What is SWF in relation to semaphores?

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jun 2005, 5:30 pm

#374955

Just seen a few semaphores on ebay (not interested in buying them, hopefully mine are OK) and there appears to be two types, a yellow and an orange, and orange more often than not mention SWF. Wha tis it?

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

ab Seriously Crusin Dubber

114 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 21 Jun 2005, 6:03 pm

#374975

Its the make. SWF made semaphores, wiper motors and relays etc for VW's.

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 21 Jun 2005, 6:51 pm

#375006

S low W inking F oldingthings ???????

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amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jun 2005, 8:01 pm

#375045

You've got the hots for me havent you cabrio. Stop stalking me, go home to rod 😎

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

HGFS Wolfsburg Wizard

531 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 22 Jun 2005, 12:33 am

#375176

There are two types, SWF & SHO. Both just different suppliers. If you want to be really picky about it I think that certain models are meant to have SWF & others SHO but it doesn't really matter does it??

I've seen a post somewhere on a forum explaining what should be on what but I cant remember where. One of the brands was for most of the common models from memory....

Edit...
Found it on thesamba by accident/fluke, will try and post link
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=72669

SWF=Beetle, SHO=Bus

[Edited on 21-6-2005 by SVW-054]

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2005, 7:57 am

#375197

yep its the brand like Bosch or ATE or Hella same thing

SWF makes wipers as well for VW

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

phantom Wolfsburg Wizard

598 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 22 Jun 2005, 11:57 am

#375293

I might have missed it up above, but are all VW sema's the same? I mean, not brand-wise, but fit and function?

I will be looking for some for my 60 Bug in a few months and since I don't know much about them I don't want to buy a set that don't fit. I won't be fussy as to original make type, etc, just will be looking for a working set to fit. Thanks!

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Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 22 Jun 2005, 4:21 pm

#375398

nope there are two main different types. single screw and double screw. they refer to the screws that hold the lens in. These are the common oval to early big window types.

Also there are Karmann kabriolet ones (which are entirely different) then there are the ribbed ones which came on split window (or really early ones?)

Jon