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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Last night I got some additional photos from my Body and Paint guy. They had been very busy yesterday.
Here's a comparison shot of the front end damage that they pulled back into alignment and then dollied straight.
The wheel well has been welded in. The front apron is now straight and back in the right place and the front of the car is all back in alignment. Then the car was pulled into the paint shop and they primed the Body.
_________________ My 1974 Standard Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568220&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
My Son's 1971 Bay Window Westie Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7295189#7295189
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AlienJohn Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 253 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Those body guys really know what they're doin !
Keep an eye on it tho, you have come too far and put way too much
love into this car to cut any corners now _________________ All Hail Snorkelstang !
72 Standard Beetle
74 Karmann Ghia Coupe
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2009 Posts: 931 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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AlienJohn wrote: |
Those body guys really know what they're doin !
Keep an eye on it tho, you have come too far and put way too much
love into this car to cut any corners now |
I won't be cutting any corners AlienJohn, I've come too far and put my heart and soul into this Bug.
It's actually getting renamed from "Pistol Pete".
My late father was called Norman, and his nick name was "Stormin Norman"
So I figure, the Bug should be quite quick once we have the engine built, so "Stormin Norman" should be quite appropriate. _________________ My 1974 Standard Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568220&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
My Son's 1971 Bay Window Westie Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7295189#7295189 |
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DadsOld74 Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2013 Posts: 138 Location: Cody, Wyoming USA
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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:08 am Post subject: |
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Looks great! Keep up the good work. _________________ --Brian ('74 standard bug)
"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." - Ferdinand Porsche |
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2009 Posts: 931 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Dropped off the replacement front left fender today to my bodywork and paint guy, he should get it test fitted this week and then into primer.
Took the opportunity to see the new replacement panel in the wheel well area. Here's what it looked like originally (pretty screwed up)
They drilled out the factory spot welds and fitted a new replacement wheel well. Needs some dressing up and seam sealer then we are good to go.
They also addressed the wrinkles in each of the front wheel wells which were part of the front fender bender. They had to cut out the box section each side, dolly and hammer it flat, then weld the box section back in.
Pretty pleased with the results.
Just some minor items to address, there's a couple of fender nuts that need welding in. Primer the replacement fender, final blocking, then final paint.
Fingers crossed, my Bug should be out of paint and back home in two weeks. Then it's MEGA photo dump time as the Body rejoins the pan. _________________ My 1974 Standard Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568220&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
My Son's 1971 Bay Window Westie Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7295189#7295189 |
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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jhicken Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2003 Posts: 9466 Location: Fallbrook, CA
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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So far so good. Are you going with a single stage or two stage, base coat-clear paint?
-jeffrey _________________ Der Kleiner Kampfwagens |
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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AlienJohn Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 253 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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OK Brother,
I'm pulling up a seat and cracking a cold one for the show.
Keep those pics commin ! _________________ All Hail Snorkelstang !
72 Standard Beetle
74 Karmann Ghia Coupe
76 Fender Telecaster |
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76760 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:31 pm Post subject: |
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What's the paint code?
L31A????? _________________ Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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AlienJohn Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man,
I wish my wife could clean up that nice
You know, I had my questions when I read your red/gray idea,
but those are the best I've seen. Simply beautiful.
JB _________________ All Hail Snorkelstang !
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
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AlienJohn Samba Member
Joined: February 23, 2014 Posts: 253 Location: Ohio
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 3:27 am Post subject: |
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It's a totally classy look, regal even.
Makes me want to go throw rocks at my old beetle
JB _________________ All Hail Snorkelstang !
72 Standard Beetle
74 Karmann Ghia Coupe
76 Fender Telecaster |
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kitmar Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Vancouver BC
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:04 pm Post subject: 74 Beetle |
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I admire anyone with the patience to do such an extensive job and have it look better than factory.
I have a 74 Standard Bug and am interested in your dash gauges. See pic.
have you come across any wiring diagrams during your work that cover the voltmeter and the oil temp gauge.
I am now following your progress with interest and a little bit of envy.
Best Regards
Chris JM
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2009 Posts: 931 Location: Sacramento
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Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: 74 Beetle |
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kitmar wrote: |
I admire anyone with the patience to do such an extensive job and have it look better than factory.
I have a 74 Standard Bug and am interested in your dash gauges. See pic.
have you come across any wiring diagrams during your work that cover the voltmeter and the oil temp gauge.
I am now following your progress with interest and a little bit of envy.
Best Regards
Chris JM
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Wiring will start in maybe a month, have to do the headliner first, but If I come across anything that I think is useful I'll share it with you.
There's wiring diagrams in the technical section of the samba. Also don't be envious, I'm just a regular guy with no special talents, I just roll up my sleeves and get on with it, come join the fun Chris. _________________ My 1974 Standard Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=568220&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
My Son's 1971 Bay Window Westie Build Thread:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7295189#7295189
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