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Post by TeddyBower on Mar 25, 2019 14:24:03 GMT -5
I'm a traditionalist, especially when it comes to the VW vehicles of my youth. When one of these cars are restored I love it when the person doing the work stays faithful to the traditional look. That said, someone definitely has a sense of off-kilter tradition with these restorations. www.vintag.es/2019/03/beetle-painted-on-vw-volkswagen.html
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Post by Dabeagle on Mar 25, 2019 17:04:56 GMT -5
I agree, I prefer stock setups rather than most custom work - especially like these.
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Post by Lugnutz on Apr 2, 2019 19:46:47 GMT -5
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Post by Dabeagle on Apr 27, 2019 15:35:26 GMT -5
I'll believe it when I see it. They've pulled this before with the Bus, and then handed us a Chrysler knockoff. Speaking of Buses, mine went in to get two brake lines replaced - one that I hadn't been able to repair and one that just looked like a PITA. They called and said 'Unions are illegal, so the two lines up front can't stay that way'. Turns out this is true, in NY. The thing is, the brake lines up front would be far more than a PITA to replace as they go up, twisting and turning, behind the dash all the way tot he top, just behind the steering wheel. But I said, 'Okay, change the three lines instead of two, then.' They called later to say it was done - and lo and behold, the just repaired the line I'd screwed up. No replacing the rear line, no replacing the 'illegal, unioned lines'. I said to the guy 'You said these were illegal and wouldn't pass inspection'. He winces and says 'Yeah, if they notice them.' Which means when the spare tire and cover is in place (under the front of the vehicle) they would never see the brake lines. Now I just have to replace the rear line I had wanted them to change in the first place.
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Post by Lugnutz on May 4, 2019 9:44:59 GMT -5
I thought compression fittings were illegal. They should be.
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