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PostPosted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just came across your build thread.

Wow, amazing. Inspiring! Very jealous!

Where did you order the L276 paint from?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TheLadyBug wrote:
Just came across your build thread.

Wow, amazing. Inspiring! Very jealous!

Where did you order the L276 paint from?


I don't know where he got it as body was painted over 10 years ago.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Painted front beam in black urethane, so we are ready to replace bent one on car. Since the body is not bolted down, we are going to remove it and will have easier access to replace front beam. Got the dist back from Ed Fall, he did a great job on it, will post pics of it.

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful work you guys are doing on this Sunroof, and a great paint choice!

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 5:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Beautiful work you guys are doing on this Sunroof, and a great paint choice!

Bill


Thank you sir for the compliment. Work on car is going to stop at this time. Our father passed away this past weekend , so we have to take care of family matters. Will be back on car soon.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got an update from motor builder. Case has been dow 7 treated and all maching has been done. He will start assembling very soon. Will post pics of some of items I have put together for motor. I will also start to disassemble sunroof mechanism to refurbish it.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2015 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Went to motor builder yesterday and he is working on assembling 54 motor. He should have it finished soon. Starting on sunroof mechanism, have soaked all hardware to disassemble, will get everything cleaned up and painted. Went to Wolfsburg West and bought most everything that was needed to finish car. Will be working on more frequently and hoping to have car finished by the end of summer for the Treffen in September.

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PostPosted: Sun May 03, 2015 9:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Motor getting closer to being finished. It should be completed and running this week. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Mon May 04, 2015 10:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Motor is finished and running. Now to do the final 10% to make it as correct as I can.

http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s363/rv56chevy/000-VW%20parts%20006_zpsvm7xbssg.mp4
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had my friend come and help me change bent front end with a good 53 one that I had refinished. also installed motor, bleed brakes and finished the wiring. We finally bolted body to chassis and attached steering column. It has been five years since I started this project but we are getting closer to Very Happy completion. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work, keep at it! I'm looking forward to seeing it in a few weeks at the SoCal Treffen. Bring it, even if it isn't quite finished! Nice dedication!

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PostPosted: Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not much has been happening on car. My brother has been saving for installation of interior. I have not been able to work on car due to other projects. I did finish the running boards and will get the bumpers together also. Still have to rebuild the rag top mechanism, not looking forward to doing it. Trying to finish car before the end of the year. Smile

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

Belairman-

Who plated your case? Was it very hard to obtain a color you liked?

Cheers,

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:56 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

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Another sister! I restored it in the 90's...
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PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

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Another sister! I restored it in the 90's...



That is a very nice car you have. Hope to get car to uph shop end of December Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

can't wait to see this one finished
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:22 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

me too Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 9:27 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

Rich's 50 wrote:
me too Cool


Its coming soon Rich. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:25 am    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

Very Happy That is a great job Exclamation love to see the "no stone unturned" progress thru those years.

My first car was a 54 3fold. drove it all over the country - got it for graduation in 63 and ran it till the trans died in 68 Embarassed here are some reference pics - will try and find the roof rack pics- you still putting the rack on?

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So as you see have real interest in how well your project is going and it looks beautiful. Ps -anybody buy a 54 w busted trans in Susanville?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 04, 2016 6:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Restoration of 54 sunroof bug Reply with quote

Wow Shocked , very nice build and a very nice color as well. Car is stunning and I hope to one day catch a glimpse of this car in person. Any updates on the car? Has it hit any shows yet or is it still in the completion stages of the build? Keep the updates coming. Applause
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