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56reddy Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:36 am Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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......I am not sure but from the looks of it I think they even got the manufacturing date wrong, from the production numbers I see in the Technical Section mine still falls under January. I am not sure if I am reading production numbers right. Maybe someone could clarify?
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They got the production date right. The last chassis number for Feb. is 1-0451312. Your is just before that, hence the 26th of Feb. _________________ New Vintage Specialist.
1974 ghia convertible
1981 Vanagon Westfalia
Making VW’s Fun Again.(MVFA) |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 9:57 am Post subject: Re: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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56reddy wrote: |
GERMANAIRE wrote: |
......I am not sure but from the looks of it I think they even got the manufacturing date wrong, from the production numbers I see in the Technical Section mine still falls under January. I am not sure if I am reading production numbers right. Maybe someone could clarify?
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They got the production date right. The last chassis number for Feb. is 1-0451312. Your is just before that, hence the 26th of Feb. |
Got it Thanks, Ok I was Trippin! |
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beetlekey Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2004 Posts: 633 Location: MINDEN
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:31 am Post subject: |
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bwaz wrote: |
depending on how original looking you want the interior to be, don't go with the sample for seat material and door panels. Marcus (beetlekey) has the type that's as close to original as possible. In my car, you can't tell the new from the old, other than a bit of wear on the original. |
Thank´s for the flowers but these are my samples.
The colour comes a bit wrong. The carpet can also have a lighter sidecover.
It is possible that the headliner was darker, i am working on that.
There were only two fabriccolours. Brownbeige ( my ) for all carcolours and Greybeige ( Himmelservice ) ONLY FOR METALBLUE LKL 35 cars
Marcus _________________ Hebmüller 581
1953 oval Typ 11G metalblue
1966 1300
If you are searching for vintage keys, look here:
https://www.facebook.com/WagenmanufakturHO |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:26 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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Well got to clean up transmission today and it came out pretty good.
Should have axles, disc breaks, master cylinder and brake lines done this weekend. Beam, dropped spindles and steering box by mid next week and on its wheels it goes. Camber and alignment should be easier since its just a chassis. Engine tins will be painted and engine put together with exhaust and mounted. Getting close to a built chassis. Then on to the body, wish me Luck!
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bally Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2006 Posts: 1182 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:20 pm Post subject: |
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Trans is looking good - how long did that take? Are you planning on coating it with something to keep it looking that good or just let it dull down naturally?
Did you block the axle tube holes with something to stop any debris getting in there?
Good work on the pan - good luck with the body
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RAMZROD Hammered™ Apparel
Joined: February 06, 2004 Posts: 6959 Location: Hammered Apparel design studio
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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RAMZROD wrote: |
Looks good Peter! Not surprised at all with the level of perfection going into this. |
Thanks for the props Ramsey, Hope you and the family are doing well.
Not sure if I am going to make the show have alot going on with work and this build but if I do I will look for you guys down there and touch base.
Talk soon be safe homie.
Posting some new pics in a minute of what I have done to the chassis and some POR 15ing. |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 6:19 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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Here are some pics of what I have been doing to the chassis, tranny, front beam and disc brakes. I also changed out choke cable, accelerator cable, heater cable, clutch cable and added rear brake soft and hard lines as well as main line from front to rear. Cut some small pieces of fuel line and put on main brake line to protect and works well. Have almost all pieces of front beam done and will be finishing by this weekend hopefully as putting a time limit on a build does not always work out . Well its coming along well and hope to start on the body soon cant wait!
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Zwitterkafer Samba Member
Joined: November 17, 2007 Posts: 879 Location: Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, that's some serious stopping power you installed there! Tip: Rotate the axle boots a little, so that the screwed rubber flanges point more to the back of the car instead of straight up. I've heard that they flex easier that way and it may prevent a leak. _________________ "Criticism comes easier than Craftsmanship"
- Zeuxius, 400 BC |
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ern Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2007 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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Pete... that chassis is looking SICK! Amazing work bro! |
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peter schepens Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 1014 Location: belgium Caesars camp
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:48 am Post subject: |
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Pete, nice work, I just whould suggest to turn the axl booths 1/4 turn so the seam is flat and not on top. This way, the same will bend while suspension is working. Now the seam of the boot will pushed in out causing the seam break faster. The amount of oil in the axl tubes will not be high. In the workshop manual from VW it is also reccomended.
Cheers. _________________ Zelensis, glassfibre body made in Belgium , disigned and built on a VW platform About 25 body's built.
Hebmuller info wanted for http://www.hebmueller-registry.com/home.html |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the comments guys, Will do on the axle boots! |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:29 am Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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Before and afters of a Zwitter Speedo Resto. Just got it from UPS and I am Happy with the results. North Hollywood Speedometer did a Magnificent Job and I Highly Recommend them.
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56reddy Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:40 am Post subject: |
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Looks great Peter, almost as nice as NOS _________________ New Vintage Specialist.
1974 ghia convertible
1981 Vanagon Westfalia
Making VW’s Fun Again.(MVFA) |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Kenny, I am Very Happy with the end result. They did a great job and would highly recommend them. |
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ern Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2007 Posts: 1549
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Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:25 am Post subject: |
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It came out so nice he as to wear gloves to handle it! |
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GERMANAIRE Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2007 Posts: 689 Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Posted: Wed Nov 20, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject: My First 53 Zwitter ! |
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Decided on doing the upholstery for my seats today and I think I did a decent job considering my first set of split beetle seat in fabric not vinyl. I was definitely nervous . Taking my time on these trust me not cheap! God Be With Me!
Special Thanks To Lenny Copp for Helping me out with this Beautiful interior! I truly appreciate the Tech Support!
If you want interiors that are second to none Contact:
Lenny Copp
West Coast Classic Restoration
714-871-1322 |
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
Joined: August 29, 2003 Posts: 1070 Location: Massachusetts
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Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 7:36 am Post subject: |
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WOW those look nice! Fine job, they look just right! Makes me wish I had seats, much less beautifully upholstered ones! |
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ovalorsplit Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2003 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:36 am Post subject: |
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Looks awesome man! Keep it up! |
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templeofspeed Samba Member
Joined: June 06, 2007 Posts: 279 Location: Central midwest
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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You need to add one or two 12mm ID washers to your bowden tube, there's not enough sag. And find the 7mm conical clutch adjustment nut and locknut as the wing-nut doesn't really work on the old clutch arms.
And yes, the axle boot seams should be at 10 and 2 o'clock. Too bad you crimped the Oetiker clamps...correctly.
Your upholstery job came out great, I feel your pain having done a few myself...
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