Reutter vs Karmann bodies
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
My Karmann-bodied coupe has the tar sound deadening on top of the gas tank.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
My Karmann, that I have owned for 50+ years, also has the tar deadening on top of the gas tank.
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Thanks to everyone for your prompt & detailed replies. Great to have all these resources available.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
Interesting about the fuel tank pad as there are some Cs without it and I assumed this was a Karmann thing as that particular tar paper material, which is everywhere on Reutter cars, isn't used on the Karmann bodies. The sound deadening on the floors, etc on Karmann bodies is more fibrous, more like the T6 trunk pad. Mine is a later production Karmann - not sure if that could be a factor.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
Another small detail for the OCD that I doubt most judges don't even know is the load spreader for the tow hook on the inside of the battery box floor. Reutter were round and Karmann were rectangular.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
The front center one is rectangular on Reutter bodies. I think the rear legs get washers, is that what you are referring to?
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
I don't know if I agree with this. My car is a karmann that had the original battery box when I got the car in 90's. When I replaced the battery box I reused the round washers from the original floor. They are rather thick.Doug McDonnell wrote: ↑Tue May 09, 2023 6:43 pm Another small detail for the OCD that I doubt most judges don't even know is the load spreader for the tow hook on the inside of the battery box floor. Reutter were round and Karmann were rectangular.
I'll try to find picture evidence or I even have the original floor still that I can dig out.
Seems possible to me that the factory would grab whatever washers they wanted especially if the square washer bin was empty.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
Tom There are still a fair number of C's with Karmann Bodies that still have most or all of their unique Karmann Battery box floors. More near you than me for sure. Check some at shows. Here is one Vic sold a few years ago on BAT with original battery box floor and the rectangular spacers : https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-porsche-356c-8/ Picture #19 for the spacers and #41 for typical Karmann drain holes in the floor of battery box which I know you are familiar with and may even sell.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
My brother's late '63, 213720, did have the Reutter-style tar paper on top of the gas tank and the Karmann-style material elsewhere.Chuck House wrote: ↑Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:25 am Interesting about the fuel tank pad as there are some Cs without it and I assumed this was a Karmann thing as that particular tar paper material, which is everywhere on Reutter cars, isn't used on the Karmann bodies. The sound deadening on the floors, etc on Karmann bodies is more fibrous, more like the T6 trunk pad. Mine is a later production Karmann - not sure if that could be a factor.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
I think no tar paper on the gas tank may be a very late '64 or '65 thing. Anyone with a late car they think has the original gas tank?
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
Chuck, my December 16, 1963 build date Reutter coupe has no tar paper on the original tank.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
Looking for cars in the Sept/Oct '64 and beyond range. Mine is a late Oct '64 Karmann and does not have the covering on the fuel tank.
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Re: Reutter vs Karmann bodies
November 64 Karmann C doesn't have it.
Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.....