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PostPosted: Tue Nov 13, 2018 7:51 pm    Post subject: Re-pop 1967 Armrests... Who makes the best quality??? Reply with quote

I am looking to replace the armrests in my 67 since they are missing the chrome band. I have noticed two versions out there on the market and I can't see the quality between the two. It looks like there is the $20 per side types and then there is the $40 -$50 per side types. Anyone know what the differences are and who to buy them from? Thanks, Mike
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 11:54 am    Post subject: Re: Re-pop 1967 Armrests... Who makes the best quality??? Reply with quote

I sourced very nice reproduction arm rests from SoCal Imports for my '63 Beetle...pretty much identical to the originals.

https://socalautoparts.com/product-category/interior-parts/?s=arm+rest&post_type=product
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:41 am    Post subject: Re: Re-pop 1967 Armrests... Who makes the best quality??? Reply with quote

Have you checked Wolfsburg West?

http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/interior/door_panel/arm_rest.cfm

I’ve found everything/anything that I’ve sourced from them to be not only top notch quality, but also competitively priced. And, their website is comprehensive, informative, and easy to navigate....and their customer service is excellent.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 12:24 pm    Post subject: Re: Re-pop 1967 Armrests... Who makes the best quality??? Reply with quote

Was the original "chrome" strip actual metal, or was it the chromed plastic? Same question for the re-pop.
The plastic tends to yellow if exposed to UV.
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 3:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Re-pop 1967 Armrests... Who makes the best quality??? Reply with quote

rcooled wrote:
...pretty much identical to the originals.

KTPhil wrote:
Was the original "chrome" strip actual metal, or was it the chromed plastic?

I should've said identical "looking". The original trim was a polished aluminum extrusion held in place by clips molded into the foam. The repop's trim is that 'chrome' plastic stuff.

If it doesn't absolutely have to be OEM, these aftermarket pieces are a good substitute. Most vendors are probably selling the same part...I remember them being around $40/ea. I installed a pair several years ago and they're still looking like new.
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