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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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As someone stated earlier, the position of the taillights is horrible... really throws off the look of the backend... should have put them where they belonged, in the stock location.
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David Samba Member
Joined: June 29, 2004 Posts: 2027 Location: Raleigh, NC
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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My favourite part of the episode was when they gave a shout to 'Volkswagon Group of America' (sic) in the end credits. _________________ Cheers,
Dave
*October '54 Ragtop
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cdennisg Samba Member
Joined: November 02, 2004 Posts: 20279 Location: Sandpoint, ID
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Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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I no longer have TV at my house, so I had no idea there was another Foose VW build. I was not a fan of the bus build result, though I appreciated what he and the crew did for the recipient.
This build I find much more appealing, and the recipient seems to be very deserving of the help. About the only thing I see on that car that isn't quite right is the tail lights, as others have mentioned. Beautiful car otherwise, and I am not really into custom cars with shiny paint. _________________ nothing |
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L378 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2004 Posts: 992 Location: MD
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:48 am Post subject: |
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Dave24 wrote: |
As someone stated earlier, the position of the taillights is horrible... really throws off the look of the backend... should have put them where they belonged, in the stock location.
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Appear to be '55 lights to boot. |
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BlastMasterMannyFresh Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2001 Posts: 6102 Location: #31peach
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 8:02 am Post subject: |
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My favorite part of the episode was when it came to the end and it was time for AMERICAN CHOPPERS! I can't get enough of it since senior and junior patched up things and they're acting like they have respect for each other |
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Pierside Parts Unlimited Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2004 Posts: 45 Location: Huntington Beach, California
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: |
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David wrote: |
My favourite part of the episode was when they gave a shout to 'Volkswagon Group of America' (sic) in the end credits. |
Thankfully I missed that part. I Woulda broke my tv. |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:13 am Post subject: |
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L378 wrote: |
Dave24 wrote: |
As someone stated earlier, the position of the taillights is horrible... really throws off the look of the backend... should have put them where they belonged, in the stock location.
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Appear to be '55 lights to boot. |
Though difficult to tell from the semi-blurred screen captures, they are just snowflakes, not '55 eggs... thankfully. |
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L378 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2004 Posts: 992 Location: MD
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:34 am Post subject: |
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Though difficult to tell from the semi-blurred screen captures, they are just snowflakes, not '55 eggs... thankfully.
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Probably, but I'm picking up things I missed on the show through the photos, but it appeared to be a trim piece & the lights smaller meaning eggs - but the close up photo of the engine it appears that it's a pinstripe. Cool effects irrespective of the location of the lights & if it is a pinstripe - nice detail. |
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Pierside Parts Unlimited Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2004 Posts: 45 Location: Huntington Beach, California
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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the taillights were reproductions(that I had saved for a rainy day) as well, Chip massaged and finnessed them to fit the fender perfectly without seals. If I remember correctly, the screws on top that hold the housings to the brackets were eliminated also. I don't remember seeing holes made for the taillights, maybe they were already in the wrong spot. |
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Dave24 Samba Hack Purist
Joined: April 14, 2004 Posts: 7442 Location: Hablamos Ingles, So. Cal.
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:50 am Post subject: |
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L378 wrote: |
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Though difficult to tell from the semi-blurred screen captures, they are just snowflakes, not '55 eggs... thankfully.
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Probably, but I'm picking up things I missed on the show through the photos, but it appeared to be a trim piece & the lights smaller meaning eggs - but the close up photo of the engine it appears that it's a pinstripe. Cool effects irrespective of the location of the lights & if it is a pinstripe - nice detail. |
Trim piece?... meaning chrome?... like this?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/841522.jpg |
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L378 Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2004 Posts: 992 Location: MD
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 11:07 am Post subject: |
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Snowflakes have the trim as well but typically don't appear so prominently, it was just an effect of the angle (mostly on the left lens) that had me thinking it was the egg r/t snowflake since I couldn't actually make out the lens but it looked smaller - the engine close up pretty much makes it look like a snowflake - but still think is there a pinstripe or something going on? Again, it's just angles, lighting and whatnot that's puzzling me and very likely is just a buffed out trim piece - got me it doesn't look normal (not a bad thing). |
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vintagevolks Samba Member
Joined: December 11, 2000 Posts: 2476 Location: Montana
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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mannys66 wrote: |
My favorite part of the episode was when it came to the end and it was time for AMERICAN CHOPPERS! I can't get enough of it since senior and junior patched up things and they're acting like they have respect for each other |
I think they had the falling out just to get tv ratings! _________________ 59 Ragtop
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5155 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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vintagevolks wrote: |
mannys66 wrote: |
My favorite part of the episode was when it came to the end and it was time for AMERICAN CHOPPERS! I can't get enough of it since senior and junior patched up things and they're acting like they have respect for each other |
I think they had the falling out just to get tv ratings! |
Yep, I agree. Kinda like when Hulk Hogan turned into a "bad guy" on the WWF. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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All in all, I think they did a great job on the car and for a deserving recipient. I really like the show and even more when someone get's their car fixed that deserves it.
The new blonde chick isn't bad to look at either. |
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busdaddy Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2004 Posts: 51156 Location: Surrey B.C. Canada, but thinking of Ukraine
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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I don't mind the tail light placement, I see where he was going with it and it looks good for what it is, it works with the rest of the look IMO. Hack?...absolutely, but well done by a guy with some real skills, more like art I think, not everyone appreciates some styles of art (I know I don't). The sad part is it'll inspire an entire new generation of hillbillies to break out the sawzall pop riveter chickenwire and bondo and "do it up real good just like that Fuchs guy" _________________ Rust NEVER sleeps and stock never goes out of style.
Please don't PM technical questions, ask your problem in public so everyone can play along. If you think it's too stupid post it here
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scottvw Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2004 Posts: 2821 Location: Centennial, CO
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Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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The sad part is it'll inspire an entire new generation of hillbillies to break out the sawzall pop riveter chickenwire and bondo and "do it up real good just like that Fuchs guy"
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If that happens we will all be wishing we still had our old 80's cars back.
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HMVWNAB Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2006 Posts: 1089 Location: Sunshine State
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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IMHO, needs bumpers. Bugs look better with bumpers. Gives it that finished look. |
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APPLEGREENVW Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003 Posts: 2388 Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
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Fab4Fan Samba Member
Joined: June 17, 2005 Posts: 703 Location: Claremont, So-Cal
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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APPLEGREENVW wrote: |
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Someone post pics cuz I didnt watch it. I just hope it looks better than the 21 window they did! |
Anybody has pics of the 21 window bus that Chip did? |
It had a boody kit with modified bumpers weird belt line at the bottom with wolfsburg crest, out of place nose badge, etc.
It was a real bummer because it was a really solid og daily driver sorta bus.
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APPLEGREENVW Samba Member
Joined: November 30, 2003 Posts: 2388 Location: Seekonk,Massachusetts USA
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Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2012 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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Fab4Fan wrote: |
APPLEGREENVW wrote: |
vintagevolks wrote: |
Someone post pics cuz I didnt watch it. I just hope it looks better than the 21 window they did! |
Anybody has pics of the 21 window bus that Chip did? |
It had a boody kit with modified bumpers weird belt line at the bottom with wolfsburg crest, out of place nose badge, etc.
It was a real bummer because it was a really solid og daily driver sorta bus.
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Thanks for the pics,now I understand what the others were writing about the 21 window bus that Chip did. _________________ Parts for sale https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?username=APPLEGREENVW
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