My 1970 Restoration.

EXJAY · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2011 5:10 am Post subject:

Dont worry about the paint/fender beading issue. Mine was sprayed over about 15yrs ago and have had 0 cracking or any issues as a result. granted it was sprayed over once before that back in the early 80's so no big deal. I just didnt want to deal with some nasty looking fender bolts at the time but yea, removing fenders etc would be the correct way to do it. Looks good so far and like the color choice too Smile

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str8buggin · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject:

Picture of the door panel installed, well passenger side but the driver's side looks the same lol, and can kind of see the assist strap installed there in the top left of the pic.

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str8buggin · Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:40 pm Post subject:

New fender beading is only $14, I'm getting the new stuff and installing it. Definitely like the look of the black beading better, and already planned on scoring it with a very sharp razor knife to avoid peeling unnecessary paint off. Not on top of my priority list though, getting the rest of the car finished first.
Took the front tires off and changed the shocks, got new shocks made for the lowered beetles, the KYB kind not EMPI. Noticed my driver's side brake line has a notch cut in it, almost all the way through. Looks like it got pinched somehow, so ordered a new one today at work it'll be in tomorrow.
Thanks for all the compliment so far guys, I'll keep the pics coming. Hopefully better ones from my camera instead of from my phone.
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str8buggin · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject:

It has been too long since I've been able to do anything with my project, but today I devoted the entire day to it. Got a good bit accomplished, here's an update on my progress:

What the seats looked like before

Getting the bottom done

Took it all the way down and sanded/painted

Made my own cushions out of foam padding from Wal Mart. Slid a garbage bag over it all to ease in the install of the new seat cover.

After throwing the new cover in the dryer for 10 minutes, it slide on easy

Finished product. Not too shabby for my first time ever and only had the bits of info that I've read on here to go off of as reference.

Compared next to the other old one (that's my pup sleeping in the backseat)

Got them both done

Then installed the new 3 point seat belts. The driver's side seat came out way better than the passenger.

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str8buggin · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:08 pm Post subject:

Then I went up front and decided to put on the new headlight rings and eyebrows. Went with the premium headlight rings, not the cheap stuff.

Then put the new chrome trim back on. Took it off so a buddy of mine could buff out the paint, well that hasn't happened yet so I put the trim back on so it wouldn't take a chance of getting damaged just lying around.

Jack, my pup, making sure I stayed uninterrupted during my progress today

Tomorrow I am going to tackle the doors. Have all new parts for it, including new window scrapers and vent windows. First going to take the regulators out and clean them. Will keep you guys posted.
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19-VW-74 · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:13 pm Post subject:

Jealous...
Applause

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roflhat · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 3:52 am Post subject:

those seats turned out really nice! Very Happy

good work mate, keep it up

jlex · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:12 am Post subject:

You'll love the '70. Mine's been great.
I replaced the (white) beading on my RR fender last summer when I was chasing some rust. Don't delve into that project unless you have nothing better to do with your time. Your painted beading looks fine. The paint-over probably helps seal it against water migrating between the fender and body anyway.
Have fun!
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VWcruzer · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:47 am Post subject:

looks great keep it up

delliott101 · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:09 am Post subject:

I am almost done with the 3 week resto on my '70 Bug... I have to post pics soon. What color exactly did you paint it? I know it's red, duh... but what red is it?
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flyboat · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:39 am Post subject:

Shoulda left the back seat out so Jack would have more room
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Demond1976 · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 11:50 am Post subject:

That Looks nice, I hope I can have my 70 look that good when i'm done. Applause

str8buggin · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject:

str8buggin · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone for the comments. I started working on the doors today, had to cut it short to go to work though. More progress tomorrow, pictures will come as I take them.
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FP · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:03 am Post subject:

looking gooood.
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str8buggin · Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2012 10:05 pm Post subject:

Found some older pics of the bug before I did anything to it. Didn't know I had these, really shows what the back seat looks like prior to dying it.

Didn't have a chance to do anything today with the bug, probably won't have time tomorrow either. Monday should be a productive day though.
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schadenfreude · Banned Joined: August 25, 2011 Posts: 1535

nice driver !
super nice.

what are painting costs labor (ball park) assuming owner does body work and it is primed at start of paint booth.?
if you dont mind. thanks.

what brand and type of paint did you use.?

delliott101 · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:59 am Post subject:

I'm still wondering what red that is you sprayed it....
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schadenfreude · Banned Joined: August 25, 2011 Posts: 1535

i think its a custom blend, he mixed at work.

many artist will never tell you , it may be secret.
or he did it by guess and by gosh. (mix by eye)

str8buggin · Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:59 am Post subject:


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