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sdwalter Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2008 Posts: 90
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Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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I just ordered a set of the top frame bolts. I can't wait to get them. I removed the rivets and powder coated the frame a couple of years ago and have been trying to figure out how to put it back together since. I had a couple of ideas and was looking for someone to machine my own bolts until I saw these. It will be great to have a top again! |
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Van-go108 Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2006 Posts: 2995 Location: Southwestern, NM
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Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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What's the $ conversion now? I think it's my turn soon. I just lost one today off-roading at lunch. _________________ "Okay, so there's 6 beers and 5 of us. You know what this means don't you? 4 of you are going to have to leave."
1973 Thing
1957 Continental Mark II Click to view image |
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sdwalter Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2008 Posts: 90
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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The parts cost me $63.97 USD after the exchange rate. I have not received the parts yet, but will post how they worked out for me after I get them. |
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kubelmann Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266
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Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Considering the current Euro rate that is a good price. You will like what you get. It is a great kit. |
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Van-go108 Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2006 Posts: 2995 Location: Southwestern, NM
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Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:41 am Post subject: |
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I just ordered mine today. I can't wait.
sdwalter, let me know when you get yours so I get a sense of shipping time. _________________ "Okay, so there's 6 beers and 5 of us. You know what this means don't you? 4 of you are going to have to leave."
1973 Thing
1957 Continental Mark II Click to view image |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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shipping time is around 4-10 days
and thanks !
Andy - Killer Products |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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25 killer nuts kits now ready for shipping.
Thanks for the great respons and demand for the kit.
Please check out our new product: the Killer Quick Release Kit
at: http://killer-products.dk
And please lets us know how you like our stuff. |
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dagimp Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2008 Posts: 282 Location: Philly
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Now what about straightening the frame? I have the usual bow above the windows. Is that something a body shop can take care of or do I have to go to a metal fabricator? I'm tempted to see what a metal fabricator can do and will charge for strengthening the frame prior to buying the Thing Shop top frame kit. Anyone have any experiences? |
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sdwalter Samba Member
Joined: June 08, 2008 Posts: 90
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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I used the Thing Shop Kit and had the local weld shop weld them on for me. I then had the parts powder coated and I put them back together with the Killer Nuts. I am very happy with my new top frame. Everything now fits like it should. I wish I would have done this years ago.
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Thanks, that's what I was looking for. Now what about straightening the frame? I have the usual bow above the windows. Is that something a body shop can take care of or do I have to go to a metal fabricator? I'm tempted to see what a metal fabricator can do and will charge for strengthening the frame prior to buying the Thing Shop top frame kit. Anyone have any experiences? |
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dmv4 Samba Member
Joined: October 09, 2006 Posts: 10 Location: antioch,calif
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:21 am Post subject: |
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i imagine that this kit is for any convertible top frame, like a super beetle, that is what it looks like to me, please advise if not..
thanks
dave _________________ 1974 Karmann Ghia
1974 Super Beetle Convertible |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:32 am Post subject: |
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dmv4 wrote: |
i imagine that this kit is for any convertible top frame, like a super beetle, that is what it looks like to me, please advise if not..
thanks
dave |
This kit is only for the thing.
I think 2 of rivets is the same size as the thing but most of the rivets on the beetle is bigger.
I will be looking into making a kit for the beetle.
Andy - Killer Products |
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kubelmann Samba Member
Joined: April 13, 2003 Posts: 3266
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Based on this awesome Thing soft top hardware kit, I have begun to restore soft tops frames. I plan to make them available with the following options
1. Powder Coated Frame
2. Self etching primer frame (matte black)
3 Frame reinforcement
4. Killer Hardware Kit
5. New soft top cover
6 Frame tensioning kit
7 Header replacement[/code] |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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donny1973 Samba Member
Joined: November 21, 2008 Posts: 317 Location: Palm Beach, FL
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 7:36 am Post subject: Re: Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay |
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I know this is a dormant thread, but I'm wondering if anyone has ordered a set of these rivets recently. It's been a while since I placed my order and paid, and I haven't heard anything. I sent an email earlier, hopefully I'll get a reply. _________________ Who is John Galt?
The Second Amendment is in place in case the politicians ignore the others.
'64 Bug
'73 Thing
'68 Vert Body Off Resto: Click here |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:50 am Post subject: Re: Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay |
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Relax Donny
You now wrote to 3 different places to get answer after a couple of days...
You item is shipped and not forgotten
Thanks for your order
Hope you like your new nuts _________________ Andy V.
CEO at Duckshouse Auto - formerly known as http://Killer-products.dk - But website is still up for orders.
T: +45 60350036 |
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Ron Domeck Samba Member
Joined: August 05, 2007 Posts: 1466 Location: louisville Ky
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Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2016 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay |
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Just rebuilt my frame with this kit. This has got to be one of the best upgrades. I ground the peened side of the rivets so I did not need to drill the old ones out. Parts fit perfect. Very nice fit and very nice quality. Even the allen wrench had the ball on one end for that one hard to get to bolt. Thanks itiot for making this set. |
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HMVWNAB Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2006 Posts: 1067 Location: Sunshine State
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2016 6:10 am Post subject: Re: Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay |
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Can these be installed one by one while frame is still on car? _________________ What are the last 2 words of the National Anthem?
PLAY BALL! |
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itiot Samba Member
Joined: March 07, 2007 Posts: 52 Location: Denmark
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Top frame rivets advertised here and on ebay |
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its been 10 years since i sold my own 181 so i am not sure.. but if the cloth is of it should be doable.
maybe others tried it? and could comment here. _________________ Andy V.
CEO at Duckshouse Auto - formerly known as http://Killer-products.dk - But website is still up for orders.
T: +45 60350036 |
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HMVWNAB Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2006 Posts: 1067 Location: Sunshine State
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Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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markie61 wrote: |
Got mine today in the mail. Ordered Thursday; received on Tuesday. Not bad all the way from Denmark! I have ordered stuff in adjacent states that got here slower....Mark |
I ordered a set on July 17th, and am still waiting for delivery. Anyone order a set recently? _________________ What are the last 2 words of the National Anthem?
PLAY BALL! |
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EDragnDean Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2005 Posts: 1148 Location: Vancouver, WA
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