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« Reply #30 on: March 10, 2008, 07:41:05 am »

Absolutely nothing,went to Pomona today,it was very poor,the internet killed it in my opinion Sad    cheers richie,uk

allthough i have bought most of my 'rare' stuff from the net, i think you are very right. i like finding some cool things at swapmeets, it makes that part so much more special as opposed to just clicking and paypaling someone... evolution baby.
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« Reply #31 on: March 10, 2008, 11:29:36 am »

It's an interesting one. You used to be reliant on a few dealers for parts and when the internet (Ebay/Samba/Other) came along it opened it up but I don't think it's bought prices down and unfortunatley there's a huge variation in the quality of sellers. I'd still rather go to a guy that has good contacts in the market and specify what I'm looking for and what condition I want it in or buy it straight off the table in front of me. I think buying off someone that knows their stuff is preferable to risking stuff that's been liberally described and turns up in crap condition from a totally unknown source on the internet. With a swap meet there's also that stuff you didn't know you wanted but can't leave sitting on the table once you've seen it. It'd be a shame if the internet ends up totally killing this off, sure there's a good side too (there's The Lounge for a start!) and I have got some good stuff on-line but...

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« Reply #32 on: March 10, 2008, 11:38:48 am »

Very interesting discussion about swap meet VS digital swap meet. I'll post my comment later.
By the way, i found this original Empi Fuel filter....
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« Reply #33 on: March 10, 2008, 12:23:58 pm »

$65!
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« Reply #34 on: March 10, 2008, 13:42:44 pm »

$65!

Mike,
We have same dealer, insn't it ?
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« Reply #35 on: March 10, 2008, 14:18:51 pm »

$65!

Mike,
We have same dealer, insn't it ?
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who?Huh?
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« Reply #36 on: March 10, 2008, 15:30:41 pm »

$65!

Mike,
We have same dealer, insn't it ?
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nah, mine asked for $30! Smiley
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« Reply #37 on: March 10, 2008, 17:08:24 pm »

frank that's the one who finished yesterday on ebay  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
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« Reply #38 on: March 10, 2008, 17:10:37 pm »

$65!

Mike,
We have same dealer, insn't it ?
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nah, mine asked for $30! Smiley

coud you fine for me a blue plastic empi fuel filter?HuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuhHuh??
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« Reply #39 on: March 22, 2008, 15:36:34 pm »

I like that....  Kiss
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« Reply #40 on: March 29, 2008, 07:28:01 am »

Scored a number of things over the last couple of days, some useful mostly not!

Volvo brake reservoir


Volkswagen greats: April 77, aug 75, sumeer 72.

A couple of catalogs that i didn't have.



And 8 "cool" license plate bolts

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« Reply #41 on: April 01, 2008, 06:24:54 am »

Say no more:
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« Reply #42 on: April 01, 2008, 09:50:22 am »

a swpeedwell/formula-ish wheel with boss!
and cal custom door and winder handles
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« Reply #43 on: April 03, 2008, 01:26:42 am »

All of this great stuff for well under $100   Grin
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« Reply #44 on: April 03, 2008, 01:29:25 am »

All of this great stuff for well under $100   Grin
...i think you paid too much for the carpet. Wink
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« Reply #45 on: April 08, 2008, 02:49:07 am »

I got a breather box that looks like a Race-Trim, only without the "Race-Trim" for $5 at Bug-In. All the sellers there thought they had solid gold Angry
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« Reply #46 on: April 08, 2008, 06:11:45 am »

Since I didn`t go to the Bug In I went to a local auto swap and found a complete set of new SCAT engine tin with a no heater doghouse shroud freshly powder coated black for $50.00.  Grin
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« Reply #47 on: April 08, 2008, 08:54:04 am »

Guys,
No treasures found to the 33th Bug'In ?
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« Reply #48 on: April 08, 2008, 18:25:27 pm »

I Found A Few Things At Bug In 33 Grin Grin  picked up a Compete Deano center pull linkage setup  $15.00 , an NOS VDO Metal case Fuel Gauge Dated 1980 $15.00, Traded My friend A Nova Part he needed for a stock Size NOS Santana Pulley in the Box, My Friend Picked up a Early Empi scooped Decklid out there is has the Empi Emblem on it but we are not sure if it is a Repop or Not he got it for $85.00 had a great time at the Bug In  Grin   there was a Guy there selling an NOS Empi Steering Wheel asking $1500.00 he was at the Wolfsburg West Picnic on Saturday and had the same wheel for Sale for $750.00  I guess he thought the Europeans have Deep Pockets LOL
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« Reply #49 on: April 14, 2008, 17:06:32 pm »

