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JoelH Samba Member
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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welcome to splits!
when you say restoration, do you mean all correct parts and stock? or just get it back on the road by whatever means necessary?
Looking in your gallery it appears you have some of the important parts but are missing many more. Prepare to shell out $$$ to get what you are missing, or just use incorrect parts.
Is the pan matching? _________________ drive your split. |
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JoelH Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2003 Posts: 1312 Location: North Dakota
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:48 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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JoelH wrote: |
I'm going to do it right. I know it's going to be expensive. |
this is what I love to hear! With split part prices ever-increasing, it is getting more difficult for people to put their cars together correctly..but I really do believe it is worth it as when you're done you have a car to be proud of and thats quite valuable.
patience is key!
did you get the correct beam with it? Im surprised it is missing, given the pan is original.
did you get any fenders? thats going to be almost impossible to source all four split fenders, but very early oval fenders can be made to look correct pretty easily (do not buy the green reproduction fenders available).
decklid?
seats? _________________ drive your split. |
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JoelH Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2003 Posts: 1312 Location: North Dakota
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50Splitman Samba Member
Joined: April 29, 2004 Posts: 349
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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sled wrote: |
JoelH wrote: |
I'm going to do it right. I know it's going to be expensive. |
this is what I love to hear! With split part prices ever-increasing, it is getting more difficult for people to put their cars together correctly..but I really do believe it is worth it as when you're done you have a car to be proud of and thats quite valuable.
patience is key!
did you get the correct beam with it? Im surprised it is missing, given the pan is original.
did you get any fenders? thats going to be almost impossible to source all four split fenders, but very early oval fenders can be made to look correct pretty easily (do not buy the green reproduction fenders available).
decklid?
seats? |
What's the issue with the green repro fenders? And what about the new rear split fenders being produced - they look amazing! |
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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50Splitman wrote: |
What's the issue with the green repro fenders? And what about the new rear split fenders being produced - they look amazing! |
Have you compared the green front fenders to original split fenders? I would not use them on any of my cars. But, I do use the green metal on tons of bus projects!!
the rears look amazing, but I have not compared one to a split rear fender personally. Also very expensive after shipping. _________________ drive your split. |
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JoelH Samba Member
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nlorntson Crazy VW Lady
Joined: March 13, 2004 Posts: 3783 Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 7:08 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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I've done the comparison. We can chat more when I see you next. |
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JoelH Samba Member
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sled Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2018 8:47 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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JoelH wrote: |
Sounds good. I mean, I think mine are usable, just asking. |
if you have them, fix them. You're very lucky to have all four, most split owners are not so fortunate. _________________ drive your split. |
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JoelH Samba Member
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56samba Samba Member
Joined: June 25, 2015 Posts: 262 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 2:54 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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Great car! It will be a nice project and it looks like you already have some of the elusive split bug parts... searching and especially finding them is also fun, maybe the best thing during restoration.
Did you find it in North Dakota?? |
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JoelH Samba Member
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:08 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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'50 is a great year - I would not be too concerned about not having all original parts, especially on the body - go with what you can find now and move on.... then continue your search for the correct parts. That'll keep you interested, down the road.
My early '55 came with lotza' incorrect parts on it, that i'll keep on the car. I love all the incorrect split parts used, since that's what the PO had - very resourceful - beautiful round horn grill front fenders, split pass seat, split steering wheel, wiper motor... shift knob - i'll use & enjoy those incorrect parts all day long.
_________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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kabriolet151 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2018 Posts: 4 Location: belgium
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:13 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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ZENVWDRIVER wrote: |
'50 is a great year - I would not be too concerned about not having all original parts, especially on the body - go with what you can find now and move on.... then continue your search for the correct parts. That'll keep you interested, down the road.
My early '55 came with lotza' incorrect parts on it, that i'll keep on the car. I love all the incorrect split parts used, since that's what the PO had - very resourceful - beautiful round horn grill front fenders, split pass seat, split steering wheel, wiper motor... shift knob - i'll use & enjoy those incorrect parts all day long.
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Car and body, engine matching !!!!!!
begin july 1950 !! a lot of succes with the restoration..!!! |
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kabriolet151 Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2018 Posts: 4 Location: belgium
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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Matching numbers car !!!!
engine body, pan i hope also gear box and front beam
Beginnning of august 1950 !!!!
Be proud of your barnfind !!!
Best Regards and keep posting pics !!
The split and split vert lover !!!! |
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JoelH Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2003 Posts: 1312 Location: North Dakota
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Grant Reiling Samba Slow-Change Artist
Joined: November 28, 2003 Posts: 491 Location: behind the wheel
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Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2019 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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JoelH wrote: |
I recently received the birth certificate to verify everything matches. Pastel green, August 9 delivery to austria.
Pretty happy with what I'm starting with. Should be a fun project! |
That's fantastic JoelH; you're off to a great start. Best luck with it. I think you'll be happy with the results. I'm pretty sure I know those you're working with and can assure you, it'll be worth it when you get to the finish line.
Are you doing a build thread following this post as I'll guess?
Do keep us informed and chime in if you're looking for input and/or parts...
You're fortunate the BC lists the OG color; mine doesn't.
Grant _________________ 1952 Azure Blue 12G (LHD Deluxe 3-fold sunroof Sedan).
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pastellgreen Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2012 Posts: 1049 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Apr 17, 2019 4:23 am Post subject: Re: 1950 Split restoration |
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Thats fantastic! I love these pastellgreen splits from 1949 to 1950 very much. Don't forget about the wheel colour L16, the paint code can be delivered from Glasurit. Both colours L11 pastelgreen and L16 lightgreen are provided by Glasurit and fit absolutely the original paint. Knowing this you don't have to make further investigations or compromises.
All best for your project!
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