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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Well today was door rebuild day, day1! decided to fit up the drivers door. All I can say is having the patience of a saint is a bonus and regular breaks a must!
Still 5 hours of work and I think it looks pretty good. We spent a good while fettling things to make sure of a good fit. If anybody spots anything Iv done wrong please say, it all helps.....
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 4:00 am Post subject: |
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Bonnet ready to fit....
Nearly there now just lots of fettling to go! |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2014 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Been busy with a few bits and bobs....
Fitted out sound deadening to all the interior panels. Used a black tar type board which was self adhesive. It was good stuff and a lot more overkill than OG but you will never see it behind the panels and we really didn't want it sounding tinny or rattly.
cleaned and refitted the OG door cards in the rear. the fronts are being re-done as they were full of holes.
The Passenger side card had an odd mark which you can see in this pic but I have since used some boot polish furniture polish and an assortment of cleaners to get rid of it!
Also refitted the bonnet and quite chuffed with the fit..
Its now got to have a few touch ups and a full colour sand and polish then we will fit the rest of the interior and all the trim and chrome! should be finished in the next two weeks...... |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:24 am Post subject: |
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Popped all the seats in, Its all the original material. had some stitching done and a repair to the back of the passenger seat. The front door cards are currently being repaired as somebody had put a lot of screw holes in but this will be sorted and they will be good as new. Other than that its all as VW intended!
Damaged seat.
Now repaired, will get a better photo when I have better light but it is a good job.
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Derosse Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:42 am Post subject: |
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Hi Dave!
you are doing a realy great job here, keep the pictures coming
best regards |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 8:25 am Post subject: |
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Been a while since I updated but its moved a long way backwards! car has been sent out to be repainted as the small little marks/ blemishes we found started mounting up. Thought best to redo the top coats. so its been taken apart again ready to go.
Also found the correct air cleaner stamped 7/57 which was nice to find. along with a NOS choke cable which we fitted as it looks better than the other. Also the jack is now fully restored and we are making the trunk liner and wire cover from some millboard we acquired. Pics soon
NOS Choke cable.....
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:19 am Post subject: |
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Little video of the motor running and testing a few of the electrics. Needs a bit of a tune but not bad on the whole.
Since then it now has the correct aircleaner and its a few hours away from finished! |
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txoval Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2004 Posts: 3540 Location: The Woodlands, TX
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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You may have fixed it, but I'd adjust the divider bar (guide) between the vent window and door glass. It may be nit picking, but the gap should be even between the bar and vent glass.
Great looking car! Assembling the doors was my last task as well |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Well, was a busy bee yesterday and pretty much finished the car. Just silly bits to go!
Fitted some heavy duty polythene as a damp membrane in the door
Then door card and furniture fitted..
Bumpers were next, painted the back sides with zinc rich galvanising paint. looked pretty good. The spacers were powder coated black and the OG bolts rechromed.
Popped the number plate on, rear end finished....
Engine with new air cleaner fitted dated 7/57
Chrome trim fitted...
Front end together. just horn grills to buy as the last ones were dire....
Interior with new bud vase.
Nearly there now! |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Under the bonnet, just need to sort a liner.
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vwhelmot Samba Member
Joined: May 04, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: united kingdom
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great. Nothing like the feeling of completing a fresh restoration. |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2015 1:47 pm Post subject: |
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vwhelmot wrote: |
Looks great. Nothing like the feeling of completing a fresh restoration. |
Why thank you much appreciated. Cheers for the air cleaner you sold me as well. as you can see cleaned up a treat
Feels good finishing it but already started on the next one
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Blauchen L331 Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2011 Posts: 1269 Location: Gainesville, Florida
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Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2015 10:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dave I think when that car is done, it will be the sexiest Oval in all of England!!!!
You did an amazing job on the car, one of the best current restorations I've seen of a 1957 car.
Keep the photos coming.
Tom _________________ OG PAINT L331 1957 TYPE 1 OVAL WINDOW
(US Navy In Germany/ Special Ordered Car from MAHAG Munich)
Delivered with Semaphores - German "Puntchen" Cloth Polkadotted Interior -
USA RAM Protection/Export Overrider Bumpers - MPH Speedometer -
Sealed Beam Headlights and Bullet Front Turn Signals!
