Wtd: Carbon Fibre bonnet and Engine Lid.......inspired by Dumone\'s ride

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 8:41 pm

#504806

So where can I get a Carbon Fibre engine lid and bonnet made for my 68 bug? Love the look of Dumone's oval style boot lid on his bug and thought a bonnet and engine lid would look kind of 'boy racer' on my 68 bug.

Does JVL do this kind of stuff?

How much is it worth to get these items made?

Anyone?

Cheers
Craig t

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 25 Jun 2006, 8:46 pm

#504808

Not sure if it helps but there's some info on German Look.com I think.
-Staggers.

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malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 9:27 pm

#504818

you could try http://www.remmele-motorsport.com/en/index_aircooled_en.html
.everythings c/f.

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 10:02 pm

#504835

ohhh Craigy, you want????????

yep, JVL can set up the mould and get them done. Sales go through Luke Pell

We only have the mould that mine came off at the moment, so a good condition deck lid would be required to set it all up.

if you have a decent set of german running boards, with no rubbers, we could start doing them too-anyone want to donate???????

now for the bad part, at least $600! for the deck lids,
double that for a bonnet

[ Edited on 25-6-06 by dumone ]

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 11:37 pm

#504909

to nice to paint so can you do a body to match .

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 11:41 pm

#504912

yep, a good zillion $ should cover it😂

malcolm Insano Dub Head

812 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 11:47 pm

#504917

have you seen the doors remmele makes he,sanice guy spoke to him when he was based in france.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 26 Jun 2006, 12:06 am

#504930

I have a guy in Perth that can do this as he makes boats in Carbon fiber

I am trying to get hold of a good deck lid in Perth to make a mould from .

I can do this but Dave over here is set up + he makes Surf boards and has the hands for it .

Mike do want a front & rear ?

[ Edited on 25-6-06 by seagull ]

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 26 Jun 2006, 12:09 am

#504932

shit I just seen the under post Dumone has put up under the photo

so OI would like a price on front & rear as well Please

+ what is that on the drivers side?

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seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 26 Jun 2006, 12:11 am

#504933

what is the 68 Craig running a subaru ?

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71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 26 Jun 2006, 4:04 am

#504989

anyone done a carbon fibre one that is not the W decklid.

as i have a good condition decklid (the one with the vents) as i think maintaining the stock super look would be a bit different with fibre. most people seem to go the w lid.

An thony

shiftyvw Wolfsburg Wizard

523 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Jun 2006, 7:29 pm

#505216

what sort of weight are they compared to steel and fibreglass?

testing 1 2 3...

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 26 Jun 2006, 8:12 pm

#505231

lighter

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 26 Jun 2006, 8:20 pm

#505235

lots lighter

Pay your debts, CxxT

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 26 Jun 2006, 9:43 pm

#505280

And stronger.

A POSSE AD ESSE.

I live in my own little world, but it's okay, they know me here.

62ragtop Officially Full-On Dubber

269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 27 Jun 2006, 1:32 am

#505359

i want i want! :bounce

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 9:37 pm

#505676

seagull wrote:what is the 68 Craig running a subaru ?

A big bore T4.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 9:39 pm

#505679

Thanks Mate

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 9:40 pm

#505682

Dumone, can you get 76 style vented bootlids done as well as the later bonnets?

Seagull, do you have a contact as well who can do this.

These parts WILL be used so I'm after them😉

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 9:55 pm

#505704

I sure do mate

what is the bit on the far side on the lid ? for gauges ?

I need a rear VW deck lid perth guys ? any one ( just a loan )

Man I wish you did not put this post up !
bad ideas

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 9:59 pm

#505714

lol... I have perfect 76 lid, with the extra vent hole under the light, should I find out shipping costs?!

Pay your debts, CxxT

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 10:37 pm

#505756

well guys, you wont get much out of us till mid August. i will get the ball rolling tho and find out.

making the molds is the time consuming and expensive bit. access to the needed panels not the problem (sorry to dissapoint, but the bonnet pic was from another site)

keep in mind to get the mold set up and running, a run of at least six needs to be pre sold to make them even remotely affordable, but then it's nice to keep numbers down and not loose the custom look you were seeking in the first place-hhhhhmmmmm

Craig, you are welcome to have a closer look at mine come August, after all it's easy to take off and throw around, being mounted on HOODJAX 😂

they are only one layer of carbon fibre, with fiberglass backing, and still bloody expensive!

Neil, keep us informed, i'd go after a set of running boards first, there is a definate market for them, and would be cheaper and easier to transport from over there (make sure you do em off GERMAN ones!)...talk to your mate and have an estimate at what the production costs would be

[ Edited on 27-6-06 by dumone ]

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 27 Jun 2006, 10:44 pm

#505759

sure thing

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62ragtop Officially Full-On Dubber

269 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 27 Jun 2006, 11:07 pm

#505769

If its happening, i will be interested! Keep me upodated guys!🙂:P

[ Edited on 27-6-2006 by 62ragtop ]

berserkerbus Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 28 Jun 2006, 7:31 pm

#506022

I need a bucket for all of the drool.. Seriously, I would buy carbon fibre stuff for the super beetle if any became available. I'll watch this space .

😎

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 29 Jun 2006, 2:49 am

#506194

i have a good condition decklid neil that has the vents in it.

Anthony

hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 29 Jun 2006, 6:32 am

#506200

the vents you are all chasing are going to be very, very hard to do. and near impossible to make em look right.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 30 Jun 2006, 10:28 pm

#506734

Ok, maybe I just stay with the bonnet.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 1 Jul 2006, 1:28 am

#506803

The vents would be hard .Lucky he has a vacuum system there

I drop down mid next week & have a chat

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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 1 Jul 2006, 9:09 am

#506851

all carbon fibre workers have vacumn system, and a bloody big oven