Jon
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« on: September 08, 2006, 12:26:35 pm » |
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Can anyone of you old Callook gurus help me out with that one?
Im thinking about running stock rubber without the trim, but it depends on when the Cal-look rubber was introduced.
Or was it simply "standard" rubber from VW?
Thanks!
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« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2006, 17:29:47 pm » |
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It was introduced in the early 80s.
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« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2006, 18:27:00 pm » |
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rick : and before it , that was only the stock rubber with removed trims  |
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Gary Justus
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« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2006, 19:11:43 pm » |
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I don't know exactly when "cal-look" rubber was introduced, but, I know it was available in '78 when I started my first cal-look project. I was very naive and uneducated then and didn't want to attempt to remove windows so I removed the chrome strip in the existing rubber. I gave it a good swipe with laquer thinner and then a healthy dose of armorall. That was MY "cal-look" rubber.
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« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2006, 20:01:58 pm » |
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rick : and before it , that was only the stock rubber with removed trims Yes... even after that!... Quality of the early cal-look rubber was not very high so I personally opted for OEM rubber... no leaky! Rick |
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« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2006, 21:09:29 pm » |
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thanks for the answer and now if we built a 70's cal look Instead of opting for of rubber cal look it's better to remove trims ..  ....  |
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Lee.C
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2006, 22:01:06 pm » |
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before I turned my bug into a Manx it was a 1200 base model so it came from the factory with "Cal look" rubber  |
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2006, 22:12:10 pm » |
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Thanks guys!! You canīt beat the Lounge!!! |
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« Reply #8 on: September 09, 2006, 07:24:27 am » |
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Old Volkshome back in 1979.......if the adds in Hot VW is rememberd right by me.
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« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2006, 19:06:09 pm » |
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i thought that first they were standard model mouldings...
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« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2006, 19:47:18 pm » |
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They was introdused 1940s i think. Chrome moldings was introdused later  so Cal-look came first |
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« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2006, 21:36:15 pm » |
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They was introdused 1940s i think. Chrome moldings was introdused later so Cal-look came first You have a point.. A 49 beetle allready has onepiece windows and no trim. Only needs a lowered beam, a set of wheels and an IDA engine to become a looker (ok, maybe a trans too..) |
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« Reply #12 on: September 12, 2006, 00:06:32 am » |
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Ya I dont think the split case trans would get along with the IDAs too well |
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« Reply #13 on: September 12, 2006, 02:10:12 am » |
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na it would be fine - its volkswagen ain't it |
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2006, 13:20:39 pm » |
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They was introdused 1940s i think. Chrome moldings was introdused later
so Cal-look came first................................Wrong. There was no such thing as "Cal-Look" prior to the '70s
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« Reply #15 on: September 12, 2006, 14:05:29 pm » |
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I think, sorry, i KNOW stock-rubbers are the only way to go, regardless what kind they are, std. or deluxe with removed chrome.
Point is, I've never seen good looking cal-look rubbers. Most of 'em are too fat, shiny and modern looking. And they always remind me of so called cal-lookers of the 80's, with pastel colours and leaking windows. And besides, the place where thay are molded together looks also rather crude.
So dechrome 'em as they are or keep your standards, high.
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« Reply #16 on: September 12, 2006, 14:10:10 pm » |
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They was introdused 1940s i think. Chrome moldings was introdused later
so Cal-look came first................................Wrong. There was no such thing as "Cal-Look" prior to the '70s
Of course, i was just joking. |
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Gary Justus
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« Reply #17 on: September 12, 2006, 17:14:40 pm » |
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I have had the same "cal-look" rubber in all windows of my car since 1983...No leaks.
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« Reply #18 on: September 12, 2006, 19:24:08 pm » |
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well, I might be mistakin'...some leak, some don't, right? All depends on quality, and preferances of course.
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« Reply #19 on: September 12, 2006, 21:39:12 pm » |
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this's the real cal look rubber from the factory standart model no chrome & no fat |
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« Reply #20 on: September 12, 2006, 21:39:34 pm » |
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well, I might be mistakin'...some leak, some don't, right? All depends on quality, and preferances of course.
And how they are cared for, how they are stored, ect. |
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« Reply #21 on: September 12, 2006, 21:41:22 pm » |
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Ive heard of using rubber designed for the type 2 on a type 1, it is flatter then the "cal look" rubber. Of course you would have to make them the correct size to fit.
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« Reply #22 on: September 12, 2006, 23:14:08 pm » |
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Like I said before my 1972 base model 1200 had "Cal Look" rubber fitted as standard from the factory (no chrome trim) so maybe you could use some NOS base model items if you can find them  |
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speedwell
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« Reply #23 on: September 13, 2006, 15:21:12 pm » |
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Like I said before my 1972 base model 1200 had "Cal Look" rubber fitted as standard from the factory (no chrome trim) so maybe you could use some NOS base model items if you can find them go to find them ..  ... |
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Mags
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« Reply #24 on: September 13, 2006, 15:40:02 pm » |
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My be Classic parts center, Germany have that in Stock.
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« Reply #25 on: September 13, 2006, 18:34:01 pm » |
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Wolfsburg West has trimless (standard) window rubbers, good quality and the right look
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Jon
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« Reply #26 on: September 13, 2006, 23:03:35 pm » |
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I want mine with groves I think... but no trim...  |
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« Reply #27 on: September 14, 2006, 13:47:01 pm » |
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You don't think the "De Luxe" rubber will make a much looser fit without the trim?
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« Reply #28 on: September 14, 2006, 14:07:10 pm » |
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that's not the point Piggy |
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