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T34 World News
2011 Edition #12
CONTENTS:
Accessory: new Fender Skirts
Rear View Mirror Original Position?
For Sale: Aquamarine RHD 1966 in England
50th Anniversary Car Badge
Repro Source: 2-Point Lap Seat Belts
Repro Source: Karmann Side Emblems
Progressive Refinements: 1967
Resto Update: Belgian 1966 Project
In-Scale: Fischer Modelle FM2 HO-scale
Spotlight: French 1964 Coupe
Resto Update: 1965 Front Seat Frames & Springs
Authenticity: Side Marker Lenses
Owner’s Story: German 1968 Yard Find
Resto Tip: Quick Horn Repair
Magazine Feature: 23 Year Restoration Project
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012!
When I envisioned the T34 World organization in mid-2010,
sitting in the backyard drinking cold beers with our friend Antonio
Pellegrino, I knew it should have several key ingredients: 1) active
participation from T34 owners around the world, 2) an active
team of reps in various countries to support the local owners, 3) a
regular comprehensive electronic magazine to keep owners
enthusiastic & informed, and 4) a lot of work needed to pull all
these features together! As this first year has passed I look back at
my original goals and am pleased to see we have succeeded! The
T34 World organization is strong, active, with worldwide
influences & stories, and it’s all due to the dedication of our rep
team. I appreciate the support, suggestions for improvement, and
contributions that I’ve received in 2011. And I’m sure we can
continue this into 2012 and hope everyone will step-up to
contribute their stories along the way. Merry Christmas!
Heiko Thum has reproduced the rare Karmann side emblems (see
article) using the same source we had the T34 50 th badges created.
And there are many new repro parts that are planned to follow in
the next few months. Next up is the early-1962 Ghia shield!
Below are a couple great holiday photos from Michael Mosinger
in Germany. He’s been working really hard on his Pigalle 1966
M345 metalwork and took the time to shoot some classic pics.
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T34 World International Team
The key to the success of T34 World will be maintaining an active group and the support of T34 owners in many different countries speaking many
different languages. Our team of 34 dedicated T34 reps in 21 countries will help T34 owners in their regions, reporting back on events in their
areas, and maintaining contacts with parts sources. Here’s your international team! Please contact them directly for assistance & advice.
ADMINISTRATOR : Lee Hedges (LeeHedges@T34World.org)
BRAZIL: Fernando Mendonca (FernandoMendonca@T34World.org)
GERMANY:
Southern – Jörg Fischer (JorgFischer@T34World.org)
Western – Carsten Klein (CarstenKlein@T34World.org)
Northern – Klaus Morsch (KlausMorsch@T34World.org)
UNITED STATES:
Southern Calif – Bob Walton (BobWalton@T34World.org)
Central Calif - Tom Reay (TomReay@T34World.org)
Northern Calif - Larry Edson (LarryEdson@T34World.org)
Mountain States - Paul Colbert (PaulColbert@T34World.org)
Southern USA - Jason Weigel (JasonWeigel@T34World.org)
Central USA - Bob Dervin (BobDervin@T34World.org)
NorthEast USA - Rick Hasse (RickHasse@T34World.org)
BELGIUM:
Jurgen Magdelyns (JurgenMagdelyns@T34World.org)
Paul Peeters (PaulPeeters@T34World.org)
Jimmy Vernelen (JimmyVernelen@T34World.org)
Mike Zanella - Liège (MikeZanella@T34World.org)
AUSTRALIA:
Queensland - James Kramer (JamesKramer@T34World.org)
Victoria - Patrick Duane (PatrickDuane@T34World.org)
UK: Mark Poulton (MarkPoulton@T34World.org)
CANADA: Ron Buckley (RonBuckley@T34World.org)
DENMARK: Morten Christensen (MortenChristensen@T34World.org)
FINLAND: Timo Tanhuanpää (TimoTanhuanpaa@T34World.org)
FRANCE: Franck Boutier (FranckBoutier@T34World.org)
INDONESIA : Iwan Sadono (IwanSadono@T34World.org)
ITALY: Antonio Pellegrino (AntonioPellegrino@T34World.org)
JAPAN: Toru Ebine (ToruEbine@T34World.org)
MEXICO: Antonio Martinez (AntonioMartinez@T34World.org)
NETHERLANDS: Remco de Bruijn (RemcodeBruijn@T34World.org)
NEW ZEALAND: John Kanters (JohnKanters@T34World.org)
NORWAY: Dag Henriksen (DagHenriksen@T34World.org)
PHILIPPINES: Dindo Razonable (DindoRazonable@T34World.org)
SOUTH AFRICA: Greg Davids (GregDavids@T34World.org)
SWITZERLAND: Philip Egger (PhilipEgger@T34World.org)
THAILAND: Nam Xanasongkram (NamXanasongkram@T34World.org)
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Accessory: Fender Skirts
Fender skirts (that cover the upper portions of the rear
tires of an automobile) are accessories that have been
fashionable for decades but most popular in the 1940’s-
60’s. They are typically detachable to allow for tire
changes and are implemented for both aesthetic and
aerodynamic reasons. Rather than air flowing into and
being trapped in the rear wheel well, it flows smoothly
over the bodywork.
Our good friend Pedro Sainz has recently made a set of
T3 skirts and decided that the T34 crowd needed a set
of fender skirts as well. He’s only making a very limited
supply since he knows they’re not for everyone. This
unique accessory has never been done before and fits all
T34 models & all years. Made from 18 gauge
sheetmetal, they are easy to install and require no
drilling. They clamp into place and will not fall off over
time. They will fit both the stock chassis & those that
have a lowered suspension with no tire rubbing. They
come primered and ready for paint to match your T34.
Cost is a reasonable US$150 + shipping and PayPal is
gladly accepted. This price is only for the month of
January 2012 for T34 World members. All orders will
be shipped on February 1st. If you’re interested in
adding a pair of these hand-made skirts to your T34,
please contact Pedro in San Diego, California USA at
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Rear View Mirror Original Position?
The early T34 rear view mirror is a unique part, stylish,
and beautifully designed. 1962-66 models were fitted
with the asymmetrical shaped mirror head. But for the
longest time owners have asked “which position is
correct?” Is the mirror supposed to have the wider
portion at the lower or upper part of the mirror?
The arguments for the lower position are:
The shape is identical to the rear window shape
The shape matches the dash radio metal shape
The argument for the upper position is:
The front design lines match the T34 nose design
What did the T34s designer, Sergio Sartorelli from
Carrozzeria Ghia, choose? His 1959 prototype has a
dash-mounted rear view mirror in the lower portion
AND the dual lines on the front-side of the mirror
mimic the nose design. So it had both designs in one.
At the 1961 Frankfurt Show, the Cabriolet has it in the
lower position but the Coupe has it in the upper
position. Factory photos have different results: the pre-
launch 1961 spy photo shows it in the lower position, as
does a 13K-mile original 1963 discovered recently. But
the T34 Cabriolet drafting drawings from late-1962
show it in the upper position.
This argument may never be resolved since most of the
original designers have passed-away …
Above: Ghia’s 1959 prototype T34 by Sartorelli has the best of both styles.
Below Left: 1962 press photo & pre-launch 1961 spy photo are both LOWER
Below Right: 1962 Karmann ad & 1962 magazine article are both UPPER
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