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mloret Samba Member
Joined: March 31, 2007 Posts: 549
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject: Running Board Chrome Strip |
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I am considering buying new, German running boards for my '70 sedan. I have seen that they come with either a 10mm, 18mm, or 32mm chrome strip. Does anyone know what came standard in '70?
Michael _________________ Michael Loret |
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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The correct width for a '70 is 17mm. Consider the boards from Wolfsburgwest, they are better that the German ones currently offered. I picked up a set of "German" running boards from JBugs a couple years ago when I redid my '69. They were crap. Lousy fit, flimsy, and the covers didn't fit well. I ordered a new set from WW and they were perfect.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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spotco2 Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2006 Posts: 1161 Location: GA
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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I replaced a set of WW boards with these last year and they are identical to the originals that came on the car new.
http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/bug-running-boards.html
They are a little pricey but well worth it. _________________ 69 Beetle
VW's are not just a car, they're an adventure! |
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Vinnems Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2008 Posts: 1181 Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Posted: Wed May 04, 2011 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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I like the polished aluminum running board look, no rubber mat. Anyone make a good version of that? |
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Thu May 05, 2011 3:44 am Post subject: |
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Alright spotco, I'll be more specific. If the "German" running boards are from Hubert Schlieckmann GMBH - KarosserieTeile, pass on them. This was the brand I bought that turned out to be junk. Maybe I got a bad set, but they weren't worth the price of shipping.
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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