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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:15 pm    Post subject: My 73' Rebuild in Rockwall Tx Reply with quote

I had previously posted some of this build in Body /Paint , but since its a 73' Im posting here to show you guys !!!!
This is moreless a transformation from what it was to what it is now ! I do not have original pics posted of what it looked like in 98' when I bought it , the first pics you see are the paint job and bodywork I did in 2002, I hope you guys like it ! Thanks Very Happy

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Got an itch for a Hoodride !!! So I sprayed paint stripper on it and that started it all over again , basically I created a reason to repaint my car !!!
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Then I decided to paint it Flat Black , just for fun !
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Had to cut and patch some classic 73 rustspots under and around the vent !
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Stripped Down ready to get primed
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Primed
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After 1st coat of Agave L-240
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coming together
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Put Airride on the front !
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Final Result , minus bumpers and runningboards , still waiting on them !
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This is the TMI Beige and Cream two tone interior that I bought at Jbugs for a Killer deal , Thanks Gary !
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are those steel or fiberglass fenders? What kit did you use to go to a wide 5 set-up? Looks good, I'm not a fan of the early headlights but your's looks good.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 13, 2010 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fiberglass on the rears of the first pics , but I sold them with the wide rims , because the were cracking and becoming to much of a hassle ! I have 66' front drums and I forget which year I used for the back but I had to space them out !!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

here is the link to the original post

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319709
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks good! As soon as I cn I'm putting 67 front fenders on my 68. I'm saving that work for when I paint it. haven't decided if I'm going to do a wide five converstion yet. REALLY want to run smoothies.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 12:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe that some people have their existing 4 lug drums , drilled and tapped to wide five ! Correct me if Im wrong !
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 3:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never thought of that. If it's done right it should work. I'll have to look into that thanks Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They do that alot in Mexico but I've heard of drums shattering wile driving I would just get the plates u can put on your car and make it 5 lug pattern call black gold in Arlington the peopple there should be able to help don't have the number put send me a pm if u want it I'll look it up good luck
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 8:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They do that alot in Mexico but I've heard of drums shattering wile driving I would just get the plates u can put on your car and make it 5 lug pattern call black gold in Arlington the peopple there should be able to help don't have the number put send me a pm if u want it I'll look it up good luck
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It depends on if the thickness of the steel is the same throughout the whole face of the drum , if it is , then tapping should be fine , There is always pros and cons to both options ! Confused
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So now that you've answered the wide five question, here's a couple more. Did you fill the cresent vents or were they already done? And what about that front apron? Is it the european piece or did you modify the stock apron? I'd like to see the bumper mounts inside of the spare tire well. You have any pics?
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh, BTW, that interior looks really sharp! I didn't know that you could get the panels an original 73 seats in a two-tone.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually filled( welded) in the cresent vent , and my front apron is a stock 73 that I cut holes in so far , but Im in the process of fabricating the brackets that will attach to the original 73 bumper mounts and then have a piece on the brackets that will come to the place inside the apron( by cutting holes) were early bumpers will fit ! It looks good on paper at least ! ...... and yes at Jbugs you can order any year interior basically anyway you want it !!! Hope this helps !
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 24, 2010 9:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

definently looks good man! I see your in Rockwall, you in any vw clubs?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know there are a few clubs , but I really don't have time for them , but just google them Im sure you could find one !!! Confused
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

shiatt i dont have time for them either! just thought id ask Cool
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