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Bruce
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2641154
Beware: Not for VW. These are too small for any VW bumper. Look at the profile showing the shape of the bumper they fit.
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bwaz
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The seller says "I think it's matching numbers", so it's likely not. Crotch coolers on a zwitter, NOT. At least the comment that they don't think it's the original engine is helpful to prospective buyer. Are those tail lights too high? Why an older rear bumper and correct front? Not the correct wipers.. or motor? It's no bargain price...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2653102 |
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wimkever
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| Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 2:39 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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The seller says "I think it's matching numbers", so it's likely not. Crotch coolers on a zwitter, NOT. At least the comment that they don't think it's the original engine is helpful to prospective buyer. Are those tail lights too high? Why an older rear bumper and correct front? Not the correct wipers.. or motor? It's no bargain price...
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2653102 |
But, but. It has A model Porsche breaks. Yes, breaks.
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finster
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| Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2023 4:20 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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^ yes, very sketchy blurb from an ex vw employee (28 years) who has owned the car for 55 years...you would expect him to know everything about that car and have the birth cert.
his ad for a 71 westfalla (sic) doesn't inspire confidence either
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Bruce
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2023 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2615650
Beware: These are NOT correct for any split or oval, and they will NOT fit!
Those quarters are for 59-60 only. The part of these quarter panels that connects to the panel above your knees is different so it won't line up.
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EverettB
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Zwitterkafer
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| Posted: Tue Dec 26, 2023 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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This manifold could actually be the real deal. If so, quite rare. I have the exact same manifold, a VW part that was supplied on a 1954 industrial engine.
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axel struwe
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axel struwe
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| Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2024 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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Is this bracket usually gold?
It doesn't look repainted to me |
this was a joke Everett.
For that price the bracket should be from gold |
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EverettB
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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Is this bracket usually gold?
It doesn't look repainted to me |
this was a joke Everett.
For that price the bracket should be from gold |
Hahaha, I understand now.
The price is insane, an NOS bumper should be included. 
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| Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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Hahaha, I understand now.
The price is insane, an NOS bumper should be included. |
Ay carumba! I don't usually criticize people's asking prices but this one is over the top :
$625 for a metal mounting bracket is big bucks... even if it's NOS and a rare.
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finster
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:35 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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there's a 52 crotch cooler cabrio for sale on a facebook group and the birth cert is baffling...
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type4split
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:33 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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On the convertible, I’m sure it’s a miss print on the mfg date. Is there something else strange I’m missing ?
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finster
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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so if the manufacturing year is an error did it take from february to august to make a cabrio? if you've paid for this info and it has this obvious an error wouldn't you ask for a correct one? I would.
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Martin Southwell
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| Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2024 10:55 am Post subject: Re: Official whine/discussion about Split cars/parts for sale |
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These certificates regularly contain mistakes, as they are put together by humans - a subject that's been covered on Samba before. They've previously sent me a correct version when a mistake has been pointed out.
And yes, 6 months does sound a long time, but I've had something similar with a very early Mk1 Golf Cabrio. Who knows what went on at the time? |
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