As I didn't show some actual pics of the Streaker for some time, here are some mock-up shots:
rear view:
a (very dusty) body... gives a first impression of the aubergine / gold color combo
the interieur: almost done!
Seats, sun visors, carpet, padded dash, door boards, Raid steering wheel - all finished!
and: the chromed hand brake lever - of course!
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After I (more or less) finished my 1966 Volkswagen Fastback the "Volksback", it was time for another challenge, here it is!
Dienstag, 23. September 2014
Freitag, 19. September 2014
new rubber
Yesterday the Volksstreaker got its new tyres. Yokohama Geolandar in the rear - a good compromise between on + off road:
They look beefy enough on the 8" rims
They look beefy enough on the 8" rims
Donnerstag, 18. September 2014
bad quality doesn't pay ...
After more than 1 week I finally got my money back from the dealer which sold a cheap brasilian made part under the label of VEWIB - which was a scam! In the mean time I found a used orignal VW part for a fracture of the price of the aftermarket part!
Montag, 8. September 2014
Confirmed: I still believe in VEWIB quality!
In the meantime I got a personal reply from the Managing Director of VEWIB - which I contacted as well. He confirms that this is definately NOT a VEWIB part.
He sent a real long and interesting mail, explaining some of his business and the market for low cost reproduction Beetle parts in Brazil. This is what I call customer relationship!
Thank you Mr. Kalff! I really appreciate your feedback.
Sailing under false colors!
My personal opinion is that the dealer claimed that this was a VEWIB part intentionally. A behavior I absolutely detest!
I already sent the part back to the dealer and hope he returns the money soon ...
He sent a real long and interesting mail, explaining some of his business and the market for low cost reproduction Beetle parts in Brazil. This is what I call customer relationship!
Thank you Mr. Kalff! I really appreciate your feedback.
Sailing under false colors!
My personal opinion is that the dealer claimed that this was a VEWIB part intentionally. A behavior I absolutely detest!
I already sent the part back to the dealer and hope he returns the money soon ...
Freitag, 5. September 2014
frustrating, bad spare parts quality ...
I am already used to find a lot of junk whenever I want to buy spares for aircooled VW's.
The latest addition to my list of crap is a reflector for the tail light - the dealer claims it is a VEWIB part - but I don't think so... I was always under the impression that VEWIB cares about quality, take a look:
first impression: not too bad
but: mounting tab too wide -almost 1,5mm to 2 mm
measurement between the domes: original part: 48,90 mm
spare part: measurement between the domes: almost 53 mm
as a result it doesn't even fit in the housing!
on top of that, the mounting tab - which should be Z-shaped is crooked
So it is a useless piece of junk which I send back to the dealer!
I really don't get the point, Someone invests a lot of time and money to set-up a stamping tool and when he reaches 70% archievement he just stops and sells this shit?!?
The latest addition to my list of crap is a reflector for the tail light - the dealer claims it is a VEWIB part - but I don't think so... I was always under the impression that VEWIB cares about quality, take a look:
first impression: not too bad
but: mounting tab too wide -almost 1,5mm to 2 mm
measurement between the domes: original part: 48,90 mm
spare part: measurement between the domes: almost 53 mm
as a result it doesn't even fit in the housing!
on top of that, the mounting tab - which should be Z-shaped is crooked
So it is a useless piece of junk which I send back to the dealer!
I really don't get the point, Someone invests a lot of time and money to set-up a stamping tool and when he reaches 70% archievement he just stops and sells this shit?!?
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