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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 7:53 am Post subject: Bay Window Crotch Coolers.. |
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Any ever seen these things?
My 69' single cab came with them and I'm just wondering how rare they are- I've never seen another set. They would be EASY to reproduce for someone with a little fiberglass kit for molding. Seriously, you would not believe what these do for you on a hot summer day. They're amazing.
If there was enough interest I would see about having someone make these or make some next summer when I have time.
I dont know why I posted this without the pictures...I'll take some and be back.
Bob O
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 8:08 am Post subject: |
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right ...
Sorry, this picture is crappy- you get the idea though.
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daves_ale Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 1044 Location: Home of Happiness, Texas
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:30 am Post subject: |
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That's awesome!
Would really come in handy down here in Texas. Do you have fresh air fans in there as well? _________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wishes us to be happy"- Ben
'66 Euro Beetle 1200A
'71 Single Cab
'78 Westy
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:35 am Post subject: |
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No...no fresh air fans. They would be cool for standing still...but when you're going down the road these things blast relatively cool air right at you.
It's a lifesaver literally.
I may contact a couple people about making some...seems like the market would be HUGE (there are ALOT of bay windows out there).
How much could something like this go for? |
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daves_ale Samba Member
Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 1044 Location: Home of Happiness, Texas
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:39 am Post subject: |
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i guess that it would depend on the type of fabrication? I would throw down $20~30 to give 'em a shot. _________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wishes us to be happy"- Ben
'66 Euro Beetle 1200A
'71 Single Cab
'78 Westy
'02 Jaguar XK8 convertible |
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steponmebbbboom Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 6390
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Those look aftermarket to me. |
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trackwesty Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2004 Posts: 511 Location: Long Beach, CA
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Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2005 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Send them to me and I will make a mold _________________ AKA The Mummy |
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 7:30 am Post subject: |
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Think Those look aftermarket to me.
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Well...whats "aftermarket" mean? 75% of all VW acessories that are worth a damn are "aftermarket". Doesn't make them any less useful...and they keep my NUTS cool!!! |
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DurocShark Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 6624 Location: Crappy town in a crappy state. But the beach is nearby, so I have that going for me.
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Bub wrote: |
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Think Those look aftermarket to me.
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Well...whats "aftermarket" mean? 75% of all VW acessories that are worth a damn are "aftermarket". Doesn't make them any less useful...and they keep my NUTS cool!!! |
It's just a matter of those who want to keep their busses original.
My 73 is such a hack job I wouldn't care. I want those! _________________ No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow. |
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steponmebbbboom Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 6390
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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I dont care one way or the other, Im just curious where they came from or who made them. Do they have any numbers embossed in them, maybe on the inside? Could be south african or aussie, who knows? |
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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I'll pull one off in the morning and take pics.
They're not home-made thats for sure. They look like they could be VWOA cheap things or something. It's 2 pieces...the molded plastic piece and then a short part of the metal air duct.
Either way they're cool......noone has EVER seen a set?
I figured they weren't common...but? |
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:56 am Post subject: |
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A closer look at the parts:
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DurocShark Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2004 Posts: 6624 Location: Crappy town in a crappy state. But the beach is nearby, so I have that going for me.
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:32 am Post subject: |
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No markings? _________________ No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow. |
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Bub Samba Member
Joined: June 10, 2004 Posts: 1143 Location: Central Washington
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Not that I can see anywhere... hmph. |
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obieoberstar Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2002 Posts: 1126 Location: Tucson
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Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Way Cool!!
I would be interested in a set if they become available.
Why didn't the Germans do this in the first place. There are the four vents in the dash that direct the air at head level. That's it.
Might help elimate some of that 'seat sweat' that is common on any drive here in Arizona during the summer.
Might be intersting to see what could be fabbed up now that the idea is there. Would be simple I think. |
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suzygrnburg Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2005 Posts: 263 Location: Teaticket MA
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2005 11:45 am Post subject: |
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I'd let the old nuts give them a try as well _________________ Without Love in the Dream It Will Never Come True! |
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MUGEN Samba Member
Joined: November 03, 2005 Posts: 8 Location: Alhambra, California
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2005 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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As soon as i get my bus cherried i will take a pair of those. My balls are sweaty enough at work, i dont need them to be sweaty while im crusing home as well. |
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bwelcher Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2012 Posts: 23 Location: Camarillo, California
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Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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Any update on this topic - Are units available? |
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