63 Patina project

Rich's 50 · Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:16 pm Post subject:

Such a cool car Cool

DiggerD · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject:

Thanks Rich, really appreciate it!
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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

mrmarcdude · Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:20 pm Post subject:

I never thought I would find myself saying this, but I wish my car had that much surface rust lol. I have a 65, and it has some light surface rust spots along the fender area. Eventually I'm going to get the car repainted its o.g. color (L87 pearl white) but wouldn't mind "rockin' the rust" until that happens. That car looks sweet!
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grifspop · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:15 pm Post subject:

How about some pictures after you used the CLR?
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1957 Beetle "the Mistress"
1958 Speedster Replica "Thor"

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DiggerD · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:31 pm Post subject:

I will shoot some more pics the next time I have out of the garage. Been mostly working on electrical. Had new keys cut for it as it didn't have any keys when I got it. Got a 6volt optima yellow top and so far have most all lights working but it looks like the starter may be bad, can't get it to turn over so far....
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66 Deluxe Bus

volkswagenut · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject:

Just came across this thread , very nice..... love the paint or the lack of paint... Cool

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tacochris · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 6:32 am Post subject:

My God that patina pattern is amazing...Looks like burnt toast, love it!
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1957 Lowlight
1962 walk-thru Kombi

"Nothing will ever be as nice as original paint, no matter how much is or isnt left"

"Those that confuse hoodride with the OG paint movement definitely have their wires crossed. Its all about preservation, pulling out its true potential while hoodride is about purposely making something look like a piece of shit." -SKIM

chiprodriguez · Samba Member Joined: June 10, 2007 Posts: 273

Man, that is sweet. I woudnt do anything to it other than get it road worthy and drive it. How much did you pay for it? We all want to know.

Culito · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 11:19 am Post subject:

bblaze · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:47 pm Post subject:

things gonna look zzzzweeeettt

DiggerD · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:12 pm Post subject:

Computers been down so haven't been able to post pics for a while. Embarassed

Here's a few updates:

Computers back up so I can post pics again.... Cool

Got a few more goodies the other day:

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Front brakes done and ready to go back on.....

Got the beam primed this morning and will shoot it with paint later today:

Picked up the lug bolts from Chadd. Mocked the wheel onto the drum and will need to trim a little bit of the lug bolts to clear the brake assembly. Figured that was gonna need to be done anyway...

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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

DiggerD · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:09 pm Post subject:

Beam is painted...

first coat:

and later:

cleaning the box...

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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

thatdirtykid · Samba Member Joined: May 10, 2006 Posts: 28

grifspop · Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:03 am Post subject: Tina

Order up those rear drop plates! I want to see how they work out Very Happy

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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.~Vernon Law

1957 Beetle "the Mistress"
1958 Speedster Replica "Thor"

To put your finger on the pulse of the Southern Volkswagen movement, click on http://forum.georgiadubs.com/

DiggerD · Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 6:32 pm Post subject:

Ok, i'm putting the bus on the back burrner and gonna go full on this one. Give me a week or so to clean put some more room so I can work and I will start updates again. Ready to get this one on the road!
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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

DiggerD · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:33 pm Post subject:

Finally got around to downloading the pics off my Iphone of the extraction from the chicken house.

Here is the first view when I walked in:

The 65 that had been rolled over was parked in front of the 63.

Out in the light of day for the first time in 25 years...

Towbar hooked up and ready to go to it's new home.

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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

zozo · Posted: Wed May 01, 2013 6:43 pm Post subject:

Gorgeous! Appears to be baked to perfection.

PackRat42 · Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 5:15 am Post subject:

That things is sweet.

DiggerD · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 4:17 pm Post subject:

Got a little more done. Beam is in, brakes, spindles are on. Need to get one tierod end to finish, had to rob one to replace a bad one on the bus. Got the tires mounted and installed the dual circuit M/C.

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63 Beetle
66 Deluxe Bus

grifspop · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 6:17 pm Post subject: Tina

Looks good- did you shorten the lug bolts yet? I need to shorten 8 of mine on the Oval
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Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.~Vernon Law

1957 Beetle "the Mistress"
1958 Speedster Replica "Thor"

To put your finger on the pulse of the Southern Volkswagen movement, click on http://forum.georgiadubs.com/


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