Scott's 59 Cabriolet

[ScottDoonan]

Here is the paint code should any of you need it. I had received 10 PMs so I am sorry for the wait in response.

[kgj]

Thanks.
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1958 coupe

[oldbusboy]

Hi Scott,

Your car is looking great. Just wondering about the clips. How will you handle the paint on the clip itself? Or will you leave it bare?

Thanks
Trevor
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1968 porsche

[ScottDoonan]

Clips? Do you mean the hog rings, that hold the upholstery on? If so yes I will paint them by brush with clear. Feel free to PM me and we can talk if ya want.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[oldbusboy]

Hi Scott,

No, I meant the hubcap clips

Trevor
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1968 porsche

[ScottDoonan]

Ahh I did the hub cap clips and rivets in a black oxide coating.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[bobnorman]

[ScottDoonan]

Here you go http://www.caswellplating.com
I worked at my Uncles plating facility for almost 5 years when I had my shop, this is the easiest and nicest product I have found. Even my uncle was impressed with the quality and finish. Of course it's just a option but a very doable one that yields a great finish and corrosion protection on parts.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[ScottDoonan]

Got all the seats and bit off to Kevin in West OZ. Although it will be a while till they are in. I am looking forward to getting them back, admiring the craftsmanship, and using it as motivation to keep pressing on.

Kevin sent me a sneak peak of the rears and the front covers, looks amazing.

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[oldbusboy]

Wow! Those look great!

Scott, what did you use as a drift to push out the pin that holds the position selector on the bottom of the seat frame? I spent the day taking my seats apart and couldn't find anything to push that pin through.

Trevor
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1968 porsche

[ScottDoonan]

A roll pin punch, they usually come in sets. Any good tool supplier should have them.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[ScottDoonan]

So Kevin sent back the most amazing upholstery ever. Detail and marks are so perfect, I am so lucky to have the craftsmanship of this true craftsman in this build. Don't want to un rap the plastic.; hence the appearance of rinkles. Will post more soon, thank you sincerely Kevin.

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[sputnick60]

I've had a set of boxes just like those addressed to me, once. Fantastic work! So looking forward to this car getting on the road. Another excuse to visit SFO!

BTW Scott...I like your chequered shoes.

Nicholas
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'66 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet...
'65 Porsche 356C Coupe...
2005 Mecedes Benz C180 Kompressor Estate
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[ScottDoonan]

Nic, please come over whenever you are always welcome.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[Rich62ghia]

It is a nice feeling getting those boxes, look forward to seeing them in the car. Got to say Scott, I love the way you are doing this build so right, well done.

[sputnick60]

[ScottDoonan]

So I learned old style math, and when I need to make geometry and trigonometry, I do it a little different than how I was taught in school. Tonight was so cool showing kids what a plumb bob,a scale, and a caliper are used for. Best night in a long time, so elated for getting them to see what pattern making is.

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[ScottDoonan]

Hello all, I'm terribly sorry that this resto has come to a hault. Jim Constas is finishing up exhaust, and I hope to have the motor bench started soon. As in life things change and I need to focus attention to family right now. My beautiful mother needs a bucket list done. So as I promised my father before he died, what she wants she gets. That being said, she always loved my 71 tinny back in the day. I'm going to keep her alive to take the first ride in this Ghia, but I need to tend to her needs first. Here is where I'm at right now, family first always.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659214&postorder=asc
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[ScottDoonan]

Hey all sorry I may have seemed absent over the last year+. Have had a lot of huge life things happen. Put the Cabriolet on a full stand by mode, working on something else and financially helping my mom now that pops is gone. That being said, I have been busting ass to earn so I can fund this restoration and if you want to read the post it will make sense. There is no path for life just the journey, and this one has been life altering. This Cabriolet will be built, bigger life things are now. Blessed to be able to do this stuff. Dad must be watching over me cause I will move into my own shop in May. Now I hope I can build and restore for people.

This is what is going on right http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=659214&highlight=
Thank you all life is life, but these cars are the fabric for some.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

[John Moxon]