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Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:40 pm

kafer53 wrote: scvw wrote: ian c wrote: joe h. wrote: [Check the condition of the gas tank, replace fuel/brake lines, and enjoy!

Joe

and , put some semaphores back on it !!! :)

Definitly high on the agenda. :lol:

Joey

Make sure you keep those semaphore replacement lights though. They are too cool. They were used in cold climates due to the ice and snow preventing the semi's from working.
indeed,.they are period correct accessories and just as worthy and show-able as semaphore. personally as long as they are complete, I'd leave em.

Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:43 pm

the only thing i would do, is look for new lenses if they make such a thing :lol:

Tue Jan 08, 2008 7:59 pm

Foxx4086 JHC wrote: kafer53 wrote: scvw wrote: ian c wrote: joe h. wrote: [Check the condition of the gas tank, replace fuel/brake lines, and enjoy!

Joe

and , put some semaphores back on it !!! :)

Definitly high on the agenda. :lol:

Joey

Make sure you keep those semaphore replacement lights though. They are too cool. They were used in cold climates due to the ice and snow preventing the semi's from working.
indeed,.they are period correct accessories and just as worthy and show-able as semaphore. personally as long as they are complete, I'd leave em.

I'd leave them on as well. I can always see semaphores.

Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:19 pm

Anybody know where I could get some lenses?

Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:03 pm

I cleaned a couple places last night with just a wet towel and you know what? That shit is gonna buff out. :D 8)

Has anybody seen a mark like this before? When I was cleaning the insides out last weekend I saw this under the drivers side mat. I can't quite make it out but it looks like a square with something and a "C". Is it some kind of inspection mark?

Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:44 pm

Man, buff the whole car and post some more pics.... very cool development... I wish mine would've buffed out.

I'll have to post some pics soon!

Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:32 am

scvw wrote: Has anybody seen a mark like this before? When I was cleaning the insides out last weekend I saw this under the drivers side mat. I can't quite make it out but it looks like a square with something and a "C". Is it some kind of inspection mark?

The stamped 11C is for the body type which is hard top, here is a picture of the pan in my 53 vert, the stamp is 15A which is for convertible. You just can't see the 11 next to the C on yours.

Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:20 am

buggen wrote: scvw wrote: Has anybody seen a mark like this before? When I was cleaning the insides out last weekend I saw this under the drivers side mat. I can't quite make it out but it looks like a square with something and a "C". Is it some kind of inspection mark?

The stamped 11C is for the body type which is hard top, here is a picture of the pan in my 53 vert, the stamp is 15A which is for convertible. You just can't see the 11 next to the C on yours.

Hey man thanks for the help. I didn't think of that. Very cool vert by the way. 8)

Joey

Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:26 am

scvw wrote: I cleaned a couple places last night with just a wet towel and you know what? That shit is gonna buff out. :D 8)

Very cool car! Get yourself a rotary buffer, learn to use it right, and use the Meguiars products from a local Autozone, etc;. Start with thier Deep Crystal line, a paint cleaner, swirl remover, a polish and finish off with a wax. I have black vert it it shines like crazy with Meguiars.

Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:37 pm

Did a quick wash on the car. Mostly original paint! :D 8)

Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:41 pm

Joey, Sam told me he would never sell it. I told him everything is for sale. :wink:
He should have just sold it to me though. Glad its not outside anymore!

Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:18 pm

scvw wrote: Yeah, it is missing some stuff but I was happy overall with the completeness of the car. Mainly with how solid it is though.

What is the story on the badge? I definitly am going to send off for the birth certificate.

Thanks

Joey

I have a March 1951 VW Dealer map for Germany and it lists the Mainz Dealer, here is the info:

Mainz
Philipp Kraft, OHG., Binger
StraBe 23, Telefon 43 15

I collect early dealer badges, unfortunately I don’t have the one your car, that is a cool one for sure. You can see the ones I have here www.SplitVWs.com under “Dealer Badges”.

Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:31 pm

i've been to mainz !!!

got lost during the world cup :)

is it normal for them to be fitted on only one side ?
mine has only one too , and in the same position as joeys . (different dealer)

Tue Jan 15, 2008 3:55 am

tlambert wrote: Joey, Sam told me he would never sell it. I told him everything is for sale. :wink:
He should have just sold it to me though. Glad its not outside anymore!

Yeah, he told me the same thing also.Guess he changed his mind. :wink:
I am thrilled that he sold the car to me and am really glad that the transaction went so quick. It was raining pretty hard the day that I looked at it and I really hated to see it sitting outside like that since it had been put up for so long. I had it at my house three days later. :D

Joey

Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:04 pm

scvw wrote: Brought this one home yesterday.

Joey, the road to the right looking out the back glass, I live down that road about 2 miles. That is by the mill in Redbank.
I was curious as why you were out that way, Sam lives in the direction you are driving.

Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:11 pm

tlambert wrote: scvw wrote: Brought this one home yesterday.

Joey, the road to the right looking out the back glass, I live down that road about 2 miles. That is by the mill in Redbank.
I was curious as why you were out that way, Sam lives in the direction you are driving.

:lol: :lol: Now that is funny as hell that you noticed that, we took a wrong turn and got lost. Had to get the map out.

Joey

Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:26 pm

I thought for sure you lived in Greenville.
Thats my area man.

Tue Jan 15, 2008 8:29 pm

tlambert wrote: I thought for sure you lived in Greenville.
Thats my area ma.

I do.

Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:40 am

Nice car Joey.Have you fooled with the motor?

Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:44 am

57Drag wrote: Nice car Joey.Have you fooled with the motor?

Not yet. Making the tools has been keeping me too busy. :D I do want to get to it soon though. I might have an opportunity this Sunday to mess with it. I will keep people updated with the progress.

Thanks,

Joey