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Yustrn JHC Controla
Joined: August 01, 2000 Posts: 5478 Location: Ovaland, CA
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Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:29 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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EverettB wrote: |
nlorntson wrote: |
Does "full nut and bolt restoration" mean the correct nuts and bolts and fenders and apron and taillight and seats and molding...
Or just whatever nuts and bolts and parts you happen to have to bolt on?
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I don't know why but that was super funny to me. |
Nuts and bolts, someone's getting screwed?
(No offense to the owner, just thought the saying was timely) |
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René R. Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2015 Posts: 1712 Location: No. Calif.
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Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 5:19 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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"MOST VALUABLE VW EVER BUILT"
Buy It Now for $49,000:
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Great custom look always gets lots of attention and complements! [sic]
CAR TOTAL VALUE SO FAR CLOSE TO $80,000
51 IS VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND in fact there is not another one available for sale anywhere in the country. The last one that sold out of Texas sold for $120000.
This is by far the most important and valuable VW ever built!
THERE IS NO OTHER 51 FOR SALE IN THE USA!
THE 51 BEETLE IS STILL THE MOST VALUABLE BEETLE EVER MADE IN MY OPINION |
_________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1966) - another 1950 Hoffman split (restored in 1996) |
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7951 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:19 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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^^ he could have a point, after all that interior is priceless! _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect... |
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4095
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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A '51 shouldn't have trim on the rear windows.... _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69827 Location: Phoenix Metro
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splitjunkie Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4095
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 10:45 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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EverettB wrote: |
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Interior Color: custom wood grain |
What, no mention of the type of wood?
Is it wrong that I'm skeptical of his "this will support our orphanage in Ethiopia"? |
Unfortunately your reaction to the orphanage was the same as mine. If it really is true then that's great but we have seen all too many scams using the needy as the bait.
The Nigerian Prince scam emails also don't help. I think they taint things for any African country, especially poor ones. _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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vwsplitboy Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2006 Posts: 13
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:54 am Post subject: Thanks shin for the up dates |
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Been a year still no feature article . Would like to apologize to my friends and family I told it was common out . Seems like I’m a big liar when I told every one ,I know .took me two years blood sweat tears , wheel barrels of money . Me painting and doing 90% of the work . The one brief moment I did speak with him on the phone he wanted to ask if I had sold my car that made a difference also. After 15 years blood sweat and tears have I sold my car ha ha funny. Told me to wait another four months. Numerous calls no luck on nailing down a date or a time.thank you dream crusher.
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banana split Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1070 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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^^^ Car looks beautiful. _________________ My Beetles :
1951 Crotch Cooler 11G Split Ragtop
1953 Zwitter
1964 Chop Top |
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vwsplitboy Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2006 Posts: 13
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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Thanks a lot . It was a labor of love . Not really a show guy . As far as showing my car . Rushed to get it done a week early because I knew hot VWs was going to be at the show. |
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Blue Baron VW Aficionado
Joined: June 16, 2006 Posts: 24119 Location: Southeast USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 9:55 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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That doesn't mean it still won't show up. Show coverage can take 9 or 10 months to get published, and car features much longer. _________________ We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.
Heinz Nordhoff |
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vwsplitboy Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2006 Posts: 13
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Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2019 10:22 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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Initially when I talk to him he said six months. Then six months turn into four more months. Which is now a year. The one time I did ask him when he thought it might come out. He asked if I sold my car. I’m just saying how hard would it be to give me a rough idea .Instead of being so vague. I was super excited to hear he was going to be in a magazine. But the disappointment is crushing every time you look in the magazine and it’s not there yet. I’ve been doing Vw for decades. I was in Readers ride of hot VWs once in the early 90s it was neat I wanted to be in the magazine . This is a bucket list type a thing. I can only wait and hope ! |
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 9:53 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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because they're asking $75K, I think it's fair to pick it apart. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2307130
Restored? the seat stitching is wrong, a brake fluid reservoir up top wrong, a green/olive firewall mat up front, rear engine firewall board wrong, non matching number motor, not a solid emblem on the front hood, no semaphores, wrong front hood handle, wrong wiper arms, where's the rest of the hood seal? wrong ignition switch, side trim not the correct matte finish, silver bolts everywhere is wrong, no rear ashtray, wrong front ashtray holder, black fuel reserve handle wrong, where's the non switched dome light? plastic glovebox wrong, no witch hats, that headliner at the rear of the sunroof not a great fit, incorrect rubber wire cover to the rear lights, all black rims? where are the front body bolts by the brakeline? Why does the door chrome not line up on either side? The incorrect 25 horse already built isn't included in the deal? A big ask at $75K! $40K... more the price? |
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empiracer Samba Member
Joined: December 17, 2002 Posts: 1098 Location: Issaquah / Seattle, Wa.
