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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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Retrovan wrote: |
Have the same problem, clove box looks like sh%t.
Have thought about ABS, but as you said, will there be a market for it.
Maybe we should have a Poll thread to find out.??
only I do not know how to post one.
Herman |
Tramp, as an part of the furniture on the Samba, would you be able to set up a poll about glove boxes made of ABS...????
Or anybody else ??????
Please
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Retrovan wrote: |
Retrovan wrote: |
Have the same problem, clove box looks like sh%t.
Have thought about ABS, but as you said, will there be a market for it.
Maybe we should have a Poll thread to find out.??
only I do not know how to post one.
Herman |
Tramp, as an part of the furniture on the Samba, would you be able to set up a poll about glove boxes made of ABS...????
Or anybody else ??????
Please
Herman |
Tram might know how to do that, but Tramp has no idea. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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dirtsandwich Samba Member
Joined: April 25, 2008 Posts: 625 Location: SW Oregon
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Tram wrote: |
Tram might know how to do that, but Tramp has no idea. |
hey, he calls em' as he sees em'. _________________ 71 Squareback
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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dirtsandwich wrote: |
Tram wrote: |
Tram might know how to do that, but Tramp has no idea. |
hey, he calls em' as he sees em'. |
He needs a new prescription. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
Bryan67 wrote: |
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Tram wrote: |
dirtsandwich wrote: |
Tram wrote: |
Tram might know how to do that, but Tramp has no idea. |
hey, he calls em' as he sees em'. |
He needs a new prescription. |
apologies, Sir Tram, With dyslectic fingers, and my smoking stock down to my last pair of socks, these things happen.
new prescription ???? no, will not work, may need a drip.............
(what an arresting thought.) _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Hi All,
The 1st off have been done......
They look good, all fits, only 2 spots that need "Furnessing", but very happy with Both the standard, as well as the "wraparound" models. Both models on both photos.
Should be in production by the end of the week.
Your comments Please.
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17963 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:22 am Post subject: |
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They look Good if they fit! Send Tram & I our dashes and we'll try them out our LHD cars? You seem to need to flex them a little to get them in/out passed the passenger A pillar, but your New dashes should have plenty of flex.
First/Latest new dashes in 40 years! _________________ https://imgur.com/user/FisherSquareback/posts
69 FI/AT square Daily Driver
66 sunroof,67,70,71,71,71AT,72,72AT,73 Parts
two 57 oval ragtops sold
'68 Karmann Ghia sold
Society is like stew. If you don't keep it stirred up you end up with a lot of scum on the top! - Russ_Wolfe/Edward Abbey |
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ajb164 Samba Member
Joined: May 27, 2003 Posts: 210
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:52 am Post subject: |
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Retrovan wrote: |
Hi All,
The 1st off have been done......
They look good, all fits, only 2 spots that need "Furnessing", but very happy with Both the standard, as well as the "wraparound" models. Both models on both photos.
Should be in production by the end of the week.
Your comments Please.
Herman |
they look great.
do you have a cost yet?
i maybe in for a wrap around one at least.
great work... |
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, the units will be for sale at $150 US, excluding postage/shipping
Surface mail, postage and packaging cost approx. $85 US
Payment by PayPal or Bank transfer.
Will be looking for bulk distributor,
VW Sales & Part guys give me a call
Direct e-mail;- [email protected]
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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notchback Insensitive Jerk
Joined: December 16, 2003 Posts: 7024 Location: Behind the Zion Curtain
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Retrovan wrote: |
Thanks, the units will be for sale at $150 US, excluding postage/shipping
Surface mail, postage and packaging cost approx. $85 US
Payment by PayPal or Bank transfer.
Will be looking for bulk distributor,
VW Sales & Part guys give me a call
Direct e-mail;- [email protected]
Herman |
Any chance of you sending several to someone like Tram at one time and letting his ship them out for a cheaper cost? _________________
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Robert Bills Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2011 Posts: 284 Location: San Miguel de Allende, GTO, Mexico. Formerly from Area Code 530
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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I want one for my '73!!
Unfortunately, the shipping cost puts it out of my reach unless we can organize a group buy for a bulk shipment.
I'll PM a potential source for a bulk distributor who happens to be local to me. I'm sure there are others. I take it you aren't thinking of ISP West as they already market one. _________________ Robert Bills
'73 Squareback [sold Feb 2013 ]; Now in search of a Type 181/Safari |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great! Can't wait to see it. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
Bryan67 wrote: |
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TailTip Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2006 Posts: 644 Location: Western Washington
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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I'll be following this thread as I'd be interested in one as soon as you find a U.S. distributor. |
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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AlohaVWfan wrote: |
I'll be following this thread as I'd be interested in one as soon as you find a U.S. distributor. |
Maybe speak to John from Aircooled.net, will fit into his parts stash very well.
