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originalo Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Germany
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:36 am Post subject: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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Today in local newspaper "Westdeutsche Zeitung": The industrial estate in Wülfrath/Germany which contains some of the ancient HEBMULLER production halls was sold and all will totally be demolished for the erection of new halls.
On the occasion of the beforelast international Karosserie-Hebmuller meeting Aug. 23 and 24, 2014 organised by the Hebmuller family the comunity had had the occasion to visit the old production sites where the famous Hebmuller convertible was built. Some pics of that happening attached.
The new project:
The unforgettable visit on the original production site Aug. 23, 2014:
Klaus Hebmuller explaining how the ancient production was organised in one of the halls where the Hebmuller convertible was built:
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wheel607 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:07 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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Looks like it was used for other "newer" things in the past. WOW, just WOW! |
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7951 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:42 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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_________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect... |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:07 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory will be scrapped |
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… all good things, come to an end, at some point - that's progress - z _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Texas
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originalo Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Germany
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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The orga team recreated the 1949 pic on the very same spot (compare with previous post from german krew ) on the occasion of the International Hebmüller-Karosserietreffen in 2014:
Some more period shots from the factory:
The huge Siempelkamp press that pressed the rear heb decklid in one punch!
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Hacksaw-BoB Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2009 Posts: 778 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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_________________ Hacksaw BoB
http://www.VintageVolkswagenModels.com
Collector of Vintage VW Toys
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originalo Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 10:51 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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The demolition of the ancient Hebmuller factory has definately begun as per yesterday´s newspaper article :
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7951 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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you could sell bits of factory rubble as souvenirs like they did with the berlin wall...just a thought _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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Steve in NJ Samba Member
Joined: March 23, 2006 Posts: 51 Location: Union, NJ
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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I would be interested in a few bricks too.
Steve in NJ |
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type4split Samba Member
Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 681 Location: Hamilton, Indiana
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Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:44 pm Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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The equipment is amazing. Siempelkamp Presses are eye candy. I work in a industry that uses 2500 ton presses. Siempelkamp Still comes up in conversation. I’d assume they are still on business. _________________ '67 deluxe bus w/the little windows
'52 beetle
'55 convertible
'50-something convertible (*need ribbed 'vert quarter panel )
'63 "milo" beetle
Part, parts and more parts |
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finster Samba Member
Joined: May 26, 2012 Posts: 7951 Location: north o' the border
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:29 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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they have branched out and seem to be doing well
https://www.siempelkamp.com/en/ _________________ "we're here on Earth to fart around" kurt vonnegut
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andybla Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2014 Posts: 630 Location: BE
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:21 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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Look what i found when ggl'ing after "siempelkamp press automotive"
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Two Glove Boxes Samba Member
Joined: March 03, 2005 Posts: 838 Location: Texas
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peter schepens Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2003 Posts: 1014 Location: belgium Caesars camp
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:13 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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I got the news today that dozers and cranes are on the move. Soon all is gone for ever. Got a live report from the factoryground in a video call.. can not share it as not recorded. The factory as known today( yesterday) was built after the big fire on 23 july 1949.
Greetings. _________________ Zelensis, glassfibre body made in Belgium , disigned and built on a VW platform About 25 body's built.
Hebmuller info wanted for http://www.hebmueller-registry.com/home.html |
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originalo Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:49 am Post subject: Re: Ancient Hebmuller factory in Wülfrath/Germany will be scrapped |
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Another newspaper feature, dd Oct. 27,2021. Former plant workers were visiting the ex-Hebmuller/then Ford industrial area before it will be completely demolished/extincted.
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