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Fifty-Eight Rag
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:07 pm    Post subject: Re: Nice Reply with quote

Aircool67 wrote:
Frankie looking good! Smile


Thanks...and hopefully your 67 will be back from paint in a month
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

aaronr25 wrote:
Cool build. I dig the wheels and tires. How many inches are you planning on chopping it ? I cannot wait to see pics of the sheet metal work.


Thanks...
Probably 3-4"...it will all depend on where the roof sits back down and looks best. I am going to cut all the way back into the rear quarter area instead of through the rear window like a lot of guys do. I don't care for the "squashed Bug" look of many chops...I am going to maintain the natural flow of the VW roof. I also have an oval window section that will be grafted.
My first chop was on a 48 Ford sedan...which has a very similar roof line to a VW...that's how I kept the natural flow with it as well.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I wish I had half the talent you possess. Great project! I will enjoy watching.


Thanks!
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After re-reading my build thread so far, I felt that I haven't gotten my true idea of this build across. My opening story was quite weak and I think the term "Volksrod" in my title may have put some people off
I've decided to do some edits, including the build thread title, so that folks might give it a second look.
I'd hate for this car to get dumped into the generic "Volksrod" grouping and overlooked. It will truly be something special when finished and there will be no mistaking it's VW heritage.
I tried spending some time over on the V@#$%rod forum, but can't click with the majority of them. Friendly folks, but not the same passion for these cars.

I chose The Samba for this thread because it feels more like home to me.

If you have been following along, please re-read the opening story...I have added quite a bit more info to it.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Little sneak peek of some cool stuff that I've recently collected for the project.

58 steering wheel

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56 Oval section

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37 Chevy lights with the original 1937 fluted lenses...for that vintage feel

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Haven't been slacking...just don't have any new interesting photos.
Been cleaning and detailing the rest of the front axle components...getting it ready for reassembly
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 6:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking forward to your ideas as they manifest themselves. Keep us posted
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking awesome so far! I think this one is going to be a gooden Smile
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Amazing talent and progress. Its like saving a life!
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

awesome!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks guys,
Little update...but no pics yet.
The car has been on hold for a bit because we just moved but I have my seats and door panels at my buddy's upholstery shop. He is one of the most talented upholsters I've ever seen and I have given him full artistic license to do what he wants.
I explained my theme and picked a couple samples from some material he had...he is really digging the build style and assures me that I will be blown away when I see the seats. He wont give me any pics because he wants to do this big "unveiling" I'm really stoked!
Only thing I can say is I picked a material that resembles a well worn bomber jacket.
As soon as I have pics I'll get them on here.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After what seemed to be a lifetime, we are finally settled into our new house.

I am still building this car with my original vision of German heritage influenced hot rod...up in the air as far as a chop goes though...we'll see.

I did get a sneak peek at my back seat from my upholsterer. I'm stoked.

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1962 Single Cab Restoration
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1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 8:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the seats! Glad you have decided NOT to chop.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

No progress to report due to my buddy Larry's 67 Bug going back together in my garage at the moment (check out the build thread on his car here on The Samba...Larry's 67 Bug Restoration) , but I have been tossing some ideas around in my head.

I have been going back and forth on how to progress on my 58. Since I spend so much time here on The Samba, I watch and follow a lot of other builds...plus Larry's car being so close to original has really swayed me as well. Anyway, what I'm getting at is...I'm seriously considering dropping the Volksrod theme and build a classic full fendered VeeDub. That's the kind I've always had in the past and I love 'em.

My new vision is the stock bodied 58 Rag in it's original factory color of Light Bronze, but I will run it on my restored 67 pan since the 58's pan is trash. I still want to keep the whole Dr. Porsche meets Ed Iskenderian thing and borrow slightly from the old 356's with an American Hot Rod feel but in a subtle way as to not detract from the classic lines of the Bug.
I'm also seeing it sitting low on big 'n littles wrapped around a set of BRM's.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 26, 2013 8:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From my experience--your pan will settle out nicely when you get the body/pan put back together and all the weight is back in it's place.. Gonna be a cool build I think..
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 6:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hemifalcon wrote:
From my experience--your pan will settle out nicely when you get the body/pan put back together and all the weight is back in it's place.. Gonna be a cool build I think..


Hemifalcon...I love the pics of your bug...especially the aggressive stance. If you don't mind me asking, what are your tire and wheel sizes? Also, what mods did you do to your beam...narrowed? adjusters? spindles? Thanks
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

V-rod project no longer happening...drug home a relatively solid 1956 oval body. Going to build a full fendered oval now.
Watch for a new build thread shortly in the Oval section.

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PostPosted: Sat Sep 12, 2015 1:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fifty-Eight Rag wrote:
V-rod project no longer happening...drug home a relatively solid 1956 oval body. Going to build a full fendered


Booooooooooo..

Next... Laughing

Want to sell the 37 Chevy Headlights??? Wink

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PostPosted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:23 pm    Post subject: Re: 1958 Rag, Resto-Rod Build "El Mirage meets The Autobahn Reply with quote

Can't let my little patina Wagen sit forever...it's coming out of storage this month. Thinking about throwing this together as a patina cruiser.
Played around with Photoshop and made the image I have in my head.
Thought I'd share.

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