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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

Post by IMPI »

Hi Herman
do you have the 52's body to chassis washers?
I have a couple of those if you want them
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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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Nice work. I think that in all the years of the forums existence, this is the first and only Split Beetle build thread on here :shock:
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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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IMPI wrote:Hi Herman
do you have the 52's body to chassis washers?
I have a couple of those if you want them
Armand
Thanks Armand,
Will take you up on your offer, do not know how many I have, but will do a count, and let you know.
Once again, Thank You, and I will send you a PM.

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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
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Blitzkrieg wrote:Nice work. I think that in all the years of the forums existence, this is the first and only Split Beetle build thread on here :shock:
Thanks Blitz,

Always nice to get comment, and I hope that this here tread may,inspire guys to take up more "challenging" projects, and save the last few gems out there, before they "Float" away.

All forum Volks, please see if you have the single-window regulator (I think its called), the thingy-ma-jig, that makes the window glass go up and down on the 1952 Beetle that has no vent window.

Will be needing both, Left door as well as Right Door, please PM me with cost.

Thanks

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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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retrovan wrote: please PM me with cost.
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Nice work, looking forward to the end result :hangloose:
Sorry cant help with your window winding mechanism
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Thanks Tony,

Well we received some more Hens Teeth in the post, Package read, " from the land of the Toothless Hens"

Managed to secure a 99% good ash tray, as well as a 95% good Dome light body with clip.

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Still awaiting the ;-
Tail light glass lenses.
The Dome Light Smoky white Glass.
The Fender back light recesses
The Round Hooter grill Fender Inserts
Speedo Dash Pod

Here's hoping the other parts are still found in time for the Build.

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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
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1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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sub'd, what an awesome find
Ryan Marshall

An ingenius solution to a problem that should have never existed in the 1st place

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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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You are really motoring with your project :shock:

Nice job !!
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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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Herman,

Nice getting all the parts together....deep pockets you will need. It is a serious commitment getting a Split Volkswagen to fruition and I can attest to that. I admire what you have accomplished so far. Good luck and following this thread religiously.

I know where you can find the reproduction brown RHD rubber carpets for your car when the time comes. Will stay in touch.

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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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Thanks 51 Splitfanatic,

Should you have web sites that I can use, please post then here.

As the cost is so high to restore a Split Beetle, I need all the comparisons I can get.

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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

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Well it is nearly time for your Project to Go Home

I am sure you are sitting on the Edge of your Seat from Excitement

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Ha Ha ha......

Need to see it with my own eyes now, pic's does not do it for me at this moment.

:wink:

Ready to see the old girl in the New man cave .

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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
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As I have been accused of holding back on Photo's, I will have to post some to make it right.

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Now just waiting for my Baby to come home.

Will Post pic's of the happy occasion.

Herman

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1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
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That really looks like a job well done !
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Re: Retrovans 1952 Split Beetle

Post by retrovan »

Thanks Guys...

Thanks Impi, for box of bolts, have sent off for cleaning and plating, so look out for the photo's on them soon.

The Beetle is on its way back home, and will be posting photo's of her home coming.

Got some more parts from the land of few, so my "Parts needed" list is getting shorter, not by much..... :lol:

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So till the home coming,

Thanks for looking.

Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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