Volks,
My 1972 SuperBeetle had some aluminum aftermarket threshold protector trim strips installed when I got it. They are gone (long story) and the only replacements I find are stainless steel -- for a huge price (around $60 for six feet). I would like to replace them (and cover the old holes), and might have found a way. Ace Hardware stores carry some MD brand 6' aluminum Stair Edging strips that are designed for house steps. But they look very neat; cut in half, I think they're a near-perfect fit for both sides. Just by eyeballing and loosely test-fitting them, I think they would be a good replacement -- if I install them using some flat-head #6 stainless sheet-metal screws. I see they come in either black-anodized or in silver-anodized (= plain aluminum). Measure twice, cut once. Before I start drilling holes etc., I'll ask y'all: Has anyone on The List tried these? Do they give adequate clearance? Any experiences to share? Any cautions? Bert Knupp in Music City USA '67 Type 1 parts donor '70 Type 1 Police Car '72 Type 1 SuperBeetle -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
