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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 10:18 am    Post subject: Trim Reply with quote

Does anyone have a close up of the trim, maybe the ends?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 25, 2015 7:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Holy Crap! It's been quiet on here. Are none of you Kabriolett owners driving or doing anything to your babies? Let's see some more action on here!

I just ordered/purchased a rebuilt axle to axle split-case transaxle for my Dec 1956 ('57 model) Kabriolett from Wright Gearbox to be pallet-shipped to my door... that's something anyway!

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 01, 2015 6:55 pm    Post subject: Working on the vert pan Reply with quote

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I have been working on my spare time on my my vert pan and finally got it done. I moving on into engine now, while my friend Adam has been working on the body. I can't wait to see the body and the pan back together again Very Happy .
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BulliBill wrote:
Holy Crap! It's been quiet on here. Are none of you Kabriolett owners driving or doing anything to your babies? Let's see some more action on here!

I just ordered/purchased a rebuilt axle to axle split-case transaxle for my Dec 1956 ('57 model) Kabriolett from Wright Gearbox to be pallet-shipped to my door... that's something anyway!

Bill

I've been driving my '56, even though it's the middle of winter here [Australia].

A real pleasure to drive, with the 356 engine and 356 drum brakes. Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 26, 2015 11:31 pm    Post subject: Dash grab handle Reply with quote

I don't have access to Progressive Refinements and I was wondering if someone could confirm the Chassis number when the dash grab handle was introduced as a standard feature on Oval verts. I've just seen pictures of a restored Zwitter vert that doesn't have a dash grab handle and I was wondering if early Oval verts came with them as a standard item. Many thanks!
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been trying to get mine road worthy again. Can't belive I haven't driven it since around 1995. Patching holes in the firewall, replaced the rails, and patching rust. If I ever do rails again I'll rent or buy a spot welder. Theres like 200 welds per rail. I've been grinding forever, spot welder would of saved lots of time. Original Inca red paint on firewall. Good thing about verts are the nasty welds all over. I can duplicate those easy. Very Happy Anyone know if the hole on the passenger side, by cylinder one is supposed to be there? I don't remember if a wire goes there. It looks like two holes drilled together so I'm leaning towards not supposed to be there. Very bottom of second picture.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Been trying to get mine road worthy again. Can't belive I haven't driven it since around 1995. Patching holes in the firewall, replaced the rails, and patching rust. If I ever do rails again I'll rent or buy a spot welder. Theres like 200 welds per rail. I've been grinding forever, spot welder would of saved lots of time. Original Inca red paint on firewall. Good thing about verts are the nasty welds all over. I can duplicate those easy. Very Happy Anyone know if the hole on the passenger side, by cylinder one is supposed to be there? I don't remember if a wire goes there. It looks like two holes drilled together so I'm leaning towards not supposed to be there. Very bottom of second picture.


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Jason if your asking about the two small holes in your pic my 56 doesn't have them. Mine doesn't have the metal tabs for the loom going to the starter either Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was wondering about the one on the very bottom. It is on the flat. The one that holds the seal on the side by the heads. Looks almost like the drain hole on a 58.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I was wondering about the one on the very bottom. It is on the flat. The one that holds the seal on the side by the heads. Looks almost like the drain hole on a 58.


This hole ? No my 56 doesn't have it.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 01, 2015 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes that one. I just remembered that I had a motometer 3 in 1 gauge. I think they ran the ammeter power lines there. I'll run the wires with the loom.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2015 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone know where I can purchase a 1953-57 Convertible wire harness? European specification w/semaphore indicators
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 14, 2015 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought my US spec from wiring works. He is a cool guy and I'm pretty sure he has or can make it. Most vendors sell his. He is in San Pedro. Prices are better through him. I think it was under $200.

Wiring Works - Bob Nodvik
2805 Kerckhooff Ave.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 15, 2015 1:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

jason wrote:
I bought my US spec from wiring works. He is a cool guy and I'm pretty sure he has or can make it. Most vendors sell his. He is in San Pedro. Prices are better through him. I think it was under $200.

Wiring Works - Bob Nodvik
2805 Kerckhooff Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-8147


Thanks. Spoke with Bob. He normally doesn't stock this wire harness, that's why no one has one listed including Wolfsburg West. Good news is that he is willing to do one for me. Bad news is it's going to cost me $490. Oh well, I need one
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 19, 2015 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hoping you guys can help me ID this Vert passenger side visor, Its has a brown tint to it, its quite hazy. One thing that seems odd to me is the ribbed edge its a bit faint (more so in the middle) as if its flattened out over time? also notice the contours on the end aren't so smooth. Interested in your feedback
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I bought this for my Kab...

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Just arrived yesterday from Wright Gearbox for future use in my Jan of 1957 Deluxe Beetle Kabriolett project. I can pull the unknown condition original transaxle out of the Kab and stuff in a known refreshed/rebuilt unit.

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Woooo Hoooo! The refreshed Okrasa motor will now have something nice to snuggle up to.

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PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you have a picture to show me how do you install 4 wedges ?
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Below is a picture of my car - January 57 - five years reconstruction.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been working on my rails and other rusted areas. I cut them off back in the early 90's. They were rusted and body was sagging. I used a set of J3 restoration rails, nice and a set of Gerson lower rocker plates. First time body has been bolted back and under its own weight in a long time. My plan is to get it running and fitted, then tackle body and paint. Super excited it's starting to look like a car again.

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very beautiful car, you must be so excited to start driving it!!!
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 21, 2015 6:36 pm    Post subject: Re: Official Oval Convertibles thread and Registry Reply with quote

Bill Bowman, get busy with your cab.I know you will keep my attention, what with all your pics/pics Im anxiously awaiting ...or if your to busy driving your latest DC, I can drive east and give you a few bucks for your Cab, Laughing
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