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valentinesr
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| aa390392 wrote: | looking good, real good...nice progress.
question what color r the seat frames? powdercoat? thank you for your service.according to what I see and hear over there you have 2 battles to fight, 1 just being there and 2 terms of engagement....but whatever your home safe and doing what you love |
Thanks I appreciate the comments and support.. The seat frames are Lt. Beige powdercoat.. which turned out to be more of an Ivory color..
Here are all my pan numbers that I could find so for.. All in the latter month of February.. Remember she was born and brought to life on March 1st 1954...
Frame #: -0634673-
Body #: 540451
Front Axle #: -0624338-
VIN #:1-0609***
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Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Montclair, California
| thebucket wrote: | | I gave my oval a nasty look. Money hungry bitch.... |
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VWArcher
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject: ragtop 54' |
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really nice ragtop bug!
-Ric
57' kabrio vert
66' 13w bus
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left_coast*9
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| valentinesr wrote: | Heres some of the first pics of Delilahs interior photos from Ricardo in Argentina... Usual order from Ricardo is for Split Window Interior.. I asked if he could do a special order because I liked the Streifen Braun material that he had compared to some of the others that are out there.. Here you go...Streifen Braun for 1954 Interior...
More pics to come, with the complete set for the package..
My 1954 package includes:
Front Door Panels
Rear 1/4 Panels
Front Seat Covers
Rear Seat Covers
Grab Handles
B Pillars
Glove Box Liner Material
Squared Rear Pillows
Arm Rest Material
So for interior, what I have left to buy is..
Tan Canvas Top
German Square Weave Carpet Kit
Headliner
....and thats it.. Take it to the interior guy and install....Oh yeah.. I have to be home for that...  |
That is some gorgeous stuff! Got any pics of the front or rear seat covers installed yet?
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VWArcher
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| Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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| left_coast*9 wrote: | | valentinesr wrote: | Heres some of the first pics of Delilahs interior photos from Ricardo in Argentina... Usual order from Ricardo is for Split Window Interior.. I asked if he could do a special order because I liked the Streifen Braun material that he had compared to some of the others that are out there.. Here you go...Streifen Braun for 1954 Interior...
More pics to come, with the complete set for the package..
My 1954 package includes:
Front Door Panels
Rear 1/4 Panels
Front Seat Covers
Rear Seat Covers
Grab Handles
B Pillars
Glove Box Liner Material
Squared Rear Pillows
Arm Rest Material
So for interior, what I have left to buy is..
Tan Canvas Top
German Square Weave Carpet Kit
Headliner
....and thats it.. Take it to the interior guy and install....Oh yeah.. I have to be home for that... |
That is some gorgeous stuff! Got any pics of the front or rear seat covers installed yet? |
thats very neat  , i like those colors |
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valentinesr
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:07 am Post subject: |
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Heres the latest.. Finished with the pan clean up and replacement of rubbers, grommets, gaskets & seals... Gave the rear brakes there needed attention as well.. Ray Jr & I slapped the body back on the pan.. Shes all lined up and ready to bolt it up...
Im going to keep the front beam OG and not donate it for the narrowed conversion.. Have a donor for that..
As far as what I have left to do:
Interior to install & Headliner
Front beam..
Install the engine
Windshield... waiting on the trim from Viande to come in.. Back ordered..
Running Board Mats install
.... Almost there.. I can taste the exhaust...
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Montclair, California
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VWArcher
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:12 am Post subject: |
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| valentinesr wrote: | Heres the latest.. Finished with the pan clean up and replacement of rubbers, grommets, gaskets & seals... Gave the rear brakes there needed attention as well.. Ray Jr & I slapped the body back on the pan.. Shes all lined up and ready to bolt it up...
Im going to keep the front beam OG and not donate it for the narrowed conversion.. Have a donor for that..
As far as what I have left to do:
Interior to install & Headliner
Front beam..
Install the engine
Windshield... waiting on the trim from Viande to come in.. Back ordered..
Running Board Mats install
.... Almost there.. I can taste the exhaust...
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Awesome! looks so marvelous! |
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monkeyb714
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| Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 11:52 am Post subject: |
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| car looks amazing great job on the build Packy and Freddy did a great job with the color good luck on finishing it up looks like it will be up and running very soon |
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dancinbare1
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Looks real good ray, I may get mine on the road about the same time can't wait to take a cruise.
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valentinesr
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| dancinbare1 wrote: | | Looks real good ray, I may get mine on the road about the same time can't wait to take a cruise. |
Thanks Scott, I seen your brothers Oval on your webpage.. Thats a damn nice score.. Yeah I cant wait to fire it up and get it on the road.. all the registration is done, so I wont have to worry about paper work.. just finishing up the goodies and roll it.. Ill see you at Pomona this Sunday, Ill be selling what I have... This is for the 3" Narrowed Beam Fund..lol.. Plus Im cleaning out the garage.. See you there brotha.. Ill bring breakfast..
