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Bobnotch
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Ok, yesterday morning, I got out and sanded the k-36 primer before the Blazer arrived for some work. Had it about 90% finished, then had to stop, and work on the Blazer. Fast forward about 6 hours and a few beers later, I finshed the last 10% of the sanding, and put a final coat of DP on it to seal it off. Here's a couple of shots.
I let that dry overnight, and today lightly scuffed it in preperation for the Nutria. Got the shop up to temp, and then shot some. Here's a couple of pics.
Then I took an extra shot to compare the color match to the rear fenders, since they were in the background anyway. Here's that shot.
Looks pretty close to me. So I'll let that dry overnight, and in the next day or two, I'll put the rear fenders back on, reglue the trunk lid seal, and re-install some of the parts I removed. Then I'll pull the trim off, and get busy prepping for the clear coat. Not a bad way to start the week off. 
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64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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shaunl
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| That looks amazing. Hard to believe that's the same apron you started with! |
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Russ Wolfe
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If you guys had been here when the parts car was delivered to my house with the back up on the back of a tractor 3 point hitch.
I told them I did not want it towed, due to being an automatic that had been sitting for who knows how many years. 1993 was the date on the license plates.
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Bobnotch
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Yeah, it sure has come a long way since I cut it off the 69 Square out at Russ's. A reminder of what the "new" piece looked like compared to now.
I should have the rear fenders back on soon now.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Russ Wolfe
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See, anything can be straightened.
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Bobnotch
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Yeah, that's why I own a type 3, only german sheetmetal for me, none of that off shore crap, that doesn't fit. I mean it might have been a Square part, but it's still a stock type 3 part.
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Russ Wolfe
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I haven't started cutting the 71 Fastback yet. The apron on that is very straight.
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Adriel Rowley
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Yeah, it sure has come a long way since I cut it off the 69 Square out at Russ's. A reminder of what the "new" piece looked like compared to now.
I should have the rear fenders back on soon now. |
And I thought my rear apron was bad, and never going to be right! 
That is some craftsmanship, right there!  Thank you Bob for showing us how it should be!
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No kidding. Now looking at how mine is, I think it is less bent than I thought. Even more reason to leave the body alone, like I do not already have enough to do...  
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TommyBoyGomes
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| Beautiful work bob, looks great. I can't believe you have your own paint shop... <jealous> |
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dirtsandwich
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My hat's off to you. That really does look fantastic.
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Not some women I work with....
Seriously, nice job, Bob.
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Seanz0rz
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Not some women I work with....
Seriously, nice job, Bob. |
OH SNAP!
very good work man, ive been reading this for a long time and it gives me great inspiration for my square! keep it up.
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Bobnotch
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Ok, I did get the rear fenders back on last night. I still need to fine adjust them, as the molding is off at the doors by about 1 to 2mms. It's pretty close though, and sure makes the dust stand out. I guess I need to reinstall my outside water tap, now that the snow and ice are gone. 
I've still got to sandblast these clips, and probably sand the rust stains from the clips that hold the ISP West Stainless steel trim on. It really sucks that they started to rust in only 2 years, but then I'm in a pretty humid area. Here's a couple of pics of the clips and stains.
Sean Orz, mentioned that "it gives me great inspiration for my square! ", well that was the whole prpose of this build thread, to give inspiration to others and get them building their own cars. If I can that pile of rust that is normally cut up and scrapped, and fix it, then there shouldn't be any problems, or excuses for you west coast guys and gals.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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finnlndr
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Bob, after seeing your work with rust, it is not suprising what you can do when provided with German steel.
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Bobnotch
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Yeah, I prefer working with vintage sheet metal, as it's a little thicker than the modern stuff being built today. And living in Michigan, I get to see plenty of rusty cars.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Tram
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| Yeah, I prefer working with vintage sheet metal, as it's a little thicker than the modern stuff being built today. And living in Michigan, I get to see plenty of rusty cars. |
Funny. I save Mercedes and VW scrap metal whenever possible so that I can graft in metal that's the same thickness and composition when I need it. I have a small stash of old fenders, hoods, trunk lids, etc., to cut out donor pieces.
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shaunl
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| to give inspiration to others and get them building their own cars. If I can that pile of rust that is normally cut up and scrapped, and fix it, then there shouldn't be any problems, or excuses for you west coast guys and gals. |
Thank you Bob. (still making progress on the '70) |
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Bobnotch
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| Yeah, I prefer working with vintage sheet metal, as it's a little thicker than the modern stuff being built today. And living in Michigan, I get to see plenty of rusty cars. |
Funny. I save Mercedes and VW scrap metal whenever possible so that I can graft in metal that's the same thickness and composition when I need it. I have a small stash of old fenders, hoods, trunk lids, etc., to cut out donor pieces. |
Yeah, I have german "donor" metal out here as well. It sure makes it easier to work with similar thicknesses. Sometimes I find myself using it to fix domestics too.
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71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Detroit73super
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Hey Bob, nice meeting you @ Jaranson's today. Some good progress was made..Just scanned through your teardown and build. You weren't kidding about the rust and I love the pic of you standing on the chassis inside the body with no roof, like a gladiator. I'll be following your build from here on out. Later.
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