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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10997
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:30 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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My condolences on your loss.
Unfortunately, I'm not too surprised about the lackluster response. The value of Ghias simply have not climbed to the point most owners feel it is worthwhile doing them right. Hopefully that will change and you and other vendors present and future can make this a profitable venture and supply us with the products necessary to do these cars correctly. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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jlarrey Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2017 Posts: 97 Location: Spain
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 5:13 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Luís,
I am very sorry about these bad news.
I sincerelly wish all the best for you and your amazing proyect.
Many, many thanks! |
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boinkffd Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 231 Location: South
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 6:33 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Luis,
Condolences to you and your family on the passing of your father. It was very noble of you to travel to spend precious time with him and be there during his passing.
Thank you again on a superb product. |
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boinkffd Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2004 Posts: 231 Location: South
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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:20 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Received a really nice Karmann key fob in the mail today. Thank you. |
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VeloMikey Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2012 Posts: 651 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2019 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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boinkffd wrote: |
Received a really nice Karmann key fob in the mail today. Thank you. |
Me too! Thanks, Luis! _________________ '58 Ghia 2387cc with a Berg / Folts 5 Speed
Ghia Build Thread https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768748 |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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technik Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2005 Posts: 379 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:58 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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thank you!
looking forward to receiving the mats. _________________ 1957 TYP-143
1966 TYP-912 |
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grailoc Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 1441 Location: FRANCE and now QUEBEC city
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Og50on16's Samba Member
Joined: February 09, 2004 Posts: 42 Location: Old West
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2019 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Luis,
Got the Key Fob! Want to Thank you for all the time you've put into this HUGE project. Good things happen to Good people!
Gracias Hermano! |
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bnam Samba Member
Joined: July 02, 2006 Posts: 2935 Location: El Dorado Hills CA/ Bangalore, India
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2019 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Luis,
I got tied up with work and completely forgot about the mats. I placed an order today and have sent you a direct email as well.
Thanks!
Byas _________________ 1971 1302LS Convertible (RHD) owned since '74
Click to view image
1965 Karmann Ghia Coupe - under restoration
1966 Fiat 1500 Cabrio (with 1600 Twin cam)
1952 Citroen TA 11BL |
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Tall Bloke Samba Member
Joined: October 07, 2005 Posts: 233 Location: UK>Ohio>UK
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:29 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Does any one have information on item 40 in my parts book , 2 Pfropen (rubber bungs ) are required - part number N 20 002 1.- standard part.
My book is the 1961 version, but has both low light details as well as the later information, this is included in the early model info.
Any ideas where they go?
Thanks _________________ -------------------
All of 30 horses ! |
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Inchpincher61 Samba Member
Joined: February 05, 2016 Posts: 141 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:59 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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PO sent!!
I am excited of your mats... |
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grailoc Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 1441 Location: FRANCE and now QUEBEC city
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10997
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Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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grailoc wrote: |
Hi everyone,
Is there anyone who installed a brown karpet kit from Luis?
If yes, could you post some pictures of the result.
Would love to see the result, so I can figure out how this is going to look like in mine. |
Didn't know he was doing carpets too. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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grailoc Samba Member
Joined: March 25, 2004 Posts: 1441 Location: FRANCE and now QUEBEC city
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10997
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 10:39 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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grailoc wrote: |
Braukuche wrote: |
grailoc wrote: |
Hi everyone,
Is there anyone who installed a brown karpet kit from Luis?
If yes, could you post some pictures of the result.
Would love to see the result, so I can figure out how this is going to look like in mine. |
Didn't know he was doing carpets too. |
Sorry I meant the 8 pieces brown mat |
Ah, I have the brown kit but with black mats as delivered. I waiting on the insulation mats so I can install the tunnels and floor mats, when I get them I'll take some shots. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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PeteSC Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2011 Posts: 881
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:50 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Hi Luis....just checking in to see how everything is going.
Hope all is well. |
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lajs57 Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 326 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 10:47 am Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Hello Karmann Ghia Enthusiasts!
It's been few weeks since last post, time flies!
I've to admit that I had been some how depressed after my Dad's passing, fortunately it's getting better every day!
Regarding Tall Block's question, item 40 is a rubber plug for the two chassis holes located behind the outer seat rails, one for each seat, close to the door sill area. This picture shows the one in the right side:
Good news regarding the Sound Absorbers sets, I sent the first set few days ago to Braukuche, it is scheduled to be delivered today!
It took me few more days to set a "production line", as applying the adhesive was tricky, as the spraying area gets sticky, it needs to be clean for the next piece and, as I have limited space, I had to replace the background each time. The solution was to get a craft-paper roll with a dispenser, so I pull the paper and fold it easily for the next piece. Also, to align and place the two parts together was hard, as you only have one chance with contact cement! A friend told me a trick, using thin rods, to make it easy! The last step its to apply pressure. The following pictures show this:
The pieces were cut to perfection using water jet technology!
Then, to pack the sets, I ordered a box with the correct dimensions to use it as an sturdy "envelope":
Yesterday I made six sets!:
I plan to ship ALL 15 Sound Absorbers sets from the first batch this week!
There are a couple orders for the 2nd batch, please place your orders now, as I need 15 sets for the water-jet shop order!
Luis _________________ http://www.lowlightwerks.com |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10997
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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I can't wait. Staying home today to receive them and will post pictures when installed.
They look great in the pix. _________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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Braukuche Samba Member
Joined: September 03, 2004 Posts: 10997
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Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: LOWLIGHT FLOOR MATS... THE SOLUTION! |
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Got my sound absorption mats today and was so happy to get them and to see how my flor mats would fit that I braved the frigid cold and pouring rain outside to install them.
Well, it's 57 and spitting which is frigid and pouring for San Diego.
Anyway, the pictures tell the story. The fit is amazing, like a glove. The thickness is spot on. To be honest, when I ordered them I thought I was doing Luis a favor because I thought the mats overpriced, but to get that fit, good luck cobbling something together with off the shelf materials and in the end you won't save a whole lot of money. They are worth every cent.
I used Kingston high temp spray adhesive on the sound absorption mats, starting with tunnel, then the rockers, ending with the floor mat pieces.
_________________ Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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