splitty wheel arches

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 4 Apr 2004, 4:54 pm

#156340

my wheel arches are non-existant(been cut out...??)
so what are my options? will any kombi wheel arch fit?
what year/s can I use?
I'm not going "showroom" but would like it to look normal.
please point me in the right direction.
Rob

[Edited on 14-4-2004 by robnjo]

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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Apr 2004, 6:29 pm

#156413

you could weld up bay ones, but it wouldnt look correct, as they stick out a bit, wich the split ones do not, so really you should get split ones.

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Apr 2004, 7:59 pm

#156946

Schofields in the U. K. do them, check out any copy of volksworld.

Cheers
Dave

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Apr 2004, 10:07 pm

#157054

Ring some sheet metal places and ask if you bring in a profile of the wheelarch, if they could make it for you? You might be surprised.

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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 6 Apr 2004, 7:15 pm

#157466

thanks hellbus and guys,a profile of a splitty arch? not sure what you mean.
should I take a pic of the real thing or ?

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 6 Apr 2004, 11:20 pm

#157697

A profile is when you get another bit of sheetmetal or masonite, and shape it so it sits side on to the wheelarch and has the shape cut into it.

This will give them a pattern to go by.

You could make another pattern/ profile of the whole wheel arch also.

This will be more difficult of course if you cannot get a splitty wheel arch to copy.

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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 7 Apr 2004, 7:49 am

#157777

thanks hellbus,
so it would be no good if I find an early bay and cut the arches out to use?

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 14 Apr 2004, 7:58 pm

#161129

this is them....so it would be a no go on early bay ones?

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Apr 2004, 10:22 pm

#161305

I am not too sure but I think early bay ones were very close to the later splitty ones.
Cheers
Dave

sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Apr 2004, 3:31 pm

#163482

mmmmmmm they look simlar

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sgetty Fahrvergnugen

994 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 19 Apr 2004, 3:33 pm

#163483

splitt

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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 23 Apr 2004, 7:38 am

#165424

thanks I'll go lookin' for some ......lock up your busses:thumb

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 10 May 2004, 8:35 am

#171928

So has anybody got any they'd cut out of an old bus or early bay and sell to me?

Herbie 53 Bugs are not nearly enough

764 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 10 May 2004, 8:57 am

#171932

Rob, when I was in a similar position with my old 67 Panel, I went to see Alec Brown, and we sourced them, You can come over and have a look at my 64 Kombie if you like, as it would have the same rear guards you are seeking and this way you have a better Idea of what you are after.
Cheers Tony

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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 10 May 2004, 10:08 pm

#172296

All these bit's available new from Bus Boy's

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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 May 2004, 8:21 pm

#172737

thanks Silver......who's the "bus boys"?
hey Tony I'll call you......kool

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 11 May 2004, 10:31 pm

#172829

Here Tis'

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robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 16 May 2004, 6:34 pm

#174457

thanks silver 😎

robnjo Veteran Volks Folk

2,082 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 20 May 2004, 7:00 pm

#176150

hey Silver,have you got stuff off these guys before?....like is it easy enough get the stuff in?

splittychick SplittyDelicious

1,240 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 28 Jun 2004, 10:35 am

#193924

Heh Rob.........just wondering if you've had any luck with the wheel arches as i need some too.:o

splittychick SplittyDelicious

1,240 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 28 Jun 2004, 4:17 pm

#194042

Has anyone found any wheel arches in Oz that aren't on a donor bus????

Looks like i might have to order from Schofields!!

busnut Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Jun 2004, 10:34 pm

#194395

if you can get the vw made item i would definetly recomend it, I bought his rear arches once and never used them because they were really s**t . the profile was similar but not the same and the finish of the moulding was rough and would of required much bogging to smooth them out.

busnut Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Jun 2004, 10:34 pm

#194396

if you can get the vw made item i would definetly recomend it, I bought his rear arches once and never used them because they were really s**t . the profile was similar but not the same and the finish of the moulding was rough and would of required much bogging to smooth them out.

busnut Commited Dubber

56 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Jun 2004, 10:34 pm

#194397

if you can get the vw made item i would definetly recomend it, I bought his rear arches once and never used them because they were really s**t . the profile was similar but not the same and the finish of the moulding was rough and would of required much bogging to smooth them out.

jnr356 Wolfsburg Wizard

603 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 28 Jun 2004, 10:49 pm

#194410

for sale on the samba at the moment