Re: [T3] Notch engine lid clip

["Mark Seaton" <mark.seaton2@ntlworld.com>]

Hi Jacin,
I'm sure you could get a one-off made by a spring maker for less than that-
don't be silly and pay those prices- make one yourself out of thick piano
wire, get one made (get several and start a business!), find a breakers or
make do without until one turns up cheap- my '73 fasty never had one and
doesn't have the thing its meant to clip onto either and I'm not
complaining.

Mark
'73 Fasty,
London----- Original Message -----
From: "Jacin Ferreira" <jacin@jacin.org>
To: <type3@vwtype3.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2004 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: [T3] Notch engine lid clip


> I just got ahold of Paul at Type 3 Detectives in the UK... They have
> one for $45 + shipping.. he didn't state whether it was NOS, used or
> whatnot.
>
> Damn.. still seems expensive!  Has anybody attempted to make their own?
>   Is the metal on it something special for durability?  Does anybody
> know the diameter of the wire?
>
> Just out of curiosity are T34 engine lids propped up in the same manner?
>
> Thanks.
>
> - jacin
>
> --------------------------
> jacin ferreira
> san jose, california
> '64 1500S Sedan
> http://typ3kultur.com
> --------------------------
>
> On Jan 15, 2004, at 8:59 AM, Jim Adney wrote:
>
> On 14 Jan 2004 at 18:27, Jason Weigel wrote:
>
> > DAHM! They do pop up from time to time on ebay and samba. I would
> > almost
> > wait till it was a LAST resort. Or you could maybe work it into another
> > purchase from them later for a discount. Anyway it looks possible to
> > make
> > one if you can find the springy wire. Some specific bends but doable.
> > Here
> > is the shots of mine.
> >
> > http://thesamba.com/vw/gallery/index.mv?
> > search+Notchback%20decklid%20clip%20(early)+exact
>
> What's the diameter of the wire?
>
> >>  So, they do have an early style one... in stock ready to ship... NOS.
> >> $75.  ouch.
>
> ISP gouges again!
>
> --
> Jim Adney
> jadney@vwtype3.org
> Madison, WI 53711-3054
> USA
>
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