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Sat Apr 29, 2017 4:14 pm

Here is the Party Pickle... 71 model... ive already upgraded to a new 1915 motor .... and 17" 2015 New Beetle wheels ... still lots to do .. interior ... and a repaint.. staying white top and dark green lower . Tan interior will be the skins inside. Hella H4 headlights..

Next week will be changing carb out for a set of 34FRD Baby Dells .. 😎

Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:01 pm

Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:21 pm

Sweet ... i like it. 😎

I had one custom made for Clyde many years ago

Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:01 pm

I know you aren't in the French section of LA, but perhaps since Party pickle is already taken Pickle de fête would be more appropriate?, or just Parté Pickle?

Looks great so far Paul!, I have no doubt that by the time it's finished it'll be another one of your epic yet tasteful builds.

Sat Apr 29, 2017 6:08 pm

👍. I hope so ... money is a little tighter now that i retired but i have some plans for it 😎

Sun Apr 30, 2017 2:27 pm

The original "Party Pickle". And yes, Same as the one shown in Randy's photo.
I just like the photo of our buses getting packed up for a camp out 8)

Sun Apr 30, 2017 3:15 pm

Cool. Our original Party Pickle was built back in 2006 but was sold before much fun was to be had ... then Clyde came along and i put all my effort into him ....Now im starting over with the new Pickle... soon to be awesome. 👍

Mon May 01, 2017 9:15 am

Why the repaint? That paint looks nice, my thought is just buff it.

Mon May 01, 2017 9:05 pm

Now that you're starting over get you a proper Bus header/muffler. Your pic shows a Monza style Beetle exhaust.

Tue May 02, 2017 5:53 am

Jody '71 wrote: Now that you're starting over get you a proper Bus header/muffler. Your pic shows a Monza style Beetle exhaust.

Thanks for your input but this exhaust will work fine for now .. 👍

Tue May 02, 2017 5:56 am

Spike0180 wrote: Why the repaint? That paint looks nice, my thought is just buff it.

It needs battery tray repaired and honestly the paint is not up to my standard.. there is surface rust on the roof also .. Ill get it sorted soon 👍

Tue May 02, 2017 2:24 pm

Needs a 3.4L V6 in the back and a lift. :twisted:

Good to see you back!

Tue May 02, 2017 4:20 pm

tristessa wrote: Needs a 3.4L V6 in the back and a lift. :twisted:

Good to see you back!

Ive actually been considering a 2.4 Ecotec conversion ... and lower it a bit...

175 horse fuel injection cruiser .. with ac... 😎

Gonna keep it Aircooled until i finish the interior and paint ... then watchout 😎

Thu May 11, 2017 4:31 pm

Aqquired a rear bumper , mounts and splash pans. They were very rusty and beat up .. had everything sandblasted and spent some hammer time... got it to a better condition but still needs more work in the middle ...🤗

Sat May 27, 2017 2:46 pm

Ordered front seat upholstery, headliner, door panels , front rubber mat and all rubber for doors and windows from Bus Depot and Jbugs. Also ordered the front floor halves to install from Bus Depot. 😎

Guess i need to actually get to working on it .. 😂😂