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VOLKSWAGNUT Fastest VW Belt Changer
Joined: October 14, 2007 Posts: 11053 Location: Flippin' a Belt........ .... Off-n-On ... NC USA
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Dropped in to see a Hardtop... but see a 2 door Sedan... .
. _________________ aka Ken {o\!/o}
Its your vehicle- stop askin' for approval-do what YOU like for cryin' out loud
Better to roll em' how you want and wear em' out-than lettin' em' rot out
Its about the going not the showing
Rebuilt to drive not decorate
WANTED: Local Eatin' Joints, Triple D for TheSamba contributions here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=570510
Search "VOLKSWAGNUT" on YouTube since you cant watch a "certain" BELT change video round here
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:21 pm Post subject: Body Work |
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So we got a call that the paint and body work was ready for us to look over before it was color sanded and here it is...
What do you guys think so far? |
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 11:42 pm Post subject: Special Delivery |
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Well the car has been color sanded for the most part and we picked it up very carefully and hauled it back home. Now the fun begins.
The good news is that my boys really like the color, I'm relieved.
And this is currently where the build is at.
Lot of work left to do, but at least close to putting things back together. |
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sportin-wood Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2010 Posts: 2002 Location: Texas
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:24 am Post subject: |
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Looking awesome! What color are you doing the interior? Or are you just going with what it already has? My '66 was originally Pearl White with a Pigalle (red) interior, according to my VW Birth Certificate. Nice combo, but unfortunately the budget doesn't allow for a like-stock restoration for me... _________________ .
Paused 66 project bug
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"Relax, all right? My old man is a television repairman. He's got this ultimate set of tools. I can fix it." --- Jeff Spicoli |
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flyboy161 Samba Member
Joined: December 26, 2009 Posts: 2091 Location: Perry, GA
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:01 am Post subject: |
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sportin-wood wrote: |
Looking awesome! What color are you doing the interior? Or are you just going with what it already has? My '66 was originally Pearl White with a Pigalle (red) interior, according to my VW Birth Certificate. Nice combo, but unfortunately the budget doesn't allow for a like-stock restoration for me... |
That's the same color combo my '66 has. My car got new Pigalle seat covers and a new head-liner about 2 years ago. Now it ready for a set of door panels. _________________ Pearl White 1966 Sedan
Retired US Army - 21 years 11B40, 173rd Airborne Brig. - Vietnam Combat Veteran |
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:27 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys.
Well the original interior color was Pigalle, I want to keep the car as clse to its roots as possible but I'm not sure I can handle all of that red interior. I'm not opposed to it just yet.
Any suggestions as to what would go with Pearl White?
Oatmeal, Gray, Maybe red seats with off white piping....haven't gotten that far yet and its probably a long ways off. We will probably put the seats back in as they are until more funds are available for door cards, seats, carpet.
Obviously we have to get the headliner in soon. Any suggestions on that as well?
One piece or go OE?
thanks for the help. |
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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offshores Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2012 Posts: 1085 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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That looks awesome. Hoping I get to that point soon. Looking forward to more updates. Now the jealousy is setting in... |
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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It does look good shortride. Is that yours? |
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 12:57 pm Post subject: Special delivery! |
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Our Complete body rubber resto kit arrived from JBUGS. I had the boys go through the check list and confirm that we have all infinite number of parts that were supposed to be there. We also ordered the Wiring Works kit at the same time from them.
The quality of the rubber looks and feels good. Most of the kit is German rubber or I had them swap some parts we didn't need (Already have pop-outs so we don't need quarter window rubber, or misc stuff I had gotten with the car) for better parts such as the fender beading from Taiwan to German. I'm not trusting cheap parts to the Arizona heat and sun. things dry up fast out here. Jbugs was somewhat helpful with allowing us to change a few things out of the kit. they should be $$$....
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shortride Samba Member
Joined: October 10, 2010 Posts: 1323 Location: Oklahoma
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:13 am Post subject: Sound dampning |
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Started putting some GTMAT in the body for sound and heat dampning.
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Sun Nov 16, 2014 11:09 am Post subject: Body reassembly |
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Some more bits we've cleaned and started putting on the body.
Deck lid seal
Hood seal
Engine seal / firewall seal
took apart fuel gauge and cleaned and repainted needle
finally tracked down a 1300 emblem at the salvage yard
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:12 am Post subject: Front Clip |
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Does anyone have any suggestions on fixing / replicating the front access holes on this new clip? its still bothering me a little. Do I leave it as is and just get a cover for the round hole or try to replicate the "D" holes?
The one small problem is that paint is done though... |
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offshores Samba Member
Joined: February 08, 2012 Posts: 1085 Location: So Cal
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Personally, I'd leave it for now and work on getting the rest of the car finished. That's something you could come back to anytime or learn to live with as it really should have been addressed prior to paint. Once the spare tire is in there you won't even notice it. |
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Todd66 Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2012 Posts: 461 Location: Utah
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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At this point I would leave it. If you cut the metal you will leave a bare edge that will rust. As was stated, you won't even see it with the spare tire in place. |
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henry roberts Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2003 Posts: 1274 Location: australia
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2014 2:04 am Post subject: |
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you could fake it by sticking a D cover on the pass side with HD double sided tape or panel glue. for the drivers side get a D cover and make up a custom bracket or two, weld them on the back of the cover and fit it over the round hole.
looks like you are having fun. |
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peteandvanessa Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2009 Posts: 931 Location: Sacramento
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Stock66 Samba Member
Joined: June 30, 2014 Posts: 120 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, I'm thinking I will just get a round cover like on the bottom access hole and put it on the hole on the right and leave the rest as is. I'd hate to do any damage that isn't necessary even if it doesn't look factory.
Am I the only one that has used a Brazilian front clip and run into this issue?
thanks guys. |
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