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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:28 pm    Post subject: 1960 L41 Beetle Reply with quote

Well I've been working on this car for a number of years now and as of lately I've made some good progess. This past week and weekend I had it media blasted and sprayed it with epoxy primer. I have some other pictures that I need to move into the forum. This car is pretty solid and only really needs small repair to get into the paint booth. Praying for this spring.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:30 pm    Post subject: here is after the epoxy was sprayed Reply with quote

I used Dupont Nason epoxy primer, stuff worked really well. I will take pictures of the pan after I pull the body back off it. It is already done and sitting on rubber.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:36 pm    Post subject: right heater channel repair Reply with quote

I bought plates from WOLF in Sweeden, nice product. This is was the worst rust on the car.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:37 pm    Post subject: Here are a few pictures before. Reply with quote

This was taken in a friends garage.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:43 pm    Post subject: The wheels Reply with quote

Here is a picture of the wheels I'll be running on the jewel. OG Empi 5 spokes, I had them chromed a year ago.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool Nice Cool Its good to see another '60 L41 that has survived. Im looking forward to the day when I can do a body-off on my L41 '60.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:08 pm    Post subject: Headed back to the paint booth Reply with quote

Here are a few pictures before it goes in the paint booth this evening, hopefully I'll get the bottom done and the underside of the fenders.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:26 pm    Post subject: Got some paint on it, kinda of Reply with quote

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Here is the engine compartment
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The dash turned out really well! Now I got to get to block sanding and hopefully next saturday I can get the shell done! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking real good Applause

Looks like you had a big job at hand, but you are now through the worst part and onto the fun bit Dancing

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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:16 pm    Post subject: Here are some new updates Reply with quote

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Waiting to be mounted to the pan
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A little flash reflection
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Mounted back on the pan, low and shiny
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Need to pull outside and get some better shots
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Color sanded the deck, now I need to clean the top
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Damn the dust really shows
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Nose cone
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tail light housing look good
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got grills, now should I put a gas in the car?
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Just painted the interior goodies over the weekend
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Now to start the assembly of the seats
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:46 pm    Post subject: 1960 L-41 Reply with quote

Nice, Keep em coming. If it wouldn't be to much trouble could you measure the holes for your grab handle Center to Center, and post it for me. It would be much appreciated.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:39 am    Post subject: grab handle Reply with quote

Are you talking about on the dash? My car is not equipped with one.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:21 pm    Post subject: Some new updates Reply with quote

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Just pushed out side, got some headliner stuff done.
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Got the steering column in and turn signal switch
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Guess i should have cleaned this before the pictures
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Another dirty picture
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Liner installed around the rear window this was a little intimidating but I managed.
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Passanger door post, wish I would put a little more padding here
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The upper half of the door panel.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:30 pm    Post subject: new updates Reply with quote

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Had the fuel tank powder coated blaugrey
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disassembled the headlights and installed fluted lenses
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Here in interior is installed as well as the roof rack
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Orginal empi wheel and hurst shifter
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Headliner all installed, learned a few things here and what to do different next time.
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Just a front view!
Now unfortunely I have to remove the engine because the clutch messed up, the throw out bearing seized up!
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PostPosted: Tue May 29, 2012 5:18 pm    Post subject: some new pictures Reply with quote

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Need to add the handles and give it a good bath, but it's coming along nicely.
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks great kafer. I'm still welding and sanding on my 60. Really hoping to get into primer and paint this summer... Well see. Keep posting!
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nicely done!!
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice! You did a great job on it! I love the color scheme. BTW, the pic of the car in the garage before it went on the pan. Theres a set of 5.5 4 lug sprintstars...im looking for some. Wana get rid of them? Smile
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:56 am    Post subject: Sprint stars Reply with quote

I have a complete set with 4.5 and 5.5, IDK, PM me a offer.
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PostPosted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are your 5 spokes one or two piece wheels?

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