At Phoenix BOR yesterday...
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« Reply #50 on: April 14, 2008, 17:19:58 pm »

At Phoenix BOR yesterday...
Hey Zach is the silver wheel cracked around the lugs on the side of the spokes? they look like the ones that were on Samba Forever  the Ladie has a Type 3  even the wheels were the same color 1 white,1 black, 1 silver??
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« Reply #51 on: April 14, 2008, 17:23:13 pm »

Yep, same ones. She was asking $1000 (Shocked)for them at a show last year in November, I got them for a LOT less Smiley
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« Reply #52 on: April 14, 2008, 17:30:28 pm »

Yep, same ones. She was asking $1000 (Shocked)for them at a show last year in November, I got them for a LOT less Smiley
she wanted $250.00 on Samba I got her down to $200.00 since the one front is cracked bad,  MR Old School with the Red Ghia  on the Lounge Was trying to Buy them from Her but  I guess he never Did. 
here is an Add for two more if your looking http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=411571
and if you need 14 inch here you go"http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=571725
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« Reply #53 on: April 14, 2008, 17:40:08 pm »

At Phoenix BOR yesterday...
nice score zach those are 14" Huh
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« Reply #54 on: April 14, 2008, 17:51:08 pm »

They are 15". One wheel was cracked bad around the center, another was cracked on the back, welded, and cracked again. So I swapped the halfs so I have 2 solid wheels to mount my M&H DOT's on- after a good blast and polish, of course Smiley I paid $200, I could have talked her down more, but I'm happy with it Smiley
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« Reply #55 on: April 14, 2008, 20:10:12 pm »

that was a Good Deal  Grin Grin
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« Reply #56 on: April 14, 2008, 21:33:24 pm »

I Found A Few Things At Bug In 33 Grin Grin  picked up a Compete Deano center pull linkage setup  $15.00 , an NOS VDO Metal case Fuel Gauge Dated 1980 $15.00, Traded My friend A Nova Part he needed for a stock Size NOS Santana Pulley in the Box, My Friend Picked up a Early Empi scooped Decklid out there is has the Empi Emblem on it but we are not sure if it is a Repop or Not he got it for $85.00 had a great time at the Bug In  Grin   there was a Guy there selling an NOS Empi Steering Wheel asking $1500.00 he was at the Wolfsburg West Picnic on Saturday and had the same wheel for Sale for $750.00  I guess he thought the Europeans have Deep Pockets LOL

yes  shubee you'r true
I saw them too at the picnic  and I said to him that  at this price even with european guys he will bring the steeringwheels  back home after the bugin
I found nothing special only "regular parts" at bugin the only cool empi stuff were at danny house and shop
I have found an empi map light in NOS at 80 usd and an 010 bosh caps in box with points in box too, an simpson helmet from 1975 in box, a bugin 31 hat (thanks richard), a pair of genune empi globe (thanks art) , an old berg shifter like new Grin at 150 usd, ........ and an empi T sender fake (thanks slingshot) in fact I was a little bit disapointed by the swap here
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« Reply #57 on: April 15, 2008, 03:12:05 am »

I scored these Bug In dash plaques at Bug In #33. These were for sale in the Nostalgia area. 8 NOS Bug In dash plaques #24-#31. Now my collection is almost complete. I need #s 20-23. I have 2 #19s for trade, who has some extra #20-23 dash plaques to trade.
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« Reply #58 on: April 15, 2008, 03:16:10 am »

I scored these Bug In dash plaques at Bug In #33. These were for sale in the Nostalgia area. 8 NOS Bug In dash plaques #24-#31. Now my collection is almost complete. I need #s 20-23. I have 2 #19s for trade, who has some extra #20-23 dash plaques to trade.


Yeah, I gotta tell ya... I've been to many Bug-Ins. But I've yet to see THOSE dash plaques. Truly unique, for sure.

Here are some of the ones that I've attended.
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« Reply #59 on: April 15, 2008, 03:23:47 am »

I got a breather box that looks like a Race-Trim, only without the "Race-Trim" for $5 at Bug-In. All the sellers there thought they had solid gold Angry

Yep! Amen to THAT. What a joke that was. The only thing I wanted from the swap meet area were my reverse light boots. And those were free. I offered the guy money, but he was too nice and wouldn't accept it. Just like the old days. At least SOME people don't think they're selling precious metal(s).
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