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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bwaz wrote: |
because they're asking $75K, I think it's fair to pick it apart. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2307130
Restored? the seat stitching is wrong, a brake fluid reservoir up top wrong, a green/olive firewall mat up front, rear engine firewall board wrong, non matching number motor, not a solid emblem on the front hood, no semaphores, wrong front hood handle, wrong wiper arms, where's the rest of the hood seal? wrong ignition switch, side trim not the correct matte finish, silver bolts everywhere is wrong, no rear ashtray, wrong front ashtray holder, black fuel reserve handle wrong, where's the non switched dome light? plastic glovebox wrong, no witch hats, that headliner at the rear of the sunroof not a great fit, incorrect rubber wire cover to the rear lights, all black rims? where are the front body bolts by the brakeline? Why does the door chrome not line up on either side? The incorrect 25 horse already built isn't included in the deal? A big ask at $75K! $40K... more the price? |
While we’re at it - incorrect decklid , pop out windows and antenna w/ no radio |
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6179
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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wrong front seats as well which is a big $$ item to rectify. They look like 56-later with modified bases to have the little 'ear'
_________________ drive your split. |
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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sled wrote: |
wrong front seats as well which is a big $$ item to rectify. They look like 56-later with modified bases to have the little 'ear'
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good eye! |
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FRK Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2002 Posts: 2652 Location: Orange county, CA
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:01 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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empiracer wrote: |
bwaz wrote: |
because they're asking $75K, I think it's fair to pick it apart. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2307130
Restored? the seat stitching is wrong, a brake fluid reservoir up top wrong, a green/olive firewall mat up front, rear engine firewall board wrong, non matching number motor, not a solid emblem on the front hood, no semaphores, wrong front hood handle, wrong wiper arms, where's the rest of the hood seal? wrong ignition switch, side trim not the correct matte finish, silver bolts everywhere is wrong, no rear ashtray, wrong front ashtray holder, black fuel reserve handle wrong, where's the non switched dome light? plastic glovebox wrong, no witch hats, that headliner at the rear of the sunroof not a great fit, incorrect rubber wire cover to the rear lights, all black rims? where are the front body bolts by the brakeline? Why does the door chrome not line up on either side? The incorrect 25 horse already built isn't included in the deal? A big ask at $75K! $40K... more the price? |
While we’re at it - incorrect decklid , pop out windows and antenna w/ no radio |
I don't see the triangle under the hood where the VW emblem is and it seems like the hood prop is on the hinge bolt. also, I don't see the 4 brick crest.
_________________ 64 Ghia
55 Kab
50 11G
50 11A
49 11
48 11
RVA Car Club
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:17 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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out of curiousity, i tried later seats in my zwitter, but they were super close to the door panels with just that bit of extra width, just like these.
I now see how the frame rubs the material when the backrest is pushed forward, that won't wear well at all.
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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and I'm pretty sure the herringbone doesn't run under the window before the panel) I don't see any "L" luggage brackets under the rear window either?
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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even on an older un-restored zwitter, those stitched strips on the rear seat are supposed to be padded and raised like this.
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bwaz Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2004 Posts: 1780
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Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:53 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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if the car was from Germany, wouldn't the speedo be in KM not in MPH? Hard to see if the speedo has the right arrows |
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