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splitjunkie Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2021 3:55 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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While I enjoyed both VW museums, and even though I already knew that they had a lot of inaccuracies, it was still surprising to see so many.
This was a crotch cooler split, and if the rear bumper guards are correct, would be a '52, yet it is listed as a '53 and listed the engine as a 36hp. It probably had a 36hp in it, but it certainly didn't come that way.
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The Beetle looked tender, as if it had sprung straight from the wind tunnel, but with a drag coefficient of more than 0.40 it was not really a car that was windy. As a result, the Kamei company developed the "Aerofix Eiefensteuer" in 1952.
The aluminum front spoiler, which noticeably reduced lift, brought fuel savings of one to two percent. From 1952 the small company of the Meier-Andrae family produced around 40 of these add-on parts. _________________ Chris
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Jack O'Neill Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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The HO team has a good relationship with the Autostadt museum, maybe they can lend a hand to bring the blue VW 30 closer to spec? Or, better yet, the museum could order a second body from the shop, in which case the blue one could be sold for parts in eBay |
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mikeandkirsti Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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The VW factory museum/Autostadt is notorious for displaying incorrectly restored cars and false/inaccurate information. This has been the case for decades and likely will not change. They just do not give a s**t. |
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Undis Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 12:21 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Time for a long awaited update. The guys are working on smoothing out the bodywork. I bet that roof is ringing like a gong! Just as importantly they have got the basic shape of those fenders down. Obviously some more modifications are required such as trimming the lower edge of the rear fenders but having them in place like this is a great opportunity to stand back and see how it all comes together as a whole.
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fossil Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:19 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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That looks great! I don´t know whether the roof is ringing like a bell. The creased area of the roof should prevent just that.
Comparing old pictures of the W30 and the new one I think they will also modify the lower lines of the front fenders. The lower curve is much more even at the original ones. This in my eyes at least is an important reason of the somewhat exotic look of the W30.
And looking at those old pictures it seems that the wheels, especially the front wheels, sit more "inside" of the fenders. That to me, as I understand it, would mean as soon they make the fenders a bit wider the lines would be automatically correct. _________________ Greetings from Germany
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splitjunkie Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 6:24 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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_________________ Chris
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René R. Samba Member
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RUNKLE Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 10:20 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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I realize that there was a lot of work done to get to this point. But I still see a glaring issue that was mentioned earlier, and still has not been addressed. The front windscreen lacks the gentle curve at the top, and appears to be too short. As the rain gutters are not installed yet, and it does appear that the windscreen tops out inline with the rain gutters, perhaps it will be addressed then?
Yes, the general public, we are a picky lot.
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henry roberts Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2021 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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WOW!
beautiful! |
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mandraks Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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fossil wrote: |
That looks great! ...
And looking at those old pictures it seems that the wheels, especially the front wheels, sit more "inside" of the fenders. That to me, as I understand it, would mean as soon they make the fenders a bit wider the lines would be automatically correct. |
the running gear is not the W30 running gear. This is regular beetle running gear. _________________ regards
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cyberdyne systems 101 Sambanator
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Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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It's coming along really well, looking so much more complete.
I agree there is still so much to do with the fenders, and windscreen surround, but I'm confident they will be comparing the pictures and drawings and trying to match it up as close a possible.
Great progress! _________________ When I think of something to say - I'll be the first to know
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Undis Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 12:25 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Just a quick update. The guys have trimmed the lower edge of the rear left fender. Looking so much better already.
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cyberdyne systems 101 Sambanator
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 1:32 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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That is looking so much better, especially when compared to the VW replica, fantastic! _________________ When I think of something to say - I'll be the first to know
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sunroof Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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I am just loving this thread.
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mandraks Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2021 11:24 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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it is really coming together now. hopefully ready for SEMA 2022 _________________ regards
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sunroof Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:55 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Updates please.
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western auto Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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RUNKLE wrote: |
I realize that there was a lot of work done to get to this point. But I still see a glaring issue that was mentioned earlier, and still has not been addressed. The front windscreen lacks the gentle curve at the top, and appears to be too short. As the rain gutters are not installed yet, and it does appear that the windscreen tops out inline with the rain gutters, perhaps it will be addressed then?
Yes, the general public, we are a picky lot.
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the shape of the top of the door frame and the roofline above it where it curves around the front towards the door handle looks off too, maybe its an optical illusion? still a mind blowing build looking great |
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ElStiemo Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2022 4:27 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Cannot wait to see further updates! One of my favourite threads on the Forum. _________________ From the VW stable:
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fossil Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Reconstruction of the 1937 W30/26 |
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Ah! Now I understand how they make the lines of the fenders fit. Great! _________________ Greetings from Germany
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
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