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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Whoa check this front Pomona Catron frame on eBay ...... it’s at $1,075.00 and has just had 2 days left on the auction. Glad I got my stash of these frames still definitely a good investment. Now Ya’all know what California frame to look for now
_________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4189 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Someone enlighten me, what's the big deal with Catron Pomona frames? I remember going to the Pomona swapmeet and someone had tons of them, both metal and plastic for about $10 each. Didn't really care for them. Heck it's Pomona! _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 7:42 am Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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From a sellers point of view I feel it’s because of the increase in the wanted ads for this frame so everyone wants it now but Most likely tho a few buyers bidding on it want it bad and can’t wait for a good deal on one. I have an insane amount of Catron frames now never paid more than $75 for a single perfect condition frame for the late frames and up $1k for the very early 50’s frames. I only want them because that’s where I’m from ... graduated Garey high in 85 so the Pomona Swapmeet is pretty much my
Backyard sooooo “stay outta my backyard”
Ok soooooo it’s now over $1700 with a day left to bid and as expected a few more Catron frames just popped up on eBay
_________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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EverettB wrote: |
I predict a massive influx of Catron frames on eBay now, probably a bunch with insane Buy-It-Now prices too. |
YES ..... there are now a total of 6 catron frames on eBay now _________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
"STAY OUTTA MY BACKYARD !!! " |
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ALLWAGONS Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2000 Posts: 4189 Location: Pasadena CA/DTLA soon China
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Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Someone just dropped Da Bomb! $185
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2458305 _________________ I'd be UNSTOPPABLE if not for Law Enforcement and PHYSICS.
I recycle old cars and parts, other than when I rot, that's as Green as I am going to get.
Thanks to my Tesla driving neighbors, I feel more relaxed driving my SUBURBAN and old VW's.
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69823 Location: Phoenix Metro
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obnoxiousblue Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2007 Posts: 2940 Location: East Northport, NY
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Been watching a long while now for anything from JC Friar Volkswagen in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. I understand it'll likely never pop up.
But does anyone perhaps have a photo even of a decklid decal for the dealer I can replicate? _________________ Mike
1964 Beetle
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OvalinAz Samba Mini Tech
Joined: June 09, 2009 Posts: 1076 Location: AZ
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Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:49 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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theres a dude on facebook doing this, i contacted him to make some and was kinda bummed when he showed me how he does it, new blank metal frame with the smooth decal in the boxes. not my thing as I thought it was a cast frame. these look like they are made like the guy on FB was making them. 185 is crazy if thats how they were made. _________________ Dad's 4/55 Oval
8/56 Oval
5/64 French Notchback
12/62 French 11 Window Bus
Wedge VW
Pandraggers C.C. |
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stale air Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2007 Posts: 5152 Location: Senoia Ga, formally NorCal
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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OvalinAz wrote: |
theres a dude on facebook doing this, i contacted him to make some and was kinda bummed when he showed me how he does it, new blank metal frame with the smooth decal in the boxes. not my thing as I thought it was a cast frame. these look like they are made like the guy on FB was making them. 185 is crazy if thats how they were made. |
Yup, I looked into it, and was also stoked, until I saw they were stickers, and like you said for a mere $185. _________________ WANTED: Henry Veale Santa Rosa plate frames
WANTED: Brittsan Motors Fresno plate frames
WANTED: Any Georgia plate frames
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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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A couple frames this week. The Stan Carlson no logo’ed frame needs to be added to the list since that style isn’t listed
_________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
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MuzzcoVW Samba Member
Joined: February 21, 2018 Posts: 1474 Location: Westfield, MA.
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2021 5:41 am Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Has anyone ever come across one for, or was familiar with Burton Hicks VW in Westfield Massachusetts? I'd love to fine some memorabilia from my old local dealership. |
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restojohnny Samba Member
Joined: February 13, 2004 Posts: 2764 Location: SPLITSVILLE , SON !!!!
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Another rare early ribbed frame from Downtown Imports in Los Angeles this one has both Porsche and VW logos ..... again this one isn’t listed so please add this photo brotha Everett
_________________ ** HELL YEAH I'LL SELL IT TO YOU**
O.G. POMONA VULTURE
$$ SWAPMEET MAFIA $$
53 LHD, LH cargo door standard kombi
54 Pre-A Porsche
55 oval ribbed door non-semiphore
56 semiphore ragtop
63 notchback (work in progress)
67 OG black paint beetle sedan empi accessorized
67 original Empi GTV beetle convertible !!
67 euro squareback
67 deluxe walkthru (work in progress)
67 convertible ghia (work in progress)
"STAY OUTTA MY BACKYARD !!! " |
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janerick3 Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2006 Posts: 1879 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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unitedracing wrote: |
Has anyone ever come across one for, or was familiar with Burton Hicks VW in Westfield Massachusetts? I'd love to fine some memorabilia from my old local dealership. |
The Westfield dealership operated under several names over the years.
Without having post-1969 dealer directories handy, here goes:
- Burgess-Hicks VW, 1964-~68, dealership opened 04 November 1964
- Burton-Hicks VW ~1968-74
- Westfield VW ~1974-88
-- Bob Sheehan's ~1974-76
-- Kantany's ~1976-1988, dealership closed 24 August 1988 _________________ Thanks,
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El Guero Samba Member
Joined: January 03, 2004 Posts: 1197 Location: I.E. Y-QUE
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Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 11:49 am Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Looking for a National City BROWN MOTORS frame. Thanks _________________ Praise the Lowered... |
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noah2burchell Samba Member
Joined: September 04, 2012 Posts: 147 Location: morristown tennessee
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Posted: Mon May 03, 2021 7:06 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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I am looking for Northgate VW frames as well as Risacher Motors frames, or items that are related to these dealerships. |
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Daytr1pper87 Samba Member
Joined: June 14, 2019 Posts: 3 Location: Tennessee
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Posted: Sat May 15, 2021 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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Looking for a C&T Volkswagen, INC. frame from Johnson City, TN
As well as any other Tennessee or Michigan frame |
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Dave Samba Elder
Joined: July 11, 2002 Posts: 2693 Location: The Forest Moon of Endor, in the Redwoods
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Posted: Sun May 16, 2021 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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my 57 hardtop Beetle was delivered to St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada, and all I have been able to find is the dealership, incorporated in December 1956, called Import Motors, Ltd. Researching the Samba, all I have found is a paper document showing transportation costs from Port Of Entry Toronto to St. Johns...does anyone know if they even made license plate frames, and if so, if anyone has one would they be willing to let go of it? _________________ 2003 Samba Chummie Winner- Best Story
"Those that matter, don't mind,
and those that mind, don't matter" |
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Terry Tracy Samba Member
Joined: November 06, 2004 Posts: 1 Location: San Francisco, CA
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Posted: Tue May 18, 2021 9:01 am Post subject: Re: Plate Frame List and Dealer Discussion |
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I'm looking to buy one or two license plate frames from the Klein Foreman dealership in Van Nuys, CA. Restored or restorable.
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