Jaksc that looks awesome!!!
Yeah all signs are pointing towards cutting only the roof skin rather than pillars. I'm still 100% on the steel sunroof over putting a Golde in as I don't think it would feel right with the earlier rag (as much as I love them). I'm much happier with the thought of something much closer to the period, don't know why because I'm certainly not a purist.
The main thing at the moment seems to be the cost of associated parts: the cables alone cost more than whole assemblies from the states.
Thanks for the pic. Do you have any more
Didn't really mean it but the end result seems to be heading more and more towards this awesome swiss bug:
here's a link if anyone wants to know more:
http://www.luftkraft.ch/definatly looks good rob
Here's one more
Nearly forgot. Some parts like the cables came from vintage vw the seals and a few others came from wolfsburg west usa. I also reused as many of the original parts as i could. Hope this helps.
Thanks for that-all my mechanical bits are OK,wrecked all the seals when I stripped it for blasting.Thats a real looker you have there-well done.
Ordered all the bits today to put my sunroof back in.Got it all from Wolfsburg West.Thanks for the tip jaksc.
when I fitted mine I used a SYKES rola stepping tool and put a 1cm wide step in my cars roof and sat the sunroof section into it then miged it in , nice tool really worth the $500 they cost
how did all the bits go. Get what you needed
Yes-they had all the seals I needed,and real cheap.All my plastic hardware(cable guides etc) was in good condition but just discoloured,so ordered all the plastic stuff as well including the handle.Will be able to help someome out with all the old stuff if they don't want it all to look new. They emailed me that everything left next morning so should be here in a week.Thanks again.
Bump - still looking for the right one. Someone got a mate with one under the house or something?
Just to tease you.
I saw a section in Peter Korschs workshop the other day. Not sure the year. Give him a call on 43-257911.
nbturbo that looks awesome!
Thanks squizy, I'll try them. I assume they're in NSW?
Yeah he's in NSW. Will be off today however....
Still fishing 🤖
was that one at bachus marsh no good rob
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
Yeah that might be the go I think. A very kind forum member has sent me the ph number of the guy. I've been assured it will be no biggy (other than the correct one) to fit.
Still fishing
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Just wanted to make sure you were not putting a steel roof in a pre 66 they look a bit odd
Much better with a steel roof in a post 66 Vintage still has that section if you want it.
It will look good in the 71
i 4 got to untick the close box
Thanks Dave 🙄
Nah it's going into the '71
yeah and ragging the 54... hint, hint....
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷
hey i got you a correct bonnet for the oval swap you for those lights rob :thumb when you down next
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will be allright
1967 Type 3 square
1956 double door panel
1968 single cab kombi
Yeah right empi. Where's that rag you've got for me again? ...
Chris sounds good mate. Got port fairy this weekend but I can drop the lights down if you want. We still gotta get those seats sorted!
