Hazet Assistent

[MitchMotors]

Hey guys!
I came across a knock off Assistent that I was able to score for 10€ so I couldn't pass, even knowing it was a knock off.
I just used the rainy days we had to strip it and rebuild it as a Mooneyes tribute tool caddy.

I also was offered a bunch of lamps made by german manufacturer Rademacher that were available as additions to the Assistent. I collect those kind of lamps and have 5 different versions, mostly standalone ones for desks or on rolling stands with a table and sockets.
The ones that I can get now still have to be cleaned up and reassembled (mounting hardware is included but not shown in the picture, cables were cut). A few minor scratches and dents, but in an overall good condition after re-wiring. So I've been told.
Is there any demand for them? It's the later 161-5 type with painted shades and an extra reflector in the shade to get even better light distribution. From my experience with Rademacher lamps I'd say they date to 75-79.

They come from a VW dealership and were discarded around 2000/2001.
The dad of a neighbour bought some of the Assistents along with the lamps, sold the carts and forgot about the lamps. When my neighbour saw me carrying my latest Rademacher into my cellar, he told my about his dads lamps so I can now make him an offer. Not sure what would be a fair price, though. Won't need them for my collection as I just have this one fake Assistent.

[rsbadura]

[MitchMotors]

Those are just three of the lamps I can get. There is also one with a blank shade and one with a darker shade and the switch pointing forwards (that one has the logo from pre 64).
The mounting hardware is still there, just not shown on the pictures as my neighbour just grabbed the bigger parts for the photo.

[rsbadura]

[CPL_Guimonster]

Are the new assistient trolleys made of plastic?
I see on Amazon the price is over $1000.
Im curious as how robust they are.
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[rsbadura]

[CPL_Guimonster]

My latest aqusition!
I am gonna try to sand the black paint off. I wonder how durable the OG paint is that all I need to do is buff it out!
UPDATE! The trolley arrived today.Except for a few blemish here and there it is in great shape.A good cleaning and some small area sample tests to strip the black paint will ensue. It is flat black paint. The og paint is present on the bottom and it is way different from other trolleys I see on this page.
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[yellow zebra]

[rsbadura]

yes & no -

yes: I used a simple stripper in gel form from a common hardware store - also because I need to handle some first rust below the paint.
The colors of these Assistent are typical only simple 1 component paint, not as at cars robust 2 components, so stripper works well - then wipe off the residue with acetone.
But afterwards you have naked steel - that need to prepared.
My steps: (fat) cleaning, phosphate (as rust protection and thus metal gets a rougher surface so paint adheres better), prime, fill, final color paint...

no: the stripper did not remove only the added black paint - so this cause a lot of work.
So IMHO a bit of sanding and applying some additional paint over the added black pain(t) might be much easier and faster
for this late and not-so-rare Assistent (162N or 166N? starting in 1982) if you don't need the best end result and if this one need not some more rust removal...

BTW: chains, rubber and some more are still available as spare parts by HAZET (wheels too, but different modern design), see:
https://www.hazet.de/en/products/general-workshop-...sa1-i/font

regards,
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1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
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HAZET classic tools

[yellow zebra]

[yellow zebra]

Much overdue update:

My Hazet 171 HD came out really well at the powder-coaters: I was pretty happy with the final colour, though clearly it is not exact.

Was unable to remove the lock mechanism after all, just too many tack-welds to be removed, to left it in-situ.

I do seem to be missing the slide-out tr/drawer; would appreciate any one posting a pic of a close up on the pull-out tray, if they will?

Then, I bought my THIRD Hazet trolley, a 166 'TS', with removable rms. It SEEMS to have a different blue, almost 'metallic' colour to it; was this ever standard, or has someone over-painted this one? If so, it looks very well done, though I can see a paint 'run' in the bottom tray...

More later
Chris

[rsbadura]

Hello everyone,

could catch my smallest HAZET Assistent for now: 4cm/1.6" height:
166N (no divider in the bottom tray) key fob / key chain / key ring - probably from the HAZET Club program at the end of the 1990s:

regards,
(still on the hunt for a very early model)
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1970 VW Karmann-Ghia Coupe
1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
2017 VW CrossPolo
HAZET classic tools

[lasslo]

I have one of those in my housekeys and one on my buskeys
Bought from Hazet mersh store in germany(online) for 10-12 years ago.
I think they where about 10 dollar each

Here it is for sale
https://www.samstagsales.com/hazetcl/hazetclb.htm
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[rsbadura]

[cab2276]

This is my collection oh Hazet assistent little “a"
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[Hacksaw-BoB]

Check it out . . . .

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[rsbadura]

@cab2276:
nice collection, respect thank you for sharing the photos of it.
I'm still searching for a very early 160 model...was too late for some rare good offers

@Hacksaw-BoB:
nice self made job
but this mascot is from 1972 - so your other earlier mascot and in-script with "Hazet" works better for this early beetle
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=458786

regards, Rolf
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1979 VW Bus L to camper conversion
1982 Eriba Pan travel trailer
2017 VW CrossPolo
HAZET classic tools

[heimlich]

I found a way to import the new Hazet items. What is the demand for these here in USA?

I am trying to understand if people want the new type of Hazet assistants or only the old ones. Can I get a few of your opinions? Maybe you can message me so I don't fill this thread up with possible unwanted information.

Here is what I could sell them for if I did import them:
HAZET-No..: 166C $820
https://www.hazet.de/de/produkte/betriebs-und-werk...attwagen-i
HAZET-No..: 166N $775
https://www.hazet.de/de/produkte/betriebs-und-werk...attwagen-i
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[SplitBusVanatic]

So I need a key for my Hazet Assistent 166TS.
The Code is H-236
Has anyone got a key for this particular Assistent and this code.
Long shot. I know.
Thanks.

[rsbadura]