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EverettB 
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GERMANAIRE
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Thanks Everett, I applied glue to the underside of the metal lip and on the edge of the matt. I let it dry to tacky then folded over and applied the metal binder clips. Once dry applied more glue to inner backing and door seal let dry to tacky and installed door seal. Both held their place perfectly.
Those metal binder clips come in handy for many things. Headliner, seat mats, door panels etc. Just got my first positive comment from you Thanks and first inquiry if i'm interested in selling  Crazy!!! |
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oakman
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| Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 10:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Your bus looks killer! Nice job on the interior panels, they look great!
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zuggbug
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 4:17 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Looks great Pete
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 5:38 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Well done!
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 6:45 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Thanks you guys, I appreciate your comments they are motivating me to finish this Bus. I hopefully will be posting more pics today  |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:51 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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| What an incredible amount of innovation and creativity not to mention commitment to the long run. Every time you see those panels out of the corner of your eyes while driving or when you push open a door or see them open has got to feel good. Detail detail detail on that door strap. |
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SamboSamba22
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:21 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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One word on that interior revival WOW! 👍👍
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obus
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Thanks BarryL,Sambo, Skim and obus!!! I have been working overtime on this puppy and just about done. I wanted to post pics yesterday and today but am gonna wait til Tuesday or Wednesday when I pull the bus out in the driveway and get the finished pics. Breather, exhaust, rear bumper, all electrical, front kick panels and wipers are finished. Rear apron, decklid and seal will be finished on Tuesday when I get home from work. Man this bus has been a long road for me. I have taken breaks here and there but has been the most welding on a vw that I have ever done and I am proud of the work on this bus. This by no means is a trailer queen but a true family cruiser. Til Tuesday  |
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Skim
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| Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:06 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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| Thanks BarryL,Sambo, Skim and obus!!! I have been working overtime on this puppy and just about done. I wanted to post pics yesterday and today but am gonna wait til Tuesday or Wednesday when I pull the bus out in the driveway and get the finished pics. Breather, exhaust, rear bumper, all electrical, front kick panels and wipers are finished. Rear apron, decklid and seal will be finished on Tuesday when I get home from work. Man this bus has been a long road for me. I have taken breaks here and there but has been the most welding on a vw that I have ever done and I am proud of the work on this bus. This by no means is a trailer queen but a true family cruiser. Til Tuesday |
You should be proud. You knocked it out fast
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Skim
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 12:17 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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| GERMANAIRE wrote: |
Thanks Everett, I applied glue to the underside of the metal lip and on the edge of the matt. I let it dry to tacky then folded over and applied the metal binder clips. Once dry applied more glue to inner backing and door seal let dry to tacky and installed door seal. Both held their place perfectly.
Those metal binder clips come in handy for many things. Headliner, seat mats, door panels etc. Just got my first positive comment from you Thanks and first inquiry if i'm interested in selling Crazy!!! |
Thanks so much for this info!!!!
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1954 Sunroof
1959 Lowlight Ghia vert
1960 Lt Grey Double Cab SMZ LEGIT
1963 Deluxe Turkis Walk Thru 15 Window OG Paint |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 9:10 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Thanks Skim, I have been doing the finishing touches and waiting on my hubcaps to get here. I have been wanting to take pics outside since the weather has been real nice here lately. This Bus drives Awesome, I have been cruising the neighborhood, no issues and tight bro! Cant wait to drive it out to to a park with the wife , kids and dogs and just relax with a nice picnic and grill out. Your progress is amazing my friend. The work on that bus is crazy! Cant wait to see your Family cruising pics. Keep up the Great Work talk soon.  |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 6:07 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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OG Hubcaps on for now, new ones didn't arrive today either 
Took it out on the road around the neighborhood and to the gas station.
We had a blast and the wife and kids are begging me not to get rid of it. But I Love finding and building them and itching for a Euro Ragtop or Vert. Plus as back up 13 window a friend is willing to sell me on the cheap cheap!! Who knows ( I know I'm crazy and really need a break and a vacation ) Here are some sundown pics of Bus this evening!! OH Yeah Check out the mileage. Good starting point, put 12 miles on this cruise!
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SamboSamba22
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Skim
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Damn that's beautiful
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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| Oh yeah they are! Gave the one to my left a ride and he said he was impressed with me with the overall bus and how well it drove. Wifey says I'm crazy but like the thought of a vert, I have never owned one. The have had ragtops but would like a euro if any. Thanks for the comments Sambo. Will be giving the bus its first wash and wax this weekend and putting on the new hucaps. Hopefully some scenic pics as well. Thanks again |
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GERMANAIRE
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| Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2017 7:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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Thanks Skim!! Been a long road brotha! Glad this ones done. Taking a break but my mind is working ahead and body asking for some relaxation. Who knows, for now just enjoying this one. Your seats are comin out sweet Bro!
Keep the pics comin. Your corner window is off the chain and hard to find in that shape. Your very Lucky |
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:09 am Post subject: Re: 1965 Velvet Green |
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| Like a fresh purchase from back in '65, even had to scrub the coating off the the thinwall from the dealer. |
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