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Fri Jul 21, 2006 7:22 am

If you don't mind me asking how much money do you have tied up in that?

Fri Jul 21, 2006 8:26 am

itsjustme wrote: If you don't mind me asking how much money do you have tied up in that?

I don't have too much money into it, but tons of time. The most expensive thing was the brand new interior I ordered...which was $600 bucks.

Fri Jul 21, 2006 9:32 am

I haven't checked this thread in awile.

WOW!

Good job!

Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:24 pm

Ragman wrote: itsjustme wrote: If you don't mind me asking how much money do you have tied up in that?

I don't have too much money into it, but tons of time. The most expensive thing was the brand new interior I ordered...which was $600 bucks.

You can see the crazy amount of time involved. I was just wondering what that type of thing runs with me doing the work. I like to tinker with stuff like that.

Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:56 pm

I'm still making progress but slowed down for a while there. For the most part, I just need to install the interior.

Thu Sep 07, 2006 9:13 am

The 67 is looking excellent ragman! I can't wait to see it all finished, its made it a long way.

Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:18 pm

This thread kicks ass.

Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:31 pm

Skim wrote: This thread kicks ass.
I agree. That's a very nice 67. Well done Ragman!

Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:25 pm

Ragman wrote: I'm still making progress but slowed down for a while there. For the most part, I just need to install the interior.

Just an amazing transition. It looks like you just picked it up new at the dealer. The purist in me loves this car. I also love the color. You don't see this color that often and it looks great.

Great job!

Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:39 pm

Get it done by 2007 for it's 40th year anniversary.

Looking good rag!

Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:51 pm

That thing really turned out nice, Do mine next. :D

Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:21 pm

Great looking car you have there! I'm doing the same to a '55 oval window right now, so I understand what it takes. Now price-wise you are right. Welding new front and rear sections to a beetle can cost anywhere from $2500-$3000 in Canada, and that's assuming the shop is interested! :shock: Anyways, nice to see it done properly, you sure proved that "VW restoration specialist" guy I talked to wrong! :wink:

Sat Sep 09, 2006 4:23 pm

55type1 wrote: Welding new front and rear sections to a beetle can cost anywhere from $2500-$3000 in Canada, and that's assuming the shop is interested! :shock:

Jesus, thats expensive

Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:56 am

I'm not sure on the US to Canadian $$ conversion, but that does sound high....oh well. I'm glad to hear you're saving your oval!

Hey skim, how's your impala coming along?

Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:44 pm

been awhile since Ive seen the car. it's looking good for sure. I'm feeling better everyday ill be back to help.

Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:21 pm

Ragman wrote:
Hey skim, how's your impala coming along?

coming along well but slow because my pockets have been on the injured list lately. Finished color sanding and buffing and got the majority of my chrome plating back from the chrome shop. Also got a set of Daytons for it.

Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:51 pm

Skim wrote: Ragman wrote:
Hey skim, how's your impala coming along?

coming along well but slow because my pockets have been on the injured list lately. Finished color sanding and buffing and got the majority of my chrome plating back from the chrome shop. Also got a set of Daytons for it.

Ragman did not ask for another pic of your car you attention whore! :lol:

Looks good BTW.

Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:59 pm

as self taught painters, we both respect eachothers hard work :lol:

Mon Sep 11, 2006 12:49 am

Skim wrote: Ragman wrote:
Hey skim, how's your impala coming along?

coming along well but slow because my pockets have been on the injured list lately. Finished color sanding and buffing and got the majority of my chrome plating back from the chrome shop. Also got a set of Daytons for it.

lookin good Skim. 8)

Sat Nov 18, 2006 4:57 pm

I thought I'd give an update since I'm almost done with the interior. Seat belts working now, dynomat and new carpet, reuplostered seats, wipers working, and more assembly done.