Re: looking for... side markers.

[patmor@utu.fi (Patrick Joel Morton)]

At 20:41 21.10.1997, Yevgheny Khanin wrote:

 * I've been looking for them for quite some time myself. As far as I
 * understand, the "problem" is that side markers were never mandatory in the
 * US and, hence, the cars supplied directly were not dressed with them.

Yes, this is true.  However, early model Notchbacks came standard with them
- I can't recall the M Code for side markers, but anyway.

 * Since we all know what is the state of the aftermarket industry in other
 * parts of the world, the bottom line here is:  since you folks in the US
 * don't need them, you don't manufacture them and we take all the suffering.

May very well be the case, but the demand for side markers would be so
small anyway, that I doubt anyone would ever decide to try to make money
with repro-side markers.  Doesn't make any sense.  However, you can find
the repro and even NOS lenses in the US - I have, and easily as well.

 * At the moment I'm aware of only one possible source: Stiftung Automuseum
 * VW in Wolfsburg. And I doubt that I'm going to use their services. See for
 * yourself, quote:

I have done a lot business with the Museum and although it is hard to get
them to send anything to you, they do have a lot of parts for a lot of
Volkswagens.

 * Turn signal base 	311 953 052 D	 73.91 DM per 1 (not a pair)
 * Turn signal lens	311 953 051 D	 73.91 DM per 1

I think what we have here if failure to communicate ... this can't be true.
Usually their prices are quite competitive, even compared to T3D or anyone
else.

 * Some other prices for you to compare:

 * Hood seal		311 823 703 A	95.65 DM
 * Notchback rear lid seal	311 827 705	69.57 DM

Believe it or not, this is damn cheap for Europe.  Here is an example (I
just ordered a rear trunk seal for a 1971 FB for a friend): $142.00!

 * These prices were said to be valid till 10.03.97.

 * > im looking for some side markers for my notch. if anyone has a spare set id
 * > like to purchase them....also, i came across another notch yesterday
 who had

If you need side markers, I can get them for you and they won't cost 75 DM
per marker.  I even have OEM seals for the side markers in stock.  I don't
know whose thread this originally was - was it yours? - but if you need
them, say the word.  Side markers were required, standard equipment up to
1973 (I think, maybe even later) in Scandinavia on most Type III models and
as such, I can get my hands on themwith a little digging.

Mail me.

Patrick