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laszlo805 Samba Member
Joined: December 15, 2011 Posts: 113 Location: oxnard
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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nlorntson wrote: |
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I am expecting my fender by the end of the week. Very excited to see how it fits.
Thanks Gerson! |
Got my fender! On time as promised. Couldn't be happier.
Thank you Gerson and Klassicfab! |
can you post a few pick of the fenders i would like to see what they look like thank you |
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nlorntson Crazy VW Lady

Joined: March 13, 2004 Posts: 3836 Location: Twin Cities, MN
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, no pictures, but it looks like a green split right front fender including wire tube and flange. |
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banana split Samba Member

Joined: January 22, 2002 Posts: 1111 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Canada
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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I'm surprised no one is mentioning Gerson's new split and oval rear fenders yet :
Split and Oval rear fenders Price: $395.00
"Here are our Split and Oval rear fenders..these are correct in every way..stamped cold rolled 20gauge steel, nice and heavy, no skimping on metal thickness like the other manufacturers, call us or email us, we will get these out to ya ASAP!!!
email us at [email protected] [email protected] or call us at 561-747-4800"
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2325273
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splitjunkie Samba Member

Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4171
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2019 8:54 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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Damn. Time to sell a kidney.
Seriously, not a bad price at all. _________________ Chris
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66brm Samba Member

Joined: January 25, 2010 Posts: 3676 Location: Perth Western Australia
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:02 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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splitjunkie wrote: |
Damn. Time to sell a kidney.
Seriously, not a bad price at all. |
Considering the cost of working far gone originals it's not bad, but if you can get original metal for these early bugs then why not. All depends on the individuals situation. _________________ Aust. RHD 66 Type 1
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modok wrote: |
I am an expert at fitting things in holes, been doing it a long time |
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52 split Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2007 Posts: 159 Location: the best island in the world, vancouver island
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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well not an expert at this but, if he cant get the tail light holes right leaves much to thing about the rest of the fender shape and fit. ie the holes are not in a row and the large wire hole is on the bottom.  |
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56reddy Samba Member

Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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52 split wrote: |
well not an expert at this but, if he cant get the tail light holes right leaves much to thing about the rest of the fender shape and fit. ie the holes are not in a row and the large wire hole is on the bottom.  |
Not sure where the above picture came from, but if you look at his ad the holes are correct. _________________ New Vintage Specialist.
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mstra Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2006 Posts: 33 Location: Wingdale NY
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:07 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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How does a heart tail light mount on that recessed hole? My current tail lights which were NOS when purchased fit flush on my current fenders and fit correctly? Would be interested in purchasing if the tail lights would fit. |
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56reddy Samba Member

Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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mstra wrote: |
How does a heart tail light mount on that recessed hole? My current tail lights which were NOS when purchased fit flush on my current fenders and fit correctly? Would be interested in purchasing if the tail lights would fit. |
They make fenders without the indentation. Those are for heart tail lights. Look at the 4th picture in the ad. _________________ New Vintage Specialist.
1974 ghia convertible
1981 Vanagon Westfalia
Making VW’s Fun Again.(MVFA) |
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Nirvana09 Samba Member

Joined: July 11, 2009 Posts: 172 Location: Pacific NW
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. _________________ A few '56s, a '64, and some late model stuff. |
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56reddy Samba Member

Joined: October 22, 2005 Posts: 774
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
$395 each fender, still not a bad price since Chinese repro's are $220 each and they don't have any of the original details or the split tail light dimple. Better get that Kidney on eBay ASAP if you need quality rear fenders. Another possibility is to buy Dr. Dirks split and early oval rear fenders, but they are $1100 each plus shipping from Germany, so might need to sell a testicle, an eye, and a piece of your liver as well as that kidney.....LOL _________________ New Vintage Specialist.
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my56samba Samba Member

Joined: July 01, 2017 Posts: 108 Location: victoria b.c.
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Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2019 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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I agree if they are good quality and properly shaped for $395 each, that isn't bad. They might not be original but you can pay way more than that to have a body shop fix a 70 year old bent up, rusted and torn old one into something usable and good originals are getting very scarce and very expensive. |
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tisius Samba Member

Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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my56samba wrote: |
I agree if they are good quality and properly shaped for $395 each, that isn't bad. They might not be original but you can pay way more than that to have a body shop fix a 70 year old bent up, rusted and torn old one into something usable and good originals are getting very scarce and very expensive. |
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splitjunkie Samba Member

Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4171
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:47 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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56reddy wrote: |
Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
$395 each fender, still not a bad price since Chinese repro's are $220 each and they don't have any of the original details or the split tail light dimple. Better get that Kidney on eBay ASAP if you need quality rear fenders. Another possibility is to buy Dr. Dirks split and early oval rear fenders, but they are $1100 each plus shipping from Germany, so might need to sell a testicle, an eye, and a piece of your liver as well as that kidney.....LOL |
You must not have seen the Wrenn Metalworks thread on the '47 they were doing. The new German split rear fenders are terrible in my opinion. They hang down too low where they meet the apron and are totally different shape between the two sides.
$395 a piece for a new fender that required building all new tooling is a very fair price. Expensive but not overpriced if they fit well and don't have any major issues. _________________ Chris
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splitjunkie Samba Member

Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4171
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 8:49 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
The ad title says "Split and Oval rear fenders Price: 395.00 EACH" _________________ Chris
You know, a lot of these scratches will buff right out... Jerry Seinfeld |
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peter schepens Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 1024 Location: belgium Caesars camp
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Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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splitjunkie wrote: |
56reddy wrote: |
Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
Another possibility is to buy Dr. Dirks split and early oval rear fenders, but they are $1100 each plus shipping from Germany, so might need to sell a testicle, an eye, and a piece of your liver as well as that kidney.....LOL |
You must not have seen the Wrenn Metalworks thread on the '47 they were doing. The new German split rear fenders are terrible in my opinion. They hang down too low where they meet the apron and are totally different shape between the two sides.
$395 a piece for a new fender that required building all new tooling is a very fair price. Expensive but not overpriced if they fit well and don't have any major issues. |
It seems that only on the 47 the fenders are not fitting. On all other cars the fenders went on, they are spot on. The picts and cars I have seen with them are just as correct as can be. Maybe the 47 was a bit different in the build from the factory.
Meanwhile BBT is close to start the production on split and oval front fenders . Insane tooling is needed
Greetings Peter _________________ Zelensis, glassfibre body made in Belgium , disigned and built on a VW platform About 25 body's built.
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splitjunkie Samba Member

Joined: April 04, 2006 Posts: 4171
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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peter schepens wrote: |
splitjunkie wrote: |
56reddy wrote: |
Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
Another possibility is to buy Dr. Dirks split and early oval rear fenders, but they are $1100 each plus shipping from Germany, so might need to sell a testicle, an eye, and a piece of your liver as well as that kidney.....LOL |
You must not have seen the Wrenn Metalworks thread on the '47 they were doing. The new German split rear fenders are terrible in my opinion. They hang down too low where they meet the apron and are totally different shape between the two sides.
$395 a piece for a new fender that required building all new tooling is a very fair price. Expensive but not overpriced if they fit well and don't have any major issues. |
It seems that only on the 47 the fenders are not fitting. On all other cars the fenders went on, they are spot on. The picts and cars I have seen with them are just as correct as can be. Maybe the 47 was a bit different in the build from the factory.
Meanwhile BBT is close to start the production on split and oval front fenders . Insane tooling is needed
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I would love to see some of those pictures. The Wrenn '47 is heavily reconstructed and when he first showed the new fenders mounted up I made the comment that perhaps something was wrong with the work that they had done. He then bolted up a couple of later genuine VW fenders and they fit perfectly. He clearly documented that there were holes in the wrong place and the angle of the bend at the top of the apron and quarter was not a good fit. Maybe they have made some improvements since he posted his pictures. _________________ Chris
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peter schepens Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 1024 Location: belgium Caesars camp
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Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:46 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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I do not think Dr D changed his molds or production process..
On his Face book page you can find lot's of picts from lucky customers. Guess the 47 was unlucky. I seen the work on it on the 47 on the forum here. Great skills. https://www.facebook.com/dirk.hortig.10?fref=searc...KOQwwq66gt _________________ Zelensis, glassfibre body made in Belgium , disigned and built on a VW platform About 25 body's built.
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Nirvana09 Samba Member

Joined: July 11, 2009 Posts: 172 Location: Pacific NW
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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splitjunkie wrote: |
Nirvana09 wrote: |
The add says "fenders', is that plural - as in the pair? $395 for the pair really isn't bad at all. If it's each - man, that is a shot in the gut. I need to sell another kidney. |
The ad title says "Split and Oval rear fenders Price: 395.00 EACH" |
It didn't at the time. He might have seen this thread. _________________ A few '56s, a '64, and some late model stuff. |
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Suboval Samba Member

Joined: September 15, 2003 Posts: 802
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Reproduction Split Fenders |
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Dirk has posted that the differences between the left and right fender were done on purpose.
His are NOT symmetrical.
Double click the picture below to read associated text.
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