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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 8:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking nice Dave.

I noticed you did the fender beading red. Also the rain tray red. Nice touch.

No one ever does the fender beading the color of the car like OG. looks great.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, Rain tray was red originally, at least on mine it was. Not sure what years they were black but mine was in original paint so I went back with that.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 9:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's interesting. Keep the updates coming.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I'm re-using the lower original sound deadener padding which is a little brittle but will be glued down and mostly hidden. Also added a little of Eastwood's to the luggage area. I'll post up some "after " pics when its all glued down.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 6:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great job, Dave - very well done!

The engine looks absolutely cool - you've inspired me now to break the top end of my engine apart, powder coat and clean all parts, to make it look tidy - like yours.

Are you keeping it 6v or is it converted to 12v? Your generator seems to be a skinny one (90mm), however based on the engine specs I doubted if you'd run it on 6v.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, keeping it 6 volt.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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found this nice accessory light and connected it to the dome light circuit so it lights when the doors open or with the dome light switch. It will illuminate the Bambus tray and foot well area.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

original wiring cover and sound deadener for the trunk area
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hood fitted with a nice original hood crest.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good Dave.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

very nice job Dave! Ruby red is the best vert color Cool

keep pictures coming Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

so nice, lovely colour, well done!
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's been a while, but here are some current pics. Pan halves are from a donor chassis I had in good shape so these are og VW pans. I also retained the original tar boards. Sand blaster didn't even mar them, just masked and painted around them.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice to see you posting again on the project. Nice Dave it's going to be a great car.
I see I'm not the only one saving the tunnel sound deadner.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

some more update pics, re-painted original steering wheel in silver beige, fitting up new hinge covers from Chuck's, and rear area sound deadener...some new, some re-used.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why exactly did you keep the tunnel tar wrap? I'm about to rip mine off, but I've seen a few people now keeping it... Wondering if there's a specific reason.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Because you cannot find it and there's no reason to tear it off if it's in good shape. The only thing under it is nice clean paint.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 05, 2014 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hope the body goes on the pan soon, looks like it's getting heavy!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

56TIMOTEO wrote:
Hope the body goes on the pan soon, looks like it's getting heavy!


Your right, I have to stop adding things to it until then.
Here are some updates.. Found some og BOGE rear shocks, cleaned them up and shot some satin clear to brighten the original brown paint. Getting the brake lines and cables in. Found a plate frame from the original dealer where it was sold... 1963 YOM plates.. Packers fans will like these!
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful car, the anticipation of driving it must be killing you! I'm stoked that you're using as much original stuff as possible (tunnel and rear seat insulation, etc). I'm afraid the day will come when all the surviving cars will be with old TMI interiors and repop everything, and people won't even know how the cars were! Kudos to you, sir!!
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