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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 5:38 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Nothing better than Foxcrafts on a '50s VW Kabriolett. My car had the correct rear view mirror (Ser#201639*). Same trim rings plus other goodies.... before I sold it after 36 years of ownership!

Good luck with your sale!!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 03, 2025 7:02 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Nothing better than Foxcrafts on a '50s VW Kabriolett. My car had the correct rear view mirror (Ser#201639*). Same trim rings plus other goodies.... before I sold it after 36 years of ownership!

Good luck with your sale!!

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thanks for the message,
I will really miss that car for sure, but sometimes we have to make choices despite the amount of energy and love we put in those little car.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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I am the proud new owner/caretaker of this gem since 01/2025. So happy to add this to my collection. Jerome did this car wonders and i hope to just carry on with the upkeep of it. Not sure i will add much here as to not spoil the thread of years of his upkeep.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 25, 2025 12:01 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 6:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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peaceful at the river
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 6:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Car looks great, happy you re enjoying it as it should !!
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2025 8:18 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Car looks great, happy you re enjoying it as it should !!


i am enjoying it and all of the hard work you did to it!!! Such a joy to drive
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2025 3:45 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
Love seeing VWs out in the wild!

Looking great!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2025 4:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Love seeing VWs out in the wild!

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Thank you!!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 27, 2025 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
what river were you at?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:16 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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what river were you at?

The Toms River. I live 5 minutes from it but it runs through island heights and toms river before it dumps into the barnegat bay and other the other side it is south toms river, beachwood, pine beach, bayville and ocean gate. we were right on the border of bayville and ocean gate.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 03, 2025 3:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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1st shot of the Family of 4 all together
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 8:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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went to an all make car show on the river today
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 11:06 am    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
I had to go back a few pages and work my way forward to figure out how this lovely car came into your possession.

It's nice to see it go to a good home after all the work Jerome had put into the car. I had chimed in on his work as he worked over the front end of the car.
Jerome does really skillful work.

It's nice to see you out enjoying all your toys. I always read your posts.

If you had three more VW's you could drive one each day of the week. Wink
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2025 12:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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I had to go back a few pages and work my way forward to figure out how this lovely car came into your possession.

It's nice to see it go to a good home after all the work Jerome had put into the car. I had chimed in on his work as he worked over the front end of the car.
Jerome does really skillful work.

It's nice to see you out enjoying all your toys. I always read your posts.

If you had three more VW's you could drive one each day of the week. Wink
Yes I too followed Jerome working on this oval. When i got wind on Instagram that he may be selling it, i had to throw my hat in the ring. I knew he treated it well. He was a great caretaker of it. I am out of storage space or i would probably have more but i can honestly say that 4 is enough!!! Thanks for the kind words!
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 15, 2025 7:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Took the Beetle over to the beach today. Got there at 845am and while unloading my chair, a woman in a maserati suv complimented the beetle. I roasted at the beach and left at 1230. Hit the farmers market and then headed home. good day here in NJ
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2025 5:15 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Its cooling down here by the New Jersey Shore but i took advantage of the weather in the 70s.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 26, 2025 6:43 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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perfect night for VW driving!
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PostPosted: Fri Oct 17, 2025 2:06 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Perfect day here along the New Jersey Shore
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Original 1956 Oval convertible Reply with quote
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Local show with some Friends/ VW club members
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