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« Reply #60 on: February 02, 2008, 22:15:46 pm »

here's two.
what you reckon?

Hmmmmm interesting - not totally convinced though  Wink Smiley
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« Reply #61 on: February 02, 2008, 22:32:00 pm »

Danny, I scanned all through these posts. Not one has asked you "Where in Nevada you will be relocating to?"
With your skills, I'd be there for classes, if you would offer them.
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« Reply #62 on: February 02, 2008, 23:09:21 pm »

 hey rick, WHAT! and leave the computor. After superbowl, told girlfriend I'd watch it with here and here Boy ,what a role change,she tell's me what happening.
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« Reply #63 on: February 02, 2008, 23:13:57 pm »

carson city,near reno/tahoe area I'd like maybe this summer,try for about 10 people. I will have some project's started, so you could have stuff anywhere from start to finish.
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« Reply #64 on: February 03, 2008, 00:42:50 am »

hey rick, WHAT! and leave the computor. After superbowl, told here I'd watch it with here,Boy what a role change,she tell's me what happening.

Step AWAY from the keyboard! Wink
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« Reply #65 on: February 27, 2008, 20:06:03 pm »

Hey Danny, I thought of an idea for you, though not exactly sheet metal. I was reading Deano's article in the latest HVWs about pedal rebuilding and he mentions some chromoly clutch hooks that Fumio Fukaya used to make. Bet you could make up a batch and sell them to the racers through the Samba. I would buy one. Just a thought.

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« Reply #66 on: February 28, 2008, 15:14:21 pm »

very good idea did the same thing on my car but 5/16 longer for more leverage haven use it yet, I hope it work's. thank's for the idea
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« Reply #67 on: May 01, 2008, 06:38:59 am »

Can someone post a link for The Samba ad on those dash grilles? I might be needing a set.
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« Reply #68 on: May 03, 2008, 01:35:17 am »

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« Reply #69 on: May 03, 2008, 02:17:09 am »

hey danny, how bout those ragtop peices, theyre selling on ebay and the samba for goob money, not the holes, just the mechanicals, $450+. and you already have a pattern. so hurry the fuck up
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« Reply #70 on: May 04, 2008, 23:40:50 pm »

Guy's do you mean grill insert's that are flat no slot's If so very do'able. I like doing small stuff so if the trend's die, Im not setting on alot of time and inventory, About 8-10 years ago I did some bowaka repo roof racks all tig welded tube's all fish mouthed , well now I'm setting on the mother load of roof rack bit's and piece's. any body need roof rack clamp's

Hey Danny,
Could you send me some pics of the clamps? I might be interested in them.

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« Reply #71 on: November 26, 2008, 21:32:32 pm »

Hey Danny - How about doin a repair section for this area  Huh It would sell like hot cakes over here in europe Wink Smiley
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« Reply #72 on: November 27, 2008, 02:31:26 am »

hey danny, still can't fiind your shop, I know it right across the street from all the cat houses... oops, I mean adult relaxation venues...hmmm... Get ready for lots of " How bought i just bring my car to you and drop it off""....Call me , I want to make rear my apron removable... bill
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« Reply #73 on: December 02, 2008, 17:47:14 pm »

Here is something I've been makeing for wolfsburg west for about 8-9 years. I make some everymonth if you guys know anybody, Thanks
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« Reply #74 on: December 02, 2008, 22:12:42 pm »

'67 valances

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« Reply #75 on: December 03, 2008, 01:26:34 am »

Hey Danny - How about doin a repair section for this area  Huh It would sell like hot cakes over here in europe Wink Smiley

Hey any thoughts on this one Danny Huh Smiley
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« Reply #76 on: December 03, 2008, 08:52:00 am »

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« Reply #77 on: December 03, 2008, 15:37:05 pm »

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« Reply #78 on: December 03, 2008, 16:01:11 pm »

Can someone post a link for The Samba ad on those dash grilles? I might be needing a set.

They're sweet. I too would like to know where to get them. Who's got the link??

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« Reply #79 on: December 03, 2008, 22:05:06 pm »

The answer to your queation lies in your avatar pic...

ANYTHING Ghia is better than most of what is available today...

Wolf does some nice sections, but mostly lo-light,for ezcample the nostril sectoins are a pain to repair
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« Reply #80 on: December 03, 2008, 22:31:04 pm »

I would like to see solid dash grille inserts with two 2 1/6" gauge holes side by side, or perhaps no holes at all.
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« Reply #81 on: December 05, 2008, 03:56:13 am »

Try Bill and Steves in Downey for those grilles.   562 -923-3251.
 Far as I know they have them or at least can get them they have them usually.
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« Reply #82 on: December 06, 2008, 09:11:56 am »

how about an support bar like this or the one you did on that white 67



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« Reply #83 on: December 10, 2008, 04:38:14 am »

Some good quality repo vert decklids. Stamp the louvers in the original skin instead of welding them in.

I have a fellow club member that is now repopping "W" decklids. Sedan and convertibles, with and without rainguards. 50-52, 53-55 and 56-57. Check out the ad on the Samba.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=640835

Real nice quality.

Let me know if anyone has any questions.

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« Reply #84 on: December 10, 2008, 05:38:10 am »

Can someone post a link for The Samba ad on those dash grilles? I might be needing a set.

They're sweet. I too would like to know where to get them. Who's got the link??


heres a link to the guy that makes the dash grills Ask For John Alba at  info@grumpysmetal.com
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« Reply #85 on: December 10, 2008, 18:17:00 pm »

Those would be nice if they didn't have the vertical grilles!! I know AssHull would buy a pair Wink
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« Reply #86 on: December 10, 2008, 18:18:17 pm »

The guy will make you one any way you want them Zach. When I talked to him it was $100 each for a custom one.

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« Reply #87 on: January 22, 2009, 00:06:15 am »

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here you go zach - this is the section I mean  Wink Smiley
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« Reply #88 on: January 22, 2009, 17:01:24 pm »

Danny, still want to talk to you about some type of cold air trays to surround intake stacks on Webers, and would "seal" against scoops in Bug decklid. If you've seen a 356A Carrera GT with Webers, you'll know what I mean. A Ghia would be even easier, I bet. The Bug decklid would need some type of hump grafted in, maybe with a rearward facing air inlet? Something subtle. Body color or stain black trays that would utilize the 5mm jet stack mounts and intake stack mounts to hold to carbs, light rubber muff to seal against inside of deck. I can fab it in my head, if that helps...  Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #89 on: January 22, 2009, 18:14:26 pm »

Danny, still want to talk to you about some type of cold air trays to surround intake stacks on Webers, and would "seal" against scoops in Bug decklid. If you've seen a 356A Carrera GT with Webers, you'll know what I mean. A Ghia would be even easier, I bet. The Bug decklid would need some type of hump grafted in, maybe with a rearward facing air inlet? Something subtle. Body color or stain black trays that would utilize the 5mm jet stack mounts and intake stack mounts to hold to carbs, light rubber muff to seal against inside of deck. I can fab it in my head, if that helps...  Roll Eyes Grin

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