Here is my project bug, a 1974 standard, 20+ pics!

sbnova · Posted: Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:36 am Post subject:

Not too much progress, but Ive got some more camera phone pics.

Here are two shots of how I shaved the door handle on the pass side. The drivers door has been done for a while, but I dont think I have pics of it.

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I will try to take some more as I finish up this door so everyone can see the progression.
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sbnova · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:05 am Post subject:

Its been a long time since I got any work done, but here are some pics of my progress. I started to strip and hydroblast the shell yesterday. The hydroblasting works great in tough or irregularly shaped spots but I found that it was cheaper for me to use a grinder with an 80 grit disc for the easier and larger panels. I'll probably still hydroblast them too so they have that nice surface, but it'll use less sand this way. As long as I am carefull with the 80 grit I shouldnt have any warping problems.

And here is the reason work hasnt been done in a while-
Unfortunately thats not me driving, its my 8yr old son. Its a money pit but he loves it and it keeps him out of trouble.
[img]http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/sbnova/Justin26-5-07.jpg?t=1181152895[/img]
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h135/sbnova/Justin26-5-07.jpg?t=1181152895
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Dasuberstinker · Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:21 pm Post subject:

my 6 yr old would love to have one of those...he lives for our vacation so he can drive the go carts...i have never seen him so pumped...he's not bad either...he has his dad's genes for that..lol
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FreddiePete · Samba Member Joined: March 12, 2007 Posts: 62

WOWwwie I would have loved that gokart as a kid! I've always wanted one! Even now that I'm old I still want one Sad

Great progress on the beetle!

sbnova · Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject:

The bad part about that kart is that I couldnt drive it if I wanted to. The Chassis' are the same for kids vs. adults, but theres no way I could fit into the seat. Besides that, these karts are balanced. We scale it regularly with four corner scales, driver with gear, fuel full, to make chassis changes. We alter front vs rear weight, left vs. right weight, and cross weight. For a vehicle with no suspension, its VERY complicated.

On an 1/8 mile clay oval track, he runs it up to about 42mph, wide open all the way around.
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ConcreteAce · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject:

any updates? new pics?

cagstorm · Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 6:04 pm Post subject:

I am very interested in your pressure blasting success. Any tips or help would be appriciated. How much sand did you use? The car looks great!

BTW, how on earth do you keep the thing from rusting in florida with the car bare metal?
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sbnova · Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 4:06 pm Post subject:

Sorry, but there hasnt been much happening to my bug lately.

My sons kart racing has taken alot of my time and budget, and I am starting a new business making vinyl decals, signs and graphics. The website is up but isnt much to look at yet- AllOutDecals.com

Anyway, I didnt hydroblast everything, only the tough to get to spots. I used about three or four 50 lb bags, but I cant easily say how many square feet I did. It did seem to use less sand than my old pressure blaster. Probalby because the water is doing some of the work.

As for keeping the car from rusting- thats Ospho. Ospho is a brand name for a deruster that contains phosphoric acid. I either spray it on a rag, or on the car itself with an old spray bottle, let it sit for a few minutes and then wipe it dry with a clean rag. If you let it dry, it forms a blackened crud type coating that probably derusts but wouldnt be good to paint over. It will derust fairly hevay rust on metal if given enough time. I put some in a bucket with a lid, and threw in some bolts and washers. After a week, the washers were paper thin! but totally clean!

You can buy Clean Strip brand phosphoric acid at Home Depot for about $12 a quart or $25 per gallon. Its usually a green liquid.[/url]
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Link to my build thread- Updated 6-6-07 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=210613
check my sites to see my work;
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1564293 (bug)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/448794 (Vette,Nova,Typhoon)

BrockGrimes · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 7:28 am Post subject:

It's as close to your drawing as I could get in just a few minutes, LOL.
BUT, Here's an incentive to keep building:

Click to enlarge!

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sbnova · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 12:19 pm Post subject:

Cool! Thanks for doing that and posting it up.

I got some more done to my project over the last few days but its nothing that's worth photos.

I finished welding in both pan halves and almost have the firewall rust repair all finished.

Still on the agenda;

-Weld in the old latch areas on the passenger side B-pillar.
-Weld up a few holes on the rear firewall.
-Install rear apron.
-Get a new hood, then make sure it fits.
-Repair small section of pan head, then blast and paint pan.

That should be enough to keep me going for a while.
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check my sites to see my work;
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1564293 (bug)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/448794 (Vette,Nova,Typhoon)

kburg12 · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject:

Has been 4 years since the last post, have you finished it yet?
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ccain529 · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2011 9:20 am Post subject:

Zombie thread... Smells of dirt.

sbnova · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 5:22 am Post subject:

Sadly, the car was sold due to my divorce. It was auctioned off, and didn't fetch much money. Somebody got one SOLID body for the money- the rust was all taken care of.

Maybe someday I will get another VW and pick up where I left off.
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Link to my build thread- Updated 6-6-07 http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=210613
check my sites to see my work;
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1564293 (bug)
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/448794 (Vette,Nova,Typhoon)


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