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p horvath Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2003 Posts: 1225 Location: south carolina
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:57 pm Post subject: reflection |
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so does my car have too many reflectors?
the two above the taillights are brakelights on the outside and reflectors on the inside. they were required in belgium where the car originated.
the ones on the bumper are brezelwerks brackets and ebay vintage reflectors. i'll probably move these to the overrider bolts.
i make no excuse for the hippie rug in the photo.
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Wiggy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 6601 Location: Downingtown, PA
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24119 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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The ones on the fenders look good. I don't care for the ones on the bumper. They look like add ons.
As always, it's your car, your decision. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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johnshenry Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001 Posts: 9364 Location: Northwood, NH USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
The ones on the fenders look good. I don't care for the ones on the bumper. They look like add ons.
As always, it's your car, your decision. |
x2 _________________ John Henry
'57 Deluxe
'56 Single Cab |
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p horvath Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2003 Posts: 1225 Location: south carolina
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Blue Baron wrote: |
The ones on the fenders look good. I don't care for the ones on the bumper. They look like add ons.
As always, it's your car, your decision. |
dig it. i actually don't like the ones on the fenders but they're original and will leave holes if removed. i like the ones on the bumper better. |
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johnshenry Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2001 Posts: 9364 Location: Northwood, NH USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, but the ones on the fenders have provenance too. I like some of the "modified" European splits that are still basically original, but have part on them that people put on them long ago to meet local regulations and be able to keep driving them. Good history there... _________________ John Henry
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p horvath Samba Member
Joined: December 29, 2003 Posts: 1225 Location: south carolina
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:32 pm Post subject: flecto |
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i'm on the fence about removing them and having the holes filled and the paint blended. i think the originality factor will win out. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24119 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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p horvath wrote: |
Blue Baron wrote: |
The ones on the fenders look good. I don't care for the ones on the bumper. They look like add ons.
As always, it's your car, your decision. |
dig it. i actually don't like the ones on the fenders but they're original and will leave holes if removed. i like the ones on the bumper better. |
My problem with the bumper reflectors is they sem too large and distract from the smaller lights on the fenders. Plus a second pair of reflectors is redundant.
Once again, this is respectfully submitted because you asked our opinion. I love your car regardless. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
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empiracer Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2002 Posts: 1098 Location: Issaquah / Seattle, Wa.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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I think was on the fence both ways till I looked at this photo, So yes i think there are too many reflectors, I agree with Johnshenry that the fender mounted reflector/ brake lights have there own cool factor. So i'd would remove the bumper mounted reflectors |
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ProjectX Accessory Nut
Joined: May 01, 2006 Posts: 1014
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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p horvath wrote: |
i like the ones on the bumper better. |
This says it all, it's your car do what you want to Paul... seriously. _________________ Even my nuts are plated.....
195? Project "X"
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empiracer Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2002 Posts: 1098 Location: Issaquah / Seattle, Wa.
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:01 pm Post subject: |
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56OvalRHD wrote: |
p horvath wrote: |
i like the ones on the bumper better. |
This says it all, it's your car do what you want to Paul... seriously. |
very true ! |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24119 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: reflection |
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p horvath wrote: |
so does my car have too many reflectors? |
I agree with 56OvalRHD, but he did ask the question. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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KäferKrieger Samba Member
Joined: June 20, 2010 Posts: 331 Location: Pacific Woodpile
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:08 am Post subject: |
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Watchout for tailgaters mesmerized by so many red spots... and hope they notice your indicators among the clutter.
My vote is to 86 the bumper mounted set, they look kinda plastic _________________ I contend that we thinking people should,
"Round-up all religious humans and put them on one island together.
An island where they can permanently sort out their indifferences & insecurities once and for all." |
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piet&som Samba Member
Joined: February 18, 2009 Posts: 250 Location: Toxandria
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 1:39 am Post subject: |
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KäferKrieger wrote: |
Watchout for tailgaters mesmerized by so many red spots... and hope they notice your indicators among the clutter.
My vote is to 86 the bumper mounted set, they look kinda plastic |
I agree because those were never put on a bumper in Belgium.
The other ones I recognize easily.
Peter
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mrsherbie Samba Member
Joined: November 08, 2004 Posts: 338 Location: East Sussex UK
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 3:50 am Post subject: |
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I think:
Definitely leave the ones on the wings.
Definitely remove the ones on the bumpers. Plastic reflectors are way too wrong/modern on a split. But if you find a pair of correct bakelite type or aluminium backed 50's glass reflectors put them back on _________________ Anna.
quote 50karmann " it'll wreck the patina you haven't worked so hard to create" |
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James D Samba Member
Joined: July 17, 2007 Posts: 230 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:27 am Post subject: |
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The ones on the bumper look like they may be obscuring the rear lights from certain angles. I´d take them off for that reason alone. |
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eurodub Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 1321
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:06 am Post subject: |
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just because i love how everyone expresses his opinion freely on this forum, here is mine:
i think that split would look much better with just the taillights, and maybe extra yellow turn signals. i don't suppose you drive the car during the nights... and on clear daylight for me it doesn't matter much if the car in front of me has no cats eyes.
here is an idea maybe none has thought about: i would use some neodymium magnets on some domed turn signals like yours, but stick them to the fender on a soft cloth, then just put them away at a show, or use just on public roads. no drilling required this way, and i can keep the clean original look to the front and back. when hidden i can just stick the magnets under the front hood and engine lid, or under the fenders... should i put my straight-jacket back on? _________________ 1960 1200 model 117 deluxe ragtop
1974 T2 Westfalia Campmobile
1976 MK1 Golf |
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hazetguy Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2001 Posts: 10773 Location: iT StiNgeD iTseLf tO dEAd
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:13 am Post subject: |
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to me:
the ones on the bumpers look like cheap plastic reflectors you'd buy at the dollar store. i think some vintage glass reflectors would look much nicer there.
the ones on the fenders are ok i guess. not my style, but added safety and holes that are already drilled would make me keep them on there, at least for now. _________________ thebucket: I invested in hoodride, now DBD won't return my call?
hazetguy: invested?
thebucket: Yeah Haze, its where people put money into a company in hopes of a return on their money |
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EA57RHD Samba Member
Joined: February 12, 2008 Posts: 495 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2010 9:14 am Post subject: |
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I agree with the above post. I know it's part of the cars history, but it just looks cluttered to me. If it were my car, I would remove them all. Just my opinion since you asked _________________ ----VW's in my garage----
March 1959 Mango Standard
November 1958 Single Cab
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Whittier Lee Wood VW dealer license plate frame |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69827 Location: Phoenix Metro
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