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Fattie
I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005
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Location: louisiana
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1973 std. Beetle
and I begin again... this time it's a std 
-but still a "fatty"
this baby is super solid even the floor pans  and came with all kinds of new goodies
What I have planned for this one won't be much of a surprise...... or will it 
"...on the way home"
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66busman
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Cell phone pictures FTW!!!
Keep us updated.
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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Cell phone pictures FTW!!!
Keep us updated. |
i know  i know
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Glenn 
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I hope you give it a real color this time 
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74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
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Fattie
I'd roll it
Joined: November 27, 2005
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Location: louisiana
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 11:25 am Post subject: |
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| I hope you give it a real color this time |
ah yea... the local aircoolers are already making comments such as
"well get ready to stock up on some rattle can paint"
"you aren't gonna fu*k this one's paint are you"
but I'm gonna compound and wax the paint on it and once I'm done with everything... I may get it painted... this will give me time to decide if I wanna stay yellow or go with a two tone or different color ect.......
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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The Plan ......
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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some pictures of the current condition...
here's some WAY before pictures...
can you say 4x4 status... at her latest home
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Hoodrat
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Location: Louisiana
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you better watch out i hear altitude sickness is not fun....
looks like she cleaned up well gots a little bit of shine to it.
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zoti
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Location: Plano, TX USA
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Here's a Thought ......
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Damn, no matter how much I'm searching I can't find the website that let's you design your beetle with the color and rim options.
What's the link to the website that created the above image? |
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Hoodrat
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What's the link to the website that created the above image? |
http://www.volkswarenhaus.de/bugselecta.htm
here you go
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zoti
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iaccy
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| How do I save the bug I made so I can post it up on forums like you did? |
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Rick73Super
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| Ctrl print screen, edit out what you don't want, save on PC, save on a free hosting service like image shack, link to image |
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zoti
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| Hit PRINT SCREEN and then paste into an image editing software and cut. |
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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holy
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Just won this set up on eBay(boy it was a battle) front and rear disc brakes for about the same cost as just fronts ... I will update with more once brakes are recieved and I begin the install
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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Today I sanded and painted the pans to put a stop to the surface rust till I get to the point of removing the body from the pan and coating them... The pass side was looking real rough.Nothing beats OG pans,so I wanted to be sure and save them before the rust got to be a problem.Both sides are still very solid
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zombie
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Damn, looks like you found yourself a pretty solid car.
Do it up!
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dubluvv
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Any updates?
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Fattie
I'd roll it
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Location: louisiana
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soon.... damn work keeps geting in the way 
my 5" narrowed beam w/adjusters (thanks to a local aircooler) and soon after,drop spindles... should be ready the next few weeks....
I will be updating as I get things done.... it's killin' me not being able to make progress 
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