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PIMPPRIDE
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Well, I'm not rollin' like Fred Flintstone anymore. Got my car back today with new pans and electrical all in order.
I was crying inside on my way to pick it up (the bill was more than I had budgeted for), but the ride home had me smiling from ear to ear. Solid pans really change the ride of the car (go figure). The ride home from Carson to Altadena was fantastic!
The shop really went the extra mile on the electrical too. There was a lot of Mickey Mouse wiring in my car to be worked out. I really wasn't expecting all of the little extras and attention to detail and was very pleased. That being said, it's time for me to stop acting like a rich bastard and start getting my hands dirty.
The fresh air vents are the next big thing. It's the only rusty part left on the car. |
great! were glad to hear your enjoying the ride! the pans half's came out real nice and that engine purrs like a kitten... I bet its a nice drive now !
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Bliss13
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Well, I'm not rollin' like Fred Flintstone anymore. Got my car back today with new pans and electrical all in order.
I was crying inside on my way to pick it up (the bill was more than I had budgeted for), but the ride home had me smiling from ear to ear. Solid pans really change the ride of the car (go figure). The ride home from Carson to Altadena was fantastic!
The shop really went the extra mile on the electrical too. There was a lot of Mickey Mouse wiring in my car to be worked out. I really wasn't expecting all of the little extras and attention to detail and was very pleased. That being said, it's time for me to stop acting like a rich bastard and start getting my hands dirty.
The fresh air vents are the next big thing. It's the only rusty part left on the car. |
great! were glad to hear your enjoying the ride! the pans half's came out real nice and that engine purrs like a kitten... I bet its a nice drive now !
Anthony / ISP WEST |
To tell you the truth, I almost called and asked if you guys made some adjustments on the motor. It seemed to run even better than when I dropped it off...
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Bliss13
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Yanked off the door panels, checked down in the doors and found these:
Man, I was excited, at 3 bucks a pop these clips add up real quick.
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Dang, I just bought seven of those for my driver's side door trim....none were down in the inside...a PO had drilled two holes in the trim instead of getting the correct clips 
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Bliss13
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| Dang, I just bought seven of those for my driver's side door trim....none were down in the inside...a PO had drilled two holes in the trim instead of getting the correct clips |
Man, I had such a difficult time getting the trim on without the clips popping off and falling back inside the door that I can understand drilling holes out of frustration!
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Bliss13
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Huge parts score!! Picked up almost all the parts I needed for my car and a couple of extra pieces. I must thank ALLWAGONS for the awesome deal, and even more awesome VW stories. Can't wait to get this stuff on my notch:
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ALLWAGONS
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| Dang, I just bought seven of those for my driver's side door trim....none were down in the inside...a PO had drilled two holes in the trim instead of getting the correct clips |
Man, I had such a difficult time getting the trim on without the clips popping off and falling back inside the door that I can understand drilling holes out of frustration! |
Glue them to the trim, then slide the trim into the door. That's the trick! 
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Bliss13
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| Dang, I just bought seven of those for my driver's side door trim....none were down in the inside...a PO had drilled two holes in the trim instead of getting the correct clips |
Man, I had such a difficult time getting the trim on without the clips popping off and falling back inside the door that I can understand drilling holes out of frustration! |
Glue them to the trim, then slide the trim into the door. That's the trick! |
Dang, I don't know why I didn't think of that...
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Martin's a cool guy. Did you check out his squareback?
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| Martin's a cool guy. Did you check out his squareback? |
Na, niether one of us brought our cars. Can't wait to see an NOS square though
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chizucc
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| They did my paint and body work.....good guys over there. |
thanks for the kind words... we did do the body panel alignment and fixed the funk... and sent it out for final bodywork & paint... ( were booked in our spray booth for next 1½ years + with full show car restorations )
it should turn out to be a nice driver! i'm watching your build thread on it ! keep up the good work !
Anthony / ISP WEST |
Just now saw this...thanks alot. I hope to get it on the road by the summer!
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Bliss13
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Well, I tried to push the eject button... I think I got caught up with worrying about how much this car would end up costing me. But, with a willing buyer and cash on the table, I couldn't pull the trigger. I feel bipolar, loving the car one day, convincing myself it is a horrible investment the next.
