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Fifty-Eight Rag
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 4:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here you can see the only tools used to get this roof straight...no heat was needed.
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1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well boys and girls it's what has seemed like a lifetime but we finally have paint

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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 8:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 2:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great! Keep up the good work. Cool
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Back in my garage...ready to start reassembly

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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The only thing too look at before you get too far into it is the drivers side fender is a replacement just make sure your headlights are the same height
I had a car with mismatched fenders and the non original fender had the headlight sitting lower kinda looked weird. Your horn grilles are already spaced differently. If using aftermarket fenders due to that's all that's available try and use both aftermarket or both original.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah. Agreed. It's your car and you just painted it so kinda late unless you wanna paint another fender. It seems to me like all 67s that have an aftermarket fender have it on the drivers side. A drivers side original would be nice to have. I switched both mine out to aftermarket because of horn grill locations
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep...already aware.
Covered this awhile back in the build thread...the owner had ran it this way for years prior to the resto. I suggested finding a German fender but he opted to leave it be.
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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fifty-Eight Rag wrote:
Yep...already aware.
Covered this awhile back in the build thread...the owner had ran it this way for years prior to the resto. I suggested finding a German fender but he opted to leave it be.

That's what counts if the owner is happy let it be Cool keep up the good work.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It took me a long time to find a matched pair of original 67 front fenders for mine. As long as Larry is happy thats all that matters.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
looking good my friend, keep it up..!!!
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Been thrashing on the dash.
Original wiring was nasty, ran wrong and covered in over spray but intact, so I opted to clean and rerun it instead of replace. Turning out nicely.

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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Before and after:
10 pounds of crap in a 5 pound sack

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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:04 am    Post subject: Happy Bug owner Reply with quote
This is Larry the Bug owner who couldn't be happier with everything that has been done. Still hoping I don't wake up to find this was a dream. I haven't been able to add much to the effort but will be refinishing wheels this weekend. It's just beautiful.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Before shot of the dash with the cut-out for the cassette player.

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After shot of the repaired dash and an original Sapphire V that Larry yanked out of a VW bone yard decades ago, almost like a premonition that this day would eventually come.

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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Absolutely astounding,the quality of workmanship & attention to detail is brilliant considering its going to be a daily driver. You have re-invigorated me to crack on with my 66 restoration.You've also restored my faith in humanity to go to all this effort. Smile
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Gray69 wrote:
Absolutely astounding,the quality of workmanship & attention to detail is brilliant considering its going to be a daily driver. You have re-invigorated me to crack on with my 66 restoration.You've also restored my faith in humanity to go to all this effort. Smile


Thank you for the kind words and yes, get that 66 going!
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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not a huge update but a landmark moment none-the-less.
Power running through the old bug for the first time in a decade.
Also fired up the 46 year old Sapphire V after spending 3 decades in a box on a shelf. Worked without issues...ball game came through loud and clear!

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Note: Purists please do not comment on the incorrect color fender beading...Larry has decided that even though he is going for an overall original look he prefers the color contrast on the fender beading and running boards.
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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yay! Another Zenith Blue '67 resto!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 11:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pictures must be deceiving...it's Lotus White
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0

1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298

1967 Beetle Restoration
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