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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:21 pm    Post subject: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

The Story of my 1953 Ragtop Oval
Found After ~28 years in a Garage.90% Complete.


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:32 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Very nice Patina Patina in L11 Pastell Green.
But the fender and front hood are not original.
And i want a show & shine bug Very Happy

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:40 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

My first repair was in the doors


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:45 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Than testing the fenders.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:04 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

new seal holder




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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:25 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Rear end.
The H-apron was cutted for a new exhaust.
I think with a stone or so Rolling Eyes
An behind the bumper holder was the rear panel an both side very rusty.
The new Metal comes from Wolfparts


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 8:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

In jan 2017 i put the bug to a plastic blaster in thüringen.
They blast it half for a show


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:12 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

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The engine in the car was a 24,5PS from 5/50.
It is in the papers since 1963.
Refresh from VW?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:16 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Some interior parts need new paint


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:42 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

The the seatframes are very rusty.
One test, than to the sandblaster and painter
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:18 am    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

WOW!!!! Amazing work!! Looks great!

I've got a 53 L11 Ragtop too Smile
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:23 am    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

top quality work ! WOW ! Cool
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:52 am    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Looking forward to see more progress.
I would have left the car as is without blasting, but it looks like you're building a very nice car, so you had a very good base Wink
This 1950 engine is neat, normally they changed the engines for something stronger haha
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:49 am    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

I know, the Patina was very nice.
But i have one patina car, that is enough.
I want to wash and polish in the sun 😉
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:02 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Some nice stuff what i find over the years

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Test the Glasurit L11 Color
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:04 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

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If this is a reproduction OT pulley you might want to read through the following Samba post before you install it. Some people have had issues with them not sealing properly and causing an oil leak behind the pulley:

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=334550&highlight=ot+pulley
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:24 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

Yes it is the same problem.
I talk a view years ago with jhonny danger over that problem.
He bought it in USA for us.


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:30 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

From Wagenmanufaktur HO

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 6:36 pm    Post subject: Re: 1953 L11 Ragtop Reply with quote

NOS HUF 👌
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