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Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:25 am

This may well be the most difficult restoration ever.
Condition of car + my dumb ass = mind.blown.
Wish me luck & prepare for many questions to come.

Thanks to fellow Samba member vwadam (seller) for the chance to bring this one back to life.

Heath
1969 Squareback

Sun Jan 29, 2012 4:24 am

that will buff out.....

sorry had too

good luck looking forward to the thread

Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:27 am

Yet another North AL Squareback! We are starting to make a bit of a showing on here.

D&B VW on your side of Athens has a couple early fastback parts cars. Aside from the rear hatch area, everything on them will work on your square.

Spook has a couple at AiKooled Kustoms as well.

Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:54 am

Thanks. I'll check with Dean & Spook.

Sun Jan 29, 2012 12:24 pm

sand it down and primer it
thats a Good first step
then it will look better and give you more Insperation

Good looking out on bringing one back to life!!!

Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:11 pm

sharkskinman wrote: sand it down and primer it
thats a Good first step
then it will look better and give you more Insperation

Thanks. I think I'll take that advice.

Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:34 pm

Glad you made it home safely with it!
She needs a ton of work but has potential for sure. There's some good qualities, you just need a good parts car(s) :lol:

I'm glad it's not rusting away in my backyard anymore.

Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:42 pm

HoldenMyOwn wrote: This may well be the most difficult restoration ever.
Condition of car + my dumb ass = mind.blown.
Wish me luck & prepare for many questions to come.

1. Don't throw anything away
2. German Chrome polishes very nice
3. Dip all rubber parts in Glycerin and they will become soft and pliable again.
4. Good Luck with the Resto always nice to see another squareback being brought back!

Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:14 pm

ALLWAGONS wrote: 1. Don't throw anything away
2. German Chrome polishes very nice
3. Dip all rubber parts in Glycerin and they will become soft and pliable again.
4. Good Luck with the Resto always nice to see another squareback being brought back!
5. Don't listen to anything sharky suggest you do. And if you do, go through his picture gallery.

Fixted it for you.

Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:24 pm

RafCarre12 wrote: ALLWAGONS wrote: 1. Don't throw anything away
2. German Chrome polishes very nice
3. Dip all rubber parts in Glycerin and they will become soft and pliable again.
4. Good Luck with the Resto always nice to see another squareback being brought back!
5. Don't listen to anything sharky suggest you do. And if you do, go through his picture gallery.

Fixted it for you.

I literally LOLed :lol:

Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:56 pm

hey!
(esp from you raf)
i might have made my first 67 look odd, but it was a great car thats took me thousands of miles and "I" Made it that way! I Revived it!
your PO just put some crap flannel and a graffitied hood on it

you can see my grown up'ness progression as time goes by...

I want to laugh with everyone else but i also get a little pist
Everyone of my cars have become mechanically sound and desired because of me
...or no one would of bought them :D

and i Encourage people to look thru my gallery

Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:37 am

sharkskinman wrote: sand it down and primer it
thats a Good first step
then it will look better and give you more Insperation

Good looking out on bringing one back to life!!!

Sharky has given you your best/first advice! :idea:

Sand/wire wheel the hood down to bare metal in the rusty areas.
Treat the rusty/bare metal with Rust-Prep or similar phosphoric acid.
Weld in patches now or later.
Body filler now or later.
Rattle can primer the whole hood in red oxide or the color of your choice.
Do a fender next and work your way around the car 1 fender/door at a time.
It will take a good month, but 'what the hay'!

Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:43 am

that "looks" like the kind of car that would make spoiled southern californians run away... (i used to be one) but after what I've seen bob do....(look at his crusty notch threads) anything is possible... take your time and you'll get there! have you bought a pallet of welding wire yet?

Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:46 am

Thanks guys. I was rather lost as to where to start.

Also, I've seen about 10 different vids on how to remove a bug body from the pan. Do you know of any for a squareback? I can't find any.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:56 am

Or engine removal...

Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:28 am

Don't pull the body off the pan. Just cut out the 2-1/2 pans with a sawzall/grinder. You can then weld in used heater channels/patch yours with the body sitting solid! Guaranteed to fit.

The 3 Ton floor jack from Harbor Freight with the threaded on jack pad & 2 jack stands are good for engine pulls etc.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 10:40 am

Thanks Mike. Very happy to see that you are living up to your reputation. ;)

Edit: That sounds weird. How about: "Very happy to see that your helpfulness & expertise that I've read about is turning out to be true."

Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:53 pm

I notice that there are several North Alabama people in here. Should our work schedules jive & you need an extra pair of hands one day, I'd be happy to be those hands & learn while I go. I'm in Florence, about an hour from Huntsville.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:33 pm

7 Piece Body and Fender Set

http://www.harborfreight.com/interests/automotive/7-piece-body-and-fender-set-31277.html

Is this a recommended starter set? If not, I am open to suggestions.

Mon Jan 30, 2012 1:53 pm

I picked up the same kit from HF and have had no complaints. It is more than enough for the "average Joe".