1959 DOUBLE CAB

 

kog2.jpg (397 bytes)Binz only: Binz now gets normal opening rear door. Was suicide style

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kog2.jpg (397 bytes)Binz only: (late in year) Binz factory ceases production of their single cab to double cab conversion. Why go on making Binz double cabs now that the VW corporate monster has brought the iron fist down and taken over their product?

kog2.jpg (397 bytes)Mirror arm was changed to "fillet" style. (collar on arm base changed shape for strength, dealer installed item) *note: the left pic is a drivers side, the right pic is a passenger side. Passenger side is always longer thru all years.

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kog2.jpg (397 bytes)40HP introduced. Commonly called the "bastard 40" due to its weak crankshaft (mid year)

kog2.jpg (397 bytes)Exhaust changed from long dog tip to one year only bastard 40 exhaust. Damper tip was at a right angle. (mid year)

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kog2.jpg (397 bytes)Changed air cleaner. Added straps to connect the top to the bowl.

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