Barris T Buggy "the Project"

BL3Manx · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 7:21 am Post subject:

That must be Mike (Advanced T-Buggy)

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_author=Advanced+T-Buggy

barrist · Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

Yep, the one with the radiator cap, that points the way.

Kinda looks 4-wheel drive to me.

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Still, I Hope he gets the $45,000.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject:

Well, I got around to doing something today.

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Good thing I'm working by myself, ( at least I won't get Fired)

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Have a Great Day !

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 11:20 pm Post subject:

Nice progress, Thanx 4 posting Cool

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Oldbug.com · Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:05 am Post subject: Awesome!

Looking great Bill !!

Monday I had the opportunity to bring mine by Barris Kustom Industries in North Hollywood to show to George...what a treat! That place is truly amazing! Batmobile, Munster Coach and more...and pulling in the driveway in the Barris T Buggy was the fulfillment of a dream I had when I first bought the car a few years back. It was magic. Got to meet the whole family, it was George's son Tony's birthday...even got to share some cake! Had a chance to see some of the archive photos of the T Buggies and more...i could not be more stoked with the way the meeting went. I shot a billion photos it seems but here are a couple.

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Man that was fun!
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barrist · Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:28 am Post subject:

Randy,

Nice, you got to show it to the Creator. What did he have to say?

Let us know if You spent the $750 for the autograph.

Hope to work on Mine, this weekend.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject: Week End Update

Well Guys I did get some work done. Bolted the box down, and hung the doors. (of course I didn't think of how out of alignment they were,that took a little extra time.)

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Added the new hinges to the sides.

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Installed the handles, and latches.

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And got the steering column back together. (new switch and shortend the wiper lever,roll pin snd JB weld)

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Really belive I need to quit waiting for the 95 degree days !

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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Jacks · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:16 pm Post subject:

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barrist · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:22 pm Post subject:

Got the rear seat upholstery back today. Very Happy

To hot out to play in the garage tonite.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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Oldbug.com · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:17 pm Post subject: Progress

Looking great Bill!! Really coming together now!!!

George and the whole family really seemed to like my car, they were very complimentary. I didn't buy the "certificate of authenticity package"...the price was more than I could afford at the moment (and higher than the $750 by far!) I forgot to ask George if he would sign the car, but I do already have his signature on the dash in the form of the dash plaque already...and pictures of him with it and at the shop are enough for me. (He posed for a lot of them!) I know what the car is and I doubt anyone would question it...its not like there are replicas out there being made like with the Batmobile. He did sign a big Barris crest sign I have and everybody there was super cool.

Hard time justifying the certificate cost...will it make that much of a difference in end value when I go to sell it?

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barrist · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:58 pm Post subject:

Randy,

Please share more pictures.

I just got a little done today.

Mainly ordering the "last" of the BIG parts:

Wiper motor...... Samba

Wiring harness....Rebelwire

Gas Tank.........Wolfsberg

Misc...........CIP1

and you gotta wait for the "rearview mirror", guess it won't be All "70's"

Have a GREAT DAY All,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 3:03 pm Post subject:

Got a little done today.

Edging on right door, back seat mounted,and some Tail Lights.

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Have a Good One,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:25 am Post subject:

Well the "rearview mirror", came today Very Happy

The plan really was to stay all 70's, but I Liked it.

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:23 pm Post subject: back seat

Well, got some work done today.

I decided on the "back area"

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And, No that prop will not stay.

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Thanks Again to TJ Kustoms, for the matching carpet. Smile

I also got the tank back from the radiator shop today. Had the old filler blocked off, and the sending unit moved. (THX, BL3Manx)

Have a Great Day All.

Bill
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BL3Manx · Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:40 pm Post subject:

I'm thinking you also had a new filler neck brazed on where it needs to go to line up with your filler access cover? You're lucky to live in a part of the country that still has true repair shops. Out here they either sell you a new part of dump a chemical in it

barrist · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:37 pm Post subject:

Yes, BL3Manx, Filler too......

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Thanks, and thanks to Dale M. for the quick schematic to check. Very Happy

Also got the hood bolted down today. Hope it stays that way. Smile

Next up, scares me, windsheild, let you all know how that works.

Have a Great Day, And Thanks again for the help PPL,

Bill
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BL3Manx · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:

Very nice work.

Don't forget that the way to adjust the fuel qty sender is to bend the float arm. You probably don't want to bolt the hood down until you know the gauge is "calibrated" the way you want it.

barrist · Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:53 pm Post subject: Wiring

All right, I know you Guys on here are Good.

So, a wiring question.

I just bought the Rebel Kit, and am thinking of installing the fuse box in the rear.

(easier to stand-up, than lay under the dash.)

Pro's & Cons ?????

Thanks Again,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:18 pm Post subject: Together Again

Well guys, busy friday here. I got the lights mounted,

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Then I told You I would let you know on the windshield.

Not a LOT of Fun, But, Together Again (first time in ten years) Very Happy

Have a Great Weekend,

Bill
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barrist · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:28 am Post subject:

A little more progress this weekend.

Bumpers mounted.

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Still need to finish welds, and paint.

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And got the camera put in. Smile

Have a Great Day,

Bill
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