Hi John, how about it.
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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markpetersonii Samba Member
Joined: October 25, 2011 Posts: 188 Location: Vista, CA (From Fridley, MN)
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Mine is cracked in many places, I would like one as well. But $85 for shipping? ouch. Hopefully someone in CA picks these up so I can go pick it up from the warehouse... _________________ 1971 VW Squareback - My Project - My Gallery
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Retrovan Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2011 Posts: 524 Location: Port Elisabeth - RSA
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:04 am Post subject: |
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Maybe what we can do, is that all place their orders, and I ship them all to Mike & Tram together, then it will not cost you any shipping.
Please let me know.....
Herman _________________ 1968 Fastback Type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (Red)
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc. twin 34 ICT's (Azur blue)
1975 Split Bus Type 4 1914cc. twin 34 ICT's (wh/aqua)
1972 Bay Panel-van with type 4 2 Lt. twin 34 ICT's (white)
2019 Beetle Flatbed Truck called MeFusco
1973 FT Hahn SP - Project 1776cc |
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Come on, guys... do the math. $150 plus $85 = $235.00. Now, price out one of those POS repro replacement dashes with shipping and then go find ANY good used dashes, or NOS ones, available, anywhere.
This is not a bad deal if you really need a dash and these are as nice as they seem. All this cheapness is going to make any vendor in the USA thinking of picking this account up think twice and probably decline.
Everybody in this crowd is always YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! about somebody starting up the manufacture of NLA parts, UNTIL there winds up being actual money involved. This is why Bert never pursued actual 100% correct dash pads. He had no reason to want to spend tens of thousands to tool up and make a bunch of dashes... only to have to pay rent to store them when all you bastids cheaped out at the price.
I mean, come ON. Two tanks of Premium will cost you as much as the damn shipping. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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squaretobehip Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2004 Posts: 3670 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:14 am Post subject: |
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Tram wrote: |
Come on, guys... do the math. $150 plus $85 = $235.00. Now, price out one of those POS repro replacement dashes with shipping and then go find ANY good used dashes, or NOS ones, available, anywhere.
This is not a bad deal if you really need a dash and these are as nice as they seem. All this cheapness is going to make any vendor in the USA thinking of picking this account up think twice and probably decline.
Everybody in this crowd is always YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! about somebody starting up the manufacture of NLA parts, UNTIL there winds up being actual money involved. This is why Bert never pursued actual 100% correct dash pads. He had no reason to want to spend tens of thousands to tool up and make a bunch of dashes... only to have to pay rent to store them when all you bastids cheaped out at the price.
I mean, come ON. Two tanks of Premium will cost you as much as the damn shipping. |
_________________ 1963 Notchback - Ruby Red
1963 Squareback - Pearl White
1965 Squareback - Baltic Blue
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22697 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:25 am Post subject: |
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Retrovan wrote: |
Maybe what we can do, is that all place their orders, and I ship them all to Mike & Tram together, then it will not cost you any shipping.
Please let me know.....
Herman |
It's still going to cost shipping because they'll need to go FedEx Ground and the package will be oversized. I mean, I just bought a dash cap for a Mercedes 300TDT and paid $50 ground shipping from Idaho on the damn thing. Here's what I'm talking about:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/77-85-Mercedes-123-Body-Da...2303wt_749
Look at the shipping price. That's pretty much standard anymore for an oversize box, EVEN IF IT WEIGHS ALMOST NOTHING. Shipping is expensive, and these Type 3 cheap sh!ts are either gonna have to man up and accept that, or they can continue to go dashless. $85 postage all the freaking way from Australia is a HELL of a deal. These people have no reason to bitch about that. Hell, I'm wondering how you can do it that cheap!
Don't get me wrong- I'd be happy to take a bunch and ship them out to people. But it's going to be between $50- 70 to ship these damn things JUST IN THE USA- Plus, Mike or I will have to box them up, and drive them to FedEx or Greyhound (if they want to go through THAT pain in the ass to save a buck!)- and the buyers will need to compensate us for boxes, materials, driving time, etc... and materials are money, and time is money. I really don't see a huge savings. Do you? _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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canyoudrivestick? Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2007 Posts: 117 Location: Sydney Australia/London England
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 3:11 am Post subject: |
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( ^ South Africa Tram..)
And yeah, you don't know how good you have it in the US with all the parts suppliers there. For my Type 1,2 & 3 I have paid THOUSANDS for shipping from the States to Australia. Typicallly, 100 bucks of parts from ISP then 150+ bucks to ship. 4-500 bucks sometimes
Just pay it. _________________ 1967 Australian squareback |
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