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Reproduction Semaphores... What to expect?

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DieSchnelleKafer Officially Full-On Dubber

296 posts · joined Jul 2010 ·

#795346
hi guys, ive just bought a set of new reproduction 12v semaphores for my oval. when i was trying to find info on these before i bought them i couldn't find any reviews as such. so im going to give people an idea of what to expect.

these ones are made by "LKW" and another logo i found on the box was "kafer" so whatever that company is.

as for qaulity my dad (certified sparky and technician) he said "thats some fine kit you have there" as you can see in the pics they are pretty well made. i also compared it to a 6v semaphore of our 59 and it was very much identical.

pictures tell a thousand words so here are some pics:

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type 4 1956 oval build thread anyone?...

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85675

vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#795349
but do they work? and how much?? they do look nice and its a shame they will be hidden away in the B pillar!
3 1959 cadillacs
1 musso
2 early notchbacks
2 split kombis
2 split panels
1 split ute
1 low light panel
1 ex-pmg bay
1 country buggy
1 beetle ute
1 14" syncro caravelle
1 16" syncro doka
1 golf cabrio
1 vw camper trailer
2 3meter bombs

DieSchnelleKafer Officially Full-On Dubber

296 posts · joined Jul 2010 ·

#795350
hi, i bought them from cip1 in the united states of amazing. they were 189 usd each and all up it cost me 450 aus for both of them and shipping. i know its incredibly dear but i thought i will just get it over with
type 4 1956 oval build thread anyone?...

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=85675

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

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#795395
Very expensive...

excellent quality...

CIP1 ??

LEE
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matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#795396
You think they are expensive, try looking for some early cabrio ones!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#795400
they look good for Repros you wont tell the difference
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true


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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#795405
matara wrote:You think they are expensive, try looking for some early cabrio ones!
You're right🤪 I managed to find one last year - in the US. Can't tell you how much, in case the ATO finds out, and wants to know how I had that much money.😂
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Birdman Wolfsburg Wizard

428 posts · joined May 2010 ·

#795423
Kafer is German for Beetle.

Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#795526
the LKW brand name is for LaiKamWah in Malaysia www.LKW.com

The website is only accessible to regitered users and it seems that they only supply to wholesalers. A very interesting range of products.

Price for the semaphores seems consistent around the world and they all look like they come from LKW. I am curious to find a retailer in Malaysia, Singapore or Indonesia who will on-sell the range of products. But havent found one yet.

Lams Wolfsburg Wizard

536 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#796732
I wonder how many they sell in a week. They are expensive yes but it's good to know that you can use a 12V bulb, and that it'd work for another few decades!
speeding is bad!
relax - god's in charge

Barnabie Officially Full-On Dubber

257 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#798118
DieSchnelleKafer wrote:hi guys, ive just bought a set of new reproduction 12v semaphores for my oval. when i was trying to find info on these before i bought them i couldn't find any reviews as such. so im going to give people an idea of what to expect.


Let us know how they are to fit and whether you're happy with them once running. I've been tossing up on those for my 57 Oval project but keep choking on the $$.

Might have to take a leaf out of your book and just take the plunge.