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muffler bearing Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2007 Posts: 355 Location: Atlanta,GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 9:01 am Post subject: Deck lid prop rod. |
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Has anyone used the V shaped Rods to hold up your lid? I am looking to get one but there are a few out there and I would like to know if one it better than another. I have seen stainless, chrome plated steel and painted stainless ones. Thanks in advance. Here is an example
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=748038 _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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RareAir Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2002 Posts: 14576 Location: 18 miles North of the border
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muffler bearing Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2007 Posts: 355 Location: Atlanta,GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:23 am Post subject: |
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I saw that one by jb but they are out of stock. That is the one I would lean towards seeing how it is designed for my W. _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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Joe Bence Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 501 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Have been having issues getting premo Stainless material that's why I'm currently out of stock, flaws are unacceptable to me so getting material without flaws can be an issue. I go to my local suppler and inspect the material prior to purchase if there are flaws I don't by it and have to wait for the next batch to come in and inspect it. |
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muffler bearing Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2007 Posts: 355 Location: Atlanta,GA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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I can respect that for sure. I would be glad to buy yours. Do you have an idea when You would be able to make some? _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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Joe Bence Samba Member
Joined: March 14, 2004 Posts: 501 Location: San Diego, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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I can swing by the Metal suppler tomorrow and check their current batch. Have not made props for a few months because of this. , but I have not checked in a while, I have been busy on other stuff. Will let you know what I find. Joe |
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muffler bearing Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 7:54 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds good. Thanks _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Just curious, why use a prop?
If you are running stand offs, the Hoodlum is a much more convenient way to go. That allows you to retain your stock spring. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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muffler bearing Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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My spring tweaks my lid cause there is a small support issue. I believe the rod will remedy this. No standoffs. Running a spring is not an option at the moment. _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Got it. Figured it might be something like that or a fiberglass lid. I've got stand offs on my 64 and I really like the hoodlum. _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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muffler bearing Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2007 Posts: 355 Location: Atlanta,GA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Ordered my hood prop from JB today. Thanks _________________ " A poor ride is better than a proud walk"
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