TheSamba.com :: View topic - Repro. Split and Oval w/ w vert decklids and hella fans

Fri Jul 25, 2008 4:28 am

And who would that company be?

-jeffrey

Fri Jul 25, 2008 6:16 am

Geeez, everybody and their brother is a "distributor"now....

Fri Jul 25, 2008 7:02 am

I just got this email:

We will be able to supply a stunning reproduction of the Split (49-52) and early Oval (52-55) convertible and sedan deck lids in the next few months. This will be an exact detailed replica of the original lids.

The correct drain gutters will be supplied with the convertible lids.

We are now accepting deposits for them, for you to make sure you can get yours when these beauties finally become available!

Remember there will only be a limited run of these!

Price for the convertible lids will be $650 each plus shipping. Remember we ship anywhere in the world at the best available rates!

Check out the pictures of the first prototypes... They are coming!! Make sure you get yours...!

Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:01 pm

Prices falling pretty quick??

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=667811
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=667805

Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:27 pm

johnshenry wrote: Prices falling pretty quick??

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=667811
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=667805

Same seller. Same item. Different prices?

Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:00 pm

Two different decklids - one sedan and one vert.

Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:37 pm

For $375.00, you might as well consider getting an original one.

Fri Sep 19, 2008 4:51 pm

If you can find a perfect sedan lid for $375

-jeffrey

Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:06 pm

Suboval wrote: Two different decklids - one sedan and one vert.

Yeah I know, but both cheaper than the advertised prices when they came out earlier this summer.

And yes, $375 will get you a pretty nice original....

Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:11 pm

johnshenry wrote: Yeah I know, but both cheaper than the advertised prices when they came out earlier this summer.

Not true, the prices haven't changed.

-jeffrey

Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:29 pm

jhicken wrote: johnshenry wrote: Yeah I know, but both cheaper than the advertised prices when they came out earlier this summer.

Not true, the prices haven't changed.

-jeffrey

X2. No gossip here that I can see.

Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:30 pm

jhicken wrote: johnshenry wrote: Yeah I know, but both cheaper than the advertised prices when they came out earlier this summer.

Not true, the prices haven't changed.

-jeffrey

I meant the seller in those ads was selling them for significantly less than the manufacturer and other apparent "distributors". Not saying that the manufacturer was selling them for less, nor that they were worth less. I have seen them firsthand and they are very nice.

But makes me wonder why someone would sell one, apparently unused, for $150-$200 less than the manufacturer?

May be meaningless, was just an observation....

Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:23 pm

All B/S, i have 2 og split vert lids beat to hell and i cant wait till these come out. Thank god somebody had the balls to get them rolling and i for one appreciate it. I will be also buying two of them for future projects......

Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:22 pm

I don't care what they cost or don't cost........................they're still fake. :wink:

Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:25 pm

53 0val wrote: I don't care what they cost or don't cost........................they're still fake. :wink:

Are you talking to RareAir?

Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:27 pm

twinwindows wrote: 53 0val wrote: I don't care what they cost or don't cost........................they're still fake. :wink:

Are you talking to RareAir?

Same thought process.................

Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:55 pm

Rich's 50 wrote: All B/S, i have 2 og split vert lids beat to hell and i cant wait till these come out. Thank god somebody had the balls to get them rolling and i for one appreciate it.

I'm with Rich on this. My car has it's original lid but as I'm going to be running a little bit bigger than stock engine :wink: I'm going to buy one of these so I can leave out the rain catcher in order to supply the eng bay with more air.

I've just read all pages with interest as it begs the question where does one stop? When I see a full on stock concours car and spot any part that is not original german, then for me, it doesn't matter whether it's a repop decklid or repop window rubber (which most have). It's the end result that counts, and that is the car looks as close as possible the way it left the factory.

I think these decklids look fantastic and can't wait for the 53-55 Vert lid to become available. However, as bit of a panel gap and door jam fanatic, I would be interested in seeing photos of one actually fitted to a car as this for me is as much a test of how good the item is as looking at it on the showroom floor.

Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:04 pm

F-22A wrote: Rich's 50 wrote: All B/S, i have 2 og split vert lids beat to hell and i cant wait till these come out. Thank god somebody had the balls to get them rolling and i for one appreciate it.

I'm with Rich on this. My car has it's original lid but as I'm going to be running a little bit bigger than stock engine :wink: I'm going to buy one of these so I can leave out the rain catcher in order to supply the eng bay with more air.

I've just read all pages with interest as it begs the question where does one stop? When I see a full on stock concours car and spot any part that is not original german, then for me, it doesn't matter whether it's a repop decklid or repop window rubber (which most have). It's the end result that counts, and that is the car looks as close as possible the way it left the factory.

I think these decklids look fantastic and can't wait for the 53-55 Vert lid to become available. However, as bit of a panel gap and door jam fanatic, I would be interested in seeing photos of one actually fitted to a car as this for me is as much a test of how good the item is as looking at it on the showroom floor.

There's a BIG difference between re-pop rubber and a re-pop Vert deck lid........... :wink: REAL BIG.

Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:06 pm

I agree with Bob but for me and what i am doing a fake is just as good as the real deal for me :!:

Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:10 pm

Rich's 50 wrote: I agree with Bob but for me and what i am doing a fake is just as good as the real deal for me :!:

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