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EverettB Administrator
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:40 am Post subject: |
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From the look and condition of the rag here it's probably original. It's a chamois material, about 16" x 16". Aside from a few spots it's in great shape and not torn or anything. Everett I noticed you have an upholstery cleaner bottle...! |
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 7:05 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for adding to this post! I'm wondering if you think it possible that the rag in your kit could be the original? My hope with my kit is to make it as complete and accurate as possible and the rag is the piece of the puzzle that is least clear for me. |
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:38 am Post subject: |
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Sure, glad to assist! I can't really say, the cloth looks old enough, it's the same material you'd use for this sort of thing. I've never seena good picture of an original to compare it to. Trying to get my kit as close to original as possible as well.
It's hard to find a good picture of the thing. So unless we find a NOS kit or something we'll never know! |
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:21 pm Post subject: |
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Would you be kind enough to snap a couple of pictures so I can have better clues to come up with a close towel? The type of material and the way the edges are would be a great start. |
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Well this was interesting. Taking pictures of a rag! I even ironed the nasty old thing!
I hope those are helpful? It's a soft material. There are two seams.. Not sure what else to tell you? |
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks you so much! Your pictures are very helpful and your comments made me laugh. |
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EverettB Administrator
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 6:00 am Post subject: |
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You're welcome Pcalbar! Mr. Everett I thought so too, then I started looking around online and found cloths that were also called chamois. I have no idea? Also if you're ever interested in unloading that upholstery Cleaner bottle please let me know? |
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 9:01 am Post subject: |
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AlanInMass54 wrote: |
You're welcome Pcalbar! Mr. Everett I thought so too, then I started looking around online and found cloths that were also called chamois. I have no idea? Also if you're ever interested in unloading that upholstery Cleaner bottle please let me know? |
Ok, thanks.
The bottle is in my kit.
The same for your windshield bottle though since I am missing that. _________________ How to Post Photos
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AlanInMass54 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2014 11:55 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
AlanInMass54 wrote: |
You're welcome Pcalbar! Mr. Everett I thought so too, then I started looking around online and found cloths that were also called chamois. I have no idea? Also if you're ever interested in unloading that upholstery Cleaner bottle please let me know? |
Ok, thanks.
The bottle is in my kit.
The same for your windshield bottle though since I am missing that. |
D'oh! I missed that part! I didn't see where you had one of these kits, too. Good luck to both of us then! |
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to Tomas, my kit is a step closer to being complete. He was kind enough to sell me an NOS Cromline tube, box and instructions...
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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Installed in its correct place with three open slots left. Now I need to find a correct rag, L398 Pacific Blue Paint and windshield washer fluid...
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Agave58 Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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I finally managed to score a can of Polierwasser to add to my collection. This too has the metal lid like the Konservierungsmittel can that I have. All I need now is the upholstery cleaner, and I am set......for now!
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:15 pm Post subject: Congratulations! |
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That's awesome! I finally found a guy who had an og can of paint for the Beetle my kit came with, but can't get it because he won't ship. |
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Agave58 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 9:42 am Post subject: Re: Congratulations! |
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pcalbar wrote: |
That's awesome! I finally found a guy who had an og can of paint for the Beetle my kit came with, but can't get it because he won't ship. |
Why won't he ship the can, you have to get it! Do you have any of the paint pens? _________________ 1958 Agave Beetle (0\_!_/0)
Stateside Motors Inc
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pcalbar Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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He refuses to ship and I don't live in California any more. It isn't a pen, it's an old, og VW, unopened can. |
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Agave58 Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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pcalbar wrote: |
He refuses to ship and I don't live in California any more. It isn't a pen, it's an old, og VW, unopened can. |
Does he live in California? _________________ 1958 Agave Beetle (0\_!_/0)
Stateside Motors Inc
501 Foote Ave
Jamestown, New York 14701
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Sunland Motors
2030 Fremont St Las Vegas, Nevada
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EverettB Administrator
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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Agave58 wrote: |
pcalbar wrote: |
He refuses to ship and I don't live in California any more. It isn't a pen, it's an old, og VW, unopened can. |
Does he live in California? |
Where in CA?
Let's get someone to get it for you and ship it.
Note that paint cans cannot be shipped via USPS, they must go FedEx Ground or UPS.
Not that I haven't gotten some via USPS... _________________ How to Post Photos
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Agave58 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:44 am Post subject: |
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EverettB wrote: |
Agave58 wrote: |
pcalbar wrote: |
He refuses to ship and I don't live in California any more. It isn't a pen, it's an old, og VW, unopened can. |
Does he live in California? |
Where in CA?
Let's get someone to get it for you and ship it.
Note that paint cans cannot be shipped via USPS, they must go FedEx Ground or UPS.
Not that I haven't gotten some via USPS... |
I live in California, and can ship it... _________________ 1958 Agave Beetle (0\_!_/0)
Stateside Motors Inc
501 Foote Ave
Jamestown, New York 14701
Stateside Imported Cars/Motors Items Wanted
Sunland Motors
2030 Fremont St Las Vegas, Nevada
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