
10... 2 3/4"
11... 9 3/4"
12... 2 3/4"
13... 2 1/2"
14... 2"

13 and 14 measurements taken from my '55... I believe it has a slightly different shaped ash tray. I excluded this ash tray from my '57 (none in the rear qtr. panel) is why I could not get the original sizes
...

... hope this helps.

zen
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

All super-heroes, wear a MASK

[TSLAVO]

Zenvw, are 10-12 from original seat cover and 13-14 from 55 original rear panel ?

Anyone could provide 9?

[ZENVWDRIVER]

[rjrdomer]

Did you ever find the measurement on #9? I'm doing something similar for my seat covers. Thank you.

[TSLAVO]

No, i didnt manage to get #9.

A low mileage oval owner agreed to give all meas but didnt.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

... I sold the later 1957 oval... no longer have any measurements.

I'd go to a local VW show and get my own measurements from a show car or just get something from TMI...
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5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON

All super-heroes, wear a MASK

[TSLAVO]

Finally got my upholstery done base on all the measurements i got here.

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[Volksvr6gti]

That green looks very nice. Same color I plan on my diamond green

[RUNKLE]

Patch of vinyl behind the radio block off, nice added detail, often over looked.

Your headliner looks amazing too, nice and tight.

[EverettB]

First, your interior looks amazing!

What's the reason for the block-off area patch?
Is it simply to stop any cold air flow into the cabin?
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[66brm]

Also reduces fuel vapour ingress into the cabin as the ovals didn't vent down a tube as seen in later models.
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