356B Indicator challenge
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356B Indicator challenge
Hi,
My turn signal needs the chrome lever re plating.
Anyone ever done this ?
A company called type356a run by Doug in Illinois offers a service (you have to wait) has anyone used them?
I am a stickler for originality which I know sometimes is stupid but thats the way I am ! I can but a complete new signal cheaper !
Thanks
David
My turn signal needs the chrome lever re plating.
Anyone ever done this ?
A company called type356a run by Doug in Illinois offers a service (you have to wait) has anyone used them?
I am a stickler for originality which I know sometimes is stupid but thats the way I am ! I can but a complete new signal cheaper !
Thanks
David
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
I have done this a couple of times - the correct shiny black plastic paddle is available if yours will not come off or is otherwise damaged.
I drilled out the rivet to remove the handle from the switch - be very careful not to lose the 'dogbone' and spring that gives the lever its two positions for low/high beam. I reinstalled the handle using a small bolt and nylock nut - either 3mm or 2.5mm, can't remember which. The nut and bolt can't be seen when reinstalled in the housing.
I drilled out the rivet to remove the handle from the switch - be very careful not to lose the 'dogbone' and spring that gives the lever its two positions for low/high beam. I reinstalled the handle using a small bolt and nylock nut - either 3mm or 2.5mm, can't remember which. The nut and bolt can't be seen when reinstalled in the housing.
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
If the guy in Illinois is Doug Feisthamel then I have heard he does first class work. Shipping is probably the biggest hurdle.
If I had known I would live this long I would have pushed the envelope a little harder.
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
I have one in Illinois with Doug right now. He has a superb reputation, I expect mine back in about 60 days, its a detailed overhaul and he takes his time to get them right.
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
I bought a new turn signal assembly for my A and the return mechanism broke within three roundabouts and about three miles of use.
That said it works but I will be sending my original off to Doug for repair.
That said it works but I will be sending my original off to Doug for repair.
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
I had the stalk rechromed on my A without disassembly. I only took the knob off, the stalk was stripped and rechromed. Works like a charm!
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
Here’s a couple of pictures since I just happen to have a couple of these around
Here’s one where I rechromed the stalk after removing it. I replaced the rivet with a 2.5mm screw and nylock nut
When reassembling, there’s a bit of swearing involved to get the dog bone, through bolt spacer and lever all lined up to get the screw in - can’t be too hard though since I did it
Notice the rivet that must be drilled out Here’s one where I rechromed the stalk after removing it. I replaced the rivet with a 2.5mm screw and nylock nut
When reassembling, there’s a bit of swearing involved to get the dog bone, through bolt spacer and lever all lined up to get the screw in - can’t be too hard though since I did it
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I also did one as per Jules where the plater dipped the stalk in while still attached to the assembly
Don’t lose the little dog bone link - it’s small and scarce if you have to find another - it’s the shiny piece in the upper left by the plastic piece
Don’t lose the little dog bone link - it’s small and scarce if you have to find another - it’s the shiny piece in the upper left by the plastic piece
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
I have long wondered whether an A stalk could be plated without disassembly. It had occurred to me to pot the works in candle wax, but maybe platers have seen this sort of thing before, and have tape or some other way of protecting the works. Anybody know? (The only difference between the 356 Porsche unit and the concurrent VW unit is that the VW stalk is painted.)
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
Doug did mine a couple years ago. It is very well done and operates perfectly. One could not find any fault with the work. I would recommend him to anyone who expects/demands quality work.
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Re: 356B Indicator challenge
Similar in procedure, I have had my plater chrome window cranks with the black knobs still attached. Beige knobs may be a bit discolored. I would think the turn signal indicator stalks could be plated as an assembly. I would be concerned about cleaning the unit and any fumes that might have a negative effect on the works.
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With the two methods, disassembling the stalk and doing as a unit without disassembly, the disassembled part quality was better for sure. Down side is possibility of losing small parts and difficulty of reassembly.
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At the end of the day, I polished the metal and clear coated w/quality product.. Judge doesn't know the difference.