Flash Trim clip sizes ?

Dibsy Seriously Crusin Dubber

182 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 15 Jun 2017, 8:22 pm

#1036364

Does anyone know the size of the Aussie Flash trim clips at all - or know of a supplier ?

I have found these online but don't know if they are the right size, they are 5/8" by 5/8"

Thanks.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jun 2017, 1:18 am

#1036365

Firstly every thing on a beetle is metric...
all the VW parts shops would have them.
They should also be available from anyone who has wrecked the odd beetle...

plus they won't be worth much

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Jun 2017, 7:18 am

#1036366

They look about right and for $7.50 for a kit buy n try

Which side flash trim do you have see the link below

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 16 Jun 2017, 8:14 am

#1036367

Firstly, Lee, the 'Flash Trim' kits were not VW...most were made by Canopy Industries, Sydney. They were not metric.

There were different moulds, but the most common would probably take the clips shown above. As Dave says, they aren't dear, and you could 're-work' them a bit if required.

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Dibsy Seriously Crusin Dubber

182 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 16 Jun 2017, 11:01 pm

#1036374

Thank you everyone.

I have one set of the usual MV12C which are wider trims than the VW supplied side body trims ......

And I also have this set that although removed from a 67 Beetle look like a dealer made them up out of various different car mouldings....

I know these take a larger clip than a Beetle flash, but I have no idea what size.

Many thanks for the help.

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 17 Jun 2017, 7:52 am

#1036375

There are some marvelous devices around for measuring, some of them centuries old... 👍

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 Jun 2017, 8:05 am

#1036376

Disby have a look at this link

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Dibsy Seriously Crusin Dubber

182 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 17 Jun 2017, 6:37 pm

#1036389

Thanks Mate.

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jun 2017, 4:10 pm

#1036401

Dibsy wrote:Thanks Mate.

I had a flash like that on a 1959 beetle i had many moons ago..
it was painted red inside the chrome strips on an off white beetle.

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 Jun 2017, 5:33 pm

#1036403

68AutoBug wrote:
Dibsy wrote:Thanks Mate.
I had a flash like that on a 1959 beetle i had many moons ago..
it was painted red inside the chrome strips on an off white beetle.

LEE

just one colour no way you sure it wasn't rainbow or at least two tone

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