Re: [T3] Scraper Replacement How I Did It

[orntar@att.net]

alot of people are talking aboout using other model 
window scrapers on a type three, i just went to west 
coast metric and it looks like they don't carry it? call 
me stupid, but is that the case? no one makes window 
scrapers anymore, therfore you have to improvise?
nathan
> Inside scrapers   These are easy Get type 2 scrapers from Cal Import Parts. 
> Remove the wire clips form the old scraper.
> Put them on the new scraper . This will require cutting some new holes in the 
> scrapers. When installing, the wire clips may be difficult to push through 
> the holes. Once the clip is started in the hole reach inside the door and 
> insert an ice pick in the wire loop and pull it through from the back. This 
> is much easier than pushing.
> 
> Outside Scrapers.  I bought the trim pieces from Cal Import Parts. They won, 
> fit They are to tall to fit in the top of the 
> window. I shortened the trim by cutting out a section. This worked O.K. but 
> the trim really didn't fit like the original. I think if someone was really 
> skilled they could do this.
>   I took the old scrapers off my original trim by carefully drilling out the 
> rivets. I then polished the trim and it looked good. Be careful not to bend 
> the trim. I took the new scrapers off the new trim. [ I think a bus scraper 
> would work.}
>  I pop riveted the new scrapers onto the old trim. I can't remember which 
> side I reveted from. You can figuer this out.
> IMPORTANT THE RIVETS ARE TO THICK AND MUST BE HAMMERED DOWN WITH A PUNCH. I 
> used a large hammer as an anvil to pound against. Be careful when you do 
> this. Use a wide punch not a pointed one. I actually used a 
> large nail set. 
>   If you have more questions please e-mail me
> Robbie Hattaway
> Milledgeville Ga.
> Driving VW's Since 1963
> 
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