My 58' Thread

Ponto · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:01 pm Post subject: My 58' Thread

So got my first aircooled so this is my intro into the world of air please be gentle...

Well here is my thread, welcome to follow along with my progress!

Comments, questions, wait I am the one with all the questions... all welcome!!

The start of polishing half way done (completed now)
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Enjoi and thanks in advance!!

spectre6000 · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject:

Looks like Diamond Grey to me. Good color. I'll be painting my Euro '58/'59 the same color in the next few months.
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stale air · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject:

Welcome Ponto. I originally thought it might be the same color as my car, light bronze metallic, but now agree it looks more like the lighter diamond grey. A sure fire way to find out would be to send away for a birth certificate.
Just for FYI's sake we have a thread going that might help ya out down the road....check it out.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=401420&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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Ponto · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys and awesome that is great help the more info the better! Got a lot of learning ahead of me but I am looking forward to it!

Agave58 · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 2:36 pm Post subject:

Welcome Ponto, Diamond Grey is a sweet color! If you have questions, just jump on the link that "Stale Air" posted and we'll help you sort things out.
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hitest · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject:

Indeed- diamond grey. I briefly had a '58 hardtop that color- but it left my life as quickly as it arrived... great car- alot of super original paint there.
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microbus · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:40 pm Post subject:

I know a guy named Ponto!
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Ponto · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:52 pm Post subject:

What you do?! No way!! I know a guy that had a micro bus....

microbus · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:01 pm Post subject:

Ponto · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject:

Really?! The guy i know has a sweet blue beetle now - kinda jealous of it

microbus · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject:

Looks like this?
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microbus · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject:

Looks like this?
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Ponto · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:21 pm Post subject:

Crazy that would be the one... although I have yet to see it since the lowering and new rims - which looks awesome man, good work! can't wait til I have mine on the road - gonna be taking off the valve covers this weekend and see whats up with the engine otherwise I may be interested in a 1500 a certain guy has

Arsin · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject:

You two are special....

Ponto · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:37 pm Post subject:

Glad you could Join us Arsin... Lol

And Thanks for the Info guys! Pretty happy with this color and how well the ol girl is cleaning up! Just gotta work on that whole running part of it now haha

Ponto · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject:

Couple More pictures for fun! New ignition switch in! And the lights work! Well headlights - Hi and Low Very Happy

Gotta do the wiring for the rears and signals.

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This weekend will be Wiring, Sand blast the steelies, and start to look at the 1200

krakr14 · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 4:04 pm Post subject:

very nice looks good
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Arsin · Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject:

Ponto · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 8:46 am Post subject:

Well Been a while, but I have made some progress. Finished the clean up, Pulled the motor and Currently have it half torn down. Pistons and Cylinders look decent, going to need new valves and push rods for sure. Have yet to split the case to see what shape the cam and all that jazz is. But hey its a long winter!

Going to be sandblasting the rims soon, can't find the original Moss green that is supposed to go on there anywhere... yet.

And for fun a few more shots

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Anyone guess what the red wires are hanging down from the steering column? used to be attatched via electrical tape but I have since removed...

One more hint

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jays58s · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:58 am Post subject:

Sweet! 58' has always been my fav. In those pics it looks like your car is light bronze metallic. Was that the ignition switch taped to the column? lol
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