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c_wilburn
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 Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 8:30 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Thanks for the positive reinforcement. The next stage is getting all the metal to go closer to the right shape/ direction that VW intended it. It’s a lot better but not there yet. I’m lucky to have a great guy, with a critical eye, taking care of this part.
This was me playing around before I started taking it all apart. I figured it will never look quite the same again and didn’t want to miss the opportunity
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1952 Beetle (Krampus)
1968 Beetle convertible (Buttercup) (the wife's car) |
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djfordmanjack
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Location: Graz, Austria, Europe
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| Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:07 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Actually both, totally dedicated restoration to minute og details or bringing back a madly hacked survivor on a budget are good things. On this your car the second seems very appropriate IMHO. it will be a cool driver with og 1952 body DNA, chassis and VIN without having to sacrifice a million. cool!
I am also building a similar 51 crotch DLX that will get some previous hacks repaired and roll with later og VW fenders aso.
looking forward to see yours rolling soon.
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c_wilburn
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Location: Kentucky
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| Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:38 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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The dash is once again a permanent part of the car!
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mikeandkirsti
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Location: EU
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| Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:25 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Sled,
Thank you for correcting me on color. “All metal” will not be corrected. For example, the apron will still be wrong, the aftermarket exhaust still has dual outlets and therefore I could not justify the cost of a correct one only to modify it anyway. Also rear bumper brackets will be wrong. I’m sure the split police will still be able to identify more discrepancies, so I will not be posting to many pictures. There are some Samba members who really seem to get off in telling others about such things.
As for the dimples, they fit quite well with the multi Filament bulb holders that I am running. They look slightly higher in this picture then they actually are due to the type of picture it is, and there is a certain amount of adjustment still available once we get everything else lined out. I’m sure some split nazi will be glad to tell me exactly how many mm off they are though.
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Originally tail lights were lower, the tip of the light housing is about where the fender welt angle is |
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c_wilburn
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| Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:16 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Mikeandkristi, already covered, but thanks.
More work on Krampus at the mad geniuses shop, the combination of wrong parts and misalignment ment a bit of trimming to the front end. Donor is from a 57 that someone else is turning into a front engine nostalgia drag car.
Today we plot where the horn grills go.
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1968 Beetle convertible (Buttercup) (the wife's car) |
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c_wilburn
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| Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Been awhile since my last update. The rough metal work is pretty much done. Will begin body work and getting everything into one color when the summer car show season winds down. (having too much fun with my bus at the moment)
Mostly I've been gathering parts; popes nose, correct bumpers, clock, switches. I still need a bunch but the list is getting shorter!
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Stetoppingphoto
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| Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2019 9:17 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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This is looking great now!
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rlmartinez
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| Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:47 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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 Outstanding progress. The car is looking amazing
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TheRustySuper
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| Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2019 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Remember seeing this thread when it popped up (I enjoy perusing the split forums you see). Neat to see the car ended up in my neck of the woods! You happen to be working on this around Louisville?
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c_wilburn
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| Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 11:36 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Dang, looking back on this thread it reminds me of just how bad 2020 has been. I have been gathering parts and pieces for this car as time and funds allow, but since getting it back from getting metal done it has been sitting in the garage at my other house, an hour away.
I now have just about every important part to put it together, however the rear accident was bad enough to damage the original rear cradle and whomever boogered up the rear repair put a replacement in crooked (about 1/2 inch off) so the next step will be to pull the body off and get that fixed. Before that can happen though every one of my other VW's needs a little love, and one or more really will need to get sold to open up the space I need to build and keep this one.
Thankfully it isn't eating anything and I have it safely tucked away, waiting for the time to be right and start on it again.
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VW_Jimbo 
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| Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Dang, looking back on this thread it reminds me of just how bad 2020 has been. I have been gathering parts and pieces for this car as time and funds allow, but since getting it back from getting metal done it has been sitting in the garage at my other house, an hour away.
I now have just about every important part to put it together, however the rear accident was bad enough to damage the original rear cradle and whomever boogered up the rear repair put a replacement in crooked (about 1/2 inch off) so the next step will be to pull the body off and get that fixed. Before that can happen though every one of my other VW's needs a little love, and one or more really will need to get sold to open up the space I need to build and keep this one.
Thankfully it isn't eating anything and I have it safely tucked away, waiting for the time to be right and start on it again. |
Patience and focus will get you there. Make a plan. Stick to the plan. It will happen.
It looks great! I love the survivor cars. Their stories are just incredible!
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c_wilburn
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| Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2021 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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After over two years sitting in the back of the warehouse, Krampus is off to Danville Alabama for final work and assembly at www.metalmorphosiscars.com
The whole story will unfold on the VW Network, the first episode, which is mostly in this thread already, can be seen here: https://www.thevwnetwork.com/2021/08/the-vw-network-krampus-part-1/
check weekly for updates as we are in the final stages!
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c_wilburn
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| Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:24 am Post subject: Re: '52 Split on local CL, what's not correct? |
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Krampus is, for the most part, back in one piece and ready to go. We got the car back in the summer of 22' and "finished" it in time for my club's show in September. Since then Krampus was shot for a feature in Hayburner magazine (which is already out in the UK, and hopefully will get to the US soon)
Thanks to Unserwerks, Metalmorphosis and Cate Culp Interior, it would still be sitting in the corner without their talent.
The car is now on full air ride from EvaResto, the wheels are from South America and the custom front badge was done by Adam.
It's been a long journey, and I know this car isn't for everyone, but it works for me, and Krampus doesn't actually care what the haters think.
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