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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:28 pm Post subject: 1960 L41 Beetle |
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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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"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:30 pm Post subject: here is after the epoxy was sprayed |
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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.
_________________ Can't polish a turd!
"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:36 pm Post subject: right heater channel repair |
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I bought plates from WOLF in Sweeden, nice product. This is was the worst rust on the car.
_________________ Can't polish a turd!
"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
"The hardest part about business, is minding your own"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:37 pm Post subject: Here are a few pictures before. |
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This was taken in a friends garage.
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"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:43 pm Post subject: The wheels |
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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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"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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Zekes'Low60 Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2004 Posts: 259 Location: Jackson Creek,NC
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Posted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Nice 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. _________________ 10 December 1959.... L41 VW De Luxe Sedan..."Christine"
62 'Vert basketcase....."Tetnus"
62 Dragcar/ProStreet project....."Muffdiver" |
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:08 pm Post subject: Headed back to the paint booth |
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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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"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 12:26 pm Post subject: Got some paint on it, kinda of |
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Here is the engine compartment
The dash turned out really well! Now I got to get to block sanding and hopefully next saturday I can get the shell done! _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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Camo Samba Member
Joined: October 28, 2007 Posts: 30 Location: Sydney, Australia
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:16 pm Post subject: Here are some new updates |
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Waiting to be mounted to the pan
A little flash reflection
Mounted back on the pan, low and shiny
Need to pull outside and get some better shots
Color sanded the deck, now I need to clean the top
Damn the dust really shows
Nose cone
tail light housing look good
got grills, now should I put a gas in the car?
Just painted the interior goodies over the weekend
Now to start the assembly of the seats _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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lovethatconvertible Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2008 Posts: 1434 Location: Las Vegas N. V.
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:46 pm Post subject: 1960 L-41 |
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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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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: grab handle |
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Are you talking about on the dash? My car is not equipped with one. _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:21 pm Post subject: Some new updates |
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Just pushed out side, got some headliner stuff done.
Got the steering column in and turn signal switch
Guess i should have cleaned this before the pictures
Another dirty picture
Liner installed around the rear window this was a little intimidating but I managed.
Passanger door post, wish I would put a little more padding here
The upper half of the door panel. _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:30 pm Post subject: new updates |
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Had the fuel tank powder coated blaugrey
disassembled the headlights and installed fluted lenses
Here in interior is installed as well as the roof rack
Orginal empi wheel and hurst shifter
Headliner all installed, learned a few things here and what to do different next time.
Just a front view!
Now unfortunely I have to remove the engine because the clutch messed up, the throw out bearing seized up! _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: some new pictures |
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Need to add the handles and give it a good bath, but it's coming along nicely. _________________ Can't polish a turd!
"Midman- Seems to have worked well for Ted Bundy."
"seems like the right front tire is flat at the bottom, rest looks pretty good"
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panicman Samba Member
Joined: December 18, 2011 Posts: 2290 Location: Canby, OR
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 12:05 am Post subject: |
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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! _________________ Plate of shrimp |
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Nubby Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2010 Posts: 605 Location: Down by the river
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 7:16 am Post subject: |
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Nicely done!! |
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pfcmooney Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2011 Posts: 219 Location: New Brockton, AL
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: |
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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? |
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kafer60 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2005 Posts: 363 Location: Fredericksburg, Va
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 8:56 am Post subject: Sprint stars |
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I have a complete set with 4.5 and 5.5, IDK, PM me a offer. _________________ Can't polish a turd!
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Are your 5 spokes one or two piece wheels?
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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