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ChipWrecked Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2012 Posts: 89 Location: SE PA
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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SGKent wrote: |
have you considered making the tool also. Sell a tool, and 2 pair of shims.
I'd buy. |
I was actually going to do that on my first run, however it required a retooling fee as I outsource the manufacturing (cost prohibitive).
...and honestly, using the drawing in the OP, the tool can just be simply made from card stock.
But shiny tools do have their appeal.
I'll update this thread when I have received stock. |
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white74westy Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2011 Posts: 777
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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ChipWrecked wrote: |
Well, as luck would have it, I bought another bus (72' Westy) last fall. Sure enough, when doing the front disc brakes, the OEM shims were brittle, rusted, and unusable. Did I have the foresight to keep at least one full set of my stainless shims for personal use? Short answer - no.
So, since I was happy with the shims I've been using in my 71', and need them for my 72', I've decided to make another run.
I'll can have some extras made if anyone is interested. It'll be about 6 weeks. |
Please put me on the list |
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MGBBob80 Samba Member
Joined: April 05, 2009 Posts: 126 Location: Bremerton, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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ChipWrecked wrote: |
Well, as luck would have it, I bought another bus (72' Westy) last fall. Sure enough, when doing the front disc brakes, the OEM shims were brittle, rusted, and unusable. Did I have the foresight to keep at least one full set of my stainless shims for personal use? Short answer - no.
So, since I was happy with the shims I've been using in my 71', and need them for my 72', I've decided to make another run.
I'll can have some extras made if anyone is interested. It'll be about 6 weeks. |
Please add me to your list of those that want to purchase a set! _________________ Cheers,
Bob
1978 Type 2 Transporter. 2L engine (engine code GE), Fuel Injection, 4-speed manual transmission.His name is Buddy.
"I reserve the right to be better tomorrow than I am today." |
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Please do! I will take a bunch _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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obnoxiousblue Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2007 Posts: 2928 Location: East Northport, NY
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in! _________________ Mike
1964 Beetle
2001 Eurovan Camper |
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outrun1984 Samba Member
Joined: July 16, 2010 Posts: 267 Location: Rutland, VT
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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I have a set of orig. yea, from my bus.... that I want to get powder coated. Screw it...where can I get yours! _________________ 1979 Westy, Mexico Beige, 2.0 FI, Petronix, KYLE Fuel Injection Harness upgrade.
Going Furthur...in search of the sound....... |
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udidwht Samba Member
Joined: March 06, 2005 Posts: 3777 Location: Seattle, WA./ HB, Ca./ Shizuoka, Japan
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 4:20 am Post subject: |
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I'm in for a set. _________________ 1972 Westy Hardtop/Type-4 2056cc
96mm Biral AA P/C's~7.8:1CR
Headflow Masters New AMC 42x36mm heads w/Porsche swivel adjusters
71mm Stroke
73 Web Cam w/Web solids
Dual 40mm IDF Webers - LM-2 - 47.5 idles/125 mains/190 air corr./F11 tubes/28mm Vents - Float height 10.45mm/Drop 32mm
Bosch SVDA w/Pertronix module (7.5 initial 28 total @ 3400rpm)
Bosch W8CC plugs
Pertronix Flamethrower 40K coil
S&S 4-1 w/Walker QP 17862
3 rib 002 Trans
185R14 Hankook tires |
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Hobug Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2004 Posts: 220 Location: Bishop, GA
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:17 am Post subject: |
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I'll take a set! _________________ 73 Thing (Typ481)
76 Westy
69 Squareback auto
72 Super
63 Bug |
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CrRusty Samba Member
Joined: March 04, 2010 Posts: 281 Location: Avon< CT
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:31 am Post subject: |
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Me too, One set please.... |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50261
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:01 am Post subject: |
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I would be interested in two sets as well.
Thanks much |
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EZ Gruv King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002 Posts: 8544 Location: Las Vegas
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:27 am Post subject: |
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In. _________________ Eric
1977 Deluxe Westfalia - 2.0L FI Type IV, Completely Original
Photographer for HotVWs, VolksWorld, AirMighty, VW Camper & Commercial, Hayburner, and more.
My Photography Page. |
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BellePlaine Samba Member
Joined: June 01, 2008 Posts: 477 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:18 am Post subject: |
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I'll take a set. _________________ '75 Riviera
Whether you are a novice or know your way around an ACVW, a day with Amskeptic is money well spent. My mechanical ability/knowledge/bus is always better after Colin visits.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/memberlist.php |
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BusThang Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2011 Posts: 60 Location: West Georgia
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Na-Nook Samba Member
Joined: April 02, 2014 Posts: 63 Location: GATLINBURG, Tn.
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject: shims |
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I'll take a set.
Thanks Jack |
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obx71super Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2012 Posts: 340 Location: Outer Banks NC
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Yep you can mark me down for 2 sets. Let me know and I'll send payment as soon as they are ready. Awesome when someone make a quality version that is better than the original part that is hard to get. Keep up the good work! _________________ 71 super auto stick basically original minus a couple resprays
73 Westy automatic with a 2 liter gex, soon to be a 1.8 liter Headflow masters
Newest Addition!! Solid straight 74 thing totally disassembled!! YEEEWWWW |
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TomWesty Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2007 Posts: 3482 Location: Wyoming,USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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I'm in as well. _________________ If you haven't bled on them, you haven't worked on them.
Visit: www.tomcoryell.com and check out my music! |
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Lil Lulu Samba Member
Joined: December 08, 2007 Posts: 1745 Location: Mouth of the Columbia
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I got the last set of the first run. They fit perfect. Shine like a new nickel. Made the angle locator from cardboard. (Low tec) _________________ '65 Beetle "Lil' Lulu"- Ruby Red
1600 stock from '71 bus
'72 Deluxe - Niagara Blue w/pastelwiess Camper Special 2L dual 40 Webers 002
'74 Hightop Weekender "Dixie" 1800 34 Del singles |
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ChipWrecked Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2012 Posts: 89 Location: SE PA
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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Folks,
This afternoon I received a new batch of shims. I know there are a few of you interested in a full set - so I just updated my old classified ad - and relisted them there. Even though production costs went up a little, I relisted at the same price as before.
I ask though, that due to this limited run, that you keep the order to one set for now. Make sure they meet your needs. Plus it lets a few others get a set.
If, at the end of the month some orders remained unclaimed, I'll PM those that requested more, and I'll eat the shipping.
Thanks folks. |
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dugfresh Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2012 Posts: 651 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:06 am Post subject: |
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I just did my brakes again... without shims. Money sent. Thanks for making these! _________________ 78 Riviera
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skills@eurocarsplus Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007 Posts: 16803 Location: sticksville, ct.
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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I got my shim set today. what a joke.
he should have charged more. these are like jewelry for brake pads and it's almost criminal that you will never see them.
I'm still gonna polish them anyway
they fit perfectly. dude, you rock! they would still be a bargain at twice the price.
thanks for all your effort. hopefully the people that ordered them will feel the same.
I hope you didn't have too many folks flake out on you. if you did, let me know and I will see how many more sets I need, then see how many I feel like hoarding
killer work, and much appreciated!
-don _________________
gprudenciop wrote: |
my reason for switching to subaru is my german car was turning chinese so i said fuck it and went japanese....... |
Jake Raby wrote: |
Thanks for the correction. I used to be a nice guy, then I ruined it by exposing myself to the public. |
Brian wrote: |
Also the fact that people are agreeing with Skills, it's a turn of events for samba history |
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