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RandyV Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2019 Posts: 357 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:23 am Post subject: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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So in my number checking angst, and after having my car for a few days already, I totally forgot to check aprons. So looks like my 56 has had aprons replaced with later units.
I don’t care for myself, but since the rest of the car is quite true, want to eventually get proper aprons for it. Any suggestions?
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Volksvr6gti Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2019 Posts: 298 Location: Jacksonville
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:39 am Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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Wolfparts.com or www.autocrafteng.co.uk |
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RandyV Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2019 Posts: 357 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:48 pm Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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Thank you! (Or of course swap meets, shows, etc). I actually kinda like the front setup latch/catch & honestly might keep but would still look for a 4 and throw it in the rafters. But “H” I’d definitely like to have just…cuz…well what the “H”. |
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56Cabrio Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2008 Posts: 1896 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:54 pm Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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RandyV wrote: |
Thank you! (Or of course swap meets, shows, etc). I actually kinda like the front setup latch/catch & honestly might keep but would still look for a 4 and throw it in the rafters. But “H” I’d definitely like to have just…cuz…well what the “H”. |
A front H apron would latch the same as you have now.
I would also put the bumper supports back on before your bumpers start getting wonky. You will have to drill out the holes but i think its worth the time. Very nice Oval you have.
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RandyV Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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Thanks!! I didn’t catch that it’s same. (When I looked up some aprons I wasn’t seeing the 4 bolt pattern). But looks good. I will probably at least get the em in my possession as it’ll only put value in the car!
And did you mean the overriders?? TBH I hadn’t caught that before you mentioned it. Though I will say I went without (*with* extended homemade brackets) on my ‘63 for about 7 years before I sold it and they never budged. But still a sturdy touch I’ll try for, for sure! (Thanks again!)
(Also hopefully not an anathema if I just “drill” holes vs looking for some other fenders that have them. |
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56Cabrio Samba Member
Joined: May 22, 2008 Posts: 1896 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:16 am Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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#22 is an overrider #23 is a support bracket. The holes for the support bracket get grommets so you have room for minor error. Always sketchy drilling holes on a painted car though. If it doesn’t bother you leave as is , as long as your happy with your car thats all that matters to be honest.
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aa390392 Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2007 Posts: 3602 Location: So.Cal
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:01 pm Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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Randy you need to do your home work on apron installation.
Drilling out spot welds, precise drill holes, has value if you do it right...do it wrong and its just a hacked POS Do more searches.
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RandyV Samba Member
Joined: November 23, 2019 Posts: 357 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: 4 finger and “H” aprons for ‘56..…. |
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Thanks guys! Ya, that's what I meant on those. (supports for sure) Funny thing...I had holes on my old '63 and I purposely made bracket extensions so I never ran the supports so I always had empty holes there. Now I've got the opposite problem....LOL!! (Double Murphy's law)
And I'd DEFINITELY not try welding in new aprons myself. (I know a couple of talented welders anyway). But, again, I'm in no rush to change them as I plan to die with this car in my posession now and I'll just keep an eye out at shows, meets, swapmeets, etc. until I find some and at least *acquire* them so I can feel content about the purist in me.
(That'll be about the time it gets stolen or hit by a bus & rendered a total loss, right? LOL)
Thanks again guys!! (thumbsup)
My old vacant holes ----->
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