rear view:
a (very dusty) body... gives a first impression of the aubergine / gold color combo
the interieur: almost done!
and: the chromed hand brake lever - of course!
Dienstag, 23. September 2014
some mock-up pictures
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!
rear view:
a (very dusty) body... gives a first impression of the aubergine / gold color combo
the interieur: almost done!
and: the chromed hand brake lever - of course!
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
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?!?
Samstag, 19. Juli 2014
interior clean up
It is about time to take care of the interior. The door cards I bought awhile ago were full of gunk and bird poo, here is an example of a rear panel with the classic before/after comparison:
looks brand new again!
Sonntag, 22. Juni 2014
major steps!
Today my friend Rui helped installing the motor, here is an overview of what I put together beforehand:
... finally at home:
... all electric connections are done, the starter works, oil pressure is existent - tomorrow I will fill up the tank and crank it over for the first time!
I am not sure about the clutch - feels a little strange...We will see!
Oh, and here are some pics of the rest:
Raid steering wheel; Speedometer; padded dash and seats installed, all switches wired, the body is polished and waxed and stainless steel trim is installed.
... finally at home:
... all electric connections are done, the starter works, oil pressure is existent - tomorrow I will fill up the tank and crank it over for the first time!
I am not sure about the clutch - feels a little strange...We will see!
Oh, and here are some pics of the rest:
Raid steering wheel; Speedometer; padded dash and seats installed, all switches wired, the body is polished and waxed and stainless steel trim is installed.
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