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

Bugman6572 · Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:18 am Post subject:

This was an awesome transformation to say the least!!! I would have loved to have a dad that worked ( body and paint ) on cars, but I do have a half brother that taught me body and paint. He let me work in his body shop when I was 16 years old up until I graduated high school. I then drove a truck from 4 am till around lunch and worked at a collision shop from 12 pm till 5 or 6 pm. I must say I like the restoration a lot better than the collision stuff!! When my father retired he bought 2 1966 GTO's ( convertible and hardtop ) for us to work on, and I ended up working on them mostly by myself. The cars now belong to my 10 and 13 year old sons. We also have a 61, 64, 73 beetles and a 70 westy ( so lots to keep us busy )!! Steve I sent you a pm. Thanks for all the inspiration and metal work photos.

obfuscurity · Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

Just spent two days reading this thread from start to finish. Steve, you do some amazing work. I wish it were possible to do work like you (as a hobbyist) but I feel confident that the quality of your work represents a commitment that only comes with many, many years of dedication to one's craft. You are to be commended. I hope that one day I get to see your VW in person.

Jason

62 Dave · Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:47 am Post subject:

Ditto here, I just spent the last couple of days reading this thread in it's entirety for the first time, and what an impressive build.

Steve, you are a master. I would have assumed the starting point was a parts car at best. Thanks for all of the detailed pics...you've got me wanting to learn to weld now Smile

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Awesome car.
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62 Type 1 sunroof
64 Ghia hardtop

69 Type 1, 68 Type 1, 73 914 2.0, 76 911S Targa....all gone but not forgotten Smile

CUSHE63 · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:39 pm Post subject:

CUSHE63 · Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2013 9:43 pm Post subject:

kostya.lyt · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:25 pm Post subject:

Absolutely terrific build! Definitely should be inspiration for a lot of people.

Nice work!!! Very Happy

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'58 Type 1
'64 Type 1

CUSHE63 · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:19 pm Post subject:

CUSHE63 · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:26 pm Post subject: My 59

Sadly I have decided to sell my 59 BEETLE..... I am wanting to build a pole building so I can do even more restorations....and I don't want to take out a loan for the whole thing........ Thanks for all the interest in this build. I am not leaving here....I will be looking for a 63 ragtop in the future....... or a 60 rag.....
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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 ??!!

bunkington · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:59 pm Post subject:

Sad to see it go. Been following this thread as a lurker for many years!

CUSHE63 · Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:48 pm Post subject:

Well, The day has come.. The new owner will be picking Eddie up tomorrow. I hate to see him go.. but he is going to a good home. Someone that really will take care of him. Thanks to all here that replied/emailed on my build thread. I look forward to getting another Beetle in the near future. And I will be here looking for another.......Steve
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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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