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 crazyfiggi
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:00 PM |
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Kombi front?
Hi, does anyone know if there is anywhere where i could buy a new skin for the front of my kombi? I know that you can buy later baywindow fronts but
is it possable to get one to fit a 71 kombi with the low blinkers? I need one as mine is full of bog from a previous repair. I should have no problem
fitting it bit any tips that might make it easier would be good.
Thanks everyone,
Alex.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:03 PM |
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i know you can split front clips....... 
Simply Cruzin'...
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crazyfiggi
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:09 PM |
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I found this pic, this is what i plan on doing.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:09 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by crazyfiggi
I know that you can buy later baywindow fronts ...
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Sorry, Alex, don't know where you can get the early front, but for completeness, can you tell us where you're sourcing the late fronts?
tia
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crazyfiggi
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:12 PM |
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my pic wont work, doesnt matter.
I have seen the late fronts advertised in english vw mags. Not sure where you could get them over here tho.
[Edited on 23-2-2004 by crazyfiggi]
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| posted on February 23rd, 2004 at 08:39 PM |
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you can get both fronts, the early and the late ones from the uk,URo car parts do them and will ship worldwide or i have a whole stack of
catalogue's with listings and some price's for most of the companys in the uk that will ship anywhere..
e.g 1973 on-----58.50 pounds from bigboystoys
up to 1967 ----- 175 pounds from
Status vw parts
1967 to 1972 -----180 pounds from
Status vw parts
they are cpmplete up to the window frame right from the bottom....
if i can be of any help just holla....
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crazyfiggi
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| posted on February 25th, 2004 at 05:19 PM |
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Does anyone know if it would be possable to remove the skin off the front of another bus and put it on to mine? I know it would be alot more work than
just gettin a new one but this option would work out alot cheaper. Anyone got any advice? Thanks,
Alex.
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| posted on February 25th, 2004 at 06:05 PM |
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Yes it is definitely possible.
A mate of mine cut and replaced the front of his 1972 kombi some years ago. I think his uncle did it for him so it was on the cheap. Turned out really
well.
I will try to get some details for you and post it here.
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| posted on February 25th, 2004 at 06:43 PM |
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definitely possible, finding a clean front skin without too much cancer could be difficult though.
Reimagined/Recycled/Upcycled Cool
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| posted on March 1st, 2004 at 12:20 PM |
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hey alex
ive got one on a 72 parts bus needs some rust reapair but if u can take it off and collected it its yours
cheers deon
ill post ya a pic this week if u want
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crazyfiggi
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| posted on March 1st, 2004 at 04:30 PM |
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Thanks deon, some pics would be good. Where is the rust in it? Is there anything else on the bus you would sell? I am after rust free front doors and
sliding door.
Thanks,
Alex.
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| posted on March 1st, 2004 at 09:51 PM |
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hey alex
should have the pics on 2morrow night(hopefully) um doors all have rust but ive all the mecanisims and glass there, ill check the rust in the sliding
door for u might be not too bad, ill have a look 2morrow.
the front has rust allong the bottom and under the window. i bet all panel beaters fav job after a days work is coming home and working on there own
car
deon
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| posted on March 2nd, 2004 at 07:56 AM |
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A few months ago some bastard crashed a stolen car into my front yard and smashed the front of my kombi.
The NRMA paid for a full repair: my local VW mechanic has a paddock full of wrecks, he cut the front off a kombi with an angle-grinder and gave it to
the panel-beaters who did the replacement work. The front of my kombi is now the best bit of all!
Mine is a '75 model with high indicators, but I'm sure this would work for any model.
1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper
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| posted on March 2nd, 2004 at 04:23 PM |
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heres the front dude
ill send ya some better photos when i have the time i got tafe 2night so im a bit pushed
cheers deon
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| posted on March 3rd, 2004 at 12:42 PM |
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hey alex
heres the other photos if u can see anything u can use, i dont know exactly whats usable but anyhow just let me know
deon
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| posted on March 3rd, 2004 at 05:17 PM |
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Alex, Kruizinwagen in Sydney has old kombis in his back yard and he can remove the clips for you. He will also put it on for you. Ring 02 473 16444
and ask for Kimm.
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| posted on May 7th, 2004 at 11:12 AM |
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hey everyone,
long time surfer, first time poster!
Have been looking at getting a kombi for ages now! I am interested in the 69-72/73? (low indicator) model. I am having a lot of trouble finding one.
Was wondering what would be the chances/implications or if it were at all possible of converting a 73 - onwards model from high indicator to low
indicator (seen as the indicators is the only thing that phases me aesthetically with the older models). (i know its pathetic but i just can help
it!). Any help would be fantastic thanks.
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| posted on May 8th, 2004 at 02:11 PM |
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i couldnt see why u couldnt do it came across this
http://www.metwiz.com/nose.html
would be a great idea change th bumbers over asswell, and you would have the type 4 motor asswell
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| posted on May 9th, 2004 at 10:27 PM |
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sgetty, you make it sound even more like a good idea, thanks for the help.
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| posted on May 10th, 2004 at 12:04 AM |
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I think I saw a new one at Classic Veedub in Rydalmere last week they had a few, a Splitty one and a later Bus I'm thinking it was a 69-70 clip
Give George a ring
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