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Chip 
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 Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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| Glad to see you are back at it. Also glad to hear life has stabilized a bit for you. Family struggles are not fun. Keep up the good work! |
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3 Fold VW
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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It's been a long time since I responded! Some issues came up this past year, and my project got shelved—family issues. Everyone is good now! The front clip has damage not captured in the photo. The body will finally be shipped out in a few weeks. My engine is done (photos coming soon). I also purchased a ton of metal for part replacement. We will get there! I will now be able to update this thread more often.
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David
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| Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2022 9:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Before and after coming soon... Perfect quality part!
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The OG part looks ok, why are you replacing it?
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3 Fold VW
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 9:49 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Any updates?
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3 Fold VW
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sunroof
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:09 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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They have my speedo as we speak. I am super excited to get it back. When I pulled it out of the dash it came apart in my hands. Someone had taken it apart and just stuffed it back in the hole. So many strange things about my car.
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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That is sweet looking! They did a really nice job!
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:46 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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| 3 Fold VW wrote: |
I did not get notified of all the updates from Samba, sorry for the no response guys, and thank you for your insight.
I am confused, the comment made about the pan halves I believe was toward another user who Wolfgang posted on my thread.
My pan halves are the chassis on the jack stands in the garage. Are those not correct? |
You have later style pans.
In my opinion, no big deal! Better than rusted old ones. It looks great! Don’t let them drag you down! Keep moving forwards!
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3 Fold VW
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| Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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I did not get notified of all the updates from Samba, sorry for the no response guys, and thank you for your insight.
I am confused, the comment made about the pan halves I believe was toward another user who Wolfgang posted on my thread.
My pan halves are the chassis on the jack stands in the garage. Are those not correct?
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aa390392
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Shouldn’t be to concerned right, doesn’t look like an OG restoration,more of a restromod…
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Bruce
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Great work!
But different pan halfs?
Ok, pre -55 not available?
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When Russ did the pan, correct pan halves were not available new.
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esde
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:39 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Just the rear section is available to make a WW pan look correct, or Gerson makes the correct rear pans. Once the car is done, you can't tell without lifting the seat though. So not a big deal.
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nlorntson
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:46 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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| Wolfgang, what do for mean? How are they incorrect? The seat rails? Thanks... |
Right side should look like this:
But this car is far from stock so it probably doesn't matter. |
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:18 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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| Wolfgang, what do for mean? How are they incorrect? The seat rails? Thanks... |
It is at the rear potion. It is the raised “shelf” or steps in the pan attaching to the tunnel and descending down. Ovals have a more rounded area and less useable flat area.
Only someone who knows sees it right off the bat. If you are going for a concourse restoration, you should replace it. But if you are just having fun and love working on your Bug as a hobby, do whatever pleases you! Carry on!
Pan looks great!!!!
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Wolfgang1
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:04 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Great work, but what a pity, that WolfsburgWest doesn´t reproduce the correct pan halfs for pre 8/55 cars...
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Here are a few more photos. Thank you, everyone, for the information so far. I will clarify the number. My money is still on late July, 3-fold.
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Wolfgang1
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| Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 4:01 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Great work!
But different pan halfs?
Ok, pre -55 not available?
Regards,
Wolfgang
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i run a powder coating shop and i did my 55 pan in a champagne colour and my 65 in a black cherry
everyone does black, and you rarely see it so i always do something different
i'm sure whatever you decide for the pan will look great
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aa390392
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:05 am Post subject: Re: 1955 Build 3-Fold |
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Curious to see your birth certificate.
I understand they changed the format recently..
Thanks
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