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Sat Jun 21, 2025 1:31 pm

I can't catch a f'in break (well, I guess technically I did). I installed the seal and then latched the window for the first time, and it cracked shortly thereafter. The latches aren't even that tight. The passenger side is fine. A short while later, a second crack appeared, moving right-to-left, but I can't get a good picture of it. At least they're not the cheap tempered glass, which would be all over the floor by now.

Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:20 pm

thom wrote: swharris wrote: Never heard of a "binding post bolt"?

Also called "sex bolts" :wink:

https://www.fastenal.com/product/Fasteners/Screws/Binding%20Post%20Screw%20Sets?categoryId=600052#

Sex Bolts or Chicago Screw...really?

Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:21 pm

thom wrote: I can't catch a f'in break (well, I guess technically I did).

Double sheesh. Wtf?

Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:21 am

thom wrote: swharris wrote: thom wrote: Here's an idea I had to attach the sliders to the windows - I used a stainless steel binding post bolt. $8 for 20 of them on Amazon.

Never heard of a "binding post bolt"?

Also called "sex bolts" :wink:

https://www.fastenal.com/product/Fasteners/Screws/Binding%20Post%20Screw%20Sets?categoryId=600052#

lol Thanks.

Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:17 am

Sam Steel safaris - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2641657

Any feedback on these please?

Thu Aug 28, 2025 7:24 am

Fleetline15 wrote: Sam Steel safaris - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2641657

Any feedback on these please?

I'd never heard of them. They appear to have an incorrect flat profile, like Wolfgang, et al. In their pix, I also see two completely different types of latches. Some of the pictures on their site appear to be of real OG safaris, which is a bit misleading. Given that there are so many other proven sources for these, that'd be a hard 'no' from me.

Thu Aug 28, 2025 9:42 am

At the very least, they claim to use laminated glass! 8)

Sat Dec 06, 2025 9:40 am

Hi all from the UK. I have a safari set here that I'm trying to I?D.
The frames are the "V" type and the inside gap for the glass and seals is 10mm and the glass is only 4mm.
The glass to frame seals have "feathers" along their length but they now need re-newing, but I can't find out what the maker of these safaris are.
I'll post some pictures as soon as I can work out how to do it but to be honnest, It looks a bit of a task!

Sat Dec 06, 2025 6:59 pm

Look like originals to me.

Sun Dec 07, 2025 2:06 pm

Anyone seen, or heard? It reads promising. But not much info, or real pictures.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2775181

Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:45 am

Removed

Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:48 am

I think those are DKB safaris.... could be wrong.

Mon Dec 08, 2025 8:49 am

ezcamper wrote: I think those are DKB safaris.... could be wrong.

I am not familiar, do you have a link? Super interested, but I need to see some real pictures first.

Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:06 am

rizzag wrote: And I see this also, the reads very similar, but marked up $100.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2768977

I saw those too. i emailed and was told they also use the correct style latches though the pics show wing window latches.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10447673&highlight=#10447673

Mon Dec 08, 2025 9:43 am

crofty wrote: rizzag wrote: And I see this also, the reads very similar, but marked up $100.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2768977

I saw those too. i emailed and was told they also use the correct style latches though the pics show wing window latches.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=10447673&highlight=#10447673

I messaged "Goldenstatesafaris" on Instagram. I will report back what I hear. The account looks to be just a couple days old. Fingers crossed this is a new viable option.

Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:07 am

rizzag wrote: And I see this also, the reads very similar, but marked up $100.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2768977

The old drop-ship flip!

Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:14 am

Here is the respond I got from Golden State Safaris. My excitement is greatly reduced…

“We are still prepare them Sir, here I have a new one, we are the only supplier who is producing this item with the correct V Frame profile, thanks God we are taking many orders and 100% perfect feedbacks!

Walter L.A. Santoni Grimaldi”

Mon Dec 08, 2025 10:33 am

He said no raw steel yet, but chrome is ready, and sent me this picture.

Mon Dec 08, 2025 11:03 am

rizzag wrote: Here is the respond I got from Golden State Safaris. My excitement is greatly reduced…

“We are still prepare them Sir, here I have a new one, we are the only supplier who is producing this item with the correct V Frame profile, thanks God we are taking many orders and 100% perfect feedbacks!

Walter L.A. Santoni Grimaldi”

95% percent feedback is the new 100%

Sun Dec 14, 2025 9:54 am

Hi everyone,

We completely understand the questions — Golden State Safaris is a new brand, but we are real manufacturers, not resellers or drop-shippers.

We produce our safari windows in-house, using the correct V-profile frames for Bus, proper materials, and period-correct construction. Because we manufacture directly, without middlemen, we’re able to offer very competitive prices for this level of quality.

If anyone is unsure, we truly invite you to place an order, test the quality yourself, and share your honest feedback with the community. Transparency and long-term trust are very important to us, and we’re confident the product will speak for itself.

Thank you for giving a new manufacturer a chance — we really appreciate the VW community