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dave1 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2003 Posts: 477 Location: United Kingdom, London
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:59 am Post subject: Original split wings |
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Ok guys I'm having my split beetle restored. The wings apart from passenger side are original the other an early oval. The guy carrying out resto is having a night mare. Is it worth carrying on with them or get repro type. I think the lips all need replacing. I have purchased the lips & need welding. How difficult are these to do?
Any feed back would be great especially if someone has restored there split wings
Thanks for you help Dave |
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robbiecanter Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Gig Harbor, Wa.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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It really depends on their condition and how much you're will to put in.. but if it were me, seeing how half are oval fenders anyways, I would wait for Gerson at Klassifab to finish his new rear fenders and buy a whole set of 4 from him. _________________ 52' Split
64' Bug-turbo
68' Notch
84' westfalia 1.8t
87' 4runner
91' 2.9 vr6 coupe |
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Martin Southwell Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2010 Posts: 971 Location: Bath, England
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Truth is that none of the repro wings are perfect, whichever type you choose. If you PM me, I'll put you in touch with someone here in the UK who has fitted Gerson front wings on their expensive restoration, and they'll be able to provide you with an accurate appraisal. Based on this, I doubt you'll find that Gerson wings are the panacea you are looking for.
Can you provide us with pictures of what you have? |
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robbiecanter Samba Member
Joined: October 16, 2005 Posts: 63 Location: Gig Harbor, Wa.
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Yup, that's the truth! Especially that every body is going to be slightly different.. but they might be a better starting point. Theres some new info/pics on Jason's 47' resurrection build thread. Last few pages. _________________ 52' Split
64' Bug-turbo
68' Notch
84' westfalia 1.8t
87' 4runner
91' 2.9 vr6 coupe |
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sled Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 6171
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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fix the originals. _________________ drive your split. |
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challomoner Samba Member
Joined: October 13, 2010 Posts: 1195 Location: IRELAND
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 2:18 am Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Matt keene in uk is worth a shout. When I had my 1950 it needed repairs to 3 wings/fenders, I was in touch with matt at the time and he was enthusiastic about taking the project on. |
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tisius Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:44 am Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Martin Southwell wrote: |
Based on this, I doubt you'll find that Gerson wings are the panacea you are looking for.
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hi Martin,
I haven't seen a Gerson repro split or oval fender in real-live yet, so I'm curious; could you please share with us why you come to that conclusion? _________________ drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
.... if it ain't dutch, it ain't much! |
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Martin Southwell Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2010 Posts: 971 Location: Bath, England
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Posted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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It's not my conclusion, as I've never bought any Gerson wings, and that is why I offered to put this person in touch with somebody who has, as I know that they have had unresolvable issues with them. I don't think it fair for me to make comments 2nd hand on this forum.
Gerson heater channels I can comment on, as I have bought these, but wont be fitting them to my car, especially as I now have nice items from Virtanen panels, which are excellent in every respect. It's a shame, as with a little extra effort, Gerson could get things right. |
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mbliss13 Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2013 Posts: 45 Location: Santa Clara, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Jason Wrenn is currently doing complete metal restoration on my 1951 standard. If you click on the link below it will take you to a gallery. Click on one of the photos to open the gallery then you can scroll through all 20 or so photos. You can see the gerson split fenders mounted to my split. According to Jason, the only thing that needed slight adjustment were the mounting holes. All else seems to fit ok, with body lines matching the apron.
I have heard that the shape is a bit different from the originals....at first glance I see that the outer wheel arch looks a bit flatter than the originals, but I am not sure of what else.
The link:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=345652902699250&id=100017636285804
If I have time, I will insert some photos into the gallery.
Cheers,
Mike _________________ 1951 Standard Beetle (German Delivery)
1954 Beetle, L275 Light Beige Survivor
1960 Beetle Convertible, L41 Black
1962 Beetle, L87 Pearl White with Judson/1200 power
1967 Beetle, L282 Lotus White |
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tisius Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 6:56 am Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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looking at the pictures, they look nice to me with a tight fit; they look like a good alternative for original split front fenders (which are not that easy to find locally nowadays).
So I don't know what point I'm missing here. Oh well. _________________ drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
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dave1 Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2003 Posts: 477 Location: United Kingdom, London
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:12 am Post subject: Re: Original split wings |
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Hi guys,
The guy restoring the fenders is carrying on with the refurbishment of the original fenders. The difficulties he faced was that the curved part where the section attaches to the body had some rust issues. He is now making good progress. I'll see if I can get hold of some pictures
Thanks guys for your help & comments |
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