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Montclair, California
| thebucket wrote: | | I gave my oval a nasty look. Money hungry bitch.... |
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dancinbare1
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Sounds good, I will be in my same spot row 34 #5 what goodies do we have for sale?
Scott
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valentinesr
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I know its been a while.. Its been a pretty busy 7 months since returning.. and a little crazy as well.. I just been tinkering here and there adding some things and buttoning up some of the rest.. Im on the rag top canvas install right now.. Kinda pain in the arse if you ask me.. Dont use the existing holes that WW has marked on there.. Ill be adding that concern on one of these other threads.. driving me nuts..
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Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Montclair, California
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66 dormi
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:09 am Post subject: |
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yeah best to leave that ragtop and headliner to the upholstry shop
 Cars looking good !!
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kidvintage
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Thank you for your service to our country....I really appreciate it!!
So is your car still "on the market" or have you decided to keep it? |
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valentinesr
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| kidvintage wrote: | Thank you for your service to our country....I really appreciate it!!
So is your car still "on the market" or have you decided to keep it? |
Thank you for the support.. Ill be headed back over for a third one.. shortly.. Well I was at a point where I was a little pissed about heading back over and not being able to work on it and have it sit again.. but the prices I was getting as far as offers.. just werent worth it.. So.. Im going to go ahead and store it again.. for another while.. and hopefully the next time Im home complete it.. Im trying to knock out as much as I can now. So theres very minimal I need after this next trip.. Thanks for looking..
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Montclair, California
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ovalmark
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| Posted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| valentinesr wrote: | | kidvintage wrote: | Thank you for your service to our country....I really appreciate it!!
So is your car still "on the market" or have you decided to keep it? |
Thank you for the support.. Ill be headed back over for a third one.. shortly.. Well I was at a point where I was a little pissed about heading back over and not being able to work on it and have it sit again.. but the prices I was getting as far as offers.. just werent worth it.. So.. Im going to go ahead and store it again.. for another while.. and hopefully the next time Im home complete it.. Im trying to knock out as much as I can now. So theres very minimal I need after this next trip.. Thanks for looking.. |
Your car looks great, thanks for your service. I can't wait to see it complete.
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valentinesr
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| ovalmark wrote: | | Your car looks great, thanks for your service. I can't wait to see it complete. |
Thanks everyone for checking out the thread and for the support.. Ill be sure to keep you posted on the progress I get done from half way around the world.. I cant wait to see it completed as well.. It might be around this time next year or possibly the Summer of 2012..  I have a few buddies that are going to help me complete some of the last few major items.. Like interior install and narrowed beam stuff.. I can purchase the rims over the net.. just slapping them on will have to wait.. Heres what I got done this past Saturday and morning on Sunday..
Rag Top Canvas Cover Install 3/4 Completed
NOS Passenger Pop Out Installed (That Hinge & Anchor Plate was a little Bitch.. But I Owned it & Won!)
Split Rear Bumper Installed (Need to Chrome Out RS Bumper Guard)
Right Side Heart Tail Light Installed
Installed Radio Delete Plate (Telefunken ID54 Might Be Going Up For Sale)
Passenger Door Seal Installed
Running Boards Installed
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Valentine, Ray J Sr.
Montclair, California
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| Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Looks real good man... I love the fact that you have your own style like the split bumpers on a oval. I do the same shit like when i put the split molding on my 63 vert. Keep up the good work and Thank you for all you do for US
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valentinesr
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| Rich's 50 wrote: | | Looks real good man... I love the fact that you have your own style like the split bumpers on a oval. I do the same shit like when i put the split molding on my 63 vert. Keep up the good work and Thank you for all you do for US |
Thanks Rich.. I was originally trying to stay with a "How would I accessorize if I had bought it in 1954" kinda theme.. and what would of been available.. I think Ive stayed in the realm of the period accessories and earlier.. and mods or what have you.. With of course the exception of the 3" Narrowed beam and 5 Spokes.. but those get put on later.. Heres the latest..
Installed or re-installed the door weather stripping
Installed the 1954 Motorola Universal Under Dash Radio Head
Coated inside in prep for interior guy..
Installed Pop Outs...
Installed Pedals from Pedel Werks.. (Scott.. I have your $$.. I haven't forgot..)
Tearing my hair out with the install of the canvas and trying to get the front to seat right.. Ive been researching and I hear it has to stretch..
Heres some pics..
This is my version of the "BIG M" Radio.. Motorola 504.. Dated 1954.. I have the refurb of this in the accessories forum.. Ill post pics of the final and install.. Hopefully before I leave..
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Montclair, California
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valentinesr
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Heres the install.. I dig it.. "BIG M" 1954 Style..
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