Volkswagen Club of Pakistan (VWCOP)

[rebel]

@rebel & @murtaza_murti

I hate to tell you guys that while you were planning on/discussing the radio, it was bought off by me along with the NOS Brazilian Body to Pan Seal last night around 00 : 00 hrs. for Patina.

Plz visit my DIY thread for pictures of the same.

OH come on!! No fair!! sigh ...very well...take care of it!! im sure itl act as the last thing needed to "Complete" your build and set the bug off just right :D!!

[nmshaikh]

OH come on!! No fair!! sigh ...very well...take care of it!! im sure itl act as the last thing needed to "Complete" your build and set the bug off just right :D!!

LOL...you snooze..you lose....

..and that goes for @reezwaan too. grab a set of window channels before they are gone..'phir na kehna hamein khabar na huwi..'

[reezvaan]

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[reezvaan]

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[murtaza_murti]

Reezvaan bahi is a ninja :D, lol poor rebel.

[reezvaan]

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[rebel]

Lol @murtaza_murti. I am no ninja man. Its just that my thread subscription pays off. I have opted to be notified by an "instant email" delivered to my pre-configured emails on my BlackBerry. So as soon as you guys post, or any of the guys does for that matter, on the threads I am subscribed to, I get a notification on my hand phone and I follow the link to read the comment immediately (or say most of the times). Thats how I knew about what @Aleem1 was offering first hand and since we have already been talking I dropped @Aleem1 an SMS to book the two items listed on top and he acknowledged via a return SMS and thats how before you even started to discuss abt radio, it was bought off.

B/w thanks to @Aleem1, I have received both items and tell you what, Radio is in MINT Condition (atleast externally). Cheers

@reezvan...ur tempting me to post comments here only to nag u with notifications...i like u not!!

on a serious note tho, im glad its clean...and its the outside that matters...i personally believe, working or not, it adds that much needed bling on the inside!! completes the car...how about u share some pics to make us a lil more jealous then Mr. instant notification blackberry man??

[reezvaan]

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[rebel]

Lol @murtaza_murti. I am no ninja man. Its just that my thread subscription pays off. I have opted to be notified by an "instant email" delivered to my pre-configured emails on my BlackBerry. So as soon as you guys post, or any of the guys does for that matter, on the threads I am subscribed to, I get a notification on my hand phone and I follow the link to read the comment immediately (or say most of the times). Thats how I knew about what @Aleem1 was offering first hand and since we have already been talking I dropped @Aleem1 an SMS to book the two items listed on top and he acknowledged via a return SMS and thats how before you even started to discuss abt radio, it was bought off.

B/w thanks to @Aleem1, I have received both items and tell you what, Radio is in MINT Condition (atleast externally). Cheers

Oh you took offense...pity, because I didn't mean to be rude.

Anyway, How about making you wait a little for a tease?

B/w its been delivered to my buddy @shahzebulhaq there in Islamabad. He's holding lot of goodies for me beside these two tiny bits. There is more in stock than just a radio buddy. I suggest you wait until pictures are shared on my DIY thread.

If that isn't enough for you to believe that its delivered, I would suggest to please ring up @Aleem1.

Come on pal, its just a BLAUPUNKT SANTOS (Model: 7.639.190) RADIO...Cheers & no hard feelings.

haha!! nahh mate dint take offence!! n i obviously believe u got it...jsut wanted to see what it looked like...il wait for the thread...and yea yea...i get it...rub it in...as i stated before...i like u not!!

[rebel]

i dunno how i did that...i did something wrong and now theres 2 quotes:S

[nmshaikh]

i dunno how i did that...i did something wrong and now theres 2 quotes:S

Kids ..stop fighting. I am bringing in two Sapphire radios.

[reezvaan]

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[nmshaikh]

I would have asked for one if the Sapphire one is correct for 1965. I would let go of the Blaupunkt I just bought as even if its in decent condition but still its not correct for 65.

Can I have one while I let go of this Blaupunkt one?

One is a Sapphire V the other a Sapphire VII. I think the Sapphire V would be right for your model year. Will have to confirm though.

These have not been tested so I don't know if they would just sit pretty there or actually work.

[reezvaan]

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[murtaza_murti]

I have a couple of things which I don't need and might be useful to someone who might need them, the things are:

• Front fender indicators post '73, they're complete. Reflectors, rubber bottom gaskets, lenses, bulbs, top metal covers need buffing though. Here are a couple of pictures for reference:

The second thing are dashboard grills without the chrome trims, they have a couple of dented sticks or grills whatever you may them. The clips at the back are all intact and undamaged. Here is a picture to get an idea:

Whoever wants these parts can have them for free of cost. Contact via PM if anyone wants them.

[reezvaan]

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[nmshaikh]

Between which make Sapphire V and VII are? Bendix or Motorola or Blaupunkt? On another note, according to Samba, Bendix Sapphire V is correct for 66 and VII for 67.

The correct ones for 65 are Bendix Sapphire I & II & III.

Here is the link for reference: TheSamba.com :: Radio Manuals and Instructions

The sapphire V is Motorola I believe

[nmshaikh]

There are some things I'll never be able to understand and accept about the way things workout in North America. Without going into the details, lets just take the relevant practice of chopping (or parting out as it is popularly called) of perfectly decent cars. Yes it yields parts to keep other bugs alive and yes it is expensive to repair and restore but still.....to chop cars that have so much promise...

I saw an ad on the Samba where someone was chopping an Oval. The car looked fine in pictures and apart from some rusty spots (which VW does not have a few rusty spots?) it was pretty solid. A deal was struck and the owner chopped the rear window section (complete with window glass and trim) and a complete dashboard for me. The dash board contains all switches and speedometer that has a date stamp of 6 /57
It even has the original speaker behind the grill!

What am I going to do with it?

I have an idea. Watch this space for news as the project evolves.

For now, see the pictures of the massacre.

[nmshaikh]

The still in original colour - L351 Coral red clips arrived today.

The rear clip, complete with glass and trim, nicely protected against breakage in transit

The other side still has the original cloth headliner

This part isn't bad either..I've seen worse

The coral red dash clip. The radio area has been hacked but I have a template from an uncut dash so it should not be a problem.

The other side of the dash showing switches and the speaker. My Oval in Pakistan is going to benefit from these.

[reezvaan]

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