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Slick_50
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 Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2022 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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Looks like a really great start, keep it coming. Curious why your certificate didn't include the color, mine did. Looks good! 👍👍
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murray7010
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| Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 8:19 am Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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| Slick_50 wrote: |
| Looks like a really great start, keep it coming. Curious why your certificate didn't include the color, mine did. Looks good! 👍👍 |
Yeah, beats me. I bet if I submitted for another BC it would have details it didn’t have before…😂😂😂
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1951 Deluxe Sunroof Beetle (11C Model)
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murray7010
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| Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2022 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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Rear quarters were a mess as well as the bumper brackets and apron. All squared away.
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1951 Deluxe Sunroof Beetle (11C Model)
Follow the resto up to date on Instagram @SplittyMcFiddyJuan
10/2013----->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2dHtL-_80g |
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banana split
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| Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 9:41 am Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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All of that replacement metal turned out REALLY nice !
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Two Glove Boxes
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murray7010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:25 am Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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On to the heater channels. Both are getting replaced, but passenger side is up first! As well as both A-Pillars and rear crossmembers.
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1951 Deluxe Sunroof Beetle (11C Model)
Follow the resto up to date on Instagram @SplittyMcFiddyJuan
10/2013----->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2dHtL-_80g |
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Two Glove Boxes
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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Coming together nicely  |
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murray7010
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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No turning back at this point. Nose job, it is, to replace all the bad and incorrect metal. This car was hit pretty hard early on in its life, as it had an oval inspection tray installed ahead of the gas tank. Time to correct it all.
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1951 Deluxe Sunroof Beetle (11C Model)
Follow the resto up to date on Instagram @SplittyMcFiddyJuan
10/2013----->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2dHtL-_80g |
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murray7010
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| Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:01 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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Glad these panels are available. The job would be that much harder if not! Test fitting the tank, hood, fenders and bumper before welding it all up for good.
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Two Glove Boxes
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OG Fedora
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 10:40 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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Door bottoms were toast on both sides. Door bottom outer and inner skins were replaced on both doors, thanks to Virtanen at Restoration Panels.
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Just curious, is the part where the old and new door panels joined going to be left like that or smoothen out somehow? I am genuinely curious as I am interested in the art of metal work and what can be done (and why). Thanks, keep it up! |
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murray7010
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| Posted: Sun May 14, 2023 12:13 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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| murray7010 wrote: |
Door bottoms were toast on both sides. Door bottom outer and inner skins were replaced on both doors, thanks to Virtanen at Restoration Panels.
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Just curious, is the part where the old and new door panels joined going to be left like that or smoothen out somehow? I am genuinely curious as I am interested in the art of metal work and what can be done (and why). Thanks, keep it up! |
No worries sir!
It was stepped and spot welded on the inside the outside had a continuous weld , helps prevent oil canning and warpage. Didn’t bother disguising the inner side due to it being hidden behind the door panels, anyway. Plus, we have nothing to hide. Quality work will continue 😊
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ConcreteAce
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Rich's 50
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| Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2023 2:46 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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X3  |
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chicagovw
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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| Amazing project, hope to see some updates X4! |
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Two Glove Boxes
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murray7010
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| Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: Murray’s 1951 Split Restoration |
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| Any updates? |
Heard y’all wanted some updates…😂😂😂
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