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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 9:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Thanks "nlorntson",

I checked on page 117 and see mention of the registry and the photos of about 15 to 17 Kab's, but I can't seem to find any "link" that you can click on to pull up the current list/information. I went back to page one and tried to find a registry "link" there too, but couldn't locate one. Perhaps it's there and I just didn't see it.

I just wanted to see how many are listed currently, and whether I have already listed my '57 Kab a while back or not. Thanks again...

Bill


here is another registry with better upkeep

http://www.typ15.com/uk/html/registry.php


the other registry is here if you scroll down you can see a list of kabrios through 1957

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/registry/
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:18 pm    Post subject: New tops Reply with quote

I'm curious convertible tops how much should one expect to spend on a top quality top installation/head liner? what with all the parts still in good condition? and any recommendations here in So. CA.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

last one I saw done on a 58 vert was almost $9K and that was with a restored frame needing no work.

All wood replacement
German canvass
wool headliner
fiber top padding
correct window
correct front and rear chrome strip
installation
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2014 5:27 pm    Post subject: Re: New tops Reply with quote

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I'm curious convertible tops how much should one expect to spend on a top quality top installation/head liner? what with all the parts still in good condition? and any recommendations here in So. CA.
Thanks Thomas


Had the top done on my wife's vert. Black Haartz canvas, vinyl headliner & padding. Materials cost $900 Labor to install was $1400 Extra cost on stuff: Aluminum trim ($300), new wood ($700) Powdercoated frame $250

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 9:34 am    Post subject: Convertible quarter panel semaphore dimensions Reply with quote

can someone post up the position dimensions from this picture?

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PostPosted: Tue Oct 07, 2014 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Measurement A: 45mm
Measurement C: 15mm

Sorry, don't have side trim mounted on my car as it's still in restoration mode.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 5:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was going to ask you guys if what year vert top frames are interchangeable.
I just picked up a rough 57 today but the top is missing. There is a 62 on site with a top and wondering if theres a difference?
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 8:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

read this post http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=396182&highlight=vert+frame

some information about interchanging vert frames
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, I feel dumb.. I looked and looked for that thread. I started it way back. Long story short I finally drug it home yesterday. Thanks
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:37 am    Post subject: 1956-1957 Convertible Rear Seats Reply with quote

Hi Guys,
I have a question about the rear seats for my 1956 convertible. Unfortunately, my car didn't have the rear seats when I first got it and I have been looking for a set for a while now. Does anybody know some of the differences that could help me identifying if the seats are the correct one for a 56? How are the seats year categorized (1956- 1957 and 1958-1964)? I apologize in advance if someone else has asked the same question. I also wanted to thank you guys for all of the help and good information that this thread has provided me throughout the restoration process of my car. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:17 pm    Post subject: RHD Wiring Loom Reply with quote

Hi

Does anyone know if there are any differences between a 56 and 59 RHD cabrio loom? A wiring specialist over here has the info to make a 59 loom with semaphores, but not a 56. I can't think there would be any major differences, the lights and semaphores will be the same, should all be screw terminals. The only things I can think of are switches and maybe dome light.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

HELP!

A buddy is fabricating a new metal base plate under the dome light bulbholder for my '57 Kabriolett. He also has the old used wood section that the bulbholder assembly attaches to. Part of one end of the wood is missing. I suspect that he is also reproducing the wood section too. My buddy just texted me to ask if I knew the center-to-center measurement of the holes drilled through the wood used to attach the wood section to the metal roof bow. He suggested checking the holes on the metal roof bow.

Does anyone out there have a similar frame easily accessible where you could take the center-to-center measurement of the holes in a metal roof bow? or maybe even a complete wood piece with that measurement? It'll take a day or two to get to mine tucked away in storage. Thanks for any help getting that measurement for us!

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is BulliBill's dome light wood backer and the dimension I need. Also assuming the missing part of the wood should have a lug identical to the other side?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 27, 2015 6:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, I don't have easy access to mine right now, but you might want to consider this, it might save you some trouble:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1025053

Or, if money is the least of your concerns :-)

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1767588

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1187786

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you need the screw hole distance? I just removed mine and can measure.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:53 am    Post subject: WW or Chucks Reply with quote

Anyone use a WW top chrome strips. I see Chucks and WW both have them. One is $70 cheaper and both say they are like original. I don't mind spending more if one is more correct.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jason wrote:
Do you need the screw hole distance? I just removed mine and can measure.


Thanks, yes, if you can send the measurement between the center of the mount screw holes that might help. A few of us are starting to wonder if these were just arbitrarily screwed on while on the factory assembly line, and that there may be slight differences in each installation. Yes, if it's easy for you to get to, please measure and post your result here, maybe even a photo or two. I dug my two roof frames out from below a mountain of stuff in the basement, but mine are just frames, no wood bows or much upholstery attached. Thanks!

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:07 pm    Post subject: Re: WW or Chucks Reply with quote

jason wrote:
Anyone use a WW top chrome strips. I see Chucks and WW both have them. One is $70 cheaper and both say they are like original. I don't mind spending more if one is more correct.


I ordered up Chuck's full set for my '57 Kab, but they are not installed, nor will they be for quite a while. They look beautiful though!

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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

182mm
You can see how it is crudely cut out of wood and a router used to clean the edge up.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

When they shipped the trim is it straight and are they shipped together? Wondered how they don't rub each other.
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