99.9% ORIGINAL PARTS WITH ONLY 36,500 ORIGINAL MILES/ GARAGE FIND/ UNRESTORED CAR |
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DBK UK Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:51 am Post subject: |
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good work dave... nice to see it getting closer to being finished _________________ DBKUK |
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vwhelmot Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:24 am Post subject: |
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I didn't realize it was you Dave. That air cleaner is gorgeous! :D |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Mon Mar 23, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject: |
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Cheers all for the comments. Always seems to be the last little bits that take the longest!
Its been a pain at times but I'm glad that everything other than chroming, line bore on the case,headliner(twice) and the re-paint/ repairs was done by us at home. Iv had a spanner or socket on every nut bolt and screw on that car and I hope that it shows that If I can do it any body can!
Mad thing is I'm tinkering on the 68 to use as a daily while looking for another. I must be mad......... |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Original dealer tag re-fitted. They are still trading just no selling Volkswagens anymore!
Tried to get some better interior shots but its a tad difficult.
Hubcaps installed (OG of Course) and my uncle in the car buffing the dash!
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Blauchen L331 Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2011 Posts: 1269 Location: Gainesville, Florida
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Yes!
Have to say this in all authority and knowledge of the matter, that this car has to be one of the BEST modern correct/concours style restoration of the 1957 Beetle I've seen in years.
Great attention to details, Dave you have brought a Austrian Export Oval back to life, that L 331 Horizon Blue is beaming, the seats so nice dark Blue and piping.
I can see that you and your Father really "bonded" on this project and I know that it wasn't easy, I bet you cursed under your breath a few times, the outcome is really amazing, wish you were closer than we could take both cars out for a cruise together.
Maybe I'll see you at the next Hessich O. ok?
Gute Fahrt and God Bless a Happy Drive!
Tom _________________ OG PAINT L331 1957 TYPE 1 OVAL WINDOW
(US Navy In Germany/ Special Ordered Car from MAHAG Munich)
Delivered with Semaphores - German "Puntchen" Cloth Polkadotted Interior -
USA RAM Protection/Export Overrider Bumpers - MPH Speedometer -
Sealed Beam Headlights and Bullet Front Turn Signals!
99.9% ORIGINAL PARTS WITH ONLY 36,500 ORIGINAL MILES/ GARAGE FIND/ UNRESTORED CAR |
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Dave Byron Samba Member
Joined: June 04, 2012 Posts: 184 Location: Grays Essex UK
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Blauchen L331 wrote: |
Yes!
Have to say this in all authority and knowledge of the matter, that this car has to be one of the BEST modern correct/concours style restoration of the 1957 Beetle I've seen in years.
Great attention to details, Dave you have brought a Austrian Export Oval back to life, that L 331 Horizon Blue is beaming, the seats so nice dark Blue and piping.
I can see that you and your Father really "bonded" on this project and I know that it wasn't easy, I bet you cursed under your breath a few times, the outcome is really amazing, wish you were closer than we could take both cars out for a cruise together.
Maybe I'll see you at the next Hessich O. ok?
Gute Fahrt and God Bless a Happy Drive!
Tom |
Thanks Tom very kind of you to say. Been many a curse muttered I guarantee you that! Just waiting on some white walls now then its off for some photo's for one of the VW magazines. Hoping to get a few shake down runs in soon, can't wait! |
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Blauchen L331 Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2011 Posts: 1269 Location: Gainesville, Florida
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Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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Ohh Dave I would have left her with Black Walls as an Austrian car......will also set your car apart from all other L 331 cars, like my Blauchen is. Just a thought.....
Gute Fahrt,
Tom _________________ OG PAINT L331 1957 TYPE 1 OVAL WINDOW
(US Navy In Germany/ Special Ordered Car from MAHAG Munich)
Delivered with Semaphores - German "Puntchen" Cloth Polkadotted Interior -
USA RAM Protection/Export Overrider Bumpers - MPH Speedometer -
Sealed Beam Headlights and Bullet Front Turn Signals!
99.9% ORIGINAL PARTS WITH ONLY 36,500 ORIGINAL MILES/ GARAGE FIND/ UNRESTORED CAR |
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