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GERMANAIRE
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Joined: August 25, 2007
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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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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Yes you are right and that has been taken care of already, The wingnut was hitting when tightening and the tube does have the sag just not seen correctly in the pic. Thanks for lookin out. Happy Holidays, Peter |
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GERMANAIRE
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Joined: August 25, 2007
Posts: 689
Location: BUFORD,GA.
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 12:37 pm Post subject: MY FIRST 53 ZWITTER ! |
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Well today I was going through the forums and found this thread from back in 2007. If I would have known about this car like this thread explains I also probably would have walked away myself. With my inexperience with Splits especially Zwitters jump right in thinking cool not only a split but a Zwitter Euro 3 fold ragtop with semaphores this is going to be a cool build!
It has been a cool build, I am about 51% finished with the car but reading through this thread it was like I have experienced every thing that was said about it. Trying to obtain all correct Zwitter Parts and not cheap after market repop stuff and trust me the list is long. I have finally located and purchased all but 1 more 2 items I am still waiting for. It has been stressfull at times but I am very pursistent and dont give up easy. I am finally starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel and starting the body work and paint. Thanks to all who has helped me either with information about correct parts, leads on where to find correct parts, or selling me correct parts and most importantly great moral support.
The Samba is Truly a Great VW Community thats always there to help. I dont think I would be able to build this car correctly if it wasnt for The Samba and you guys ! I am not done yet but wanted to give you guys my appreciation for all your help and Wish you Guys Happy Holidays and New Year for You and Your Families! Thanks again, Peter  
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=250445&highlight=split+divider+bar |
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ern
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| Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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I love you Germanaire!  That was a great thread. |
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GERMANAIRE
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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| I love you Germanaire! That was a great thread. |
Its you again , just when I thought the coast was clear of you
your back  !  Yeah Pretty cool to have found a thread about my car from 7 years ago. Stumbled on it by chance while looking through the forums.
Cant wait to finish and finally drive this Zwitter! |
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Goshen
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Joined: April 03, 2012
Posts: 833
Location: Miami. FL & Cartagena
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Nice build...
Using paint stripper you have to be careful with but it looks like you've done a good job...
I sent you the information you requested via PM |
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GERMANAIRE
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Joined: August 25, 2007
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:35 pm Post subject: MY FIRST 53 ZWITTER ! |
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Finally acquired a complete 55 and earlier interior in great condition. Also got a early 4 tab hood, w-decklid, early oval rear clip and apron and a bunch of solid metal cut out of a 55. I am thinking of selling some of the parts but definitely keeping the rear seat. Damn it took a while!!
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bwaz
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Congrats!!!  |
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AlanInMass54
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Joined: August 29, 2003
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Location: Massachusetts
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| Wow great score, congrats to you! Let me know if you decide to sell anything? I plan on a red interior for mine as well. |
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GERMANAIRE
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Joined: August 25, 2007
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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| Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject: MY FIRST 53 ZWITTER ! |
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Been a while since I posted, here are some updated pics of the first round of welding and repair of the big sections. Split divider bar finally in!, rear apron complete, all 4 wheel wells repaired, seal strip for front hood and carpet retainer strips on both sides heater channels done, rear splash pans in front of rear torsion housing bar replaced, driver side door post, passenger door lower inner and outer section. Now setting date for blasting and epoxy coat. After epoxy coat If anything else is found it goes back to weldeder repaired and off to paint CANT WAIT TO FINISH THIS ZWITTER!!! DAMN IT MAN!!! LOL!!
Getting Closer Every Time!!!
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56reddy
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Very nice progress. That is some clean welding work. I know that you must be happy to have that part done.
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ricekooker
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Location: Winter Park, FL
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| Very nice progress. That is some clean welding work. I know that you must be happy to have that part done. |
X2. Who did the work? |
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Mr. OGPaint
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| The metal repairs look great. Where did the rear window divider bar metal come from? |
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AlanInMass54
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| Looking fantastic! Reminds me of mine - but nice! |
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ratlookvw
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Location: midnight train to GA
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:11 am Post subject: shazam! |
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shazam!!! 
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ratlookvw
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| Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 9:11 am Post subject: Re: shazam! |
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| shazam!!! |
pete, your the one in the middle!
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GERMANAIRE
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Joined: August 25, 2007
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Location: BUFORD,GA.
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Thanks for the comments guys!
Kenny, cant wait getting close for a cruize bro! Send me a Sneak Peak Pic for motivation.
Ricekooker, a friend of mine who is a certified welder and has mad skills! Been welding for years in North Georgia! Builds Hot Rods also!
Ultramoron, got the divider bar fro SAM STEEL here on the samba.
AlanInMass54, you will be done in no time. Patience always helps. Happy Building Alan.
Ratlook(Chadd), You Crazy Bro! But Funny. Talk soon Homie! |
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joel55bug
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Location: Texas
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| Looking good bro, keep those updates coming so I can stay motivated. |
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eurodub
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i just love these high quality big resolution pictures. also, the level of detail is mind boggling, i will get inspiration when i start some resto work on my split.
this car will be ready in no time, and to a high lvel. wish my split was like that!
greets
Mihai.
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cvallone
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Peter! Are you still working on this project?
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kafer53
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Very nice work on your car. It's going to be very sweet when done.
Paul
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