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PostPosted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 5:56 pm    Post subject: OMNA-AUTO INC. Reply with quote

Anyone ever hear of OMNA-AUTO Inc. in Seattle, WA? Or Gerard Coach?

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I have just unearthed some molds I believe came from their production line...
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 06, 2010 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are they the Oldbug roadster and pickup truck, by any chance? That'd be great if they were, put them back in production, and not only would the Volksrod crowd jump for joy, but people who wanted a nostalgic advertising vehicle for their business would have a great albeit non-weathertight alternative to a BGW conversion on a bug, a PT Cruiser or an HHR.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually, I have several dozen molds. I have the standard bug eye, wide eye, and one piece baja kits. I also have the molds for several stock fender styles... even the square headlight ones. I have molds for empi style hoods and a smooth hood. I have the "bug box" to make the sedan delivery on a bug body.... and yes, I have the molds for the rumble seat roadster and the oldbug truck. I also have the molds for the flat fenders! I even have the molds for this kit:

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I'm still in the midst of sorting this out, but the plan is to find a shop to contract a few runs of pieces.... after we catalog what all is there. Any requests?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beladona_13 wrote:
Actually, I have several dozen molds. I have the standard bug eye, wide eye, and one piece baja kits. I also have the molds for several stock fender styles... even the square headlight ones. I have molds for empi style hoods and a smooth hood. I have the "bug box" to make the sedan delivery on a bug body.... and yes, I have the molds for the rumble seat roadster and the oldbug truck. I also have the molds for the flat fenders! I even have the molds for this kit:

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I'm still in the midst of sorting this out, but the plan is to find a shop to contract a few runs of pieces.... after we catalog what all is there. Any requests?


I may be interested in an Oldbug truck, as may a young friend of mine who's not a Samba member.

Did you by any chance buy the shovelnosed Baja Bug on Ruby Avenue in Eugene, Oregon as a stock-height green car resembling a weathered former showcar about 4 years ago?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did you say Gerard Coach? Aren't they the ones who made a VW-based sports car kit resembling an Allard K1 roadster (the "Tiger") and a Jaguar XKSS replica for VW or front-engine V6/V8 power? (the "Lion") and some non-VW kits?
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 1:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes they are the Jaguar kit builders.... but they seem to have disappeared around 1985.

The bug pictured was for reference only. I only have the molds, not the car.

Once I get them all cataloged I'll post pics.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 3:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I finally got around to taking pictures of the molds I acquired. There are some really cool pieces and some I cannot identify! I count just under 90 pieces... pics are here:

http://s163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/Beladona_1...9-25-2010/
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you have any pics of the Gerard Coach molds? (hopefully the Tiger molds are there, that'd be great to have another classic roadster-style VW kit car, even in a limited run)
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 2:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No, sorry... I wish! I only have the VW castoffs from when they switched to Gerard Coach. Here is a complete inventory:

OMNA AUTO INC. MOLD INVENTORY
9-25-2010

HOODS:

BUG EYE BAJA -2
WIDE EYE BAJA -2
STANDARD -1
EMPI STYLE -1
WEDGE BODY-1
STANDARD BUG EMPI STYLE -1
STANDARD BUG SMOOTH -1
HOOD REINFORCEMENT -1
EMPI UNDER-HOOD INSERTS FOR MOLD MAKING -1 PAIR



FRONT BITS:

BUG EYE BAJA APRON -2
WIDE EY BAJA APRON -3
WEDGE BODY APRON -1
ODD BUG EYE BAJA APRON W/O LIGHTS -1



REAR BITS:

SINGLE SCOOP SHORTY DECKLID -1
TWIN SCOOP SHORTY DECKLID -2
LARGE SINGLE SCOOP SHORTY DECKLID -1
STANDARD BAJA REAR VALANCE -1



CUT BODY FENDERS:


WIDE EYE FRONT FENDERS -2 PAIR
BUG EYE FRONT FENDERS -2 PAIR
WEDGE BODY FRONT FENDERS -2 PAIR
STANDARD BAJA REAR FENDERS -1 PAIR
FLAT BACK BAJA FENDERS -2 PAIR
WIDE FLAT BACK FENDERS -2 PAIR



STANDARD BUG FENDERS:

EARLY FRONT W/ FLARED LIP -2 PAIR
LATE FRONT W/ FLARED LIP -1 PAIR
SQUARE HEADLAMP FENDERS -1 PAIR
STANDARD REAR FENDERS - 1 PAIR
1" WIDER (?) REAR FENDERS -1 PAIR
LATE FLARED LIP REAR FENDERS -1 PAIR
(APPEAR TO BE FOR 73 UP TAIL LAMPS)
3" WIDER (?) REAR FENDERS - 1 PAIR



LARGE MOLDS:

BUG BOX -5 PIECES
SHELL
SIDE PODS -L & R
REAR DOOR INSERT
ENGINE COMPARTMENT INSERT

ONE PIECE WIDE EYE BAJA FRONT CLIP



ODDITIES:

CLASS 12 (?) HOOD
CLASS 12 SIDE PANELS - L & R
OLDBUG RUMBLE SEAT ROADSTER HOOD -1
(STILL HAS LAST HOOD INSIDE!)
(ALSO KNOWN AS A 1912 RENAULT REPLICA)
OLDBUG TRUCK HOOD -1
(1910 FORD TRUCK REPLICA)
OLDBUG FENDERS -4
OLDBUG FENDER INSERT -1
REAR BUG APRON W/O CUT OUTS -1
REAR AIR SCOOP -1
REAR DECKLID SPOILER -1
VISOR FOR STANDARD BUG -1
NARROW SEAT -1
(DON'T THINK THIS IS A MOLD)
WHALE TAIL SPOILER -1
(NOT A MOLD)


MYSTERY BITS:

WINDOW FRAME? -1
COWL REINFORCEMENT? -1
SUPER BEETLE SUN VISORS? -2
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:14 am    Post subject: molds Reply with quote

A friend of mine has just aquired these molds from Beladona and we are looking for any information at all on Omna Autos. Pictures of finished cars/trucks, ads, brochures, building instructions, anything at all. I'd like to get going on on the C-cab truck but have only the one front 3/4 profile picture to work from, so a lot at this point is just guess work. To repeat any info at all regarding the Conpany, the kits , or the person/people who started/continued the work would be very appreciated. Thanks all. John Ware 970-872-4804 or [email protected]
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 2:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are these the same kits/molds as the ones from DOMUS or BGW ?


From The BIG guide to Kit and Specialty cars....


They were based in Kirkland Washington. In the mid 70s they were called Omna-Auto and was owned by industrial designer Alan Gerard and his sons. In 1977 they changed their names to Gerard Coach and started selling a Wilton Tiger replica.

Then it just goes on about a few other things his was into
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What side pod molds do you have? What style?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i dig the bus box
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi guys,

Rescued a 70 bug this past weekend. It had been put into a garage in 1983 and hasn’t been driven since.

Along with the bug was a new, never install Omna-Auto Bug Box kit. I haven’t had a chance to wash it yet because it’s below freezing here in Indiana still.
It has the assy manual, drawings, wood parts, engine lid, rear window and all in good shape. I’m still looking for the hardware kit in the owner’s garage.

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Anyone interested in this give me a yell.

Jim
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 1:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

any info. on these bug box kits out there? Are they worth getting? I know of one & was thinking about getting it......
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 5:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also found the hardware kit for the bug box, so it looks like I have the entire setup.

I sat the bug box on the back of the car and took a picture for ya.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd like to have one just for the COOL FACTOR. Cool
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like the ford pickup myself.... cool
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone need a really cool box car? Wink

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