August 23rd, 2010 
David beetlejuic150 asked:
This australian vw beetle documentary is called: the shape of quality. This documentary focusses on the technical issues of beetle production in Australia in de early '60s. That makes the documentary less interesting for the general public, butr even more for insiders: people who are 'into the beetle'. For instance: it strikes me to see that during beetle production the window rubbers are put into place manually with a hammer, with the risk of damaging the fresh painted body. Also the use of a thread to push the rubber in place from the inside of the car is easy to see. The film was directed by Fred Schepisi. Volkswagen Australasia.
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hi there.. what you consider is the year of the video (or the model shown in the video) ??? I think it was around 64…
Mmmm, soo many potential dunebuggies!
I REALLY LIKE THE 1967 GERMAN MADE BEETLES Australian made 1967 beetles were the same as the 1962 beetles… they were made all the same… I have a 1968 automatic beetle with 12 volts, disc brakes, two speed wipers and IRS rear suspension.. made in Germany..
The German made 67 beetles have a one year only outside door handle with a round push button.. different door glass, large windows plus many other modifications that came from the 1965-66 beetles..
Lee
I drive a 74 daily. Check out my video. Sorry ahead of time for the poor quality.
3000 for a good beetle is ok!!!
I drive a convertible now. Like you, I prefer a pre 67 beetle, but especially old convertible prices are skyhigh!
honestly prices arent sky high YET!
my mate just picked up a 66 beetle for $2000 and is going to spend another $1000 on it and will be in fairly good condition after that.
ok sorry i said yuck, its just my opinion that 67 or earlier are much better looking. but i still do love them because they are a beetle and i do wave to all aircooled VW’s.
I own a 1978 superbeetje convertible. My dream is a pre ’67 model convertible, but prices are skyhigh!
But it’s a bit too much to say Yuck to a post ’67 beetle. They still are beetles. Their shape is still beautiful!
i dont understand why you would say yuck,the vw bug shape basicly stayed the same .except for bumpers,engine size,alternater instead of generator.maybe you are thinking of the super beetle which i would agree does not look as good.
i hate to say it but yuck, sorry any beetle after the 66 model just look shit. but im glad you enjoy your beetle and its still a great car casue its still a beetle, but i just feel they got a bit to modern after aronund 67.
me too i miss the old beetle im sad that they wont produce the old beetle again
Interesting to see that they painted the car with the fenders on. I thought they painted them separately and THEN put on the rubber in between the fenders.
Most headlinings come from Brasil or the USA..
I don’t think anyone actually makes the Aust
headliners.. I don’t think anyone will notice.
Lee
i have a (september) 1959 australian beetle which was imported to the uk 3yrs ago from victoria, my roofliner has started to go due to age
does anyone know anywhere in australia or rest of the world where i can get a roofliner as the euro ones where different and can get one in uk at all
I have a 74 VW Bug Ive had it for years.I love it. I would never get rid of it.Ive had people offer to buy it.I say No Way This Is My Baby.Cant think of Any car I”d rather Have.Long Live The VW Beetle.
The goofy brass music is the best part of this. (I was imagining it actually playing in the factory)
Nice vid Thanks for posting!
Hm, I never knew about the black paint immersion thing. Thanks for uploading. =)
great stuff! having owned a 65 for 10yrs this is very interesting. love the 60s workplace: there was one guy smoking in the stamping area, and those guys with grinders without earplugs!
actually, the last edition bug was on 2004, Damn it was a beautiful bug! But I´m also crying man.
yes, my bug is still going strong as well-Long live the Beetle!
our beetle still going strong and many more years to come
this is history, VW DE MEXICO say good bye to the vw bug in 2003 im criying yet
thanks for posting this. best car in history.
lol, i love these little cars,