heres my build so far(slowly gettin her done)

BigHerc · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject:

so finally got back to the car and I was about ready to start doing the final blocking of it, I was going to leave the rear clip that the PO did on it being as it is not going to be an OG car anyhow, but I couldn't go through with it, it wasn't the right clip and it was put on poorly, so I straightened out the old clip I managed to find on the good ol samba, and got started.
this is what the PO did
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fitted the new apron but had som really big gaps to fix
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after cutting out some of the old apron to patch the gaps, I finally ended up with this, not the best job, but I think it is definatly better that the old one
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went inside for a minute, came back out and caught my helper jumping the gun on the finish work
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after a stern talking too, lol, we got to work and got it blocked out, I will shoot a few more coats of primer this weekend, and block it out again next week and she'll be right Very Happy

maybe I'll get some paint on her in a few weeks, finally Very Happy

BigHerc · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

Oh and the color has changed, went to pomona last weekend and saw way to many strato silver cars, so I am going with something different, I've never seen it on a bug before so we will see.

eastcoast63 · Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:14 am Post subject:

the car is coming along nicely. keep the pics coming.

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BigHerc · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:01 am Post subject:

thanks ANT, I'm really gonna push the body work now to try to get it done, but I already know the next two weekends aren't gonna be available, so I will have to try to get it done in the evenings. thanks again

BigHerc · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:

finally got to lay down some color, got the wheel wells, interior, trunk and engine compartments sprayed
I think the fist pic is most true to the color it was taken last after all was done and the lights were off, the lights make the rest look pretty yellow
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all in all I think its coming out alright for the first time painting, no runs and very little peel. I will color sand and buff it out tomorrow and see what it looks like

SprayBomb · Samba Member Joined: May 21, 2006 Posts: 213

Sweet !!!! Very Happy

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twinwindows · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

Details man details... Looks good so far.
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Dude, just read the whole thread and you are an inspiration. Great job, I'm not afraid anymore Very Happy

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BigHerc · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys

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Slowlow · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:24 am Post subject:

Lookin good!!
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estofer · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:17 am Post subject:

Very Impressive work!! Good Thread Very Happy

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NEGATIVECAMBER · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:07 am Post subject:

Love the color. Keep up the good work bud. Patience pays, can't wait to see it done.
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BigHerc · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:56 pm Post subject:

thanks guys, I may spray the rest today if it is not ready to color sand but will see, I really like the color too was trying to go with something you don't see ten of at every show, of course a purist would probably have a field day with me for it Very Happy

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BigHerc · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject: new paint pics

So I went ahead and painted the rest of the body today since I couldn't color sand yet, came out alright got some peel in the clear but i wanted to make sure it was going on wet enough not to bad though did get a run or two do to lack of light, but it should all color sand out real nice, at least I hope Laughing

sorry bout the pictures, sun was down already
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let me know what you think, and I will get some better pics up in the next couple days
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Slowlow · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

From what I can tell, it looks great! Clear runs and peel are no big deal, it happens... Im sure it will sand out!

What color is that?

Keep up the good werk!
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Rich's 50 · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

WOW

Looks good bro keep it up
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BigHerc · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:24 am Post subject:

estofer · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:33 am Post subject:

Nice work on the front clip!! It always pays out in the long run to do things right. That oval is looking sweet!! Keep posting the pics!
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draginwagen · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

Nice work. Its came a long way, cant wait to see it done.
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