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geraldcrewcab Samba Member
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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Posted: Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:12 am Post subject: |
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damn, €928 for a tattered 53 clock...and I thought I was asking too much when some people refused to pay €700 for my restored one.
Glad that mine didn't sell anyways, might be a keeper, just waiting for the right bus . _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
52 Barndoor DLX Coachbuild project
55 Wolfsburg panel project, og paint Taubenblau L31
62 Dickholmer, custom color Seeblau L360
63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior |
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Again I am working on a customer's Deluxe clock.
my father completely disassembled the movement and fixed all the broken and missing bits
working to +- 30 seconds a day, still improving.
the faceplate was quite scratched from being on the shelf without glass for some time
but we decided to save the patina and I spoted it in at least 10 different shades of brownish/olive because of the fading from sunlight. Think it turned out pretty good.
found a 100% correct VDO replacement minute pointer after 4 months of searching.
next is building the missing parts of the housing and finishing everything off with fresh paint, NOS glass and a (perfect quality) chrome bezel from Ricardo. _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
52 Barndoor DLX Coachbuild project
55 Wolfsburg panel project, og paint Taubenblau L31
62 Dickholmer, custom color Seeblau L360
63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior |
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EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69832 Location: Phoenix Metro
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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Everett, I don't know what kind of work needs to be done to your clock, but I think there would be a way to safely post it to Europe, and possibly get it back to the US after restoration with somebody flying over to a big meet or so to pick it up in person and in hand luggage (also hopefully they will accept it as a vintage clock in the security/customs section ) I don't want to think about what a clock movement might look like for a safety guard...
My customer is from Hungary, only a few 100 kms so he will come to pick it up in person. Those balance springs in the movements are delicate stuff.
I will post further efforts this week. _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
52 Barndoor DLX Coachbuild project
55 Wolfsburg panel project, og paint Taubenblau L31
62 Dickholmer, custom color Seeblau L360
63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior |
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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tstracy39 Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2008 Posts: 3294 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2014 2:19 pm Post subject: |
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Are you trying to build a repro clock? Here's a tip, Porsche 914 fuel gauges are a cheap source of metal light socket holders. It would be a lot easier to make the housing in fiberglass, which would look exactly the same as metal from the outside once you paint it. _________________ Check my classifieds for kewl gauges:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?username=tstracy39
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I like your fork. |
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:29 am Post subject: |
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No, I am not repro-ing these clocks. this is an original DLX clock that was missing the housing, so we decided to build as close as possible correct cup for it from scratch, as the customer was desperately looking for a correct clock for his 54 Samba. there is a lot of VDO gauges out there for donor parts like the bulb holders, but to the best of my knowledge, the late 53 to early 55 clock housing cup is a one off design only. _________________ Hotrods, Fords, Veedubs and Triumph Twins !
52 Barndoor DLX Coachbuild project
55 Wolfsburg panel project, og paint Taubenblau L31
62 Dickholmer, custom color Seeblau L360
63 1500 Notch, og paint Rubin Rot L456
67 1500 Käfer, og paint Lotus weiß L282 w/red interior |
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52 deelux Samba Member
Joined: December 28, 2005 Posts: 73 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:15 am Post subject: |
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I've produced the artwork to print these faces. These can be supplied as a vinyl , or water slide to apply to your existing face.
I can also reproduce the metal dials and supply as a complete replacement part.
I am also looking at pad printing which replicate the original part exactly.
Anyway here are some proofs (which I'm currently tweeking).
PM me if interested.
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57 Ghia golde
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Jacco Verveer Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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53 and 51
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barnjunkie Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2004 Posts: 212 Location: london
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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karmanniak wrote: |
53 and 51
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Hi
Is the pod for the 53 clock original to the clock ?
if so could you take a photo of the rear
I would like to see the clock mounting positions
Cheers Trevor _________________ Luca Brasi's got nothing on me
54 rhd Judson super narrowed
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Jacco Verveer Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2016 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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not original to the clock
it deserved one |
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barnjunkie Samba Member
Joined: March 28, 2004 Posts: 212 Location: london
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Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:41 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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this looks to be the correct pod for the late dlx clock
screws in 10 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions
_________________ Luca Brasi's got nothing on me
54 rhd Judson super narrowed
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djfordmanjack Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2009 Posts: 2179 Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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RockStock Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2004 Posts: 3929 Location: England
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Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:59 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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Couple of Qs:
1) Any tips on removing the clock glass from the chrome trim?
Crimped in at 6 points.
2) Can anyone confirm the clock glass diameter, and thickness?
Probably the same as the speedo. _________________ -StockRocks- |
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RockStock Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2004 Posts: 3929 Location: England
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RockStock Samba Member
Joined: November 26, 2004 Posts: 3929 Location: England
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Posted: Fri Apr 08, 2022 4:02 am Post subject: Re: Barndoor Deluxe Clocks |
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I am missing these components for my 53-55 clock:
1. Long hand
2. Short hand
3. Centre button (late thicker version, no hole)
I think it’s just these 3 items anyway. Perhaps someone could confirm.
I’m thinking someone might be able to 3D print these for me now.
Obscure questions:
1. Is the hand (& button) from the same era speedo exactly the same as the clock long hand?
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The speedo cap should be identical, but not the pointer itself. the bore for the shaft needs reamed (1.25mm tbc) |
This is a 12/54 Speedo:
2. Is the short hand the same as the short hand from the earlier clock? What about the long hand?
This is a 3/52 clock I have. Note the slimmer centre button, with the hole.
If anyone can help with locating the hands and the button for my clock, please get in touch. _________________ -StockRocks- |
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