Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
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Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
The original aluminum strip was removed to replace the top and is probably not likely to go back without a fight. Wondered if there was an alternative approach to get this desirable aesthetic touch back on the top of a 58 Cab
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Pretty sure that chrome over brass strips replaced aluminum trim strips when the front & rear trim pieces were eliminated in late '57 (starting with cab no. 150001).
I bought the chrome trim for my '58 cab from Michael Lederman via this Samba ad. It would be worth contacting him to see if he still makes these pieces, or knows of a source.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds ... id=1681105
I bought the chrome trim for my '58 cab from Michael Lederman via this Samba ad. It would be worth contacting him to see if he still makes these pieces, or knows of a source.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds ... id=1681105
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Spencer, Thanks for your reply. I checked the site but no dice. Stoddard has one in aluminum as does Sierra Madre I've since discovered but installation looks mighty daunting. Did you do yours and, if so, did it necessitate spiritual guidance or is there a reasonably straight forward method?
Again thanks.
Again thanks.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Tony Garcia at Autobahn Interiors in San Diego did the upholstery and top and installed the trim strip.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
I understand that drilling small holes into the wood bow and putting the nails into them with a tiny amount of epoxy is the common solution. I think the strip is easy to dent. I have been procrastinating doing this on my Cab although it shouldn't be that hard.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Thanks to you both. The more you think about it the less daunting it seems. Appears slightly oversized predrilled holes and an inordinate faith in Gorilla glue (epoxy) might just work.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
After ruining 2 on my car, that is what we ended up doing. make sure you get the angle about right and then test fit a few times before final install. Epoxy and DUN.Ed Fanning wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:22 pm Thanks to you both. The more you think about it the less daunting it seems. Appears slightly oversized predrilled holes and an inordinate faith in Gorilla glue (epoxy) might just work.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Spencer,
I see that you opted to put a top with the zip-out rear window on your cab.
I also have a '58 cab and put the current top on it in 1984. Even though the plastic is still pliable, I'm hesitant to put the top down unless it is very warm out.
Did you ever consider going with the original style? I'm considering a new top & would appreciate pros and cons regarding either style from anyone on the forum.
I see that you opted to put a top with the zip-out rear window on your cab.
I also have a '58 cab and put the current top on it in 1984. Even though the plastic is still pliable, I'm hesitant to put the top down unless it is very warm out.
Did you ever consider going with the original style? I'm considering a new top & would appreciate pros and cons regarding either style from anyone on the forum.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Original question that Ed asked was where to get these strips. Here's one place http://www.nlaparts.com/store/aluminum- ... -2542.html Installing it is answered above.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
The later style ('62 T6) zip-out window is something that Tony suggested when we first talked about the '58 cab for the reasons you've identified; minimize cracking, creasing and scratching. I had a soft-window 912 years ago and quite enjoyed the ability to fold down the rear window and ride with the Targa top on or off. Similar options & aesthetics are realized with the zip-out window on a cabriolet top.SPIKE JONES wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:26 pm Spencer,
I see that you opted to put a top with the zip-out rear window on your cab.
I also have a '58 cab and put the current top on it in 1984. Even though the plastic is still pliable, I'm hesitant to put the top down unless it is very warm out.
Did you ever consider going with the original style? I'm considering a new top & would appreciate pros and cons regarding either style from anyone on the forum.
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Thanks for the pics. Not sure whose car this is, but it is beautiful. Gorgeous color combo & stunning paint job!
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Re: Aluminum profile strip above the rear window of a cab top. Anyone know where to locate one?
Thank you! That would be my '58 cab. I bought it looking like this after 30+ years in a storage shed - now with Kardex correct color scheme of 5706A. Martha was the previous owner and drove it daily to the school where she taught. Her blue CA personalized license plates (which I have) read HRXTC.SPIKE JONES wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2019 3:42 pm Thanks for the pics. Not sure whose car this is, but it is beautiful. Gorgeous color combo & stunning paint job!
EDIT: Oh, you're referring to Ed's cabriolet with the stunning metallic silver paint It does indeed look spectacular!. Mine's metallic silver also, but my photos don't really show the paint job.
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