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GB2S
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 Posted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 6:40 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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How did you cut it?
Geoff
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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We used reducer for the raptor liner on the pan.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:19 am Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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We got to try out the PPG12333 paint for L360 Sea Blue yesterday and the entire body was sprayed with epoxy primer. Next week it should get the paint sprayed.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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While I was on a trip to Alaska last week the fenders, hood, decklid, interior, and other small pieces were painted. The first thing I did this morning after getting back was head over to have a look at the color. I am using the PPG code (12333) mentioned above for L360 Sea Blue. I wanted the car the original color, but didn't want to spend too much time messing with mixing to get what my eye saw as perfect. I went with the color as supplied from the PPG formula and this will be close enough for me. I took an original paint glove box door over to see how it compared. I am happy with how it turned out.
The wheels were finished with a powder coat. The blue turned out off from what is original, but these will work for now. At some point down the road I will likely find another nice set of smoothies and get paint mixed to get a more original match. I'll have to see if the color grows on me once it is together.
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dodgerodder
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2018 2:31 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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Wow the paint looks really amazing, congrats!
Such a great feeling to finally start getting a project into paint.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Sat Aug 04, 2018 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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Paint is complete!! Now to get it back in the shop and sitting on the pan.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:00 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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The body is back in the garage! Now to put the puzzle back together.
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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That right there is VW PORN!
Beautiful work on that car. The puzzle rebuild will take some time and care.
The end result should be very satisfying.
Good Luck.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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That right there is VW PORN!
Beautiful work on that car. The puzzle rebuild will take some time and care.
The end result should be very satisfying.
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Thanks! It has been a major labor of love and the air-cooled VW stuff is becoming a more enjoyable hobby with each day in the shop.
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pilottangocharlie
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| Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:23 pm Post subject: Re: My First Beetle Project- 1964 |
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I wrangled with the hood seal, decklid seal, and both engine seals all afternoon and got them looking good. A new hood latch and pin is on the way and adjustment of the hood can begin.
I threw the driver side running board on to see how it would fit. It really makes the body look much better. It will have to come off for adjustment of the door.
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