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Miklo ¡Chale!
Joined: August 27, 2008 Posts: 2058 Location: Antelope Valley, Ca
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Neck Mirrors |
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My original plastic seal hooded Alberts have been on a few daily driver cars since I got them for a great price NOS. They are still in great shape.
Yes, the originals are so much better. I was able to pop out the old plastic seal a few months ago to tighten the head. It didn't crack still!
However, finding good original swan neck arms, good luck. They are hens teeth. Most are pitted and long gone. _________________ ✠Miklo✠
'55 Type1 "Ozma"
'66 Type1 "Charlotte" RIP
Antelope Valley's Mobile Air-Cooled Guru
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As I remember it, lowriding was not one of the criteria that Adolf gave to Dr. Porsche... |
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tisius Samba Member
Joined: July 11, 2011 Posts: 1570 Location: Rotterdam,NL (+Chicago,IL)
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Posted: Sun Nov 03, 2019 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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53 0val wrote: |
That's a Bummer. The Repos never last. |
I like original stuff better as well, but I think this time the repo's are here to stay...still around and cheap.
Now that is a bummer right there _________________ 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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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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alansvwTwinCab Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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c21darrel ..thank you, Thanks a huge help. Yes the whitish gaskets were fitted on the mirror just not clear. I guessing the large springs are used to add pressure onto the mirror face. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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alansvwTwinCab Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Sydney, Australia
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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alansvwTwinCab Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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You cannot see that well on photo but one nut head is broken which I'll noe get fixed. The other issue is the cup on the arm does not fit through the mirror hole and I cannot see that it just pulls away when nut is removed, maybe I need to use more muscle. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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Miklo ¡Chale!
Joined: August 27, 2008 Posts: 2058 Location: Antelope Valley, Ca
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:33 am Post subject: |
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From what i remember from installing my OG hooded alberts to the mirror arms... They attach with a screw and a spring to keep tension on the mirror head... Nothing spectacular or strange about it. _________________ ✠Miklo✠
'55 Type1 "Ozma"
'66 Type1 "Charlotte" RIP
Antelope Valley's Mobile Air-Cooled Guru
Dr OnHolliday wrote: |
As I remember it, lowriding was not one of the criteria that Adolf gave to Dr. Porsche... |
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alansvwTwinCab Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 164 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:33 am Post subject: rebuilding Albert Mirrors |
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I have collected over 10 years two sets of Albert Swan neck mirrors to make up one good set. Unfortunately I only had one complete unit which when I sent away to be chromed and have some knocks massaged out, the chromer took it apart and I am having a lot of trouble working out just how the mirror head goes on. Sounds simple but I'm stumped. I've searched for a drawing or instructions but have not found any. If anyone has some photos showing the parts in order etc it would be a great help.
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59RAIDER Samba Member
Joined: April 24, 2013 Posts: 83 Location: Alamogordo NM
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Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Picked up a Left side Swan neck mirror for 160 from a individual in Europe - not a repop had some serious pitting issues but still thought it was a solid deal. |
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FRK Samba Member
Joined: December 09, 2002 Posts: 2652 Location: Orange county, CA
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PapaG1954 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Fort Lauderdale,Fl.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Mirrors |
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PapaG1954 wrote: |
So, if a pair of Albert Swans cost $180, would they be real or fake? |
Just got my answer. Real ones are $700-$900. Whew! |
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53 0val Samba Professor
Joined: July 03, 2003 Posts: 11396 Location: Irvine, CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Albert Swan Mirrors |
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PapaG1954 wrote: |
So, if a pair of Albert Swans cost $180, would they be real or fake? |
Fake. Randy may have originals that he sells, but I've not seen them. You couldn't touch a set of NOS originals for twice that amount. _________________ "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away." Dobee, Dobee, Do |
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PapaG1954 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Fort Lauderdale,Fl.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:20 pm Post subject: Albert Swan Mirrors |
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So, if a pair of Albert Swans cost $180, would they be real or fake? |
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PapaG1954 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2007 Posts: 73 Location: Fort Lauderdale,Fl.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:17 pm Post subject: Albert Swan Mirrors |
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53 0val wrote: |
I saw the repro mirrors today at the Toy and Lit show. They are really good. Randy is taking orders as we speak. |
53, Are you saying the mirrors Randy sells are reproductions, or does he sell both repro and the real deal? |
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totof Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2004 Posts: 54 Location: Grenoble - France
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 6:34 am Post subject: Albert mirror for Low Light Ghia |
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And what do you think about ALBERT style replacing 'goose neck' mirror for LowLight Ghia ? do you have some tricks ? |
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53 0val Samba Professor
Joined: July 03, 2003 Posts: 11396 Location: Irvine, CA
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Here is a perfect example of a fake that can't compare to the original. I saw these at the Lax Toy and Lit show on Chris Morley's table. Total fake. No definition.......terrible finish.....typical casting. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=134353 _________________ "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away." Dobee, Dobee, Do |
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Thornton EMPI Guru
Joined: August 27, 2001 Posts: 2107 Location: Portland to AZ back to Portland
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Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2005 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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53 0val wrote: |
Bring on the fakes. Nothing can compare to the originals. |
Exactly _________________ Thornton |
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