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Thu Nov 02, 2023 4:45 pm

SD,

Can't believe I have only just happened across your Zwitter build thread.

I guess because I have rarely gone to the split forum I was unaware of your car and your project. (poor excuse I know)

Have just read the entire thread – magnificent in every regard. You are a very talented builder. Also have learned a lot about Zwitters.

Really looking forward to the rest of the build and the finished car.

Regards,

Mark.

PS I too wondered about the masked off rear grills.

Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:40 am

Robert Chambers wrote: :) Awesome costume! Great job! Wonderful to see his interest in and working with you on the projects!
Many thanks Robert, you saw the progress pics I think. This was a fun project
Jimone wrote: great costume!
Thank you Jimone!
VW_Jimbo wrote: Very cool costume! Nicely done!
Thank you!, Like you I'm generally swamped fixing other peoples stuff, but I always make time for my kids first

markendee wrote: SD,

Can't believe I have only just happened across your Zwitter build thread.

I guess because I have rarely gone to the split forum I was unaware of your car and your project.

Have just read the entire thread – magnificent in every regard. You are a very talented builder. Also have learned a lot abou
Thank you! Projects like thist Zwitters.

Really looking forward to the rest of the build and the finished car.

Regards,

Mark.

PS I too wondered about the masked off rear grills.

Thank you! Projects like this are how I learn and improve my skills. This time I've learned to stop bringing home such basket cases!

Fri Nov 03, 2023 9:14 am

Seth,
I just read through this thread...Wow! What a skillset you have and the resurrection you've accomplished is incredible. So much info here and seeing what you started with and what you have done puts perspective on what I am able to accomplish on my project. Thanks for putting so many hours into documenting this project for the rest of us.

Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:50 pm

tehillah1 wrote: Seth,
I just read through this thread...Wow! What a skillset you have and the resurrection you've accomplished is incredible. So much info here and seeing what you started with and what you have done puts perspective on what I am able to accomplish on my project. Thanks for putting so many hours into documenting this project for the rest of us.
Many thanks for the kind words!
There are some well documented threads here that have helped me in many ways, so I try to give back when I'm able. And, my memory isn't always so sharp, so this thread is sort of a running list that I even refer to myself when I need to see exactly how something wasn't fitting or working..
And also, so many people have transitioned to documenting things on Facebook or Instagram. But the info just gets lost, and isn't easily searchable. The more pictures and info that gets archived here, the more valuable it is for many people.

Tue Mar 05, 2024 8:49 pm

It's been a minute..
Here are some pics from the last few months.
Back from the blasters, again

The door skin I had done was ok, but the shop harvested a good door skin and the final result is much better than my repair

Looks tight!

So, it's back in the booth, getting blue tinted primer

Very excited! SO close to paint!!

Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:58 pm

Great work as always Seth.

Really looking forward to seeing it in paint.

Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:51 pm

You forgot the tinted blue primered Bug shot. I can see the colored primer on the stick. That’s a nice teaser shot. But, come on. I wanted to see it ALMOST with a color coat. Yanking your chain!

Nice update! I do want to see how that tinted primer went down. Seems like it would show ALL OF THE DEFECTS, right?

Super cool!

Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:52 am

VW_Jimbo wrote: You forgot the tinted blue primered Bug shot. I can see the colored primer on the stick. That’s a nice teaser shot. But, come on. I wanted to see it ALMOST with a color coat. Yanking your chain!

Nice update! I do want to see how that tinted primer went down. Seems like it would show ALL OF THE DEFECTS, right?

Super cool!

Ha! You'll see it when I see it. The primer color stick picture was from yesterday, and they were moving it into the booth. I'm hopeful for a good picture by the weekend.
I've seriously been wondering where I'm going to set up to assemble this car once it comes back to me. :? My barn has become sort of a catch all for every broken thing, and my business shop is full of metal dust (so not an option) Might take a massive cleaning effort and move some equipment to make a good spot at home
SD

Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:57 am

esde wrote: VW_Jimbo wrote: You forgot the tinted blue primered Bug shot. I can see the colored primer on the stick. That’s a nice teaser shot. But, come on. I wanted to see it ALMOST with a color coat. Yanking your chain!

Nice update! I do want to see how that tinted primer went down. Seems like it would show ALL OF THE DEFECTS, right?

Super cool!

Ha! You'll see it when I see it. The primer color stick picture was from yesterday, and they were moving it into the booth. I'm hopeful for a good picture by the weekend.
I've seriously been wondering where I'm going to set up to assemble this car once it comes back to me. :? My barn has become sort of a catch all for every broken thing, and my business shop is full of metal dust (so not an option) Might take a massive cleaning effort and move some equipment to make a good spot at home
SD

Welcome to my world! 20 feet by 20 feet is where all the magic happens!

Tue Jul 30, 2024 9:08 am

Any updates? That Bug had to have returned to you by now!

Wed Jul 31, 2024 7:06 pm

well, I wish things were different, but in the end it is all good. The owner of the shop doing the work was involved in a car accident and things got set back a bit. We spoke not long ago and things are back on track.. On my end, I have been jammed with work and not cleared projects out of my barn, so if it had been done and back to me I would have had no room for it..
I will get some updates soon I hope, it's so close

Thu Aug 01, 2024 4:16 pm

That good to hear. I was hoping you did not sell it! Good to hear your busy! Got to make money to be able to spend money!

Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:45 pm

dusting the cobwebs off this project, as it seems that it's residency in the paint shop is coming to a close..
The car is currently all in blue primer, and will hopefully be in finish and home very shortly. Which means I have a LOT of cars to move and stuff to make disappear.. no easy task with three cars in the barn now, another coming home on Thursday, and not enough room for all of them anywhere safe and out of the elements. Then add the zwitter, and I imagine making a wide clean space with nothing else around, so there is room to assemble it without danger of things falling of bumping it.
Bleh, but not a bad problem to have really.
Here are some teaser pics of panels in tinted primer, prior to wet sanding.

Body pics soon, promise.
SD

Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:49 pm

Nice update! Thanks for sharing!

Fri May 02, 2025 4:29 am

Well, without getting into the details, it seems that things are moving again. The results are much, much nicer than I had expected, so I will be happy as long as the rest of the car is in finish paint soon

They played with the color a bit, as in some situations it appeared too dark. Pretty sure it's a result of the base coat/ clear coat system vs a single stage
I'm pretty happy with this so far!

Fri May 02, 2025 9:09 am

So jealous! Wishing mine could be at that same spot. Looks so good Seth! And the reflection in all of it is nuts on the money!

Sun May 04, 2025 5:40 pm

As I was pulling out of the drive way to head for a show in Delaware, the USPS van pulls up with this package for me

SO EXCITING!! I sent this off back in December to be rebuilt, but never did see any pictures. I expected it to be good, but just WOW

So this is a full rebuild and restoration, with new bezel, nos bulb holders, new needle, replated housing, and a rescreened face. Total cost as you see it was a little over $500. Zero regrets
Just need to get the car back so it can be installed

Mon May 05, 2025 12:00 pm

Beautiful work as always!