I've never finished a project. I always start feeling guilty about spending that kinda money on something for my self. I know, I need therapy for that crap, but I'm gonna make this notch my therapy. Body work starts this weekend...
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Here are the major areas of concern in regards to the body work:
Passenger door/rear quarter
Driver's side fender, near door
Dent on driver's side rocker
Rockers are actually solid
And of course the fresh air vents (I need this section)
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Bobnotch
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Here are the major areas of concern in regards to the body work:
Driver's side fender, near door
And of course the fresh air vents (I need this section)
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That rust is almost standard equipment, as that's a very common spot for type 3s to rust (all years and models).
Contact Joel (Boo_Koo_Z) for that section, as he's probably got one. I wouldn't try to repair it, as it 'll be a constant battle with rust there (BTDT, and still have to fix it on my own car).
As for the door and fender dents, a better door would be the way to go, and the fender can be worked from both sides to try and bump it out better. But, since you're in California, you might be able to find one cheap enough.
The rocker skin dent will require some thinking, as you really can't get inside it to push it out. It might be easier to just cut it out and replace it. Or, IF you could get the car on a lift, you might try a dent puller on it, then weld the holes closed.
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| I know, I need therapy for that crap, but I'm gonna make this notch my therapy. Body work starts this weekend... |
Bodywork is part science, part art. And like anything, practice, practice, practice, makes (near) perfect. And like most things VW, takes tools & $$.
The first time I mixed body filler (Bondo) it dried before I could apply it.  The next time, it never dried. 
It's a labor of love!  Calling it "Therapy" made my wife a little more understanding about the money I was spending, too.
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chizucc
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Well, I tried to push the eject button... I think I got caught up with worrying about how much this car would end up costing me. But, with a willing buyer and cash on the table, I couldn't pull the trigger. I feel bipolar, loving the car one day, convincing myself it is a horrible investment the next.
I've never finished a project. I always start feeling guilty about spending that kinda money on something for my self. I know, I need therapy for that crap, but I'm gonna make this notch my therapy. Body work starts this weekend... |
Have you mapped you your plans for the car? I think you'd feel less anxious about it if you give yourself a good time frame on when you want to complete it. At least it's running. Rat ride it until you get can get the things you want done on it.
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Drive it while you do the bodywork one fender at a time using a good spray can primer until you are ready to spray it all with epoxy primer. Have solid used fender/door/rocker pieces welded in.
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Contact Joel (Boo_Koo_Z) for that section, as he's probably got one. I wouldn't try to repair it, as it 'll be a constant battle with rust there (BTDT, and still have to fix it on my own car). |
So are you saying you did not cut it out completely, and that's why it keeps coming back like a herpes outbreak, or that even after you replaced the section there were problems?
Thanks for the tips. I am pretty amazed at the work you did to the krusty notch...
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| I know, I need therapy for that crap, but I'm gonna make this notch my therapy. Body work starts this weekend... |
Bodywork is part science, part art. And like anything, practice, practice, practice, makes (near) perfect. And like most things VW, takes tools & $$.
The first time I mixed body filler (Bondo) it dried before I could apply it. The next time, it never dried.
It's a labor of love! Calling it "Therapy" made my wife a little more understanding about the money I was spending, too. |
I've been lucky enough that the "New" Old Lady has fought me every time I even mention bailing on this car. She's been the one pushing me to "finish something for once". I have a feeling that once I get over this hump I will be able to do another...
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Well, I tried to push the eject button... I think I got caught up with worrying about how much this car would end up costing me. But, with a willing buyer and cash on the table, I couldn't pull the trigger. I feel bipolar, loving the car one day, convincing myself it is a horrible investment the next.
I've never finished a project. I always start feeling guilty about spending that kinda money on something for my self. I know, I need therapy for that crap, but I'm gonna make this notch my therapy. Body work starts this weekend... |
Have you mapped you your plans for the car? I think you'd feel less anxious about it if you give yourself a good time frame on when you want to complete it. At least it's running. Rat ride it until you get can get the things you want done on it. |
I have not. That probably would help me quite a bit. I can definitely get impatient and even start spinning my wheels when fooling with these cars
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