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 BRENO
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| posted on July 28th, 2008 at 11:24 PM |
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Bug 'safari' windscreen.
I have seen pics of bugs with safari type windscreens, opening outwards.
I want one. and i want one now. haha.
Does anyone know of a kit to buy? or is it custom made?
I just needa know before i go ripping into things, then realise i can buy all the framework.
Thanks in advance.
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I believe it would be a one off thing...
Someone must have made them in the US back in the 60s..
they make non original pop out side windows in the UK..
holes are drilled in the glass..
Most cars in the UK in the 30s and 40s had pop out front windscreens.. You may be able to get an idea from there.
also the wiper blades need to go right down off the windscreen...
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 06:24 AM |
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posted by BRENO
I have seen pics of bugs with safari type windscreens, opening outwards.
I want one. and i want one now. haha.
Does anyone know of a kit to buy? or is it custom made?
I just needa know before i go ripping into things, then realise i can buy all the framework.
Thanks in advance.
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yeah, they're the shit!........someone must be doing a kit, i'm keen too
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bajachris88
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 09:11 AM |
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ditto!
Give us a look at those pics too man. I'm keen to have a crack at replicating the photo kit.
Cept mine would be for the rear window.
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BRENO
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 10:17 AM |
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I guess it would just be building a frame around the window, putting it on hinges, and modding the rubbers so it rests on them?
I might make a perspex windscreen and try it out.
pics are here...
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 04:38 PM |
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I want one too!!!!
Keeping it real !
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 05:06 PM |
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found more pics online and someone called Fab-Cab Uk apparently makes or made them but the website doesn't work
might have to make our own
Check out the Split Rear window
the google link
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&q=volkswa...
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Keeping it real !
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 07:54 PM |
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wat r u willing to pay? ,can make em up if the price is right
show us your gates
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bajachris88
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 07:57 PM |
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u2u me ur price for front and rear :P
unless there is services i can provide... vee dub services of course. 
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 08:37 PM |
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damn those things look good.
If you can't fix it with a hammer,
you have an electrical problem....
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| posted on July 29th, 2008 at 10:23 PM |
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They've been around for a while, back from the 80's cal-look days. Check out Hot VW's - there may be an advertiser in there.
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| posted on July 30th, 2008 at 12:32 AM |
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posted by kroozzn63
wat r u willing to pay? ,can make em up if the price is right
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Im willing to pay if its not too pricey.
I would even try making it myself, I just dont know how it seals, or if it even does seal?
But if you can make me one that opens 90 degrees, send me your price inc. rough estimate for shipping to melbourne.
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| posted on August 2nd, 2008 at 05:53 PM |
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| posted on May 13th, 2009 at 03:55 AM |
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bump...
what ever happened here. anyone ever get on made?
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| posted on May 13th, 2009 at 02:55 PM |
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I'd be interested as well but, would have to be the same style of frame and seals as the rear quarter bug pop-outs. They'd be fantastic on those hot
summer days just gotta watch out for the bugs (the insect ones I mean) I reckon $500 with glass would be reasonable...
I have seen that rear opening split window style safari as well many years ago and like it even more today! Could slide your board or skis straight in
the rear window. Why wait for some company in the USA or worse China to make them... Theres a market here for somebody with the skills. Who is going
to be the first in Australia to make them?
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| posted on May 13th, 2009 at 04:28 PM |
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i'm gonna give it a crack when i'm up to putting the windows in, but that won't be for a while. If if eva successfully accomplish it, i would take
advantage of the market :P.
it'd be style to the max..
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| posted on May 15th, 2009 at 09:17 PM |
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i dont see any pics of them with the curved windshield
is it possible to make pop outs with a curved windscreen or just the flat windscreens??
1973 Super Beetle
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bajachris88
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| posted on May 16th, 2009 at 01:22 AM |
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if they can do it with teh curved rear window, then ur set man.
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| posted on May 16th, 2009 at 08:17 AM |
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Try here
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=74656#pid694648
All info here
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| posted on May 16th, 2009 at 09:23 AM |
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On the current display page of Classic VeeDub he states Safari window for Beetle, coming soon (Bottom of page).
Click here for link
Kevin
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| posted on May 16th, 2009 at 09:28 AM |
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hmm someone should reverse engineer that design and make a kit here :P
The only thing i don't like, and what i don't think the cops, nor any car inspector wouldn't like, is those rails for the hold down bolts. Its
dangerous! it doesn't fold in next to the window neatly like the kombi safari windows. it sticks out ready to stab in some poor suckers face or torso
if u have a front ender or brake to hard. Well i think it sticks out, cause by the design, the hold down bolt is not on the window itself, its on the
bug body, and the swivel is on the window.
Crazy!
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I agree I was thinking exactly the same thing. They do not look safe at all! None of us want to have a serious or minor accident in our bug but, if we
were to be unfortunate I would'nt like one of those brackets sticking out of my skull 
If it's not in a Vee Dub I'm not going!
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| posted on May 19th, 2009 at 09:44 PM |
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If anyone see's or hears about them bringing out a curved version of the beetle safari windows please let me know....i've got a 73 super by the way.
saffari windows would come extremley handy up here in cairns....especially in the summer time!
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| posted on October 30th, 2009 at 09:15 AM |
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i think there forsale on the samba in america but i think they only fit up two a 64 bug but there sweet as |
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| posted on October 30th, 2009 at 02:48 PM |
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here you go..
get ya cheque book out..
http://www.wolfgangint.com/Parts/Bug+Safari/#at
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| posted on November 7th, 2009 at 06:04 AM |
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Classic vee dubs has them now. They are around $1100 from memory.
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bajachris88
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| posted on November 7th, 2009 at 09:00 AM |
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FRIGGEN HELL!
I paid $250 + a front beam for my whole complete bug with running motor...
ah wellz...
I guess they are worth what people are willing to pay them...
but thats a bit retarded. imo
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| posted on November 10th, 2009 at 05:14 AM |
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I'd love to go shopping at that bug shop Chris!
Though I agree with you on the price. I guess it is for people who have done the restore and have a sack of cash left over. Maybe getting itchy tools
a few years after finishing their bug.
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| posted on November 10th, 2009 at 12:01 PM |
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Prices are usually expensive for things that are less easier to source and still a novelty. I buy most of my parts from Classic Vee Dub supplies.
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
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| posted on November 10th, 2009 at 03:27 PM |
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Don't get me wrong, if I had a spare $1100 I'd be putting one in for sure.
Classic Vee Dubs is awesome, and the guy that runs that place is really helpful.
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