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Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:55 am

derluftwagen wrote: Better than a regular 61 up repro but the pressings still look a little "swollen" to me.

Yeah, that is typical of many (but not all) repros, the "crispness" of rigidity pressings just isn't there. Also, some of the spot welds in the Autocraft apron look a little "hot" compared to the original, but that may just be the pic lighting....

Mon Feb 22, 2010 10:53 am

bill may wrote: repo is 65/66

True, but how many pre 65 cars have you seen with the repro apron? The price of the autocraft apron would still make me use a 64 and earlier german part over a "correctish" looking aftermarket part.

I cant wait til gerson finishes his aprons so the competition brings down the price of that AC crap.

At least wolf aprons look and fit better, still pricey but more accurate.

Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:14 pm

Wolf1 wrote: buggyboyshane wrote:

hey dude- what sorta $ are these going to sell for?

Can not say for sure right now, but I think it will be about $250 each

hi gerson, ive a funny feeling your gonna get alot of emails of me in near future! lol!

one to start with- the oval vert lids you do, are they yours or genuine?

Thu Feb 25, 2010 1:54 pm

dancinbare1 wrote: AutoKraft vs OG

yea i would have to pass and find an original one or get Wolfs. ive gotten some of his other stuff and it is perfect

Thu Feb 25, 2010 6:53 pm

john7 wrote: dancinbare1 wrote: AutoKraft vs OG

yea i would have to pass and find an original one or get Wolfs. ive gotten some of his other stuff and it is perfect

I agree

Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:53 am

after saving my pennies and selling my first born, i ordered a front apron and wheel well for my '57 yesterday.....$727usd out the door. i'm still feeling the pain. thanks to the samba members and their high marks about wolf and his products...the only reason i sprung for these parts. wolf was prompt in his emails,btw.

now i just need a rear apron and gerson's fenders.....

Wed Mar 10, 2010 4:03 pm

i think the autocrft panels are good i have both front and back aprons and frankly i don't think you would be able to tell the difference once painted up.
Also the guy i dealt with there was really helpful.

Fri Mar 12, 2010 11:46 am

newwaver wrote: i think the autocrft panels are good i have both front and back aprons and frankly i don't think you would be able to tell the difference once painted up.
Also the guy i dealt with there was really helpful.

Having also seen the Autocraft aprons, I would not let them anywhere near my car. :lol: Not only the weak suasage finger pressing, but most people have to cut/chop/weld them to make them fit. Even when painted you can tell a mile away what they are.

I have to also say, that Wolfs rear valence does not completely match the OG one we have in the garage. :cry: It is pretty damn close, but the H pressings are a bit on the chunky side and they also seme the bleed into the top edge. Most other Wolf valences I have seen/seen photos of look better, maybe we got a duff one? :?:

Wed Jul 21, 2010 7:56 am

What about those from Kaefer nostalgie?

http://www.kaefer-nostalgie.com

Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:12 am

vwovale56 wrote: What about those from Kaefer nostalgie?

http://www.kaefer-nostalgie.com

Yes, please someone give us some feedback. :lol: Are these things really worth the $630?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=844105

I have heard surprisingly little about this outfit and even less about this particular item in the above ad. HELP I need a new rear apron

Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:21 am

derluftwagen wrote: Better than a regular 61 up repro but the pressings still look a little "swollen" to me.

it is "swollen" indeed! from your first view everything looks fine untill you try to fit it or look more into detail... 8) :lol:

Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:46 pm

Lame that I got locked out. I asked the question cuz the topic in this thread is Wolf Vs Autocraft. I wanted to start a thread that was very specific in topic. See here.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=424829

Anyway, I would be very grateful for any help you guys can offer. Cheers!

Mon Aug 02, 2010 11:39 am

left_coast*9 wrote: Lame that I got locked out. I asked the question cuz the topic in this thread is Wolf Vs Autocraft. I wanted to start a thread that was very specific in topic. See here.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=424829

Anyway, I would be very grateful for any help you guys can offer. Cheers!

OK, after doing my bit of due-dilligence, I can report that the apron in the above ad is indeed the Auto Kraft unit. FYI. I guess I now get why my thread was locked. LOL :?