1958 DOUBLE CAB

Changed front bumpers to a more reinforced style. Commonly called   "overrider bumpers"... also called "towel bars" or "monkey bars".
New overrider bumper is the same on both trucks and standard buses. (Late -Aug. for 59 model year)

Changed rear bumper to overrider style.
The new bumper is a truck only version. However, the only slight difference is a small notch on the inside of the main
blade to clear the sharp corner of a truck.
Many people buy a standard bus bumper and notch it themselves, as correct notched versions are hard to find. (late, Aug. For 59 model year)

WAS	IS

36hp exhaust tip lengthened to clear new style bumper (late, Aug)

Body number discontinued. (late, Oct)
Go here to read about body numbers

VW sees that Binz sales are really taking off, so they decide to try and take over. Double cab production begins at the VW factory (late). Binz production still continues.

VW makes their own side gates as opposed to the custom Binz ones. The difference being- VW cut the center section out instead of the front most forward section like Binz did. Still just a Single cab hacked gate. (changes in mid60)

VW double cabs have a pop-out quarter window for their double cab. Binz double cabs still have a stationary quarter window

BINZ	VW

Decklid changed to "eyebrow" style.  (May)

VW makes their own rear seat. Upper mounting tabs point inward and center of seat has a dip in it.  (changes in 61) Binz continues to offer their custom seat.

BINZ	VW
	need pic!

VW makes their own smaller size rear door and it is normal opening door, not a suicide style door like Binz (VW changes again in 64)

BINZ	VW

Taillights moved 12mm Outwards and 100mm downwards from their previous position.
(Dec. for 59 model year)

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