TheSamba.com :: View topic - Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay

Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:28 pm

I just ordered a set of the top frame bolts. I can't wait to get them. I removed the rivets and powder coated the frame a couple of years ago and have been trying to figure out how to put it back together since. I had a couple of ideas and was looking for someone to machine my own bolts until I saw these. It will be great to have a top again!

Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:41 pm

What's the $ conversion now? I think it's my turn soon. I just lost one today off-roading at lunch. :oops:

Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:34 pm

The parts cost me $63.97 USD after the exchange rate. I have not received the parts yet, but will post how they worked out for me after I get them.

Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:46 pm

Considering the current Euro rate that is a good price. You will like what you get. It is a great kit.

Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:41 am

I just ordered mine today. I can't wait. \:D/

sdwalter, let me know when you get yours so I get a sense of shipping time.

Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:25 am

shipping time is around 4-10 days :-)

and thanks !

Andy - Killer Products

Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:50 pm

25 killer nuts kits now ready for shipping.

Thanks for the great respons and demand for the kit.

Please check out our new product: the Killer Quick Release Kit

at: http://killer-products.dk

And please lets us know how you like our stuff.

Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:17 pm

Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Now what about straightening the frame? I have the usual bow above the windows. Is that something a body shop can take care of or do I have to go to a metal fabricator? I'm tempted to see what a metal fabricator can do and will charge for strengthening the frame prior to buying the Thing Shop top frame kit. Anyone have any experiences?

Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:37 pm

I used the Thing Shop Kit and had the local weld shop weld them on for me. I then had the parts powder coated and I put them back together with the Killer Nuts. I am very happy with my new top frame. Everything now fits like it should. I wish I would have done this years ago.

dagimp wrote: Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Now what about straightening the frame? I have the usual bow above the windows. Is that something a body shop can take care of or do I have to go to a metal fabricator? I'm tempted to see what a metal fabricator can do and will charge for strengthening the frame prior to buying the Thing Shop top frame kit. Anyone have any experiences?

Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:21 am

i imagine that this kit is for any convertible top frame, like a super beetle, that is what it looks like to me, please advise if not..
thanks
dave

Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:32 am

dmv4 wrote: i imagine that this kit is for any convertible top frame, like a super beetle, that is what it looks like to me, please advise if not..
thanks
dave

This kit is only for the thing.

I think 2 of rivets is the same size as the thing but most of the rivets on the beetle is bigger.

I will be looking into making a kit for the beetle.

Andy - Killer Products

Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:14 pm

Based on this awesome Thing soft top hardware kit, I have begun to restore soft tops frames. I plan to make them available with the following options
1. Powder Coated Frame
2. Self etching primer frame (matte black)
3 Frame reinforcement
4. Killer Hardware Kit
5. New soft top cover
6 Frame tensioning kit
7 Header replacement[/code]

Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:50 pm

These are now back in a new design that looks more like the OG rivet.

Se them at http://www.killer-products.dk/hood-nuts.html