[tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
- From: Eric Woodall <ericthomaswoodall@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:04:51 -0500
James, have you contacted Derrik @ Way Out Salvage yet?
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On Oct 26, 2010, at 7:53 AM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Flasher relays are an easy item in just about any auto supply store, but in
> 12V. I don't know about 6V. You might try O'Reily's, they are pretty good
> on some of the outdated stuff. A tractor dealer might be a good source also
> since there are still a lot of old 6V tractors out there. Also, have you
> tried Wolfburg West?
>
> As to the hubcaps: you just have to dig through the swaps till you find some
> good originals or maybe try some better quality repops. Again, try WW on the
> repop caps. I have several nice originals but don't really want to get rid
> of them since they are so darn hard to find in decent shape.
>
> --- On Mon, 10/25/10, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, October 25, 2010, 9:10 PM
>
> Yes, I evidently have some reproductions. Robb has some taller ones on the
> rear on his '64 and they fit my rears but my caps don't fit his rears. He
> also has reproductions on the front. The PO must have been able to find only
> 2 originals.It appears tha tthe lip is taller on the originals than the
> repros which is why they are hitting the nut
>
> It turns out that Ronnie didn't update his web site - he is also out of 6v
> flasher relays. He told me to get one from a tractor supply and re-wire it.
> Doers anyone know what he is talking about? Seems like staying 6v is more of
> a PITA that I thought it would be!
>
> James
>
> --- On Sun, 10/24/10, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 11:26 AM
>
> Let me correct one inaccuracy in my prior e-mail. The hubcaps for all of the
> wide 5 wheels are the same from the early split cars on for all of the
> hub-cap clip wide 5 wheels. The later, e.g. 66-67 Type I wheels, without the
> clips, do take a different cap.
>
> n Sun, 10/24/10, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 11:18 AM
>
> James: You must have some repop caps. Original caps for busses and all
> other VWs are the same from way back there, like from 1950 on for all of the
> wide 5 wheels. Most of the repops are pretty poor quality, not necessarily
> to the correct shape, poor chrome, very light-weight metal, holes for hub-cap
> puller are too small, and I have even seen some that did not have the VW
> emblem stamped properly. Me thinks you have some repop caps. Get an
> original and try to put it on there. I bet it fits. Assuming you have
> original 15" bus wheels on there.
>
> --- On Sun, 10/24/10, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 10:00 AM
>
> I looked at the ones that Robb has and they are a bit more rounded than mine.
> Mine measure about 3" in depth. I'll see if I can measure his later today. I
> tried putting mine on and they are hitting the nut and do not come close
> enough to the clips.
>
> --- On Sun, 10/24/10, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 9:38 AM
>
> James: Don't understand the hubcap issue. Unless they are repop hubcaps
> they should fit. If you are running 15" stock bus wheels original stock
> hubcaps should fit just fine even if you are running a later big nut axle
> tranny. There is not really any such thing as late and early hubcaps for a
> bus.
>
> --- On Sun, 10/24/10, James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: James Dwan <james_dwan_2000@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] 23 Window Update
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010, 8:14 AM
>
> Well it turns out the center pin bushings are the original ones and were
> never replaced. They are really worn, almost oval. It will cost me $125 plus
> parts.
> I'm shooting for the Ft. Worth show as the 1st one for this Bus.
> Unfortunately I just looked and the parts I desperately need are out of stock!
>
> Somehow I ended up with a vent louvered trim set that is evidently for
> earlier buses. They are too long. I got them from WW if anyone needs a set
> they are in perfect condition.
>
> Does anyone know where I can look for these trim pieces? I also need later
> model hubcaps because the nut on the rear axles protrude too much to use the
> correct year hubcap. Any ideas where to get some nice show quality ones
> besides The Samba? Of course I have a set I can't use in perfect condition if
> anyone needs a set : )
>
> The last 2 parts I need I think I can get from Ronnie and a FLAPS. Any
> suggestions appreciated!
>
>
>
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