My '59 Beetle project. Fresh Pics Added Regularly!!

CUSHE63 · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject:

The whole reason I followed through with this project. My Grandfather would be oh so very proud.

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Steve
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lovethatconvertible · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 9:08 pm Post subject:

What a GREAT Looking Beetle.

CUSHE63 · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:40 pm Post subject:

draginwagen · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:24 pm Post subject:

Looks amazing!

What is the carpet color and where did you get it from?Is it german square weave?
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CUSHE63 · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 3:46 pm Post subject:

OTO X58 · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2011 11:02 pm Post subject:

Steve,

Love your car, man. It's quite literally an inspiration.

It seems like it's just slightly lower than the stock ride height, particularly in the front. I love how it sits, but I was wondering if you did that on purpose, or if that's just how it ended up sitting after you got it all put together? Either way, I think it ended up perfect. It looks like they should have looked from the factory, with the fender gap filled in just a bit, and the tires sitting in the center of the fender opening.

This is sort of the way I am used to seeing stock bugs sitting, with the front slightly upwards:

I've heard some people say that they didn't have the nose-up stance when they were new. And the reason for it now is that the rear torsion bars have had more weight on them for all these decades, so they have relaxed over time. I don't know either way, I just really like the way yours is sitting. Great job, man!
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draginwagen · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 12:39 am Post subject:

My stock 62 sits dead level with 165s.

I agree his does look lower but still very good.
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CUSHE63 · Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:51 am Post subject:

Gr3yghost · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject:

Awesome looking car! Makes me think my next one will be a bug.

bigdog004 · Samba Member Joined: April 04, 2011 Posts: 7

I had to tell you how much help your pics of your project have helped me with my 61. I had alot of rust like your and wasnt 100% sure how panels fir. So i now have pics and a great idea of how everthing is gona fit ! So please keep the pics of your project. Thanks you are a life saver ! MARK

50Split · Samba Member Joined: May 19, 2000 Posts: 866 Location: 602

If I ever build a stock Type 1, it will sit like yours. Looks so much better IMO. Nose up just kills it for me. Very nice ride!
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volksfahrer.nl · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:15 am Post subject:

SimbaBug09 · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 9:30 am Post subject:

Wow... Just got through this whole thread and amazing job..yours sons are really lucky to have a dad like you!

oneeyedducky · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:31 am Post subject:

oneeyedducky · Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:37 am Post subject:

CUSHE63 · Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:27 pm Post subject:

I'll have to check
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Mario is a hack at best. What a POS !!!

I was told recently by an a-hole on another site that bugs are just NAZI RELICS....WTF ??!!


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