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Dewayne 
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 Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 6:14 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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Has anyone made a faithful reproduction of any rack clamps? With prices of originals where they are, I would think this would be practical.
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campingbox
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 6:23 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| Dewayne wrote: |
| Has anyone made a faithful reproduction of any rack clamps? With prices of originals where they are, I would think this would be practical. |
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2009209 |
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| not to nit pick but if someone is going to go to the effort to do a repro clamp you think they might do it galvanized as per original not a shiny metal version.. just saying same to do all that effort and miss an obvious low hanging fruit |
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crofty
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 9:23 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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early clamps would be great as would the sloper rack bows.
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srfndoc
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| velvetgreen wrote: |
| not to nit pick but if someone is going to go to the effort to do a repro clamp you think they might do it galvanized as per original not a shiny metal version.. just saying same to do all that effort and miss an obvious low hanging fruit |
I agree but the problem is new galvanizing would be shiny as well (there was another thread that discussed this). I think most of us prefer a more aged look like many of the good condition originals look but doubtful you can get that with new galvanizing.
I would say the finish on those looks pretty close to originals when new. (click photo for larger image):
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campingbox
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| crofty wrote: |
| early clamps would be great as would the sloper rack bows. |
There were reproduction early clamps advertised last year, the seller must have run out. |
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ezcamper
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| Posted: Tue May 21, 2019 8:48 pm Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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This:
https://www.csp-shop.com/en/news/bracket-for-westf...1558496834
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I make HWE style roof racks, Jim-Dandy racks, SO-33 metal parts, Dormobile racks, HWE style ladders, engine crank start handles, Westy rack tags, Binz tags, Sundial badges, State of California tags, steering lock electrical covers and single / double cab gate latch friction blocks.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 2:02 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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ezcamper, I've never seen these before thanks!
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Dewayne
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| Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 6:56 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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^^^Does anyone have experience with these clamps from Germany? They look painted...
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ezcamper
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| Posted: Wed May 22, 2019 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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I follow the guy that makes them on instagram and I think they are bare steel.
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crofty
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| Posted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| ezcamper wrote: |
| I follow the guy that makes them on instagram and I think they are bare steel. |
If you want them expect a wait. I ordered them on 5/22 and have yet to get them. They are supposed to arrive today.
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npbusguy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:33 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| I recall someone making reproduction hatches for early campers, but can't find the info after an exhaustive search. Does anyone remember who was making them? |
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Dewayne
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| Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2020 9:49 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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I remember that too.... was it Creative Engineering? Seems I saw a post but they weren't available yet.... but then I remember lots of things as real that I dreamed to be true... old age....
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frilly
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| Does anyone know if the repro tent at the beginning of this topic are for sale? |
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velvetgreen
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:33 pm Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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note sure what repro tent you are referring to? If you referring to this one it is your lucky day as it says they are gonna be available.. starting today
https://www.bbt4vw.com/en/catalogue/1-exterior/8-A...ge-white-/ |
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frilly
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| Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:44 pm Post subject: Re: Which westy part would you like to see reproduced next? |
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| I'm referring to the repro so42 tent at the begging of this topic made in the uk |
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