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t3kg
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Looking great Kevin. Is the engine assembly taking place at Chez Gizmo?
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Soul Built 
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| Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:06 am Post subject: |
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| t3kg wrote: | | Looking great Kevin. Is the engine assembly taking place at Chez Gizmo? |
Hey Scott. Yeah, Bob has been working away at my engine. When I can't be there, he still can't himself. I think he is enjoying the progress as much as I am 
Hope I'm not letting the cat out of the bag but we removed the engine from his Italian Notch for a rebuild. I dropped off the tins for sandblast/powder coat yesterday.
I am still pushing to have this at the Classic but it wont be easy. I have a feeling it will come down to hours before the actual show.
How is your car coming along? |
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t3kg
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| Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject: |
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Right now it's just sitting, as usual. We're in the middle of a house addition and all my time (and money!) will be going toward that for the next couple of months.
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Soul Built
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I still have some fine tuning to do by way of fender beading adjustmment and alignment but its coming together fairly quickly.
I had some help from Gangsta Rapper Jerry Han and Gizmo. Thanks playas! |
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Soul Built
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:11 am Post subject: |
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| supaninja wrote: | Soul- your notch has a nice assend  |
LOL, I like my women with a nice, clean rear  Thanks Nick. |
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vwtyp3variant
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:21 am Post subject: |
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now this is just awsome
can`t wait to see more nice pics like these |
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notchboy
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| Soul_VW wrote: | | supaninja wrote: | | Soul- your notch has a nice assend |
LOL, I like my women with a nice, clean rear Thanks Nick. |
Yes indeed! Nice French ass end
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///Mink
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Soul_VW wrote: |
I still have some fine tuning to do by way of fender beading adjustmment and alignment but its coming together fairly quickly.
I had some help from Gangsta Rapper Jerry Han and Gizmo. Thanks playas! |
Damn that car is looking great. This pic just does it for me.  |
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ALLWAGONS
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Wow! that car is looking beautiful!
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Soul Built
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Thanks for the props guys.
FOR THE RECORD.....The demon beer has been placed and hopefully all of the bad ju-ju has been sent away from this ride.
Today. I got the door rubbers in and ordered enough rubber washers to finish the fenders. I even got my wife and daughter involved (which is a rare occurance).
In order to finish the car, look for me to be recycling anything recyclable and to donate blood as often as they will allow me to. Does anyone know if you actually have to have two kidneys? |
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65Nsqback
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The only thing I can do Im so glad it's getting LOVE
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ataraxia
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 4:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Soul_VW wrote: | Thanks for the props guys.
FOR THE RECORD.....The demon beer has been placed and hopefully all of the bad ju-ju has been sent away from this ride.
Today. I got the door rubbers in and ordered enough rubber washers to finish the fenders. I even got my wife and daughter involved (which is a rare occurance).
In order to finish the car, look for me to be recycling anything recyclable and to donate blood as often as they will allow me to. Does anyone know if you actually have to have two kidneys? |
You know...the smile on your face the first time you drive it is going to stay with you the rest of your life.
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| ataraxia wrote: | | Soul_VW wrote: | Thanks for the props guys.
FOR THE RECORD.....The demon beer has been placed and hopefully all of the bad ju-ju has been sent away from this ride.
Today. I got the door rubbers in and ordered enough rubber washers to finish the fenders. I even got my wife and daughter involved (which is a rare occurance).
In order to finish the car, look for me to be recycling anything recyclable and to donate blood as often as they will allow me to. Does anyone know if you actually have to have two kidneys? |
You know...the smile on your face the first time you drive it is going to stay with you the rest of your life. |
You know, you are right. I love that feeling. I have had the privilege of having that feeling for a few cars and it makes the bloody knuckles, sleepless nights, and skipping lunch all worth it. |
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ataraxia
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| Soul_VW wrote: | | ataraxia wrote: | | Soul_VW wrote: | Thanks for the props guys.
FOR THE RECORD.....The demon beer has been placed and hopefully all of the bad ju-ju has been sent away from this ride.
Today. I got the door rubbers in and ordered enough rubber washers to finish the fenders. I even got my wife and daughter involved (which is a rare occurance).
In order to finish the car, look for me to be recycling anything recyclable and to donate blood as often as they will allow me to. Does anyone know if you actually have to have two kidneys? |
You know...the smile on your face the first time you drive it is going to stay with you the rest of your life. |
You know, you are right. I love that feeling. I have had the privilege of having that feeling for a few cars and it makes the bloody knuckles, sleepless nights, and skipping lunch all worth it. |
I've had it a couple of times...it's pretty damned nice.
It's a beautiful car you're building. It's inspiring to see all of these early cars come back together.
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rays-64
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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Soul VW - very impressive for 1 year. Keep up the great work. I am very jealous.  I am going on 2 years rebuilding and just started the body work and paint process. But the engine and mechanics are all good to go |
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Soul Built
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It has been a long year....I feel like a year of roller coaster rides. Although it has been a challenge, it has been fun. I wish it wasn't so expensive but there is no reward without risk and sacrifice.
I appreciate you guys allowing me to share. It makes the process so much more enjoyable when your peers agree go with your progress. Keep your fingers crossed that things keep moving in the right direction. |
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///Mink
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| Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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| So has Bob set you up with the seat cover guy? That's the only reason I don't tear into the body & paint on my '63 - I don't want to have a finished exterior mated with a thrashed interior. |
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Soul Built
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| ///Mink wrote: | | So has Bob set you up with the seat cover guy? That's the only reason I don't tear into the body & paint on my '63 - I don't want to have a finished exterior mated with a thrashed interior. |
Hey Tom. My interior is nothing more than a phone call away so I am sure that applies for yours too. The ball has to start rolling because I hope to have the headliner done before the end of the week.
Honestly, I would leave your car the way it is. I really like it. You are a seasoned samba veteran so you know that there is no rush to pull a driver off of the road just for cosmetic purposes. I've never driven my Notch so I had less reservations about getting some new paint on it. |
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///Mink
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| Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Soul_VW wrote: |
Hey Tom. My interior is nothing more than a phone call away so I am sure that applies for yours too. The ball has to start rolling because I hope to have the headliner done before the end of the week.
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Interesting...last time I talked to him (a couple weeks ago) he was still waiting on a rear seat pattern or something to that effect. At any rate, I'll probably wait until the interior stuff is in hand before I tear my car down. |
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