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Fifty-Eight Rag
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 Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 8:20 am Post subject: 1956 Oval Build "Franky" |
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I guess you could say I'm strange in the fact that I migrate toward cars that others would deem scrap. I have been this way all my life. I've been building cars for over 35 years now and have gotten back into VWs.
For the last 4 years I've been dragging home parts and parts cars to put together one nice Bug. I know that waiting for the "right" car would save time and head ache but I love a challenge and I cant stand seeing pre-68 Bugs scrapped.
This project has morphed over the years, but now I have a clear plan and focus because I have found a 1956 Oval.
As a kid in high school, my first car was a 1961 Bug and I loved it, but I couldn't help but love the Ovals just a little more.
So fast forward 35 years...my first Oval.
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1956 Oval
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1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298
1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys
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Fifty-Eight Rag
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Like I said before...this project has morphed a time or two but the name has remained the same. I call it Project Das Frankenbug or Franky for short.
I have collected some "kind-of-special" cars over the last few years to build this. The one thing they all have in common is that they are mostly trash with some decent parts to help make a super cool Oval.
I have a 1958 factory sunroof that will donate its top and other parts...this car was in a crash that rolled it on it's side and pretty much mangled the upper LR quarter up into the roof but luckily the slider is still good.
I also have a 1960 Euro semaphore car that will donate alot of things but most importantly the semi posts.
So in the end I will have a 1956 Euro Ragtop (clone).
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1956 Oval
and a barn full of VW parts
1956 Oval build thread
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=...mp;start=0
1962 Single Cab Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7959298#7959298
1967 Beetle Restoration
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=495269&highlight=larrys |
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67Vw2387
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congrats on the oval , i always wanted one in high school ...finally got one this year .
looking good , keep the pics and progress coming ! |
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tisius
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speed holes in e-brake handle
Nice 
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drive it like you just robbed the bank
you don't have to be crazy to be into VW's, but it sure helps!!
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aa390392
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I like where your going with this, keep it up , i'll be following along, being creative plus saving/recycling to make new again, dont get better than that. Keep posting
Thomas
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56 delux sedan
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vwnut1
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Love your build, I will be following this one for sure.
Going for the pre-1953 early split rear window look like the photo? it will cost you; $750 plus shipping/tax for the metal panel, around $150 for the glass and seals, and your labor and welding skills...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1849947
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BulliBill
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Cool build, plus you are right in my neighborhood too. I'm over in St. Charles, have a '55 un-molested/un-restored Oval Sunroof and would love to come check your project out sometime! Keep up the creative work!
Bill
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Mission VW - San Fernando
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Being creative, repurposing items and saving a buck. Two thumbs up:)
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Danny79
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| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:18 am Post subject: Re: 1956 Oval Build "Franky" |
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| Any updates ? My 56 is sitting. I did order some 36 Hp parts - rotor, cap, etc ...but I'm going to try to put them on my 59 first to get it running...(1979 is the last registration).... |
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Customalways
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| Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 5:49 am Post subject: Re: 1956 Oval Build "Franky" |
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| Just read through the Franky build....like the work here. I have a build thread going as well asI am diving into a full metal restoration for the first time. |
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