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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:54 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

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And this would be an area I need...both sides. What is on the market now is junk. I would imagine that many early beetles from rust-prone areas of the Earth need help in this area of the vehicle.

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But these areas don't look so bad at your car?
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 3:54 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Hi Kevin - You are correct, in that I've struggled with this aspect, and not yet fully resolved it. Three years ago, the person carrying out the changes required make up his own sections, but once fitted, it became obvious that they weren't wide enough.

As you say, I think I Mika make some of the required 'original' style parts, which I must have somewhere, and they still need fitting. The person who was going to do this for me, although only in his 30s, was in and out of hosital, his workload backed up, and the work has never been done!

There was a fellow in Holland (I think) who hade whole sections you could graft in, but I've not seen that ad for ages.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 2:14 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Thanks Martin, I am wrestling with either modifying an NOS panel which is later or repairing the rough original quarter on my car with bits of front end metal from a nice oval front clip I have.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:15 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Depending on how high you go, that is a pretty complex part. It would take a lot of time if doing by hand and if you are stamping it the dies would be expensive.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:22 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

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And this would be an area I need...both sides. What is on the market now is junk. I would imagine that many early beetles from rust-prone areas of the Earth need help in this area of the vehicle.

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But these areas don't look so bad at your car?


The picture is deceiving...it is very soft/crusty all around the bottom edge. An easy press of the finger goes right through the bottom inch or so. The driver's side is much worse.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:38 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

I don't have the stamps for body number.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 6:42 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

I'm developing parts for mechanical brakes, and looking now for a test user who can take these in use, most preferably for daily use.

These are made of special steel, thickness 2.5 and 5 mm.

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 8:52 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:23 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Soon available old style straps for rear axle boots and heater tubes between engine and body.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 7:09 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Coming soon curved window channel for pre50 cars. 50-52 later.

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:38 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Thank you for all the effort... You won a gold medal in sheet metal Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Hey Mika! Any chance you do or can make the lower forward section of a rear luggage section? The part of the panel that meets the rear crossmember all he way across from left to right rear wheel well.
I will soon be ordering your crossmembers and some other parts for an April 55 vert but the bottom 4-6" of the shelf is toast as well Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:39 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

I have got many inquires about the rear luggage area. I had it on my list, but unfortunately I have many others before that.

Here the first left side shock towers for pre49 front axle. Heavy pieces, made of 3 mm sheet metal.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:50 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Some early cylinder tin pieces under work.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:30 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Let me introduce a heaterchannel 1946-53. The rusty one is a nos, VW sold it like this setup.

Next step to build the tooling for left side, and then start to produce them.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:48 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

What?!? Get outta here! Awesome! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 5:49 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Wow. How much are they going to sell for?
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 7:18 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

They will be $450 each (496 Euro in EU incl.vat).

I will also offer channels where bottom panel is not welded in. Sometimes it's easier to fasten the upper part to the body, and then bottom closing panel would be the final part.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:41 am    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Wow.....there don't appear to be any limits to your skills!!
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 1:32 pm    Post subject: Re: A new split sheet metal part Reply with quote

Very nice!!! Would love to see some early front firewall panels
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