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« on: November 16, 2007, 18:11:14 pm »

Anyone has any advice on where to get the best ?
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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2007, 18:21:25 pm »

Tim Tesnow. I dont have his number anymore, but I bet Donny B does. I got a set I got from him, aluminium with hex uprights and a matching t-bar for my keychain Grin. They are b-e-a-utiful!!
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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2007, 18:24:07 pm »

www.bernardnewbury.co.uk  Grin
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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2007, 19:15:10 pm »

What about the guys at F.A.T. I think Greg is still making them...
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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2007, 19:25:56 pm »

Forgot to mention - I wanīt the round ones, not the hexbar types.

anyone know of a shop that sells those ?
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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2007, 03:44:24 am »

I know Tim Tesnow makes both types (hex and round) I purchased a set of round ones from him that were polished and he supplies the hardware. They are top notch quality. Do a search on the cal-look forum for Tim's info.

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« Reply #6 on: November 17, 2007, 12:15:20 pm »

Magne "Mags" or "Magsraceworks" makes some real nice one. Give him a try.

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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2007, 16:22:07 pm »


 I want a set too, but the ones from Magne don't seem very shiny? (see picture at the website)
 Does he also manufacture the larger version for modelyear '68 and up?
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« Reply #8 on: November 17, 2007, 16:57:13 pm »

What about the guys at F.A.T. I think Greg is still making them...
Yes F.A.T. Still sells both types and are the best I have Seen
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2007, 16:57:59 pm »

Hey guys... there is nothing like a saturday evening used too get your t-bars shiny... do it your self Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: November 17, 2007, 17:02:42 pm »


 I want a set too, but the ones from Magne don't seem very shiny? (see picture at the website)
 Does he also manufacture the larger version for modelyear '68 and up?

He makes shiny ones as well - look at my car.

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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2007, 18:18:28 pm »

Tim Tesnow can be reached at:  602-575-6520

Tim is currently finishing up some sets of T-Bars right now.  I have an order in and paid for to repay a favor.
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« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2007, 18:54:42 pm »

Magne's work looks top notch! Looks like he can make anything from the pictures on his website.
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« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2007, 06:50:33 am »

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« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2007, 21:04:14 pm »

I have a set of Magnes t-bars on my car and I really think It looks good. Much better then chromed ones..

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« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2007, 23:21:30 pm »

Another pic of Magneīs T-Bars, again they have a VERY nice flat finish but they polish right up to a mirror finish if you want to.
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« Reply #16 on: November 19, 2007, 01:12:53 am »

With all due respect to the guys who make them, EMPI and Bugpack sell some pretty decent ones too.
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« Reply #17 on: November 19, 2007, 01:39:11 am »

What about self-made ones?
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« Reply #18 on: November 19, 2007, 17:34:20 pm »

What about self-made ones?

Self made ones are cool - but I canīt weld Aluminium :-( 

The empi ones etc. are just chromed steel - right ?
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« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2007, 17:35:56 pm »

What about self-made ones?

Self made ones are cool - but I canīt weld Aluminium :-( 

The empi ones etc. are just chromed steel - right ?


I've got some round bar t bars from bugpack, they're good quality with nice welds Grin
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« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2007, 17:48:43 pm »

The ones I have seen from BP does not follow the lines of the car they I want them to. And they are not alu.
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« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2007, 17:58:49 pm »

these are the alloy ones

http://vwheritage.com/ssp/Exterior/Beetle-Bumpers/?srchPart=AC7075536
near the bottom of the page Grin
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« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2007, 18:17:16 pm »

Fat Performance for me... Wink
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« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2007, 18:29:51 pm »

i bought mine from bernie in 97 those were made by TOPLINE  ,those are black anodized alu and they ' re NOS 
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« Reply #24 on: November 20, 2007, 13:09:01 pm »

I seem to remember that Art Thraen made a set of plastic T bars for his race car - I think the full set weighed less than one steel one or a pair of alu ones! Cheesy
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« Reply #25 on: November 20, 2007, 16:31:20 pm »

The ones I have seen from BP does not follow the lines of the car they I want them to. And they are not alu.
Bugpack and EMPI actually do make them in aluminum. As far as following the cars lines I don`t know.
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