Re: [T3] Outer Scraper Debacle

[Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlink.net>]

>upon installing my new scraper
(from Cal. Imports) I discovered that the fit is ab-so-lute-ly
terrible!!!

These new scrapers are really bad. I think the same ones are sold by
WCM. I heard they're actually made for a Brazilian VW that was generally
based on the German Type 3 but was different. I found that the aluminum
frame wouldn't fit the window opening no matter how much I tried to
persuade it. The rubber scraper doesn't contact the glass and comes up
about 3/8 in. short of the vent wing, and the rubber is too hard to seal
effectively anyway. In the end I drilled out the rivets on my original
scraper frames and riveted in shortened replacement scraper rubber from
another VW. The only downside is that the aluminum is oxidized and is
too fragile to polish. At least my doors will be dry inside...

Scott Taylor
62 343, 65 361

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