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Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:33 pm

NOW THIS! God, all these colors look amazing. I think I'm going to have to pick numbers out of a hat or something.

I guess it all teeters on my wheel decision. Right now I want to go with stock smoothies and hub caps with white wall tires. But then again I think some new beetle 17" BRM's would look amazing too! And if I do the BRM's, then I'd want the diamond green for sure. But I think that type 2 beige would look good with some black BRM's as well. If I go with a diamond grey or black, I can do the smoothies in red with the white walls.

I'm torn! Any suggestions?

Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:29 pm

Another paint choice...

Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:19 pm

A quick update. Making moves with the 1915. The case is at DRD as I'm typing this being decked, cut for 94's and full flowed.

I also decided to go with an FK45 cam and 1.4 rockers versus a 120 and 1.25. It will give me more lift with almost identical duration.

I'll post pics as I get the parts...

Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:40 pm

I just saw this and man! Pan looks super clean! cant wait to see it finished!

Do you have a link to a build on that car from mean bugs?

Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:52 pm

I dont, and I don't really remember when I found the pic. It was here on TS though.

It's super clean. I think I'm leaning towards that color. (cream, tan, beige -ish)

Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:13 pm

yeah, i remember seeing a front pic somewhere, but i cant remember where i seen it :roll: it is super clean, i do love the color!

Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:53 pm

So I got bored this weekend and dropped the body onto my pan. This way too, I can move it around and prep it a little easier. Here's some pics:

Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:24 pm

Did you everr think of doing a 2 tone paint job? Heres a pic of my 63 that i did with spray cans but its a good example of a 2 tone bug!

or check my thread for more pics.......
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=418102

Sun Aug 15, 2010 11:09 am

Went to the swap meet in Pomona today. Got there bright and early! 6:45am :shock: :shock:

But it paid off, found a 3 tab hood that was in amazing condition! No rust, two minor dents and very very straight. Asked the guy how much he wanted for it...

10 bucks!!! I nearly cried. Here it is on the car real quick...

Found a decklid in good shape as well. Paid $40 for it, still a great deal but finding a hood for $10 kind of spoils you...

I need to do a little work on the spring mount and then weld up some random license plate holes, but all in all I made out today!

Getting closer and closer!

Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:35 am

Looking awesome Chris! I'm diggin' that green on the 356 on the previous page. Keep at it man! Holla if you need anything. :wink: Eric

Sat May 14, 2011 5:46 pm

I was stripping my doors today and my neighbor walks over with a buddy of his to check out the progress on the bug. His buddy mentions he's got some carbs for a bug. "I think they're 44's, but I dont know. They were my father in-laws."

I told him I'd be interested cause I haven't done anything for carbs yet, so he ran and grabbed what he had. He comes back with some original Italian IDF's that are in great condition! I ask him how much and he said $200 and they're yours!

Couldn't beat that with a stick.

Sun May 15, 2011 11:28 am

keep up the good work! =D>

Thu Jun 16, 2011 11:53 pm

Well the long block is finished!!

Just picked it up tonight. Here is what the final build is:

Long block assembled by Steve Tims.

New AS41 Case (machined for full flow)
Forged Chromoly CW 69mm crankshaft
DRD 5.4 in. "I" Beam Rods
Mahle Pistons
Engle FK43 Cam
CB Lightweight lifters
Autocraft 1.4 rockers
DRD L5 Heads
12.5 lb. Fly Wheel
Shadek Oil Pump
1.5 qt. deep sump oil pan

As mentioned before, I've got the 44 IDF's and full MSD ignition kit.

Here's some quick spy pictures :D :D

Body is in paint right now! Finally decided on a color. Something very similar to anthracite grey.

Nevermind the ricer, here's the color.

Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:11 am

looks kinda like audi nimbus gray. very nice color. i was considering something similar for my square...ken....

Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:34 am

luckystiff wrote: looks kinda like audi nimbus gray. very nice color. i was considering something similar for my square...ken....

I was thinking the same thing about the Nimbus gray :D

Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:59 pm

The body is in final stages of work! F*ckin' sandblaster warped almost every panel on the car!

Really getting antsy! Before it was hurry up and wait, now I can't seem to find enough money/time!

Sat Jun 25, 2011 12:15 pm

This came on Thursday along with valve covers...

:lol: :lol:

Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:20 pm

Man, this is gonna be a nice ride! Good job!

Wed Jun 29, 2011 3:15 pm

An awesome build look forward to seeing more progress

Mon Jul 11, 2011 10:31 am

In the booth. Color sand and polish are next.