Was it cancelled? :?

Sunroof53 wrote:

I think i might sign up with restowagen ,it looks a really good site .I hadnt taken much notice before .Lots of technical stuff to.Thanks for the tip 55kab:beer:

Sunroof53 wrote:

I think i might sign up with restowagen ,it looks a really good site .I hadnt taken much notice before .Lots of technical stuff to.Thanks for the tip 55kab:beer:

Sunroof53 wrote:

Caught on camera! :lol: :shock:

54 Gertie wrote:

That is a lovely car, lovely colour. I think Gertie would benefit from a dark brown top Will.

55Kab wrote:

For me I make no bones about being interested in modified VW's first and foremost but having said that, I love all forms of the VW scene whether it be Vintage, Cal or German-Look cars. Must be my age but I'm not a fan of Rat-Look but each to his own and I can appreciate why people like them.

55Kab wrote:

Yes i have a modified car to ,Thats really my roots but have had many standard cars to.Its a bit of a cycle for me i seem to spend time on my standard car for a year or so, then get a need for speed so its back to the 66.I'll post it on the RW site when my account gets activated.

Gertie ,i have'nt read that thread but is that you sat by the brown 53?Or did i miss something?

Sunroof53 wrote:

Yes i have a modified car to

Sunroof53 wrote:

ill fitting sunroof

54 Gertie wrote:

What's the long term plan for this then Will? Hope you don't mind me saying but the sunroof just doesn't look right - too flat in the middle.

If the hole's not bigger than an OG 3-fold then I would think the best thing to do would be to replace it by locating (not easy!) another roof section.

55Kab wrote:

Shhhhhhh, don't let Rob hear you otherwise you'll get a "50Karmann" day ban!!! :lol: :lol:

55Kab wrote:

No offense taken, I hate the bloody thing! :twisted:


We arent to sure really! We are planning on getting her resprayed (NOT restored, shiney chrome etc 😳 ) in the coming year as she is showing signs of use and there are rust issues that need sorting before she needs welding. As she stands she is 100% solid and doesnt need welding, although we may re-do a previous repair on the spare wheel well that was using a later 60 panel!

As far as the roof goes I want rid of the Britax, but im in two minds whether to go back to a solid roof or to find a correct Golde? My only problem with fitting a Golde is that for example if we are at a show and someone mentions it I will HAVE to say it is let in and it will just start to grate a bit! :? Just me! However, in the weather we are having currently a ragtop really is the best! 😎 Its almost like having a vert, abeit a lot cheaper as im sure you well know! :shock: :lol:

So ,I am coming round to the idea of a Golde as there is already a hole (luckily smaller) in the roof and we would get it done properly and lead loaded so it should be seamless. Having spoken to Rhrodrich at Stonor with the beautiful Pastel green split with a let in ragtop It really isnt a big deal and im sure that many people would have had them dealer fitted in say the 60s! 😛 As he pointed out it is slightly to late for the car (rubber sealing strip, still 3 fold) and he makes no bones about it!

But yes, finding one will be hard! :shock: But it would be worth it as it wont leak, have a drooping headliner, have a shite painted on finish, leak, not seal at the back, leak...I could go on! :roll: :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:

Your car looks lovely! Good to speak to you on Sunday!

There was a guy in the swapmeet selling a partially restored complete 1950 Ragtop mechanism. I was very tempted to get hold of it, as it would be more correct for my car. Trouble is, he wanted £500, which isn't a bad deal, but considering that mine is in perfect condition, although the incorrect year, it seems to be a bit too much, considering the work needed to swap them over.

That said, if I did do it, then I'd have a spare '53-55 sunroof mechanism....

R

Rhodrich wrote:

although we may re-do a previous repair on the spare wheel well that was using a later 60 panel!

54 Gertie wrote:

As far as the roof goes I want rid of the Britax, but im in two minds whether to go back to a solid roof or to find a correct Golde? My only problem with fitting a Golde is that for example if we are at a show and someone mentions it I will HAVE to say it is let in and it will just start to grate a bit! :? Just me!

54 Gertie wrote:

However, in the weather we are having currently a ragtop really is the best! 😎 Its almost like having a vert, abeit a lot cheaper as im sure you well know! :shock: :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:

But yes, finding one will be hard! :shock: But it would be worth it as it wont leak, have a drooping headliner, have a shite painted on finish, leak, not seal at the back, leak...I could go on! :roll: :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:

As far as the roof goes

54 Gertie wrote:

ill never understand why anyone would take a really nice original oval or split bug & butcher a huge hole in the roof & plonk an incorrect sunroof in it, or any sunroof in it, it never ceases to amaze me, a hardtop will always look alot better than any sunroof car, if you want the wind in your hair just get a vert! :roll:

stu wrote: